It is most easily compared to the Nintendo “Smash Brothers” series in its gameplay. It is a platforming brawler, with hidden powerups, color options, and variety of enemies that keep it interesting for a while. The AI is generally mediocre, but the quantity of enemies evens out the difficulty as you progress through the game. The format of the stages is typical- Beat 3 generic lvls, then arena boss fight. Bosses are somewhat challenging. Multiplayer allows co-op mission mode arena battle . Co-op allows players to explore, find hidden objects, and get more customizing parts for your fighterbot. The arena battle allows you to knock the enemy/other players off the map, or to outright destroy them through damage. The highlight of this game is the Character customizations. You can swap out several- each fist, foot,shoulders,hip,head, etc. Each part also comes with a special ability, whether it’s a special move, more armor, or increase in speed. Each swapped part also changes the physical appearance of your fighterbot and is reflected in gameplay immediately. Physics and gameplay are nearly identical to smash bros, and is nearly flawless on gamepad. Overall, if you’ve wanted Smash Bros but do not own any of the systems it’s on, this is a solid alternative. It’s fun, and addicting, though can also be repetitive over time. Any fan of Smash Bros for gameplay/style will also love this game.
Very few games accomplish what this game series did. In the prime adventure era of Kings Quest, Spacequest, Maniac Mansion 1 & 2, and the like, emphasis was on a compelling story. Some would focus on constant humor, and others would focus on setting (Kings quest's fairytale setting). Quest for Glory did a unique and successful blend of both. Quest for Glory is generally a serious Adventure game with intriguing story focusing on becomming a "hero". These games have the right ammount of interjections of humor to enhance the playing experience, without overwelming or detracting from the story. It also blends RPG elements of chosing character class, allowing multiple ways of solving the same puzzle (according to class),has character atributes that affect in game puzzles and abilities, and incorperated some real-time action/fighting. While initially focusing on the "point & click", the later games add more action. Many critics rated Quest for Glory 5 negatively because of the greatest shift towards more action than the previous titles. Puzzles are generally logical and well done. Very few require you to pay attention to things said only once or twice, otherwise you will need some outside knowledge/assistance. The characters are enjoyable and pleasant to see them return throughout the series. While being a series, the games are also generally enjoyable without needing to play the previous game(s). With Importation of characters from one game to the next, different approaches for each class, the right blend of humor and seriousness, incorperation of RPG and action elements, and overall engaging story, this game will forever remain at the top of my list of all time favorites. A "must-buy" for fans of classic Adventure gaming and crossover fans. On a personal level, this series has remained at the very top of my list of adventure games, surpassing all Kings Quest, Sam & Max, Monkey Island, Space Quest, and Maniac Mansion (Day of the Tenticle) series, and singular titles including The Dig, Full Throttle, Grim Fandango, and other games that were made during the "Peak" of Adventure gaming. I also prefer it over new reincarnations by telltale games, though graphically lacking in comparison (and yes, I thoroughly enjoy all the titles mentioned above). Lastly, I believe any Adventure fan will enjoy this series and it's charm may capture the hearts of those who've never played them before!
