What it is
Golem Quest is a short browser RPG prototype about building up a golem into an unstoppable force. It mixes automatic battling with incremental upgrade systems: you gather resources, improve your golem's stats, and push through a few battle locations. It's an early prototype from Barribob, made with Godot.
From the developer
In the developer’s own words, from barribob.itch.io.
This is a short prototype I made while taking a break from some of my other projects. If I ever make a sequel to Magic Archery, it might look something like this. Anyways, hope you have fun!
Editor takes
“As a prototype the upgrade math mostly works, but if you're chasing max stats you'll notice minerals hit their cap long before skills, so the long-term loop fizzles.”
“It's a nice little auto-battler for a coffee break, but as a browser prototype there's no save to carry progress, so you'll start fresh every session.”
How to play
Combat runs largely on its own as an auto battler, so most of your input goes into choosing upgrades and managing resources. Collect minerals and artifacts from battles, then spend them on improving stats and skills. Keep upgrading your golem until you can clear the available locations.
Tips
- Focus on Intelligence early if you want to max out your skills faster.
- You can win with a small set of skills; one player finished using only Rock Throw, Earthquake, and Earth Spear.
- Don't ignore basic ore gathering, since resources can pile up in your inventory even after you feel strong.
- The prototype only has three battle locations, so explore each one before assuming there's more content.
- Watch for status effect visuals on your golem; a frozen-arm visual was fixed in an update but could still look odd.
Questions
Is Golem Quest a full game?
No, it's a prototype. The author calls it a short prototype, and the itch.io page lists its status as Prototype.
Where can I play it?
It runs in the browser as an HTML5 game, so you can play it directly on itch.io without downloading anything.
How long is it?
It's a short prototype. One commenter reports reaching near level 50 with maxed stats, so there isn't a huge amount of content yet.
What did update 0.0.2 change?
It fixed an exploit where iron spear stacks could build up at the start, added tutorials, fixed a skill upgrade description, and made picking up items less finicky.
Will there be more updates?
The page doesn't announce a full version. The author says it was made while taking a break from other projects, though commenters have asked for a complete game.
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