The Quest (2016)
- Developer
- Redshift
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, RPG
- Rating
- 4.3 of 5, 536 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 15 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
A deliberate, old-school RPG where you navigate a hand-drawn open world with grid-based movement and turn-based combat, exploring at your own pace.
old schoolturn-basedgrid-basedhand-drawnopen worldretroexplorativemethodical
What players say
Players praise the old-school charm and quest design but split on the writing and mechanics. Combat is described as simple and clicky, with enemy spells forcing heavy potion use. A single character replaces the typical party, and the grid-based movement evokes classics like Wizardry. Critics point to clunky menus, a lack of choice in quest outcomes, and an art style some find ugly.
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