John's Quest

John's Quest

2026

A wonderfully chaotic collision of game genres

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The WhatsNext verdict

If you enjoy compact, chaotic experiments that jump between platforming, RPG, point-and-click, and twin-stick shooting, John's Quest delivers a playful genre-hopping rush. Its uneven sections and brief runtime make it a fit for curious replay-minded players, not those seeking polished depth.

What it does best

  • A wonderfully chaotic collision of game genres

What might put you off

  • Rocky gameplay

  • Very short experience

The setup

What you are walking into

You are John Appleby, video game historian. Your evil twin, "Evil John," is plotting dark schemes and causing a collision between genres! Only you have the power to restore peace and save gaming...

Where it lives

LinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

Genre

Point-and-clickPlatformRole-playing (RPG)AdventureIndie

Vibe

ActionScience fiction
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