Underplayed Gems

Epic Quest (2024)

Epic Quest cover
Developer
EpikuGemu
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, RPG
Rating
2.9 of 5, 7 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 7.0 hours
Where to get it
Steam

How it feels

A nostalgic pixelated journey through a classic fantasy world, with methodical turn-based combat and a slow, deliberate pace of exploration.

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What players say

Players call this a near shot-for-shot homage to early Dragon Quest games, built in RPG Maker. The pacing is praised after the first few hours, but many warn of brutal difficulty with no save anywhere and full progress loss on death. The walking speed is very slow and there is no run button. A non-fan warns it is only for the nostalgic niche.

Screenshots

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