XQuest

Moby ID: 4136

Description

XQuest is a Crystal Quest variant, where you pilot a little spaceship and collect gems. The game is mouse controlled, but you don't control the ship directly. Rather, you thrust the ship in any direction and it retains its inertia.

Once you collect all the gems, the exit at the top of the screen opens and you can fly through to the next level. There are obstacles like mines and bad guys of increasing difficulty that come out of the sides. You can collect power-ups such as rapid fire and spread fire.

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Credits (DOS version)

12 People (7 developers, 5 thanks)

by
Xlib PD graphics library by
Xlib port to Turbo Pascal
Tinyplay sound code inspiration
Original "CrystalQuest" concept by
Joystick code examples by
Thanks for overlooking the fact that while finishing this I got precious little work done on my PhD project
  • my supervisor
Documentation inspiration
Thanks for all of the useful information, tips and tricks they have provided over the years
  • rec.games.programmer
Thanks also for inspiration

Reviews

Players

Average score: 3.4 out of 5 (based on 5 ratings with 1 reviews)

Addictive as !@#$ and that much fun too!

The Good
Well, I must say, this is THE most addictive game I have EVER played. It's horrible when played with a keyboard, but pick up the mouse and you're all set! The design is genius - you have to be careful not to hit anything, but it gives you enough lineage.

The Bad
What's there not to like? This is perfect!

The Bottom Line
A brilliant "collection" game with great controls and excellent gameplay.

DOS · by Archagon (108) · 2003

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Game added by Attila.

Additional contributors: Pseudo_Intellectual.

Game added May 23, 2001. Last modified February 13, 2023.