The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest
- August 20, 2015
- New Bridge Games
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.
Reviews
- The game offers a charming and addictive resource management experience with a simple yet engaging core loop.
- Players appreciate the gradual introduction of mechanics, such as crafting and inventory items, which adds depth to the gameplay.
- The absence of a time limit allows for a more relaxed playstyle, making it enjoyable for those who prefer strategic thinking over fast-paced action.
- The game can be frustrating due to its unforgiving nature, where a single mistake may require players to restart a level, leading to potential boredom.
- Technical issues, such as lack of resolution options and low-quality graphics, detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like a mobile app than a PC game.
- Some players find the gameplay to be shallow and repetitive, with a lack of meaningful decisions, making it hard to recommend to those seeking a more complex gaming experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % 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 overall execution and find the game lacking in depth, leading to mixed feelings about its value. Despite its cute premise, the game's shortcomings have led to it being perceived as a cash grab rather than a well-crafted experience.
“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.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are criticized for their low quality, featuring simplistic, 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, the overall execution falls short of the high standards expected from PC games, leading to frustration in gameplay.
“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.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, primarily involving just clicking, which detracts from the overall experience despite the game's appealing aesthetics. While some players appreciate the gradual introduction of additional mechanics like crafting and inventory management, many find the gameplay frustrating and unengaging, leading to a lack of motivation to continue playing.
“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).”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % 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. Overall, the music complements the varied levels and simple story, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of "The Musketeers: Victoria's Quest" has been criticized as a cheap cash grab, leading to its removal from app stores after being poorly received on Steam.
“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 monetization strategy feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a pay-to-win experience, where players who don't spend money are at a significant disadvantage.”
