Platforms
- PCJan 24, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- PlayStation 4Jan 24, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics6.889 Players
- Xbox OneJan 24, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- Nintendo SwitchJan 24, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
- AndroidMar 06, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.4599 Players
- iOSFeb 27, 2019NAplayscoreNA0 CriticsNA0 Players
10 critic reviews · 0 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Overall though, JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword is a charming platformer that revels in its own simplicity. The control is excellent, the visuals nostalgic, and the exploration elements engaging.
Nathanial Eker · Sep 16, 2024 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewJackQuest is a brief adventure that runs out of ideas shortly after it begins. There are a few interesting platforming sections in the game’s small map, but other than that, it feels pretty lifeless. Even among the pool of mostly disappointing Metroidvanias on mobile, JackQuest rates pretty low.
Campbell Bird · Mar 06, 2019 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewJackQuest: The Tale of the Sword is an addictive combination of Mario’s platforming design with the exploration and sword-slashing of a metroidvania. It’s a ton of fun that’s quick and easy to pick up and play in shorts bursts – which have a habit of becoming longer play sessions. Where does the time go? Platformer fans should consider picking this one up.
Jemma Casson · Feb 10, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhile JackQuest may be technically proficient it just doesn’t really move the needle in any one direction. It’s the gaming equivalent of what you had for breakfast last Tuesday. You’re pretty sure you ate something, but you certainly don’t remember what it was.
Derek C. Miller · Jan 29, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewI’m ragging on JackQuest a lot here, but to put it plainly, JackQuest doesn’t make a great case for itself. It feels like an earnest project inspired by the titans before it, but it doesn’t have nearly the same juice behind it. From a lack of interesting narrative hooks to several gameplay issues that make playing it feel like a chore, JackQuest just manages to miss the mark on a fundamental level.
Lucas White · Jan 28, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewAll-in-all, JackQuest only takes two or three hours to beat. After that, there doesn’t appear to be any replay value, save for speedrunners who love mediocrity. As a whole, JackQuest is an okay game that’s wrecked by a horrible health system and crummy map. But even if those were fixed, the game would still struggle to stand out in a crowded genre.rage game held back further by questionable design decisions. It's not necessarily a bad time, but it isn't a good one either.
Andrew Farrell · Jan 24, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewJackQuest’s sizable interconnected world, together with its immediately fluid and precise gameplay, collectively go hand in glove to set an instantly captivating stage. There’s a good blend of combat, puzzles, and platforming throughout, making for a worthwhile adventure that rarely loses traction. The only real downside here is that it lacks diversity across all of those aspects, pulling it just shy of greatness as a result.
Mark Sherwood · Jan 24, 2019 Reviewed on XB1Read full reviewJackQuest: The Tale of the Sword is a mediocre effort in the 2D platformer genre. While this review was mostly critical, I should clarify that the game isn’t bad – it just isn’t good either. In a world where we have our pick of the Metroidvania lot, JackQuest simply does nothing to stand out in the crowd. As a result, we’re left with something entirely basic in both design and function.
Chris Hinton · Feb 05, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchJackQuest is not a bad game but it's not a great one either. We have seen it all before so there's nothing that will surprise you in any way. It has some nice Metroidvania elements and a few hidden collectables to find, and its simple battle system and easy to beat enemies means it's a decent entry level game for those new to the genre.
Sebastian Hawden · Feb 02, 2019 Reviewed on PS4Read full reviewJackQuest: The Tale of the Sword is an incredibly lackluster experience, with little to no imagination. The game is difficult, but often in a frustrating way. You don’t feel good about beating a boss or finishing a difficult platforming challenge, just relieved that you won’t have to do it again. Metroidvania games are not easy to make; they take a lot of planning and mapping out, and JackQuest just appears to be thrown together without any love or care put into it.
Alex Harding · Feb 19, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
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About the game
JackQuest: The Tale of The Sword is a retro styled 2d metroidvania with fast paced gameplay, charming pixel art, and an interesting storyline.