# MinuteQuest

> Retro 2D RPG for quick play, featuring combat, leveling, and loot. (iPhone/iPad app by Mitsuhiro Okada.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mitsuhiro Okada](https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Action, Role Playing
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 154 App Store ratings · 106 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 6.0 · 16 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2014-05-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-20
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530/reviews.md

## What is MinuteQuest?

"MinuteQuest" is a retro-styled, one-finger, time-killing RPG!
A 2D field where the only choice is to advance or die!
Kill fearsome enemies, crush immense bosses, level up, acquire riches, and collect ridiculous equipment whilst gradually advancing along the world towards your goal!
If you've got a bit of pesky time to kill, why not try it out? 
Kill slime, kill time!

## Key features

- Retro 2D graphics
- One-finger gameplay
- Enemy and boss battles
- Leveling and progression
- Equipment collection
- Time-killing gameplay

## What do users think of MinuteQuest?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- ⏱️ Perfect for short play sessions or extended gaming
- 🎨 Charming retro 8-bit pixel art style
- 🆓 Free-to-play with minimal forced monetization
- 📱 Lightweight and doesn't require internet connection
- 🔄 Extensive replayability with different character builds
- ⚔️ Satisfying progression and grinding mechanics
- 🎯 Simple controls but deep strategic depth
- 🏆 Long-term engagement with no level cap
- 🎁 Variety of weapons, armor, pets, and customization options

**Cons**

- 📺 Intrusive ads that interrupt gameplay at critical moments
- 🔊 Audio settings don't work properly (mute at 0 still plays sound)
- 🎵 Pauses music when game is active or buttons pressed
- 🔋 Causes significant phone overheating and battery drain
- 💰 'Pay Up' button encourages repetitive tapping for coins
- 📊 Progression feels unrewarding with poor item upgrades
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📱 Poor screen compatibility with newer iPhone models (X and above)
- 💾 No cloud save or data transfer between devices
- 🎮 Gameplay becomes repetitive and boring over time for some users

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Audio mute setting (0 volume) doesn't actually mute sound
- Ads trigger accidentally without user interaction
- Game crashes frequently on older devices (iPad Mini 3)
- Game crashes when leaving dungeons
- Constant crashes after reaching late-game milestones (23.5 km)
- Music pauses when interacting with game buttons or changing rooms
- Poor optimization causing phone overheating
- Screen formatting issues on iPhone X and newer models
- Game doesn't properly support newer screen sizes
- Headphone mute button doesn't work with the game

**Most requested features**

- Option to remove ads with a one-time purchase
- Cloud save functionality to preserve progress across devices
- Pet leveling system with progression tracking
- Experience bar and pet level display
- Multiplayer features (PvP or co-op via Bluetooth/WiFi)
- New Game+ mode after completing the game
- Checkpoint system at regular intervals
- Ability to play personal music while gaming
- Better item upgrade system with more meaningful progression
- Guild system with rewards and leaderboards
- Day/night cycle based on real-time
- Story or plot elements
- Dungeon buildings with special rewards
- Faster health regeneration or upgradeable regen speed
- 'Pay All' button for collecting coins from the King
- Screen size optimization for modern devices
- Two-player mode
- Events and seasonal content updates

## Recent user reviews (10 of 106)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minutequest/id869353530/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Please add an option to pay to remove ads

*2025-10-31, version 1.1.4*

The game is great but the ads are obnoxious. They’ll pop up when you’re next to an enemy and by the time the ad is gone you’ll be dead. Otherwise the game is great for what it is

### 5/5 — Hidden Gem

*2025-04-13, version 1.1.4*

‘Nuff said.

### 2/5 — Would be good

*2024-12-17, version 1.1.4*

Won’t mute with headphones

### 3/5 — Good game

*2024-11-19, version 1.1.4*

Fun time waster but it keeps overheating my phone

### 5/5 — I’ve been playing this since I saw it in a Vsauce video 10 years ago.

*2024-03-13, version 1.1.4*

I’ve been through so much with this game, end of High-school, College, and now with almost 6 years into my career. I’ve played this when I’ve had downtime through the years, airplanes, bus rides, doctor’s visits. It has always been consistently the best game to just pull up and play. It gives you the freedom to explore different skill progressions and tactics with armor and pets. I just really like this game, and a big thank you to the developer for making it.

### 5/5 — 30 minutes .. how!!?

*2023-05-02*

How in the world did someone beat the Global Leaderboard boss in 30 minutes!!!?!?!?!

### 2/5 — That’s it?

*2022-11-18, version 1.1.4*

You just hold right. Now, don’t get me wrong, that could work if the progression was engaging but as you go, the new weapons and armor are generally WORSE than just upgrading what you have. And don’t even get me started on the “pay up” button. I don’t understand the thought process behind this game.

### 4/5 — Perfect Gameplay

*2022-10-25, version 1.1.4*

if they fixed sound issues i could give it a 5 star but when you change sound to 0 nothing changes.

### 5/5 — Dev support

*2022-05-29, version 1.1.4*

Is there still dev support? If so you should prolly add somethings since it has been like 6 years since the game has been updated for example like cloud save so we don’t gotta restart every time we get a new phone or add events … somethin but other than that pretty good time killer.

v/r,
Ty

### 5/5 — Can’t use Spotify while playing

*2022-05-04, version 1.1.4*

When I open the game it pauses my music, if I try to turn it on from control center I can, but doing anything in the game makes it stop.

## Frequently asked questions about MinuteQuest

### What kind of game is MinuteQuest?

MinuteQuest is a retro-styled, 2D role-playing game designed for quick play sessions. It features simple one-finger controls where players advance through a world, battling enemies, leveling up, and collecting equipment.

### What are the main gameplay mechanics?

The core gameplay involves advancing through a 2D field, making choices between advancing or facing enemies. Players will engage in combat with fearsome enemies and immense bosses, level up their character, acquire riches, and collect various equipment.

### Is MinuteQuest free to play?

Yes, the application is free to download and play. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, suggesting a completely free experience.

### Who is this game for?

This game is ideal for players who enjoy retro-style RPGs and are looking for a way to kill time. Its simple mechanics and progression system make it suitable for casual gamers who want a quick and engaging experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.4 — 2015-10-17

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

Shop display bug fix.

### 1.1.3 — 2015-06-26

Add enemy death sound.

### 1.1.2 — 2015-01-29

Add new equip.

### 1.1.1 — 2015-01-14

New enemies and equipment added.
Add ranking system.

### 1.0.27 — 2014-07-07

・New enemies and equipment added.

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All apps by Mitsuhiro Okada: https://appshunter.io/developer/796960589

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-20.*