Square Quest

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Square Quest is a delightful puzzle game with mechanics that are both simple and engaging. Its colorful design and charming music are inspired by classic Japanese games, providing a nostalgic touch. However, the game is marred by frequent ads that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, Square Quest is a colorful and entertaining puzzle game inspired by classic Japanese designs, but is disturbed by intrusive ads.

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 582 reviews

music10 positive mentions

monetization39 negative mentions

The game features a solid difficulty progression, gradually introducing new mechanics that keep the gameplay engaging.
It has a lovely minimalistic design with aesthetically pleasing graphics and relaxing background music.
The puzzles are fun and challenging, making it a great way to exercise your brain while providing hours of entertainment.

Many players found the initial levels to be too easy, leading to a lack of challenge until later stages.
There are complaints about intrusive ads that disrupt gameplay, with some users accidentally clicking on them.
Several users expressed a desire for more levels, as the game can be completed relatively quickly.

monetization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the minimal and non-intrusive ad placements that do not disrupt gameplay. However, some users have expressed frustration over intrusive full-screen ads and issues with ad placement interfering with game controls. Overall, while the ads are generally considered bearable, there are calls for a paid version to eliminate them entirely.
- “However, I really dislike games that interrupt gameplay with fullscreen ads.”
- “The fact that it has always visible banner ads and full screen ads doesn't particularly help either with its enjoyability.”
- “Ads pop from nowhere while you are playing just to make you click it.”
music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
41%
14%
The music in the game is generally praised for being aesthetically pleasing, calming, and well-suited to the gameplay, contributing to a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players find the repetitive nature of the soundtrack annoying and express frustration over the inability to turn it off. Overall, while the music enhances the experience for many, its repetitiveness and occasional interruptions from ads detract from the enjoyment for others.
- “Aesthetically pleasing with nice background music.”
- “The music is calming and yet extremely sad, and I like it for that.”
- “Fun puzzles with the best background music I've heard from a mobile game.”
- “I dislike the endless loop of the music and can't turn it off.”
- “After the update, I don't see how to turn off the music.”
- “I found the music annoying, so I turned it off.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
17%
17%
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring straightforward mechanics that progressively increase in difficulty and introduce new elements to maintain interest. While the game is enjoyable and addictive, some players express frustration with the interruption of gameplay by ads and the introduction of new mechanics late in the game, suggesting a desire for a more focused experience. Overall, the combination of simple yet challenging puzzles and a fitting soundtrack contributes to a relaxing gaming experience.
- “Mechanics are well explained and increase suitably in difficulty as you progress.”
- “They introduce new mechanics very often to keep things interesting, and they're very straightforward and easy to understand.”
- “Gameplay is simple and addicting, my only complaint: paying 5 bucks for hints to remove ads?”
- “However, I really dislike games that interrupt gameplay with fullscreen ads.”
- “I would like a more focused gameplay experience, but it was a fairly well put together game in total.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
27%
27%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while many players appreciate the aesthetic appeal and pleasant color schemes, some criticize the quality and simplicity of the graphics, suggesting that improvements could be made. The design is generally described as engaging and non-intrusive, though issues with color contrast and repetitiveness are noted. Despite these critiques, the graphics are often considered satisfactory for the gameplay experience.
- “Aesthetically pleasing with nice background music.”
- “Like the colors and graphics.”
- “Very simple yet engaging puzzle with nice graphics and pleasant music.”
- “This game is insanely addictive, don't be fooled by the shabby menu and icon graphics.”
- “Graphics aren't good.”
- “Graphics are fine except light colors of similar hue are sometimes adjacent, making it difficult to see the pattern.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as funny and addictive, contributing to an engaging experience, though some users noted that certain icons appear poorly rendered, adding an unintended comedic element. Overall, the humor enhances the gameplay, making it enjoyable despite some visual inconsistencies.
- “Funny, addictive, not so easy as it seems, just finished it!”
- “Some of the icons look like they haven't been made properly, and their rendering is funny looking.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is generally enjoyable but has some bugs and can be challenging to understand initially due to its rules.
- “The game is fun, but it's a little buggy and can be tough to figure out some of the rules at first.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “The stability issues really detracted from the overall experience, as I encountered several glitches.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is praised for its design and smooth performance, players find the grinding aspect to be repetitive and tedious, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “It's a really nice game, nice design and graphics, no bugs as far as I can tell, difficulty increases at a nice rate... but I find it repetitive and kind of tedious.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by relaxing music and a chill ambiance, which compensates for its lower difficulty level.
- “The music is very relaxing, and the chill atmosphere really makes up for the lack of difficulty.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is hindered by frustrating mechanics, as players find the touch controls unresponsive and inconsistent, leading to moments of disappointment rather than engagement. This lack of fluidity detracts from the overall emotional experience, making it difficult for players to connect with the game's intended feelings.