Side Quest
- February 15, 2016
- Miris Mind
Get on SteamSide Quest tells the fun story about a chef that becomes hero and sees himself having to fulfill a mission that a suspicious wizard trusts to him. Meanwhile, a young and punchy villain struggles to keep him from finishing this journey full with action, hordes of enemies and even a legendary knight.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly funny and has a lot of charm.
- The idea of a side character becoming a hero is intriguing.
- Some characters and environments are visually appealing.
- Controls are often unresponsive and awkward, with inconsistent prompts for keyboard and controller.
- The game is plagued by bugs, making it difficult to recommend.
- Graphics are inconsistent, with some elements looking outdated and poorly designed.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story, centered around the classic "rescue the princess" trope, is generally viewed as underwhelming due to its lack of originality and poor execution. While some users appreciate the basic premise, they feel that the writing and gameplay mechanics detract significantly from the overall experience.
“The idea and story are pretty good but the controls are really awkward.”
“I could live with the story (spoiler: the story is 'rescue the princess') if it was written in a better way or if the gameplay was any kind of fun.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that while they may be subpar, they possess a certain charm. Overall, the visual quality is inconsistent and varies significantly throughout the game.
“The graphics are all over the place.”
“Graphics are kinda shitty but they have some charm.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as incredibly funny and awesome, highlighting its ability to entertain and engage players through comedic elements.
“The best game I've played, it's incredibly funny and awesome!”
“The best game I've played, it's incredibly funny and awesome!”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking engagement and fun, with some users expressing that even a clichéd story like "rescue the princess" could be tolerable if the gameplay itself were more enjoyable.
