Summary
Epic Party Quest, a new local multiplayer party game, was released on Steam on February 12. The game takes inspiration fromMario Partyand classic fantasy experiences, offering players a fast-paced co-op adventure with action RPG-like elements.Epic Party Questjoins the impressive catalog ofSteamco-op titles that players can enjoy remotely with groups.
The latest release from indie studio Redi Games,Epic Party Quest,calls players back to retro-style pixel art, but also to the nostalgic era of couch co-op that has been less prevalent duringthe rise of online multiplayer games. With many newer titles opting for online multiplayer instead of local multiplayer, many players worry that the days of couch co-op experiences with their friends have faded into obscurity. However,Epic Party Questbrings a fresh spin toMario Party-inspired gameplay and offers local multiplayer for up to four players. The game also supports mobile devices as controllers to make local co-op more accessible to groups.
Epic Party Questcasts players as well-trodden adventurers in a battle to prove who is the best hero. Redi Games mixes the gameplay style ofMario Party,one of Nintendo’s best-selling franchises, with RPG elements reminiscent ofFinal Fantasyand ties it together with a fantastical pixel art style. The game features narrative-forward immersive moments paired with fast-paced minigames, aiming to embody action RPG-like elements in a party game setting.Epic Party Questis available now on Steam and can be played locally or online with Steam’s remote play feature.
The game’s narrative begins after the heroes complete an epic adventure, but cannot seem to decide who is the greatest hero among them. In groups of up to four, players can customize their hero and choose which retrospective minigames to play to prove their character is the best of the group. Each minigame offers a unique experience, with heroes fighting monsters, racing to gather treasure, battling their friends, and more. Redi Games took inspiration from iconic retro fantasy titles, with each minigame setting paying tribute to “games from the golden era of pixel art," making for anothergreat game for pixel art lovers.
Epic Party Quest Included In Steam’s Remote Play Together Fest
Epic Party Questis one of many games highlighted in Steam’s Remote Play Together Fest and will be 20% off throughout the duration of the event. From February 12 to February 19, the Remote Play Together Fest will focus on cooperative titles, offering new demos as well as big savings onfan-favorite PvP gamesand co-op titles such asIt Takes Two, Call of Duty: Black Ops 3,and more.
Steam
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