The Quest
- February 19, 2016
- Redshift
- 14h median play time
Get on Steam"The Quest" is a role-playing game that transports players to a fantasy world filled with magic, monsters, and mystery. As the chosen hero, players embark on a series of quests to save the kingdom of Erinor from destruction. Along the way, they'll encounter various characters, battle enemies, and make decisions that affect the game's outcome. With its immersive storyline and open-world exploration, "The Quest" offers a rich and engaging RPG experience.
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Reviews
- The Quest is a solid old school CRPG that captures the essence of classic dungeon crawlers like Might and Magic and Lands of Lore.
- The hand-drawn graphics and immersive world create a nostalgic atmosphere that appeals to fans of retro RPGs.
- The game offers a variety of quests with multiple solutions, allowing for meaningful player choices and character customization.
- The combat system can feel slow and repetitive, often devolving into a battle of attrition without much strategy.
- Quests can be vague and poorly explained, leading to confusion about objectives and progression.
- Some players may find the lack of a party system limiting, as the game focuses on a single character rather than a group.
- story524 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story in "The Quest" is a blend of classic RPG elements with a focus on player choice, featuring a variety of quests that can often be resolved in multiple ways. While the main storyline is considered somewhat uninspired, many side quests are praised for their depth and engaging narratives, allowing for moral ambiguity and character development. However, some players find the quest log confusing and the overall quest design lacking in clarity, which can detract from the immersive experience.
“The story seems simple at first but gains complexity as it unfolds, and the side quests are often cunning and offer multiple resolutions.”
“The quests are story-based, which includes decision making; particularly in the dialogue which eventually affects outcomes.”
“The quest is a beautifully crafted world, with lots of interesting quests; I don't find them repetitive and I actually really enjoy the challenge the game brings.”
“Completing quests can be fairly trial and error, and I never felt as though it was important to save the realm or rescue anybody in particular.”
“Also, the quests themselves are poorly explained, which makes it nearly impossible to figure out what the game wants you to do for a lot of them.”
“Unfortunately, the main mission and most of the side missions are really blank, good-evil type of boring choices, no middle road, no grey choices, no real roleplaying.”
- graphics184 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by charming hand-drawn visuals that evoke nostalgia for classic RPGs from the '80s and '90s, with many players appreciating the retro aesthetic despite some noting that the graphics may not compete with modern titles. While some users found the graphics to be average or primitive, others praised the detailed art style and overall visual appeal, particularly on modern systems. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point for fans of the genre, enhancing the immersive experience of the game.
“Both versions of the game feature beautiful hand-drawn graphics and dungeon crawling goodness.”
“The hand-drawn graphics, in particular, are uniquely beautiful when compared to most games today.”
“This new re-release comes with a fully redone HD visuals, and I must say that the team did a pretty good job there: the game looks gorgeous, at times almost like a beautiful hand-drawn fantasy illustration, fully retaining its original charm reminiscent of 90s games that influenced it.”
“I saw some screenshots of the graphics and was initially turned off by the look of the game.”
“There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
“There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low-quality graphics.”
- gameplay106 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of classic RPG mechanics that some players find addictive and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being tedious and unbalanced, particularly in combat and item management. Many appreciate the nostalgic feel and depth of exploration, but note issues like lifeless towns and repetitive quests that detract from the overall experience. Despite its flaws, the game offers hours of content and a variety of playstyles, appealing to both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
“The gameplay is great, the exploration is great, the music is a little repetitive but ok, and the graphics are weirdly appealing.”
“The gameplay is addictively fun and simple; you can move quickly over tiles whilst out of combat, but when within range of another enemy, the speed slows down to help you plan your next move, take a potion, or choose a spell to fire.”
“Solid gameplay, great storytelling, and lore that really makes a game world feel alive and much larger than what the player will ever witness.”
“However, it has some tedious game mechanics that detract from the exploration and combat.”
“Being 'retro' doesn't excuse a boring combat system, non-existent AI, lifeless towns, meaningless dialogues, tedious item management, monotonous sound design, or repetitive gameplay loops.”
“A generic and old quest system was used in this game, either intentionally to prolong the gameplay or unintentionally as a bad design decision; in either case, the resulting outcome is a tedious distraction of uninteresting towns and quests from an otherwise fun gameplay mechanic.”
- music66 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its atmospheric quality and fitting melodies, enhancing the overall immersive experience. While some players note that the soundtrack can be repetitive and lacks variety, many still find it memorable and enjoyable, with standout tracks that linger long after gameplay. Overall, the music complements the game's visuals and storytelling, contributing significantly to its charm.
“The music is very atmospheric and fitting.”
“I would also like to mention that the soundtrack is amazing; I still hum bits of it years after playing it for the first time.”
“The art style paired with the music captivated me fully.”
“I would mark the music and the graphics as average or rather not catching, but I simply cannot cope with this grid-based movement and therefore too horrible turns combat too.”
“The gameplay is great, the exploration is great, the music is a little repetitive but ok, and the graphics are weirdly appealing.”
