Spud's Quest

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Spud's Quest is an adventure game for Windows that draws its inspiration from the classic games of yesteryear, most notably the Dizzy, Zelda, and Metroid series. Take on the role of Spud and his friend Prince Charming on a journey to uncover four ancient elemental essences that have the power to remove a curse upon the royal family.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

music1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Spud's Quest successfully captures the nostalgic feel of old PC games with its charming visuals, MIDI music, and engaging gameplay.
The game features well-designed puzzles that encourage critical thinking, and the world is filled with unique locations and humorous NPCs.
It offers a fun mix of platforming and adventure elements, making it enjoyable for fans of 8-bit and 16-bit games.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with controls and hit detection that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The limited inventory system, restricting players to only four items, can become tedious and lead to excessive backtracking.
Repetitive gameplay due to enemy respawns and limited health restoration options can make the experience feel monotonous over time.

story
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The story of Spud's Quest is reminiscent of classic old-school adventure games, featuring a mix of platforming and item-fetching mechanics that engage players in a nostalgic experience. While the narrative may not appeal to those unfamiliar with the genre, it offers a variety of quests and challenges, including misleading items and hidden secrets that enhance the gameplay. Overall, the game captures the essence of retro adventure titles, providing a fun, albeit imperfect, journey for fans of the style.
- “While definitely far from perfect, Spud's Quest feels just like a Dizzy arcade adventure game of yesteryear.”
- “You jump around and pick up items to use at other points to continue in the story.”
- “Sometimes the items you need to give NPCs or use to move forward with the story are a bit of a stretch or intentionally misleading.”
- “There's plenty of things to do, lots of fetch quests to keep you busy, several easter eggs, red herrings to throw you off, and hidden items that will have you tearing your hair out trying to find the last one.”
- “If you're not a fan of old-school adventure games, Spud's Quest probably won't change your mind.”
stability
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has received consistent feedback regarding its stability, with many users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Specific issues were noted, particularly in later stages of the game, indicating that stability remains a significant concern for players.
- “Before playing the game, I was a little worried by the reviews that said it was buggy, and I can't say that playing the game completely eased my fears.”
- “Nothing but bugs and glitches.”
- “The final straw for me was how buggy the game got in the third temple.”
gameplay
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring engaging puzzles and a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of old PC games, complemented by great sound and music. However, players have noted frustrating mechanics, including bugs, illogical puzzles, and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience.
- “I've never played the dizzy games that this apparently took inspiration from, but Spud's Quest does a great job at capturing the feel of old PC games with the visual aesthetic, MIDI music, and gameplay.”
- “The fun really starts to fade away with how annoying the game mechanics are.”
- “Too bad there are gameplay issues: a few bugs, a dash of illogical puzzles (come on, a crocodile tooth??!!?) and some clunky controls (use xpadder to map the keyboard with custom sensitivity).”
graphics
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-100 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The graphics of Spud's Quest effectively evoke the charm of classic PC games, featuring high-fidelity pixel art and a nostalgic aesthetic reminiscent of 8-bit and SNES titles. The visuals are simple yet engaging, complementing the gameplay and MIDI music to create an immersive retro experience.
- “I've never played the Dizzy games that this apparently took inspiration from, but Spud's Quest does a great job at capturing the feel of old PC games with the visual aesthetic, MIDI music, and gameplay.”
- “Simple yet engaging, with high-fidelity old pixel art style and a lot to play around with.”
- “It's very reminiscent of the Dizzy adventure games that were on the 8-bit systems, using simple SNES-like graphics.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visuals feel flat and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The character designs are simplistic and fail to bring the world to life.”
music
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its quality and nostalgic feel, effectively capturing the essence of old PC games with its MIDI soundtrack. However, while the sound enhances the experience, some players feel that the overall enjoyment diminishes due to frustrating game mechanics.
- “I've never played the dizzy games that this apparently took inspiration from, but Spud's Quest does a great job at capturing the feel of old PC games with the visual aesthetic, MIDI music, and gameplay.”
grinding
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive and time-consuming task of running back to healers, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “It's actually quite tedious to go and get healed there.”
- “Which meant a lot of tedious running back to the healer.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a charming and humorous world that enhances the metroidvania experience, complemented by engaging dungeons filled with Zelda-inspired puzzles.
- “It's got a pleasant, humorous world to explore in typical metroidvania fashion, and the dungeons have some pretty solid Zelda-esque puzzles.”