Rescue Quest Gold
- June 5, 2017
- Boomzap Inc
- 15h median play time
Get on SteamRescue Quest Gold is a remastered match-3 game where players join Boom and Zap on their journey to Turnspell Academy to become wizards. The twins' mission is to rescue Spritelings and save the world from an evil sorcerer by completing over 200 levels of objectives and utilizing combo spells and magical creatures. The game features enhanced effects and improved gameplay for an immersive and challenging experience.
Reviews
- The game offers a unique twist on the match-3 genre, incorporating various power-ups and strategic elements that enhance gameplay.
- It features a large number of levels and a cute story, making it addictive and enjoyable for players who appreciate casual gaming.
- The graphics are well-done, and the game runs smoothly without the typical mobile game pitfalls like microtransactions or timers.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with achievements not being saved or displayed correctly.
- Some players have reported frustrating difficulty spikes and a lack of challenge balance, leading to a tedious experience over time.
- The game has compatibility issues on certain platforms, particularly for Mac users, which can hinder the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story in "Rescue Quest" is described as cute and engaging, featuring fun cutscenes that progress the narrative between levels. However, some players note that the story lacks a definitive conclusion, which may not be a significant concern for those primarily focused on gameplay mechanics in match-3 games. Overall, while the story adds charm, it is not the central focus of the experience.
“Great addition to the match-3 genre, many interesting mechanics, lots of levels, cute story and music.”
“So far I am on level 40, which I believe is the 2nd or 3rd area, fun little cutscenes between areas to progress the story.”
“If you're curious about how the story ends, I'm not even going to bother with spoiler tags: there's no 'end' to it.”
“Well, I don't know if story is something important in games like this anyway.”
“Rescue Quest is a match 3 game similar to a lot of other games.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a solid addition to the match-3 genre, featuring familiar mechanics alongside unique elements like clearing power-ups and multi-color match whirlwinds. Players appreciate the fast-paced, engaging experience, complemented by charming graphics and a cute story, while noting the absence of in-game transactions. Overall, it offers a complete package with ample levels and replayability, making it a worthwhile time-waster.
“Great addition to the match-3 genre, with many interesting mechanics, lots of levels, and a cute story and music.”
“The gameplay is fast, the characters are cute -- it's the perfect time-waster I've been looking for.”
“It's a fun match-3 game with usable clearing power mechanics and added row clearing, bombs, and multi-color match whirlwinds, which are awarded on completion of levels.”
“The basic game mechanics are there.”
“There are a lot of the same match-3 mechanics you find in all the mobile match-3 products, so no real surprises.”
“In terms of gameplay, this is a classic match-3 game just like many others.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as cute and fitting, with a notable feature allowing players to listen to all tracks in the bonus content. However, some users express disappointment with the limited variety, citing instances of repetitive music that detracts from the overall experience. While the soundtrack complements the gameplay, it may not be enough to sustain long-term enjoyment.
“Great addition to the m3 genre, many interesting mechanics, lots of levels, cute story and music.”
“The game comes with a nice little option to hear all the music in the game under the bonus content, which has avatars to download and wallpapers to play with.”
“However, there's something that can be really annoying: the music.”
“I only heard one piece of music so far.”
“Giving a review now as I suspect the game may not change a lot other than the music in each region.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as colorful and well-drawn, contributing to an overall visually appealing experience. While the game features cute visuals and a good quality port from mobile, it relies heavily on familiar match-3 mechanics without offering significant surprises.
“It has colorful, well-drawn game graphics.”
“The port from mobile is good; the graphics are nice, and the overall quality is good if not great.”
“The game is graphically beautiful with a fullscreen option.”
“The graphics are cute, the music is alright, there are some very good 'puzzle' levels, but overall you rely too much on luck and retries to enjoy this in the long run.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and lock-ups, particularly on PC, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, it requires a constant internet connection to progress beyond the initial levels, further complicating gameplay.
“This is a buggy, boring mess of a game that requires an internet connection to play past the first 15 or so levels.”
“Might be great as a mobile app, but it's buggy (lock-up on double-click) on the PC and definitely convoluted.”
- humor1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally perceived as lacking, with players finding it unfunny and tedious, especially given the game's lengthy duration of 221 levels.
“While $2.5 is still very cheap for such a long game (221 levels?!), it's also excruciatingly slow, painful, and unfunny after a while.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be well optimized, running smoothly without any crashes, contributing to a fluid gameplay experience.
“The whole thing seems well optimized, runs totally fluidly, and so far hasn't crashed.”
“The game's performance is impressive; everything runs smoothly even during intense moments.”
“I appreciate how well the game is optimized for different hardware, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
