Robin's Quest
- April 17, 2014
- Gogii Games
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn Robin's Quest, players assume the role of a hero fighting against an evil ruler's tyranny to help the oppressed people and provide for their family. The game offers the ability to gather a group of merry men, solve puzzles using unique skills, interact with various characters, partake in mini-games and archery competitions, and redistribute wealth from the rich to the poor.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming and colorful art style, with decent voice acting that enhances the overall experience.
- It offers a fun and light-hearted take on the classic Robin Hood story, with engaging mechanics like recruiting Merry Men and using their unique abilities to solve puzzles.
- The hidden object scenes are well laid out and enjoyable, providing a casual gaming experience suitable for younger audiences.
- The game is quite short, typically taking only 2-4 hours to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
- Many puzzles and hidden object scenes are overly simplistic, making the game feel too easy and lacking in challenge for adult players.
- There are technical issues, including bugs that can disrupt gameplay, and the game lacks features like achievements or a map, which can hinder navigation.
- story82 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of the game is a light-hearted and straightforward adaptation of the classic Robin Hood legend, featuring a female protagonist that adds a fresh twist. While the narrative is simple and familiar, it is complemented by engaging voice acting and appealing graphics, making it suitable for a younger audience. However, some players noted that the story lacks depth and atmosphere, with certain segments feeling obscure and underdeveloped.
“The voice acting is pretty good, and the story is simple but cute.”
“The story is light-hearted and fun, and you feel like the missions and objects you're finding actually have a purpose (unlike many hidden object games).”
“This is a cute little game, with a fun story line, accompanied by appealing graphics and audio.”
“The storyline itself is relatively inane, but the female protagonist was a nice touch.”
“It's just a little too short, there are too many segments in which the next step is utterly obscure (with little or no help from the hints), and the kid-friendly setting and story, while nice enough, are lacking in atmosphere and suspense.”
“Some things within the story and the game give the impression of superficiality, which isn't really making the game a better one.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as colorful and cartoonish, appealing to a younger audience, though some reviewers noted that they appear somewhat dated and lack resolution options. While many found the artwork to be pleasant and fitting for the game's non-violent themes, others criticized the quality as amateurish and below the standard of similar hidden object games. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the visuals and others finding them lacking.
“The artwork looks good and is rather colorful and cartoonish in style, which fits well with the non-violent methods employed by the characters.”
“It was so much fun, and the artwork was stunning, very interactive and I highly recommend it.”
“The game is done well, the graphics match the story and are pleasant to the eye.”
“There isn't a graphics option to change the resolution, so the game was displayed in a square in the middle of my screen.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a hodge-podge of amateurish 'my first Wacom tablet' style drawings used instead of professional-looking game assets.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to hire someone who can create graphical assets properly or a lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low, enough on its own to deter gamers.”
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a cute mechanic and an ability system that adds some depth, but it suffers from being short, limiting the use of each character's powers. While the interface is generally well-received, some users report bumpy gameplay and coding issues, leading to a lack of replay value. Overall, the game offers fresh elements and mini-games, but many feel it falls short compared to older titles in terms of content and quality.
“The ability system that you unlock as you free party members helps open up the feeling that there is gameplay just a tad and that helps some as well.”
“The gameplay and interface seem to work pretty well; no real complaints there either.”
“Still, the gameplay has plenty of welcome flourishes for those craving something a little fresher.”
“Bumpy gameplay, as if the coding is flawed and therefore failing.”
“The gameplay is quite short and the replay value isn't all that great, so although I recommend this game for everyone, it wouldn't hurt to wait for an interesting discount.”
“This is considerably worse than your average Artifex Mundi hidden object game, with bad graphics, bad artwork, and terrible gameplay.”
- music18 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience without becoming monotonous. Many players appreciate the incorporation of a Robin Hood-era feel, with beautiful and relaxing melodies that complement the story and voice acting. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with requests for it to be available for personal listening.
“I love the way they incorporated the Robin tale to fit a girl, plus the music is awesome and so calming; I want that just to play when I sleep.”
“I liked the music; it was very soothing and it didn't become annoying to listen to.”
“The character voices are funny, and the music is pleasant without feeling monotonous.”
“The game mostly has a Robin Hood-era feel to it with items and music, but some wtf-things stood out.”
“Very beautiful and relaxing Robin Hood-ish scenes and music.”
“I want the soundtrack.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring amusing scenes and situations that elicit laughter, such as guards mistaking a woman for a man and a comical incident involving Little John kicking the sheriff. Players also enjoy the funny character voices and the engaging, non-repetitive music that complements the lighthearted tone. Overall, the humor adds to the fun and enjoyable experience of the game.
“It is a fun game as the guards assume they are looking for a man and not a woman. I was laughing when you go to the church and a man is sleeping and does not wake up when you take some of his things.”
“It was funny when Little John kicks the sheriff and he lands in the other room.”
“The character voices are funny, and the music is pleasant without feeling monotonous.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is criticized for its lack of replayability, with many reviewers noting that it feels short and primarily aimed at a younger audience. While some recommend it for its initial enjoyment, they suggest waiting for a discount due to its limited replay value.
“I felt there was no replayability and it seemed like it was meant for a younger audience upon completion.”
“Zero replayability.”
“The gameplay is quite short and the replay value isn't all that great, so although I recommend this game for everyone, it wouldn't hurt to wait for an interesting discount.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is criticized for being insufficiently engaging, with a kid-friendly setting that lacks depth and suspense. Additionally, players find the experience too short and often feel lost due to unclear progression, which detracts from the overall immersion.
“The kid-friendly setting and story, while nice enough, are lacking in atmosphere and suspense.”
“There are too many segments in which the next step is utterly obscure, with little or no help from the hints.”
