Trash Quest
- December 10, 2021
- Francis Vace
- 151h median play time
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Get on Xbox Games Store"Trash Quest" is a metroidvania-style game set on a space station overrun by a raccoon. With zero checkpoints, players must navigate through an interconnected maze, destroying robots and collecting power-ups. Progress saves automatically, allowing you to keep any unlocked abilities or shortcuts upon death, creating a challenging yet rewarding experience.
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Reviews
- The game features tight controls and enjoyable platforming, making for a fun and engaging experience.
- It offers a unique single spawn point mechanic that adds a layer of challenge without being overly punishing.
- The game has a charming aesthetic, great music, and a variety of bosses that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.
- The difficulty spikes significantly in later levels, leading to frustrating platforming sections and boss fights.
- The game is quite short, which may leave players wanting more content and a more substantial ending.
- There are issues with the default controls, including a lack of rebinding options, which can detract from the overall experience.
- music13 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, described as "banging" and "great," complementing the game's aesthetic and gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the nostalgic and simplistic retro style of the soundtrack, expressing a desire for it to be available on platforms like SoundCloud or Spotify. Overall, the music enhances the experience, making it a standout feature alongside the visuals and gameplay.
“The simplistic retro style is pulled off very well, with a nostalgic art style and banging music.”
“Great celeste-inspired minivania with excellent music and platforming.”
“The music is an absolute banger, the monochromatic art style is really pretty in my opinion.”
“Very cute game with a decent soundtrack.”
“I really hope the music gets put somewhere like SoundCloud or Spotify, or added as a paid product on Steam - because I would love to listen to it out of game, as small as it is.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid controls, a fun and engaging loop, and innovative mechanics like the airstall, which enhance the platforming experience. Players appreciate the gradual introduction of mechanics and the increasing difficulty of enemies, leading to satisfying fast-paced combat and platforming. While the respawn system is standard, it does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Controls are pretty solid, the gameplay loop is fun, and the post-game area is a fun and addicting challenge.”
“Metroidvanias often have the same set of unlockable upgrades, but the airstall mechanic in this game is something I hadn't seen before and it is used very well!”
“The combat and platforming are quite fast-paced, making it very satisfying to breeze through rooms and enemies as you master the mechanics.”
“The gimmick of always respawning at the same point upon death is nothing unique nor does it add anything to the gameplay, but it doesn't hurt the game much either.”
“Mechanics are introduced gradually, usually through an obstacle and onscreen button prompt.”
“The enemy difficulty gradually progresses throughout the game, but the more you get accustomed to the mechanics, the more you are able to keep up with it.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story of "Trash Quest" is engaging, featuring a main narrative that culminates in a challenging sister ship with additional content, reminiscent of b-sides. While the aesthetic may not be its strongest point, the game offers a charming experience with unique boss battles and platforming challenges that resonate well with fans of similar indie titles. Overall, players appreciate the depth and enjoyment found in the game's narrative progression, despite some minor shortcomings.
“After the main story is completed, there's a more difficult sister ship with even more to do (think b-sides).”
“Art style is sick, music straight slaps, and there's more content after you complete the main story.”
“Although it has a few shortcomings, Trash Quest is still a fun, platforming-focused Metroidvania with a ton of charm.”
“The aesthetic in Trash Quest is not one of its strengths.”
“Not that trash of a quest overall.”
“On the other hand, Trash Quest was really hitting its stride near the end, and I would have loved a few more hours.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic retro art style and vibrant visuals that complement the game's music, while others criticized the graphics as poor and lacking strength. Overall, the aesthetic and design were highlighted as well-executed, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“Loved the visuals and soundtrack.”
“The simplistic retro style is pulled off very well, with a nostalgic art style and banging music.”
“Can definitely recommend giving it a shot, it's well-designed, nicely polished, and there's some great graphics and music to back that up.”
“The graphics are extremely bad.”
“The aesthetic in Trash Quest is not one of its strengths.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through features like New Game Plus, an enemy randomizer, and speedrun tools, appealing to both casual players and hardcore gamers. With a short completion time and challenging achievements, players are encouraged to replay the game multiple times to fully experience its content and challenges.
“There is a decent amount of replayability too, with built-in New Game Plus, enemy randomizer, speedrun tools, and a game mode that has you collecting trash from enemies as you go.”
“I've beaten the game 3 times now, trying to get all the achievements, and I can honestly say that due to the short nature of the game, the replayability is quite high, which is good since the final 3 achievements are extremely hard.”
“There is a decent amount of replayability, with built-in New Game Plus, an enemy randomizer, speedrun tools, and a game mode that has you collecting items from enemies as you go.”
“On the flip side, this game does have a lot of replay value, with several challenging achievements and huge potential for speedrunning.”
