Punch Quest

Punch Quest

The title screen/main menu
Developer(s) Madgarden
Publisher(s) Rocketcat Games (iOS)
Noodlecake Studios (Android)
Platform(s) iOS, Android
Release
  • WW: October 25, 2012

(iOS)[1]

  • WW: May 2, 2013

(Android)[2]

Genre(s) Beat-em-up, endless runner

Punch Quest is a endless runner/beat-em-up game for iOS and Android developed by Madgarden and published by Rocketcat Games (iOS) and Noodlecake Studios (Android).

Gameplay

The game is an endless runner, with the goal of punching through as many monsters as possible, collecting punchos (the game's currency) along the way. The character is controlled by tapping either side of the screen. Hitting the left side of the screen uppercuts and slams opponents downward, while hitting the right performs a forward-dashing jab. As the game progresses, the player builds a meter of three special attacks, purchasable with the punchos you earn each level. Each special attack is unique, and can be swapped out for others in the customization menu along with other outfit customization options, which are also purchasable.[3]

Critical reception

The game has a rating of 93% on Metacritic, based on 16 critic ratings.[1]

TouchArcade wrote "What I will say, is that you need to download this game now. Punch Quest needs to be on every iOS device you own. It's totally free, the only way the IAP could be less obtrusive is if they removed it entirely, and you'll fall in love with the game inside of the first minute of play. What's not to like about that? "[4] AppAdvice said "I've been quite addicted to Punch Quest, because it's insanely fun and challenging. I mean, what is better than punching everything in the face, Chuck Norris style? Nothing, that's what."[5] AppSmile said "The fantastic action, collectible skills and upgrades, loads of quests, customization options, and ridiculously fun scenarios make this a must-have offering."[6] Gamezebo wrote "Punch Quest is what an endless runner would look like if you threw it into a time machine, spat it out in the early 1990s, and put it on an SNES cartridge. This goes well beyond the (masterful) 16-bit graphics to the ethos of the game itself."[7] Appspy said "Punch Quest isn't the 'hardcore' game people have been itching for on the iOS platform, but it's the perfect blend of action-brawling and casual 'endless' gameplay all mixed up with a larger-than-life style that's hard not to enjoy."[8] Slidetoplay wrote "Whether you prefer old-school platformers or the new genre of auto-running games, Punch Quest is a magical, endlessly fun combination of the two."[9] 148aps said "Everything about it has come together in a way that is absolutely flawless. This is an absolute must-have. There is no reason not to download it whatsoever."[10]

IGN wrote "There might not be a better deal on iOS this year. Punch Quest delivers a wallop, all for free. It delivers a 1-2 combination of exceptional endless-running action and the sheer quantity of depth and additional content. It's a knockout."[11] Hyper Magazine described it as "Certainly the best kind of F2P game."[12] Multiplayer.it said "That Punch Quest is free or not doesn't really matter: Rocketcat's last game is without any doubt one of the most polished, frantic and enjoyable running game on the App Store."[13] Gamereactor Sweden said "It's actually hard to find a better game deal on Ios or Google Play right now."[14] Modojo wrote "It's rare to see something this good for free, and with that being said, dismissing this game would be ill advised."[15] PocketGamerUK said "Punch Quest is funny, addictive, and just plain fun. Turns out that the auto-runner and beat-'em-up genres were a match made in heaven."[16] Digital Spy said "Punch Quest is a wonderful fast action romp for iOS that will keep drawing players in for a long time to come."[17] Edge Magazine wrote "Punch Quest isn't just good for a free-to-play game. It's good, full stop, infused with humour, depth and the most charming violence imaginable. Unless you're a skeleton knight, in which case the violence is offensive, troubling and needlessly graphic."[18] Destructoid said "At the end of the day, I wasn't enamored by Punch Quest, but I enjoyed my time with it, and it has enough content to keep you going for a while. If you like endless runners and punching things, odds are you'll enjoy RocketCat's latest effort. If not, I doubt it'll make any convincing arguments to convert you."[19]

References

  1. 1 2 "Punch Quest for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  2. ↑ Ruddock, David (2 May 2013). "[New Game] RocketCat Games Releases Punch Quest For Android — Yes, There's Punching". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  3. ↑ Musser, Cody (25 October 2012). "Punch Quest Review". IGN. Ziff Davis, LLC. Retrieved 5 May 2017.
  4. ↑ Eli Hodapp. "'Punch Quest' Review — A Flawless Free-to-Play Victory (Review)". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  5. ↑ AppAdvice Staff Author (2012-10-25). "It's Okay To Punch Everything In The Face In Punch Quest". Appadvice.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  6. ↑
  7. ↑ Cymet, Eli (2012-10-26). "Punch Quest Review". Gamezebo. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  8. ↑ "Punch Quest Review | iPhone & iPad Game Reviews". AppSpy.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  9. ↑ "Punch Quest Review". Slide to Play. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  10. ↑ Carter Dotson (2012-10-25). "Punch Quest Review". 148Apps. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  11. ↑ "Punch Quest Review — IGN". Au.ign.com. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  12. ↑ "Punch Quest Critic Reviews for iPhone/iPad". Metacritic. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  13. ↑ "Punch Quest — Recensione — iPhone - 110836". Multiplayer.it. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  14. ↑ Marcus Löfström. "Punch Quest Recension — Gamereactor Sverige". Gamereactor.se. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  15. ↑ "Punch Quest". Modojo.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  16. ↑ "Punch Quest review — iPhone reviews". Pocket Gamer. 2012-10-25. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  17. ↑ Nichols, Scott (2012-11-06). "Mobile review round-up: 'Borderlands Legends', 'Arc Squadron', more". Digitalspy.com.au. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  18. ↑ Bradford, Matt (2014-09-11). "Edge Magazine | GamesRadar". Edge-online.com. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
  19. ↑ "Review: Punch Quest". Destructoid.com. 2012-10-24. Retrieved 2017-05-05.
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