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The Enigma of Basilischi Island

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Creator: Taco Chopper , Rambly Genre: Miniquest Added: 07 Feb 2024 Updated: 12 Feb 2024 ZC Version: 2.55 Downloads: 515 Rating[?]: Rating: 4.73/5 (14 ratings) Download Quest
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Rodanism  
Rating: 5/5

Posted 21 January 2026 - 11:49 AM
This quest was great! Super fun. I only wish it was much longer.

It looks awesome. Tons of details and interesting landscapes, both in the overworld an the dungeons. The cut scenes were fantastic. It feels very original and special. The gameplay was perfect, as was the overall pacing. It all really captures the magic and adventuring spirit of the best official releases.

The collectathon aspect was a little extraneous, but the items and scenarios were so charming I didnt mind. I think this aspect could have been woven into the quest a bit more, like a complex trading sequence or something. I think if the quest was longer it would have had more time to evolve but as is its a lot of items to introduce in a short quest.

Please please make many more full length quests like this!!! This is what the database needs to be filled with! :)
 

rabbitking  
Rating: 5/5

Posted 22 February 2024 - 11:10 AM
Great quest!
Basically a mix of Zelda and Wario Land.
Looks beautiful, fun exploration, fun dialogues (I liked Sandwich store the most), easy puzzles.
Weirdest part is that all the easiest treasures (crown, shirt, etc) have hints in dialogues, while the hardest and the most missable ones (like Gameboy CD) have none.
Found all the treasures, found "secret" ending, took me about 3 hours to complete.
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brellom  
Rating: 5/5

Posted 22 February 2024 - 06:02 AM
An enjoyable quest, designed as something of a mix between a collectathon & metroidvania - making for a rather novel Zelda experience. I managed to finish it in just a few hours, and I think its short length supports the design very well. I'd love to see a lot more short quests that were as polished and densely composed as this one. I also echo Colin's sentiments; the overall design of the quest could have potential for speedrunning as players try to acquire all the tools & treasures for a higher score by the end of it.

I also enjoyed the art direction & bits of humor scattered across the item descriptions. Much like jwex001, I'd also love to see more like this. The entire tileset is beautifully used.
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Mitchfork  
Rating: 5/5

Posted 10 February 2024 - 02:23 PM
Firebird quest is real??
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jwex001  
Rating: 5/5

Posted 08 February 2024 - 02:08 PM
I'd have to agree with Colin on this one. I have Beta tested a bit for Taco Chopper on another quest or two of his, and really like the look, feel, and difficulty of the quest. The only drawback I would give is with how quickly it starts up and gets you into the action, I would love to have seen more in the quest. But being how it was developed in only a month, I am even more amazed at the quality and mechanics this used in the quest. Whether it happens or not, I would love to see a prequel or sequel or extended version of this in the future, or a quest in a similar art and gameplay style. But for now, 5 stars...well done.
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