History VideoGame / PatchQuest

The game is set in a world made of patches, covered in patch pins and inhabited by monsters. Long ago, the patches of the world came apart at the seams - and the player, as part of the Adventurer's Guild, seeks to rediscover the lost patches and put them back together. To aid you in your quest, you are equipped with the [[TalkingApplianceSidekick talking backpack guide PAC]], a [[EdibleAmmunition nutriblaster which shoots soothing goop at monsters]], a pin press to collect patch pins, and a lasso.

* AIIsACrapshoot: Zigzagged and ultimately downplayed. [[spoiler:Your sidekick PAC ends up being the TrueFinalBoss, though they only betray you because they downloaded a computer virus in [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Deep Patchlantis]], rather than because they had any nefarious plans. The [[BigBad Patch Commander]] -- the AI that corrupted PAC into turning on the player -- comes closer to playing the trope straight, but it's actually an aversion for r another heavily downplayed example, since it's only fulfilling its directive to protect the [[MacGuffin Kingpin]] and the ruins of Patchlantis, and acts out of mistrust towards the player [[NothingPersonal rather than malice]] (mistrust that turns out to be well-founded, since taking the Kingpin would cause Patchlantis to come apart at the seams). [[IWarnedYou It even warns the player to turn back]] a few rooms before [[VillainOverride its hostile takeover]], and when it does attack the player, [[ApologeticAttacker it expresses some regret that it had to come to that]]. On the other hand, the Patch Commander's exact choice of words implies that it takes some sadistic pleasure in imprisoning the player forever, and it's rather upset when the player's pets come to the player's rescue and enable the player to fight back. So, all in all, the Patch Commander's doing what it's supposed to do -- prevent intruders from raiding and possibly destroying the island -- but it still manages to come across as being a little unhinged in its methods and attitude towards performing its job.]]

* AIIsACrapshoot: [[spoiler:Downplayed. Your sidekick PAC ends up being the TrueFinalBoss, though they only betray you because they downloaded a computer virus in [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Deep Patchlantis]], rather than because they had any nefarious plans. The Patch Commander -- the AI that corrupted PAC into turning on the player -- comes closer to playing the trope straight, but it's only acting out of mistrust towards the player and is fulfilling its directive to protect the Kingpin and the ruins of Patchlantis.]]

* AIIsACrapshoot: [[spoiler:Your sidekick PAC ends up being the TrueFinalBoss, though they only betray you because they downloaded a computer virus in [[TheVeryDefinitelyFinalDungeon Deep Patchlantis]], rather than because they had any nefarious plans.]]

* EatingTheEnemy: Strangely inverted - Galvangler's elite ability (Predator) is to swallow a smaller ''allied'' monster to enter a Frenzy.

* QuietingTheUnquietDead: The nutriblaster works by calming monsters down with nutritious goop - including the undead shelletons in the Fossil Mine.

* VideoGameCaringPotential: Petting your pet monsters gives a small boost to their bond with you - but once their bond is maxed out, you can pet them just to show them you love them.
%%* WaterIsBlue: As typical. It is transparent when you [[spoiler:descend into the undersea.]]

''Patch Quest'' is a top down BulletHell {{Roguelike}}-{{Metroidvania}} GenreMashup developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. It is currently in early access, with an expected release date in October 2022.

!! The game provides examples of the following tropes:

* ActionBomb: Bombats are a downplayed trope, as they are immune to their own explosions.

* BadassAdorable: Nearly every monster is designed to be cute, and all of them can be a serious threat to the player.
** Special mention goes to Tyregg, which is a badass before even hatching!

* GeoEffects: The intended use of hazardous terrain, common across most of the map.
* IceCrystals: Common in the Glacier Zone.

* MeaningfulName: Most monster names are Pokémon-like puns.
* NightAndDayDuo: Yinyowl and Yangrowl, based on Yin and Yang respectively.

* Planimal: Shrubhog and Bronsai. Snooth and Snordiceps are the fungal version.

* RainDance: Deardrop's attack skills, especially Forecast, are implied to be this.
* RidiculouslyCuteCritter: Pretty much all of the monsters.

* WaterIsBlue: As typical. It is transparent when you [[spoiler:descend into the undersea.]]

* EatingTheEnemy: Strangely averted - Galvangler's elite ability (Predator) is to swallow a smaller ''allied'' monster to enter a Frenzy.

* AbnormalAmmo: The Nutriblaster shoots nutritious goop as standard, but can also shoot a variety of fruits, cacti, or smoothies.

The game is set in a world made of patches, covered in patch pins and inhabited by monsters. Long ago, the patches of the world came apart at the seams - and the player, as part of the Adventurer's Guild, seeks to rediscover the lost patches and put them back together. To aid you in your quest, you are equipped with the talking backpack guide PAC, a nutriblaster which shoots soothing goop at monsters, a pin press to collect patch pins, and a lasso.

''Patch Quest'' is a top down BulletHell {{Roguelike}}-{{Metroidvania}} Genre Mashup developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. It is currently in early access, with an expected release date in October 2022.

''Patch Quest'' is a top down BulletHell {{Roguelike}}-{{Metroidvania}} fusion developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. It is currently in early access, with an expected release date in October 2022.

''Patch Quest'' is a top down bullet hell Roguelike-Metroidvania fusion developed by Lychee Game Labs and published by Curve Games. It is currently in early access, with an expected release date in October 2022.

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