Punch Quest

Punch Quest is an iOS beat-em-up/speed-run game developed by Madgarden and published by Rocketcat Games on October 25, 2012.

Critical reception

The game has a rating of 93% on Metacritic, based on 16 critic ratings.^[1]

TouchArcade wrote "What I will say, is that you need to download this game now. Punch Quest needs to be on every iOS device you own. It's totally free, the only way the IAP could be less obtrusive is if they removed it entirely, and you'll fall in love with the game inside of the first minute of play. What's not to like about that? "^[2] AppAdvice said "I've been quite addicted to Punch Quest, because it's insanely fun and challenging. I mean, what is better than punching everything in the face, Chuck Norris style? Nothing, that's what. "^[3] AppSmile said "The fantastic action, collectible skills and upgrades, loads of quests, customization options, and ridiculously fun scenarios make this a must-have offering. "^[4] Gamezebo wrote "Punch Quest is what an endless runner would look like if you threw it into a time machine, spat it out in the early 1990s, and put it on an SNES cartridge. This goes well beyond the (masterful) 16-bit graphics to the ethos of the game itself. "^[5] Appspy said "Punch Quest isn't the 'hardcore' game people have been itching for on the iOS platform, but it's the perfect blend of action-brawling and casual 'endless' gameplay all mixed up with a larger-than-life style that's hard not to enjoy. "^[6] Slidetoplay wrote "Whether you prefer old-school platformers or the new genre of auto-running games, Punch Quest is a magical, endlessly fun combination of the two. "^[7] 148aps said "Everything about it has come together in a way that is absolutely flawless. This is an absolute must-have. There is no reason not to download it whatsoever. "^[8]

IGN wrote "There might not be a better deal on iOS this year. Punch Quest delivers a wallop, all for free. It delivers a 1-2 combination of exceptional endless-running action and the sheer quantity of depth and additional content. It's a knockout. "^[9] Hyper Magazine described it as "Certainly the best kind of F2P game."^[10] Multiplayer.it said "That Punch Quest is free or not doesn't really matter: Rocketcat's last game is without any doubt one of the most polished, frantic and enjoyable running game on the App Store. "^[11] Gamereactor Sweden said "It's actually hard to find a better game deal on Ios or Google Play right now. "^[12] Modojo wrote "It's rare to see something this good for free, and with that being said, dismissing this game would be ill advised. "^[13] PocketGamerUK said "Punch Quest is funny, addictive, and just plain fun. Turns out that the auto-runner and beat-'em-up genres were a match made in heaven. "^[14] Digital Spy said "Punch Quest is a wonderful fast action romp for iOS that will keep drawing players in for a long time to come. "^[15] Edge Magazine wrote "Punch Quest isn't just good for a free-to-play game. It's good, full stop, infused with humour, depth and the most charming violence imaginable. Unless you're a skeleton knight, in which case the violence is offensive, troubling and needlessly graphic. "^[16] Destructoid said "At the end of the day, I wasn't enamored by Punch Quest, but I enjoyed my time with it, and it has enough content to keep you going for a while. If you like endless runners and punching things, odds are you'll enjoy RocketCat's latest effort. If not, I doubt it'll make any convincing arguments to convert you. "^[17]

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