Underplayed Gems

Message Quest (2015)

Message Quest cover
Developer
Royal Troupe
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres
Adventure
Rating
4.3 of 5, 875 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.7 hours
Where to get it
Steam
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How it feels

A relaxed, story-driven point-and-click adventure where you lazily guide a reluctant herald through a whimsical stained-glass world.

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What players say

Players praise the charming, stained-glass art style and simple puzzles, but nearly all agree the game is very short, clocking in around one to two hours. Many wish for a sequel that never came. Opinions split on the gameplay: some find it fun and whimsical, others call it boring, clunky, or too linear.

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