Lock's Quest

 DS
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 37 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 37
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 37
  3. Negative: 4 out of 37
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  1. billiam
    Aug 13, 2011
    10
    very good game with excellent multiplayer it has a good story and the gameplay is magnificint this game deserves more credit and is my favorite ds game of all time
  2. LunaR.
    Mar 12, 2009
    9
    This title is one of the best RTS games on the DS. It's harder than most, if not, all it's DS genre peers. The difficulty is brought about by battle and strategy itself and not by level gaps, equipment or other factors of that sort. I pray for a sequel with more polished movement (the "slippery" movement is a bit annoying), improved animation, and a deeper, much more engrossingThis title is one of the best RTS games on the DS. It's harder than most, if not, all it's DS genre peers. The difficulty is brought about by battle and strategy itself and not by level gaps, equipment or other factors of that sort. I pray for a sequel with more polished movement (the "slippery" movement is a bit annoying), improved animation, and a deeper, much more engrossing storyline.… Expand
  3. SteveS.
    Nov 9, 2008
    9
    This is an absolute gem of a game that took me completely by surprise. Great melding of RPG story line with RTS play and base building mechanics. The graphics are extremely good for the DS, and the manga like cut scenes are top notch. A couple of bugs in the game stop me from giving this top marks, but it should be played by anyone with a DS.
  4. NickD.
    Sep 16, 2008
    10
    Awesome game love the build and battle, tutorial is a little long.
  5. AladdinB.
    Sep 19, 2008
    10
    So much fun! Superb graphics, music and gameplay. Perfect fusion of various game mechanics.
  6. wegie125
    Dec 3, 2017
    10
    This one is kind of surprising considering I don't play third party games very much but this one had just blown me away. This game was unlike and is still unlike any other game that I have ever played. I don't even know what I would call it but it is one of the few ds games where I actually felt attached to the players. Match that with some amazing music and that's what this game is. TrulyThis one is kind of surprising considering I don't play third party games very much but this one had just blown me away. This game was unlike and is still unlike any other game that I have ever played. I don't even know what I would call it but it is one of the few ds games where I actually felt attached to the players. Match that with some amazing music and that's what this game is. Truly worth playing even today. One day I hope that I will find it… Expand
  7. TNTWarrior
    Feb 20, 2014
    10
    I Love this Game it is by far my favorite game.There should be a 2nd locks quest game.The only thing i would fix is... NOTHING i LOVE this game story is great to.
  8. To4ooo4
    Jun 8, 2018
    10
    This is truthfully one of the best games I have ever played in my life. Bought it back in 2011, played it for 3 years, then lost my copy. Recently bought a new copy at a local shop, and I fell in love with this game all over again.
  9. martinho_99
    May 30, 2021
    8
    Something like a hidden gem among the Nintendo DS era games. Classic Tower Defence game but with a playable character for combat and a suprisingly deep and exciting story. A really great adventure back in the day.

Awards & Rankings

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#21 Best DS Game of 2008
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#22 Most Discussed DS Game of 2008
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#19 Most Shared DS Game of 2008

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 32 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. IGN
    86
    Lock's Quest is by far one of the most original, inspired, and entertaining experiences we've had on DS this year.
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  2. Thunderbolt
    80
    Some practical design choices, along with a host of inspired gameplay ideas, make this a title well worth checking out. There are a ton of missions and a local multiplayer option for when the single-player journey comes to an end.
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  3. Cheat Code Central
    82
    Lock's Quest is certainly one of the better DS games to hit the platform this year. If you're a fan of past DS strategy titles - LostMagic or Revenant Wings, for example - picking up Lock's Quest is a no-brainer.
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