Trash Quest

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Trash Quest is a single player arcade platformer game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Francis Vace and was released on April 26, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

"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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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

music8 positive mentions

Trash Quest offers tight controls and engaging platforming, making it a fun and challenging experience for players.
The game features a unique respawn mechanic that encourages exploration and shortcut discovery, enhancing the overall gameplay.
With a low price point and a decent amount of post-game content, Trash Quest provides great value for fans of the metroidvania genre.

The game lacks sufficient checkpoints, leading to frustrating backtracking after deaths, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
Some players found the default control scheme to be poorly designed, with no option to rebind keys, making precision platforming more difficult.
The game's visuals and art style received mixed reviews, with some players feeling that the graphics were not as appealing as other titles in the genre.

music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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27%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchiness and nostalgic appeal, complementing the retro visuals and enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers describe it as "banging" and "great," with many expressing a desire to listen to the soundtrack outside of the game. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “The music is an absolute banger, the monochromatic art style is really pretty in my opinion.”
- “Great celeste-inspired minivania with excellent music and platforming.”
- “The story is only a light touch - the main draw here is the gameplay, and the retro feel of the visuals and music.”
- “The simplistic retro style is pulled off very well, with a nostalgic art style and banging music.”
- “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.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The story in "Trash Quest" is minimal and serves primarily as a backdrop to its gameplay, which emphasizes challenging platforming and unique boss battles. While the narrative may not be the main attraction, players appreciate the retro aesthetic and engaging music, with additional content available after completing the main quest. Overall, the game is seen as a charming indie title that offers a fun experience for fans of the genre.
- “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 story is only a light touch - the main draw here is the gameplay, and the retro feel of the visuals and music.”
- “The aesthetic in Trash Quest is not one of its strengths.”
- “On the other hand, Trash Quest was really hitting its stride near the end, and I would have loved a few more hours.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is the standout feature, characterized by solid controls, innovative mechanics like the airstall, and a fast-paced combat and platforming experience reminiscent of classic titles. While some players may find the precision platforming and boss rush elements challenging, the gradual introduction of mechanics and the addictive post-game content provide a rewarding experience. Overall, the game successfully captures the essence of the metroidvania genre, offering enjoyable gameplay despite some familiar tropes.
- “The story is only a light touch - the main draw here is the gameplay, and the retro feel of the visuals and music.”
- “Controls are pretty solid, the gameplay loop is fun, and the post-game area is a fun and addicting challenge.”
- “The combat and platforming are quite fast-paced, making it very satisfying to breeze through rooms and enemies as you master the mechanics.”
- “Takes away from the experience as I'm not so fond of precision platforming trial and error gameplay or boss rush.”
- “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.”
- “The final boss will push you to master the mechanics of this game.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the nostalgic retro style and vibrant aesthetics that complement the gameplay and music. However, some users criticize the graphics as being poor, indicating a lack of consistency in visual quality. Overall, while the art style and design are appreciated by many, there are notable detractors who find the visuals lacking.
- “I really liked the aesthetics and music, bosses were original, and the upgrades were nice.”
- “Loved the visuals and soundtrack.”
- “The simplistic retro style is pulled off very well, with a nostalgic art style and banging music.”
- “The graphics are extremely bad.”
- “The aesthetic in Trash Quest is not one of its strengths.”
- “The story is only a light touch - the main draw here is the gameplay, and the retro feel of the visuals and music.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”