The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest
- August 20, 2015
- Alawar Entertainment
Get on SteamIn "The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest," players guide a young woman, Victoria, on her journey to become a musketeer and save her king. This thrilling arcade adventure takes place in 17th Century France, where players will rebuild the land, perform tasks for inhabitants, and recruit allies. Filled with puzzles and challenges, players will sail ships, battle pirates, and confront enemies, while crafting items and acquiring magic boosters along the way.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and addictive resource management experience with a simple yet engaging core loop.
- Players appreciate the ability to play without a time limit, allowing for a more relaxed gaming experience.
- The game features varied levels and objectives, along with a crafting system that adds depth to the gameplay.
- Many players find the game frustrating due to the need to restart levels after making a single mistake, which can lead to tedious backtracking.
- The graphics and technical aspects of the game are considered subpar, lacking customization options and failing to meet basic PC gaming standards.
- Some players feel the gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks depth, comparing it unfavorably to more engaging titles in the genre.
- story20 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The story of "The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest" offers a lighthearted twist on the classic tale, featuring a young woman as the fourth musketeer. While some players appreciate the simple yet charming narrative and varied gameplay, others criticize the game for its lack of depth and engaging content, labeling it as a cash grab with significant defects. Overall, the story is seen as cute but not enough to elevate the overall experience for many players.
“There's a little more story that's going on as you play the game, and that's something that makes it different from other games alike.”
“It's a twist on the 3 Musketeers story; this time, the 4th musketeer is a young woman.”
“The levels and objectives are varied, the story is simple but sweet, and the music and sound effects are enjoyable.”
“The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, but seems to have since been removed from the app stores.”
“The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest has the laughable price of around $4 USD; it's not worth it given the defects and shortcomings with the product, especially considering the unethical nature of the developer.”
“Sure, the plot is cute, but the actual gameplay is so dead boring I am deleting it from my library without even bothering to make it past the first few levels.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are criticized for their low quality, featuring simple, cartoony 2D visuals reminiscent of low-effort mobile apps, with no options for resolution or customization. While some users appreciate the pleasant aesthetic and artwork, many feel that the lack of depth and detail fails to meet the expectations of PC gamers, leading to frustration in gameplay. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant drawback, detracting from the overall experience.
“It's a shame because the game does have a pleasant aesthetic about it, but the gameplay has become too frustrating to be worth continuing.”
“It has some nice artwork, and you can play through the levels without a timer.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“The game features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily involving just clicking, which leads to frustration and boredom for many players. While the game features a charming aesthetic and gradually introduces additional mechanics like crafting and inventory management, these elements are not enough to enhance the overall experience for most users.
“There's no gameplay, just clicking.”
“Sure, the plot is cute, but the actual gameplay is so dead boring I am deleting it from my library without even bothering to make it past the first few levels.”
“The game gradually introduces more mechanics as you go (crafting, inventory items you can equip for bonuses, boosts, etc).”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience while playing. Many users appreciate its calming effect, often opting to listen to it in relaxed mode alongside audiobooks. The sound effects also complement the gameplay, contributing to a pleasant atmosphere.
“The levels and objectives are varied, the story is simple but sweet, and the music and sound effects are enjoyable.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“I find it relaxing, though difficult to attain perfection playing in timed mode, so I listen to either music or an audiobook and play in relaxed mode.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of "The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest" has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, leading to its removal from app stores, indicating a negative reception regarding its value and pricing strategy.
“The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab, but seems to have since been removed from the app stores.”
