Tomes and Quests: a Word RPG
- September 30, 2021
- Trailblazer Games
Get on Steam"Tomes and Quests: A Word RPG" is a unique text-based adventure game that challenges players to build their own narrative. With a variety of customization options and a focus on wordplay, players can explore different paths and outcomes through their choices. The game features a variety of fictional settings, creatures, and characters to interact with, making it a must-play for fans of narrative-driven RPGs.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique twist by combining Scrabble mechanics with RPG elements, making it a fun and engaging experience for fans of both genres.
- The artwork and character designs are visually appealing, with a diverse cast that adds inclusivity to the game.
- It's a great casual game for word puzzle enthusiasts, providing short levels that are perfect for quick play sessions.
- The hint system is intrusive and distracting, with no option to disable it, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with limited board sizes and a small selection of letters making it difficult to create longer words.
- Many RPG elements are poorly explained or implemented, leading to confusion and frustration regarding character abilities and equipment.
- story16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and engaging characters, while others find it uninspired and lacking depth. Many enjoy the additional RPG elements that enhance the classic gameplay, but some criticize repetitive quest mechanics and a generic narrative. Overall, the storyline is seen as a fun, if straightforward, backdrop to the gameplay, appealing particularly to those looking for a relaxing experience.
“The additional RPG elements and story add a fun twist to a classic, and I love the diversity of the characters.”
“There's a fun storyline to accompany the games, and the characters are engaging enough to get a smile in the interim scenes.”
“If you like relaxing games in a fantastic universe and a creative storyline, this is the game for you.”
“The art is passable but generic, the story is uninspired, and the music is generic and repetitive.”
“It's decent if you have nothing else to play, but the further I get in the story, the more seems to be missing.”
“I was expecting a lot more depth from the 'combat'/story elements.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of casual engagement and nostalgic RPG mechanics, offering a unique twist on scrabble-like word formation that can be enjoyable in short bursts. However, players express frustration with certain mechanics, such as unclear item descriptions and difficulty spikes, which detract from the overall experience. While the game has potential, its simplistic and sometimes frustrating gameplay may not appeal to everyone.
“The gameplay is, for me, in the perfect casual play space 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 doesn't add anything to the gameplay.”
“While I absolutely love how inclusive the game is with the variation in the characters, the gameplay is less than desirable.”
“The boards are too small for decent play, and the general gameplay is extremely basic.”
- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being monotonous and repetitive, lacking variation during gameplay. Reviewers noted that it feels generic and uninspired, contributing to an overall sense of mediocrity in the game's presentation.
“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.”
“The art is passable but generic, the story is uninspired, and the music is generic and repetitive.”
“I could get over the lame story, repetitive music, and loot-box-like leveling up system.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the nice artwork and manga-inspired visuals, others criticize the minimalistic design and feel that it resembles a pre-made game with stock assets. Overall, the visuals are seen as a basic complement to the gameplay rather than a standout feature.
“Fun game to pass the time; the artwork is pretty nice as well.”
“The learning curve is well adapted; the visuals and the dialogues are reminiscent of manga, and it even makes one think of Jumanji!”
“This is a basic scrabble game with graphics and not much else.”
“Its graphics are minimalized, the music is repetitive, 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.”
“This is a basic Scrabble game with graphics and not much else.”
