JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword
An old-school platformer, metroidvania game, in which we play as the titular character of Jack. Armed with a sword, the hero wanders through a grim underground cave in search of his beloved Nara, who was kidnapped by a powerful orc named Korg.
developer: NX Games publisher: Blowfish Studios Official website
JackQuest: Tale of the Sword is a metroidvania production developed by the independent NX Games studio. The game was released by Blowfish Studios, whose portfolio includes titles such as Gunscape and Siegecraft Commander.
Story
JackQuest: Tale of the Sword takes us on a journey to a fantasy land. While playing, we step into the shoes of the titular character, whose beloved Nara was kidnapped by a powerful orc - Korg. Without thinking too long, Jack chases after the monster and ends up in his underground hideout. There he finds a sword that becomes his faithful ally as he crosses a dangerous, dark cave.
Mechanics
In JackQuest: Tale of the Sword the action is shown from the side. The gameplay revolves around traversing the interconnected locations that create a kind of labyrinth; we also have to avoid numerous traps and various dangers, solve environmental riddles and fight against the enemies we encounter, among which we will find many powerful bosses. As Jack progresses, not only does he gain new weapons (such as a bow) and power-ups, but he also acquires a variety of skills, allowing him to confront ever stronger enemies and reach previously unavailable locations. All of the above is complemented by countless secrets and optional challenges.
Technical issues
The two-dimensional graphics of JackQuest: Tale of the Sword were made in a pixel-art style. The gameplay is accompanied by a dynamic soundtrack.
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Last updated on 01 October 2018
Game mode: single player
Age restrictions JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword: Good for all ages.
JackQuest: The Tale of the Sword System requirements
PC / Windows
- Minimum:
- Intel Pentium 4
- 512 MB RAM
- graphic card 32 MB GeForce 2 MX or better
- Windows XP/Vista/7
- Recommended:
- Intel Pentium 4
- 1 GB RAM
- graphic card 64 MB GeForce 4 MX or better
- Windows XP/Vista/7/8/10