Veggie Quest: The Puzzle Game

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Veggie Quest: The Puzzle Game is an open-ended puzzle game that puts you in the role of a game designer. Your task is to create challenging dungeons using a variety of tools, with the goal of making them as time-consuming as possible for the perfect AI-controlled players to beat. With a wide range of components at your disposal and twenty character classes to consider, each dungeon design presents a unique challenge.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Veggie Quest: The Puzzle Game screenshot

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features innovative and challenging spatial puzzles that demand unique problem-solving skills.
Players appreciate the fun and engaging gameplay, with many noting the satisfaction of designing clever puzzles for AI characters.
Despite its difficulty, the game is considered a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy a challenge.

Many players find the game overly difficult, with some levels being frustratingly hard and lacking hints.
The user interface needs improvement, as some features are missing and can hinder the gameplay experience.
The game's graphics and art style have discouraged some players, leading to a perception that it may not be worth the price.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its difficulty and freedom, with each level introducing new mechanics that can be challenging to grasp. While some levels, particularly those involving rabbit breeding, may feel tedious, most are engaging, and players can easily determine their enjoyment of the game by watching a few minutes of play. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its challenge and depth, despite the visuals not being particularly impressive.
- “Each world introduces a new mechanic.”
- “While the visuals may not dazzle, the gameplay and challenge are flawless.”
- “Quite difficult; there's a lot of freedom in each level and some of the mechanics are hard to visualize.”
- “A couple of the 'boss' levels have gotten more technical than I'd like, but it's easy to skip them, and the really subtle mechanics haven't been important for later puzzles (so far).”
- “Definitely one of those games where you can tell whether you'll love it or hate it just by watching a few minutes of gameplay.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players feeling discouraged by the visuals, which are described as underwhelming. However, some appreciate the art style for its alignment with the game's humorous and grindy MMORPG theme, suggesting that the gameplay and challenge compensate for the lackluster graphics. Overall, while the visuals may not impress, they contribute to the game's unique character.
- “Very nice game! Don't take the art style at face value; it adds to the humorous theme of the game (that being making a grindy MMORPG). I would pick this up when you get a chance despite the high price tag.”
- “Moreover, the game's graphics have discouraged most players from all aspects.”
- “While the visuals may not dazzle, the gameplay and challenge are flawless.”
- “Very nice game; don't take the art style at face value. It adds to the humorous theme of the game (that being making a grindy MMORPG). I would pick this up when you get a chance despite the high price tag.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game is characterized by a focus on small adjustments and experimentation, particularly in the final tier. However, players express frustration over the lack of clarity regarding the exact points needed for three stars, leading to uncertainty about whether minor tweaks or a complete overhaul of their strategy is required.
- “Had some small gripes, like how you couldn't see exactly how many points you needed for three stars, creating situations where I couldn't tell whether I was 1 point off and just needed some tiny optimization or if I needed to completely reorganize my dungeon.”
- “The last tier is usually a bunch of small optimizations or experimentation, though I've only beaten the score once.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some levels, particularly those involving rabbit breeding, can feel tedious, the overall gameplay is enjoyable and aligns with the game's humorous, grindy MMORPG theme. Despite its high price tag, many recommend giving it a try.
- “A few levels felt rather tedious, especially some of the ones involving the rabbit breeding mechanic.”
- “The game has a grindy MMORPG feel, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- “Despite the high price tag, the grindy nature of the game can be off-putting.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of Veggie Quest is noted for its unique and bizarre elements, contributing to a challenging yet engaging experience that many players find brilliant.
- “Veggie Quest is really weird, really hard, but clearly brilliant.”