Combo Quest

 iOS
User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 13 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 13
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 13
  3. Negative: 4 out of 13
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  1. ButtisGrass
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    What!? Seriously, pixel graphics and action RPG...hell yeah, okay i died, and died again...okay i want to stop dying so much.

    And now i got the hang of it...DRAGON, IM COMING FOR YOOUUU!
  2. DeadlyShadows
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    I was drawn by the retro graphics, and the gameplay looked enticing enough to drop $.99 on this. Once i played the game, and got the gameplay down i had a lot of fun. Hoping in the future there will be a duel multiplayer mode or something
  3. Unreal_PvP
    Feb 5, 2015
    10
    A+++

    Been playing this game for quite a few weeks now and i couldn't be happier with my experience thus far! I can tell you honestly that i'm a gamer, and this game took me some time to get the hang of, but once i did...UGH, it became so gratifying!

    Can't wait to see what the future holds for this title!
  4. sirknight
    Jan 14, 2015
    9
    What the mobile gaming platform has created, is the need for games which herald to the non-gamers. Simplicity as their crux, they shrug away the meat of complex console games while returning to the roots of 16-bit era, where gameplay had to be fine tuned in order to provide replayability, instead of content. This is Combo Quest’s greatest strength and greatest weakness, as it attempts toWhat the mobile gaming platform has created, is the need for games which herald to the non-gamers. Simplicity as their crux, they shrug away the meat of complex console games while returning to the roots of 16-bit era, where gameplay had to be fine tuned in order to provide replayability, instead of content. This is Combo Quest’s greatest strength and greatest weakness, as it attempts to cater to both hardcore gamers, and non-gamers. What it provides is an original rhythm type action game with an addictive battle system, having the player tap on different colored static blocks, representing attacks and defense, as a bar moves over them from left to right and back, all the while increasing a combo, which increases the speed of the bar and strength of the super combo attack. The battle system is one that is easy to grasp, yet requires a lot of hand eye coordination and practice to master. I would say its simpler than Guitar Hero (if we are to compare rhythm games with blocks), but as deep if not more, omitting multiple tracks for diversity within one track. There is an unparalleled amount of strategy as players must balance building their combo, deciding when to unleash it, and how far they are willing to go – which is all affected by their stats. After an enemy is beaten, the game throws in RPG elements in the form of stat boosts, where the player has to make a choice between three possible upgrades including, max health, max damage, min damage, combo damage, and a full heal. This allows players to experiment with the setup of their character, while the knight changes as his armor and sword become aesthetically more powerful. Admittedly, the battle system is fun, the graphics are beautiful and charismatic, the bosses are memorable, and the RPG elements are a clever addition. However, Combo Quest is a difficult game. If one loses too much life, they are forced to take the full heal, thereby missing the chance for an upgrade, which in order to remain proportionally powerful to the enemies, is often very important. There are health potions to counter act this, but they are few and far between, requiring the defeat of a boss, and an iap in order to increase inventory. And death is permanent, the character’s upgrades are not saved, the player always restarts from the beginning. Though I like the game, and much of its execution is great, I find replability mixed, since every time I become a level 0 knight, instead of a level 30 knight, where I worked so hard to get. Thus, though I yearn myself to play Combo Quest over and over, and I have invested several hours into the game (which is more than the majority of mobile games I play), I find myself hard pressed to return to it without resting for a bit in between long play sessions. Hopefully save points will be added in future updates, because as of the moment Combo Quest is not only difficult (and I like challenge), but can be frustrating and unforgiving to unskilled players. But I am sure that is a quick-fix (pun intended), which will give the game, the proper praise it really deserves, and bring in non-gamers. I also hope for maybe new realms, and the introduction of items for hardcore gamers. That being said, as a 1.0 release, Combo Quest fully deserves my score of a 9/10.… Expand
  5. turbochamp
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    Super fast paced and addicting. I seriously couldn't stop playing it. Definitely worth the 99 cents. Plus, its ridiculously re-playable so when you see someone beat your top score, you want to beat theirs right away.
  6. kingly
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    The best thing about this game is the re-playability. I've been playing daily since the weekend and CQ is still super fun. In addition, beautiful pixel graphics, great sound effects, and challenging enemies, makes this game a MUST HAVE for any RPG fan on iOS. At 99 cents, CQ is a bargain!
  7. Combo_King
    Jan 14, 2015
    10
    I have defeated the great Combo King! I have traveled far and wide, through perilous lands and slain vicious enemies. During my travels i have learned how to control my reflexes, i've gained an elite golden armor and a superb golden sword! Who dares challenge me?
  8. NinjaTraderr
    Jan 13, 2015
    10
    Fun, challenging and fast paced game! One of the best pick up and play pixel games. Much better than FLappy bird and swing copters. Worth the 99 cents

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#24 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2015

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69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Gamers' Temple
    Feb 7, 2015
    70
    You can use infinite runners as a judge of whether or not you'll like the game, as Combo Quest is pretty similar to them on a basic level - time your screen taps to stay alive as along as possible and start all over again when you die.
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  2. IGN Italia
    Jan 26, 2015
    78
    A clever endless fighting game that is a rhythm game too. Not perfect but quite fun.
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  3. TouchArcade
    Jan 19, 2015
    70
    But for all the flaws and inconsistencies with this game that I can point out, I struggle to put this one down. The concept is a ton of fun, and there's definitely some elements of a great game here.
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