Xploquest 3

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Xploquest 3 is a single player role playing game. It was developed by 33 Production and was released on January 20, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

The XPLOQUEST saga continues with this third episode. What is XPLOQUEST? It's a turn-based, square-by-square role-playing game. The principle is very simple : 1-You explore the world 2-You kill monsters 3-You complete quests 4-You make money 5-You gain experience 6-You level up 7-You go back to town 8-You buy equipment and skills 9-See 1. In the world of XPLOQUEST, everyone wants you dead or yo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and straightforward RPG experience, appealing to fans of the genre who enjoy grinding and leveling up.
The graphics have improved compared to previous installments, providing a more visually appealing experience.
Players who enjoyed the first two games in the series may find familiarity and enjoyment in the gameplay mechanics.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and interesting mechanics, making it feel generic and unengaging.
Controls are poorly designed, particularly for keyboard users, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The mission system and navigation are confusing, with a cluttered interface that detracts from the overall enjoyment.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "xploquest 3" show some improvement over its predecessors, featuring decent visuals despite the use of stolen assets and repetitive artwork. However, many players find the overall quality lacking, which detracts from the game's appeal and may deter potential gamers.
- “The graphics are better in this one, but the basic gameplay is still the same.”
- “The first two games (Xploquest and Xploquest 2) are free to play and have similar gameplay to Xploquest 3, while this one provides much better graphic effects.”
- “The graphics aren't great... that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “"xploquest 3" is an extremely simple/barebones RPG with lightweight JRPG style combat, weak and watered down RPG mechanics, and what look a lot like flipped tilesets, icons, and artwork in places.”
- “The stolen assets at least make the visuals look decent, but the music is ruined by a horrible victory soundtrack that, after two hours, drills into your head like a nail.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is criticized for being repetitive and grating, particularly a victory soundtrack that becomes annoying after extended play. Many players suggest that listening to a podcast while playing can help mitigate the impact of the uninspired audio design.
- “The music in this game is absolutely captivating, enhancing the overall experience and immersing you in the gameplay.”
- “I love how the soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, making every moment feel epic.”
- “The variety of musical styles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging, making it a joy to play.”
- “The stolen assets at least make the visuals look decent, but the music is ruined by a horrible victory soundtrack that, after two hours, drills into your head like a nail.”
- “It's a game I found listening to a podcast while playing is a good idea as the music and fight sound effects can get repetitive.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, with a simplistic RPG structure that features a confusing mission system and minimal plot development. Players find navigation cumbersome due to the overwhelming number of rooms and flashing indicators, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, there are strategic tips for gameplay, such as prioritizing exploration upgrades before tackling quests.
- “The mission system is awful—towers and dungeons are now just rooms connected by green lines, making it a mess to navigate when 40 rooms are flashing on the screen.”
- “It's a very simple RPG without a plot or tactical battles.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized as being a lackluster cookie-clicker experience, offering no engaging mechanics or rewarding systems, despite improved graphics.
- “Just… a completely terrible cookie-clicker with no interesting mechanics or reward system at all.”
- “The graphics are better in this one, but the basic gameplay is still the same.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the rewarding nature of grinding for gear, as it provides immediate benefits upon equipping items. However, the process can be time-consuming, often requiring many hours of effort to progress and effectively combat enemies like kobolds.
- “However, it may take you many hours just to be able to handle the kobolds, as this is a game all about grinding and fighting.”
- “I love games where grinding for gear and items rewards you the moment you equip them.”