86
Lock's Quest is by far one of the most original, inspired, and entertaining experiences we've had on DS this year.
80
Some practical design choices, along with a host of inspired gameplay ideas, make this a title well worth checking out. There are a ton of missions and a local multiplayer option for when the single-player journey comes to an end.
82
Lock's Quest is certainly one of the better DS games to hit the platform this year. If you're a fan of past DS strategy titles - LostMagic or Revenant Wings, for example - picking up Lock's Quest is a no-brainer.
8
Something like a hidden gem among the Nintendo DS era games. Classic Tower Defence game but with a playable character for combat and a suprisingly deep and exciting story. A really great adventure back in the day.
10
This is truthfully one of the best games I have ever played in my life. Bought it back in 2011, played it for 3 years, then lost my copy. Recently bought a new copy at a local shop, and I fell in love with this game all over again.
10
This one is kind of surprising considering I don't play third party games very much but this one had just blown me away. This game was unlike and is still unlike any other game that I have ever played. I don't even know what I would call it but it is one of the few ds games where I actually felt attached to the players. Match that with some amazing music and that's what this game is. Truly worth playing even today. One day I hope that I will find it
Lock's Quest
DS
Released On:
Sep 8, 2008
Metascore
Generally Favorable
80
User score
Generally Favorable
8.4
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91
Lock’s Quest is a hugely entertaining twist on the traditional tower defence game that will keep you glued to your handheld for hours on end.
90
Locks' Quest is the sort of game for which the DS was made. It's quick and easy to pick up and play, makes great use of the touch-screen, and is just an overall delightful game.
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Jun 8, 2018
10
This is truthfully one of the best games I have ever played in my life. Bought it back in 2011, played it for 3 years, then lost my copy. Recently bought a new copy at a local shop, and I fell in love with this game all over again.
Dec 3, 2017
10
This one is kind of surprising considering I don't play third party games very much but this one had just blown me away. This game was unlike and is still unlike any other game that I have ever played. I don't even know what I would call it but it is one of the few ds games where I actually felt attached to the players. Match that with some amazing music and that's what this game is. Truly worth playing even today. One day I hope that I will find it
85
Lock's Quest for the Nintendo DS combines the right amount of story and battle driven gameplay to satisfy most gamers.
80
The art design is unique, the story akin to one of Square Enix's RPG DS titles and it's a great game to play for short bursts of time, perhaps on a regular commute, because the battles themselves don't take too much time to complete.
80
Overall, Lock's Quest is immensely entertaining.
70
Plan, build, fight and repair. Those are the four fundamental parts of Lock's Quest, an unexpectedly demanding game for the DS. It's surprisingly addictive, but due to some parts of the game not being blessed with the coat of finish they need we can't bless this game with a higher grade.
70
The truly sad part is that Lock's Quest is just a few design tweaks away from being a fantastic game. All the ingredients are here, but the overzealous chefs at 5th Cell screwed up the recipe.
Feb 20, 2014
10
I Love this Game it is by far my favorite game.There should be a 2nd locks quest **** only thing i would fix is... NOTHING i LOVE this game story is great to.
Aug 13, 2011
10
very good game with excellent multiplayer it has a good story and the gameplay is magnificint this game deserves more credit and is my favorite ds game of all time
May 30, 2021
8
Something like a hidden gem among the Nintendo DS era games. Classic Tower Defence game but with a playable character for combat and a suprisingly deep and exciting story. A really great adventure back in the day.
SummaryFrom the creators of Drawn to Life, a diabolical mechanical army devastates a kingdom as village after village fall under their wrath. A young, brave hero, Lock, is the kingdom's last hope to survive the oncoming invasion. As a newly trained Archineer, Lock must utilize his skills to build customized towers, traps, walls, weapons, and ot... Read More
Rated Efor Everyone
Platforms:
- DS
- PlayStation 4
- Xbox One
- PC
- iOS (iPhone/iPad)
Initial Release Date:Sep 8, 2008
Developer:
- 5TH Cell
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