The Quest (2006 video game)

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The Quest
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Developer(s) Redshift
Publisher(s) Chillingo (2006–2014), Redshift (2015–)
Platform(s) Pocket PC, Palm, iOS, Android, Microsoft Windows, macOS
Release
Genre(s) Role-playing video game
Mode(s) Single-player

The Quest is a role-playing video game developed by Hungarian studio Redshift for PDAs in 2006. The game was ported to modern mobile devices three years later, and a remastered version was released in 2016. The remastered version added support for Microsoft Windows and macOS.

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Gameplay

The Quest is a first-person role-playing video game set in an open world. Combat is turn-based, and movement takes place on a grid. [1]

History

Redshift initially developed The Quest for PDAs, such as the Pocket PC and Palm, and it was published in 2006. [2] Twenty-Four expansions followed, most of which were developed by Zarista Games. [3] In March 2009, the game was ported to iOS. [2] Chillingo, who had previously published the game, stopped supporting it in May 2015. Publishing rights went to Redshift. [3] A remastered version with new graphics was ported to Microsoft Windows in January 2016. [4] In July, the remastered version, dubbed The Quest HD, was released for the iPad, [5] and it was made available on the iPhone the following month. Redshift said they had been concerned that iPhone users might be confused because the HD version is incompatible with the expansions, which were never made available for the iPad. [6] An Android version was released in October 2016. [7] Eleven expansions been ported to the remastered version thus far. These function as standalone games if purchased separately; otherwise, existing characters may be imported. [8]

Reception

Reviewing the 2009 iOS release, Slide to Play described it as "a great, story-rich game that requires some patience for its blocky screens and difficult controls". [11] In 2010, the classic version was selected as one of IGN's top five iPhone RPGs. [12] The same year, PC World included it in their top 5 role-playing games for the iPhone, recommending it to fans of early 1990s PC games. [13] In 2014, Shaun Musgrave of Touch Arcade called this version "a true mobile classic" that "remains one of the best RPG experiences on a mobile device" despite its aging graphics. [2] Damien McFerran of Pocket Gamer rated the classic version 3.5/5 stars and wrote, "If you consider yourself to be a fan of this genre, then this is one quest that is well worth undertaking." [10]

Touch Arcade made The Quest HD its iOS game of the week. [5] In their review, Musgrave rated it 5/5 stars and called it "an excellent remake". [1] The Hungarian-language version of IGN rated the PC remaster 8.5/10. [9]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 Musgrave, Shaun (2014-09-04). "RPG Reload File 004 – 'The Quest Gold'". Touch Arcade . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  3. 1 2 Musgrave, Shaun (2015-07-06). "The Fantastic Mobile RPG Series 'The Quest' Has Returned To Its Owners". Touch Arcade . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  4. ↑ Sykes, Tom (2016-01-02). "iOS RPG The Quest is suddenly on PC". PC Gamer . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  5. 1 2 Hodapp, Eli (2016-07-29). "TouchArcade Game of the Week: 'The Quest HD'". Touch Arcade . Archived from the original on 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  6. ↑ Nelson, Jared (2016-08-17). "'The Quest HD' Now Supports iPhone with New Universal Update". Touch Arcade . Archived from the original on 2018-09-12. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  7. ↑ Dotson, Carter (2016-10-28). "'The Quest' Finally Releases on Android After All These Years". Touch Arcade . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  8. ↑ Musgrave, Shaun (2018-10-24). "'Caeworn Castle' is the Newest Expansion for 'The Quest'". Touch Arcade . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  9. 1 2 Antal, Vank (2016-03-22). "The Quest Teszt". IGN . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-21.
  10. 1 2 McFerran, Damien (2014-02-14). "The Quest". Pocket Gamer . Archived from the original on 2019-02-22. Retrieved 2019-02-22.
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  13. ↑ Rigney, Ryan (2010-03-03). "The iPhone's Best Role Playing Games: Action, Strategy, and Adventure". PC World . Archived from the original on 2021-03-04. Retrieved 2019-02-23.
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