Get on Steam"QV is a single-player Fantasy Arcade game with fantastic graphics and delightful soundtrack. As the last descendant of Chosen Ones, Quby, along with her companion Varon the talking penguin, must explore long-forgotten ruins and use her unique ability to create inter-dimensional ink bridges and portals to restore the balance of the universe. Meet various colorful companions from other worlds and embark on a grand adventure to save the dimensions."
Reviews
- The game features a cute art style and relaxing soundtrack, making it enjoyable to play.
- Puzzles are well-designed with a good difficulty curve, providing a satisfying challenge, especially in higher difficulty modes.
- The game offers a variety of mechanics and character customization, enhancing replayability and engagement.
- The checkpoint system can be frustrating, often causing players to restart levels after making mistakes.
- The jump button is ineffective and adds confusion, as it does not contribute to gameplay.
- Quality of life improvements are needed, such as better control options and mouse support, to enhance the overall experience.
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their cute and beautiful art style, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of appealing visuals with relaxing background music, making it a delightful choice for puzzle enthusiasts. Despite its charming appearance, the game offers challenging gameplay that keeps players engaged.
“Very nice game to chill with interesting art style.”
“Fun little puzzle game, music is great and graphics are great for this price as well.”
“Very fun and cute game that likes to give you a challenge; graphics are beautiful and the art style fits really well with the background music.”
“Graphics are decent.”
“Don't let the cute art style fool you; this game can be quite challenging to figure out at times, particularly on the harder levels.”
- music8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its relaxing and charming qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the non-intrusive soundtracks as a significant positive aspect, with many recommending the soundtrack for its beauty and ability to complement the gameplay. Overall, the music contributes to a delightful and immersive experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
“Lovely, non-intrusive music (I fully recommend the soundtrack as well as the game itself).”
“A little overpriced but it pays off with a great soundtrack that gives the game an atmosphere.”
“Charming atmosphere, beautiful soundtrack, and characters with cute banter for added spice.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that evolve into more complex puzzles, particularly in later levels, keeping players engaged with new abilities and challenges. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and innovative, issues such as lack of mouse support, unrebinding controls, and clunky interactions detract from the overall experience. Additionally, collectibles feel underdeveloped, which may leave some players wanting more.
“The mechanics are quite simple and straightforward, and the puzzles can be quite challenging in the later levels.”
“This is a fun game that keeps you engaged by adding new mechanics over time.”
“The game does a good job of gradually introducing these mechanics to keep the simple block and switch puzzles fresh.”
“Sadly, the implementation is lackluster: there is no mouse support except for the top level menus, no way to rebind controls, and the gameplay feels clunky because of poorly aligned interaction triggers. You often can interact with puzzle elements only in a very narrow area or from a particular angle. The ultra-wide resolutions seem broken.”
“Like most of QV's gimmicks, it's a relatively simple mechanic, but it allows for more complex puzzles when mixed in with the others.”
“Blocks and switches are the bread and butter of the gameplay, but Quby also brings some brush abilities to the table.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as simple and somewhat cheesy, with a cute art style and humorous dialogues that add charm, but it is not the main draw for players. While some find the narrative engaging enough to motivate gameplay, others feel it lacks depth and detail, often leading to a lack of attention during cutscenes. Overall, the story serves as a light backdrop to the gameplay rather than a compelling focus.
“The story offered is also quite interesting, which makes us want to immediately complete a fun puzzle and find out the next part of the story.”
“The game has quite a lot of content, including four difficulty modes, and it has a rather simple story and dialogues/cutscenes that can be somewhat funny.”
“A cute art style, a cheesy story, and challenging stages.”
“Story is meh; the realms are broken or something, and we fix them, I guess (sorry I didn't pay attention to the cutscene).”
“Unlocking requires the player to attempt the level (not even finish it), and the quest is unlocked after completing the story.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a lighthearted and humorous tone, with amusing dialogues and cutscenes that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the cute antics of the characters, particularly a charming anime girl, which adds to the overall enjoyment while solving puzzles. The humor complements the game's aesthetic and gameplay, making it a relaxing choice for players.
“The game has quite a lot of content, including four difficulty modes. It looks and sounds nice, has a rather simple story, and dialogues/cutscenes that can be somewhat funny.”
“A decent game to play when you want to chill and enjoy some puzzle solving and the funny antics of a cute anime girl.”
“Great puzzles, beautiful, cute, funny, and on top of that fluid controls.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a charming ambiance, enhanced by a beautiful soundtrack and engaging character interactions, making it a worthwhile experience despite being slightly overpriced.
“A little overpriced, but it pays off with a great soundtrack that enhances the game's atmosphere.”
“Charming atmosphere, beautiful soundtrack, and characters with cute banter for added spice.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players note that grinding in the game often involves repetitive tasks, such as farming specific enemies for achievements, which can feel tedious and time-consuming.
“My final time with this game was spent farming a few dozen penguin hits for the last achievement.”
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the experience feel more like a chore than fun.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is praised for its strong design and detailed portrayal of the main character, showcasing the developer's effort in creating a compelling narrative.
“The character design is exceptional, and the main character is thoroughly developed by the developers.”
“The depth of character development really draws you into the story, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with their backstories and motivations being revealed gradually.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, with many players finding it compelling enough to pursue 100% completion.
“It has enough replay value to make me want to 100% the game.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, offering new experiences every time.”
