Message Quest

by Royal Troupe

The Developer Says...

Message Quest is a tiny stained-glass point-n-click adventure about laziness and her herald. Imagine yourself as the main hero’s conscience, the one that must make him work when all he wants to do is sleep.

Players Like...

❤ Gameplay Mechanics

The game features a unique blend of point-and-click puzzles, jigsaw-style challenges, and turn-based "boss fights" where players choose from a selection of zany attacks and abilities to defeat opponents.
The puzzles, while simple, are integrated seamlessly into the story, allowing players to progress without losing immersion.
The turn-based battles have a humorous, JRPG-style approach, where players must strategically utilize various attack and defense options that are presented in the form of colorful character-specific phrases.

❤ Storytelling and Characters

The narrative is inspired by classic fairy tales and fantasy works, presenting a whimsical journey of the reluctant hero Feste, a lazy herald who must deliver a message scroll to save the land.
Feste, the protagonist, is a delightfully relatable and comical character who constantly resists his "call to adventure," providing players with humorous dialogue and situations as they guide him through the Interworld Road.
The supporting characters, with their own unique personalities and backstories, engage players through their charming and unpredictable interactions, often breaking the fourth wall or surprising the player with unexpected plot twists.

❤ Audio and Presentation

The game features a magical, custom-written soundtrack that effectively transports players into the fantastical world of the Interworld Road.
The use of a made-up language for character dialogue adds an immersive and emotive layer to the experience, as players can interpret the characters' emotional states through the tone and inflection of the voiced lines.

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