The Quest - Escape from Asteroids (2010)

The Quest - Escape from Asteroids is an exciting new expansion for The Quest, a beautifully crafted and immersive RPG that offers players a captivating world filled with rich storytelling, engaging challenges, and visually stunning environments. This expansion provides both new areas to explore and fresh quests to tackle, whether you're continuing with your current character or playing the expansion standalone. If you already own The Quest, you can carry on with your existing character to experience the new content. However, if you haven't played The Quest yet, you can enjoy this expansion independently as a standalone game.

In The Quest - Escape from Asteroids, you are thrust into an unexpected and perilous adventure. Your journey begins when your ship veers off course, pulling you into a black hole. This black hole sends you far away from the world you once knew, to a realm where everything has changed. The familiar world you once called home is gone, seemingly destroyed in a massive explosion. Surrounding you are asteroids that are burning, filling the environment with fiery chaos. After experiencing intense pain, you lose consciousness. When you awaken, you find yourself in a strange room with an alien creature watching over you—the Asteroid Mage.

The Asteroid Mage is a key figure in this new expansion, offering you a series of demanding quests. But before you can embark on these dangerous missions, you must first prove yourself worthy. Surviving the Asteroid Mage's tests is just the beginning of your journey. Upon completing her challenges, you'll face tough monsters, engage with guilds, and have the opportunity to explore new mechanics such as mining for valuable resources, crafting weapons and armor, brewing potions, and even performing unusual tasks like clipping a dragon’s toenails or mixing cement. You will also be able to trade in unique items like vrauk horns, bag Red Mole Men for bounty rewards, and wield powerful weapons like laser swords. And who knows? You might even find yourself falling in love along the way. But tread carefully, as danger lurks in every corner, particularly in the mines, where perilous traps and enemies await at every turn.

To unlock the new areas of the game, players must visit Mithria Harbor and speak with Captain Hanty. He will offer you the option to travel to the new destination—"Roids." If you're not yet familiar with the game, it’s advised to reach at least level 40 before venturing into the new expansion, as the challenges within are significantly more difficult. Additionally, once you’ve traveled to the new destination, you won’t be able to return for a while unless you’ve marked a spot or have a previous save in Mithria Harbor. For this reason, it is highly recommended that players save their progress in Mithria before setting off on their journey, ensuring they don’t lose valuable progress.

Developed by Zarista Games, the expansion has been expertly adapted for iPhone by Redshift. With its intriguing narrative, new gameplay features, and the chance to explore previously inaccessible areas, The Quest - Escape from Asteroids is sure to provide hours of engaging entertainment for both returning fans of The Quest and newcomers alike.

The Quest - Escape from Asteroids is a fun and engaging expansion that brings a lot of new content to explore. The hand-drawn world is charming, and the variety of activities—from fighting monsters to mining and crafting—keeps the gameplay fresh. Whether you play it as an expansion or standalone, it offers hours of adventure.

The game can be challenging, especially in the mines, so be prepared and level up before diving into the toughest areas. The new quests and locations feel rewarding, and the story adds a sense of mystery and excitement that fans of the original will enjoy.

Overall, we recommend The Quest - Escape from Asteroids. It’s a solid addition for those who love adventure games with a mix of action, strategy, and exploration. Worth your time and effort.