# The Quest Classic

> Turn-based fantasy RPG with deep customization and a vast open world. (iPhone/iPad app by Redshift.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic/id305553708 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Redshift](https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571)
- Category: Games, Entertainment, Adventure, Role Playing
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 415 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 11.0 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-02-20
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic/id305553708/reviews.md

## What is The Quest Classic?

* For new players we recommend The Quest! *

The Quest Classic is a beautifully hand-drawn, engaging and sinister world full of mystery, magic and provocative challenges.

Choose from five customizable races and an array of skills, attributes, weapons, armor and enchantments, then explore a huge non-linear realm of four different cities and a wilderness of mountains, caves, lakes and forests.

Play an absorbing card game, solve brain-teasing quests and clash with dangerous opponents in this turn- and skill-based Role Playing Game.

You will have many choices, including some that may place you against the law, along your way to the dramatic end of your own choosing. You will need all your gaming know-how to survive and discover your destiny!

The Quest Classic features:

- 50 hours of gameplay! 
- fps-like view with continuously rendered 3D graphics
- ambient visual and sound effects
- day and night cycles with weather effects
- a huge, complex, living world with underground levels
- long and provocative main storyline
- dozens of interesting side missions
- optional undead race with different abilities
- complex magic, enchant and alchemy system
- primary and secondary skills
- advanced dialogue system
- readable books, pickable locks, repairable items
- race-, gender-, fame- and outfit-based relationships
- fantasy card game with three decks at the inns
- original soundtrack

Watch the QUEST for iPhone YouTube video - http://tinyurl.com/bfmxgk

Link to the PDF manual:
http://www.redshift.hu/iPhone/TheQuestiPhoneManual.pdf

Players who are familiar with Chronicles of Inotia (trademark of Com2uS Corp), Arvale (trademark of PDAMILL), Dungeon & Hero (trademark of CH Games), Orions Legends of Wizards (trademark of More Games) or Vay (trademark of SoMoGa Inc) might enjoy playing The Quest - the 3D Fantasy Role Playing Game.

Here are some great reviews:

"Near perfect RPG - The Quest more than delivers what it promises." -TheAPPera

“It should be considered the benchmark for RPG makers to follow – Gameplay is beautiful and methodical - The sound is great and features a dramatic music track and good special effects - The Quest is pure bliss.” Kiss it, 5/5 -touchmyapps    

"The Quest is a massive game - don’t hesitate to grab this one up right now." -theportablegamer

## Key features

- Hand-drawn fantasy world
- Character customization
- Non-linear exploration
- Turn-based combat
- Skill and attribute system
- Magic and alchemy
- Card game

## What do users think of The Quest Classic?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 🚀 Massive and immersive world
- 👍 Engaging story and quests
- 💡 Excellent character customization
- 🔓 No in-app purchases or internet required
- 🎮 Old-school RPG feel like Morrowind/Oblivion

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🤔 Unclear quest objectives and directions
- 🕹️ Clunky and unresponsive controls
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate the map and find locations
- 🤕 Unforgiving combat and high difficulty

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup after recent updates
- Enemies that relentlessly chase the player
- Quests that become uncompletable due to bugs
- Inventory and equipment issues

**Most requested features**

- Improved quest tracking and objective updates
- More intuitive and customizable controls
- Enhanced map and navigation features
- Difficulty settings for more casual players
- Support for newer iPhone/iPad screen sizes

## Recent user reviews (10 of 415)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic/id305553708/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun

*2026-03-25, version 20.11*

I enjoy it, got a lot out of it. Wish I bought the gold version though!

### 1/5 — How old is this game?

*2025-10-17, version 20.11*

It’s instantly obvious this game hasn’t been updated in who knows how long? It’s Atari like graphics look to be from the 70’s! Its movement controls are worse than any I’ve ever seen in a video game. Yeah, I regret spending the money even though it wasn’t very much. Since it’s paid for I guess I’ll explore it more if I can stomach it!  I really can’t see anyone enjoying this game unless you’re a masochist.

### 5/5 — A masterpiece

*2020-07-26, version 20.9*

An RPG made with love, ambition, and talent. You won’t find anything else like it anymore. Just buy it and have fun.

### 1/5 — Controls and Health issues

*2020-01-16, version 20.8*

Game is ok for a retro style rpg. The controls are difficult and could be easily made simpler. Your health is damaged severely no matter what armor you have. With that being said, you die quickly. The map is somewhat ok. Could use a touch up. It is not worth $4.99, but $1.99 would be better priced for this game. