Quartet

Last updated: 2025-08-28
Summary
  • Engaging story and cohesive, enjoyable experience
  • Stunning pixel art and exceptional soundtrack
  • Fun, deep, strategic turn-based combat
  • Well-developed, charming characters
  • Authentic retro JRPG experience
  • Slow out-of-combat healing
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Categories

Turn-based CombatRPGSingle-player StoryExplorationCharacter ManagementParty-based CombatResource ManagementStrategic Combat

Emotions

Satisfaction39%Excitement11%Admiration11%Nostalgia9%Appreciation7%
Reviews
(sample size)
26
Helpful reviews
85%
Unhelpful reviews
15%
Protest reviews
0%
Positive points
137
Negative points
6
Gameplay points
36
Perf. points
0
Rec. points
13
Misc points
0
Point
Engaging Story & Narrative
Description
The narrative is described as engaging, impactful, and well-paced, with a unique premise of converging stories. Players are hooked by the plot and appreciate the mature, relevant, and well-written dialogue.
Importance
93%
Cohesive & Enjoyable Experience
Description
Reviewers find that all elements of the game come together seamlessly to deliver a cohesive and well-designed experience. The game is generally considered a fun, special, and rewarding journey.
Importance
91%
Stunning Pixel Art & Visuals
Description
Players consistently praise the game's gorgeous and charming pixel art, noting the detailed and expressive character and enemy sprites. The 16-bit aesthetic is considered a strong point, evoking classic 2D RPGs.
Importance
73%
Exceptional Soundtrack & Music
Description
The game's soundtrack is frequently highlighted as amazing, exceptional, and sublime. Reviewers appreciate how the music perfectly fits the mood, themes, and locations, enhancing the overall nostalgic experience.
Importance
65%
Fun & Deep Combat System
Description
The turn-based battle system is lauded as excellent, fun, and engaging, offering depth and good balancing. Players enjoy the smooth attack animations and the effective mana system.
Importance
60%
Well-Developed & Charming Characters
Description
The characters are consistently praised for being well-written, interesting, and having distinct, shining personalities. Their expressive gestures and relatable struggles contribute to player enjoyment.
Importance
55%
Authentic Retro JRPG Experience
Description
The game is celebrated as a true love letter and spiritual successor to classic 90s JRPGs, particularly evoking the SNES era. It blends nostalgia with modern polish, feeling authentic without relying on gimmicks.
Importance
45%
High Quality & Passionate Development
Description
Players recognize the evident passion and love from the indie developers, SomethingClassic. The game is seen as a labor of love, demonstrating significant improvements over their previous titles.
Importance
36%
Clean UI & Detailed Maps
Description
Minor but positive feedback highlights the clean user interface and the detailed design of the game's maps.
Importance
11%
No Voice Acting Preferred
Description
One reviewer specifically noted the absence of voice acting as a positive aspect, suggesting it aligns with the classic RPG feel.
Importance
5%