“Repetitive music”
- humor22 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a unique blend of humor, combining cheesy dialogue and funny moments with a nostalgic, retro aesthetic. Players appreciate the tongue-in-cheek writing and comedic elements woven into quests, alongside a compelling story and engaging gameplay mechanics. While the visuals may appear low-budget, the humor and immersive world contribute to an enjoyable experience that resonates with both casual and dedicated gamers.
“I'm a scrub so needed a guide to start, but once you get the hang of it, it's a fun, nostalgic game with plenty of cheesy humor.”
“But if you can look past that and put in the hours, you have an amazing, expansive world with dozens to hundreds of hours of content, a unique tongue-in-cheek brand of humor, surprisingly deep RPG and combat elements, and memorable (and memorably difficult!) quests, dungeons, and adventures.”
“The writing is funny, the graphics are retro cool, the spells are fascinating, the combat is tactical brilliance, and its mechanics feel great to play.”
- grinding16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is often criticized for being tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of exploration and combat. While some players appreciate the game's beauty and story, many find the quest system and item management to be uninspired and monotonous, leading to a frustrating experience. Despite attempts by the developers to alleviate some of the tedium, the gameplay loops remain a significant drawback for many users.
“Being 'retro' doesn't excuse a boring combat system, non-existent AI, lifeless towns, meaningless dialogues, tedious item management, monotonous sound design, or repetitive gameplay loops.”
“I remembered playing this on mobile and liking the beginning, but it very quickly became clear I was in for just more of the same tedious stuff.”
“A generic and old quest system was used in this game, either intentionally to prolong the gameplay or unintentionally as a bad design decision; in either case, the resulting outcome is a tedious distraction of uninteresting towns and quests from an otherwise fun gameplay mechanic.”
- stability16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting no crashes or technical bugs during gameplay. Many players have noted that it runs smoothly on various hardware configurations, including Windows 8.1, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
“They went out of their way to get the game working on my machine and now the game runs great.”
“I've gone an hour without one crash, it runs great!”
“The game just works and isn't buggy.”
“While it might seem like 'fun' to begin using a horse and buggy as a primary means of transportation - because 'folks back then' did it, the novelty would wear off soon after the actual maintenance and care of a live animal and a buggy over an internal combustion driven vehicle.”
“Just like the horse and buggy - people played these games in the nineties because they had no other choice.”
“Thus, I understand why people may like this game, and I understand why the developer created this game, and I understand why people may want to pay for a buggy ride in a park for nostalgic purposes, this game simply is not something I wish to play, and reminds me of all the limitations of the era.”
- atmosphere14 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as atmospheric and occasionally eerie, evoking a nostalgic 90s vibe, complemented by a fitting soundtrack. Players appreciate the large, beautifully crafted open world filled with diverse locales, dungeons, and quests that enhance the immersive experience. Overall, the game successfully creates a relaxing yet engaging environment that stands out with its unique style and old-school charm.
“The music is very atmospheric and fitting.”
“Large and beautiful open world that truly feels like it was carefully hand-crafted, one that is rich with nostalgic fantasy atmosphere and filled with loads of interesting locales to discover, dungeons to plunder, and quests to solve (which often can be done in more than one way, or sometimes in a way that is connected with other seemingly separate quests).”
“It's a fairly relaxing game and the atmosphere and soundtrack are amazing.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game offers exceptional replayability, with deep mechanics and a variety of classes, races, and quests that encourage players to create different characters. Even without trying new builds, players find plenty to explore and do, making it engaging for multiple playthroughs. Overall, the combination of simple yet interesting mechanics and rich content contributes to its high replay value.
“A lot to explore, a lot to do, and for sure has replayability if you've completed everything.”
“The replayability is phenomenal.”
“The game mechanics are simple to understand but interesting enough to make you want to create another but different character, adding to the replayability.”
“Very deep and replayable, even if you don't try a different build.”
“The game is simple but has everything you need, nice graphics, story, quests, classes, and races, contributing to its replayability.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for maintaining a steady 144 FPS, contributing to a smooth gameplay experience. However, players have noted that combat mode can cause noticeable stuttering during movement, which detracts from the otherwise fluid controls.
“These two complementary elements, along with fluid controls where the game can either be played solely with a mouse, keyboard, or even a combination of the two, as well as amazing optimization that saw my FPS sitting at 144 at all times, kept me playing this game for 9 hours straight.”
“You can always tell when you're in combat mode because the game starts stuttering during your movement.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's emotional impact is heightened by its richly detailed environments, which transition from wholesome landscapes to dark and foreboding settings, evoking a sense of unease and tension. This contrast enhances the player's emotional journey as they navigate through various atmospheric locations, each contributing to a deeper narrative experience.
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its monetization model, as it originates from an era before the prevalence of microtransactions and wait timers, offering a more straightforward and enjoyable experience without the modern pitfalls of mobile gaming monetization.
“While this game's origins are on mobiles and PDAs, don't let that put you off; it's from a time before microtransactions and wait timers plagued these games.”
