Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG

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Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG is a single player tactical role playing game. It was developed by Trailblazer Games and was released on September 30, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An upcoming fantasy role-playing game with a word game twist, Tomes and Quests is a whole new take on puzzlers. Three friends have become trapped in a book. The upside is they now have amazing new abilities that are powered by words! Solve word puzzles, battle evil, level up, and save the worlds.

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story4 positive mentions

music4 negative mentions

Unique blend of Scrabble-style word puzzles with RPG elements creating a fresh twist on classic word games.
Diverse and inclusive character design with a light, engaging storyline and charming illustrations.
Short levels with various puzzle modes make it accessible for casual play and vocabulary building.

Small 9x9 board limits word length and strategic play compared to classic Scrabble, leading to repetitive short words.
Annoying automatic hint system with no easy option to disable initially, distracting gameplay and breaks flow.
Lack of polish in UI/UX: unclear equipment stats, missing tooltips, clunky letter placement, unbalanced difficulty spikes, and some frustrating grind due to repeated battles.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12% positive mentions, 79% neutral mentions, 9% negative mentions
The story is simple and straightforward, centered around a group of kids trapped in a D&D-like game, providing a light narrative mostly used to link word-based puzzles and turn-based scrabble combat. While some find the characters engaging and enjoy the creative twist, others feel the plot lacks depth and can become repetitive or filler, with slow progression events that add little to the gameplay. Overall, the story serves as a casual, modest backdrop rather than a deeply immersive experience.
- “The additional RPG elements and story add a fun twist to a classic and I love the diversity of the characters.”
- “If you like relaxing games in a fantastic universe and a creative storyline, this is the game for you.”
- “There's a fun storyline to accompany the games, and the characters are engaging enough to get a smile in the interim scenes.”
- “There are story events that just want you to click, wait 6 seconds while the group is traveling or whatever, then click the ready event box to unlock the next one.”
- “The plot has a party of three college students trapped inside a D&D book, for some reason, and beyond a very brief moment of “how did this happen?” the trio ceases to worry or even care about their predicament.”
- “I was expecting a lot more depth from the 'combat'/story elements.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21% positive mentions, 58% neutral mentions, 21% negative mentions
The gameplay combines scrabble-like word formation with RPG combat elements, offering a casual yet engaging experience with nostalgic JRPG influences. However, it suffers from unclear mechanics, small boards, repetitive waiting times, and a lack of item or character clarity, leading to frustration and difficulty spikes that hinder long-term enjoyment. While the approach is fresh and has potential, interface and gameplay frustrations currently outweigh its appeal.
- “The gameplay is, for me, in the perfect casual play gamespace where you can kind of zone out but still engage brain power.”
- “The RPG fight mechanics are reminiscent enough of early JRPG tactics (think early Final Fantasy) to appear cute and nostalgic at first, but they're surprisingly impactful.”
- “The type of gameplay changes every level or so with different ways to play, which makes it fresh.”
- “Removing the quest blocks that are just waiting 5 seconds to progress, as I don't feel like these add anything to the gameplay.”
- “And all of this would be okay, or at least something I could look past, but the gameplay is awful.”
- “The boards are too small for decent play, and the general gameplay is extremely basic.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 30% neutral mentions, 40% negative mentions
The music in the game is widely criticized for being repetitive, monotonous, and generic, with little variation or depth in the soundtrack. Players also note a lack of sufficient song variety and minimal audio settings, contributing to a less engaging auditory experience.
- “Separate toggles for music and sound, a bunch of languages (English or French for the story, more for the dictionary), and a toggle for the annoying automatic letter hints got patched in.”
- “In the settings there’s not much on offer; you’ll find music and sound tick boxes for on and off and language.”
- “It could also use a few more songs in the soundtrack.”
- “The music is monotonous and is literally the same thing when you battle enemies and you travel; there isn't really any variation from that.”
- “Its graphics are minimalized, the music is repetitive, and I did not find an explanation of what to do with the RPG elements or how to use them.”
- “The art is passable but generic, the story is uninspired, and the music is generic and repetitive.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 30% negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as adequate and fitting for a visual novel or word game, with some appreciating the manga-inspired artwork. However, others find the art style minimalistic and underwhelming, feeling it lacks originality and polish compared to similar titles. Overall, the visuals are functional but not particularly impressive.
- “The learning curve is well adapted, the visuals and the dialogues are reminiscent of manga, and it even makes one think of Jumanji!”
- “The graphics are good and the story isn’t bad.”
- “Fun game to pass the time, the artwork is pretty nice as well.”
- “Tomes and Quests: a word RPG is a scrabble-RPG hybrid with a rather underwhelming art style.”
- “Its graphics are minimalistic, the music is repetitive, and I did not find an explanation of what to do with the RPG elements or how to use them.”
- “Compared to an old game like Letter Quest, this is like playing a pre-made game where all they did was change the stock graphics and music with other stock graphics and music.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Users find the grinding in the game to be tedious and lacking meaningful progression, making it feel potentially pointless and detracting from the overall enjoyment. While manageable, the grind does not motivate continued play or reward effort effectively.
- “Didn't 5-star everything, that may or may not have made it doable, but as I said, I enjoyed the game until that point and didn't want to ruin it with hours of potentially pointless grinding for a single encounter.”
- “That would be fine, but grinding has no sense of progression, which is absolutely key if you have to grind.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The monetization feels out of place, possibly carried over from mobile versions with long wait times and optional in-app purchases to accelerate progress.

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Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG is a tactical role playing game. Common tags for Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG include indie.

Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG was released on September 30, 2021.

Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG was developed by Trailblazer Games.

Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG is a single player game.

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