Ranger Quest: The Adventure Begins

A fantasy story full of magic and intrigue that will transport you to a different time and place. Ranger Quest is a 2D top down adventure game that combines exploration with the puzzle aspects of a maze. A modern game that incorporates pixel art to create the nostalgia of an 80’s era top down adventure game. No adventure would be complete without doors to open and rooms to explore. Navigate th…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

55%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game evokes nostalgia, reminiscent of classic games made with Game Maker Studio.
It features a decent puzzle design with a fun premise of navigating mazes and collecting magic orbs.
The art style is appreciated, particularly the design of the rooms containing the orbs.

Movement is slow and cumbersome, making the gameplay feel tedious and like a walking simulator.
The game lacks depth, with mostly empty mazes and minimal interaction beyond collecting orbs.
Input options are limited, with a desire for more keyboard shortcuts and customization features.

story
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game features a well-developed backstory for its characters and setting, enhancing the overall experience. Players can complete the story in under an hour while achieving 100%, making it a concise yet engaging narrative.
- “Effort was put into providing the characters and setting a backstory, and the game works as far as I can tell.”
- “The story is a nice touch, and you can easily complete the game in under an hour with 100% achievements.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be fairly enjoyable, though it can become tedious due to its short length and repetitive maze mechanics.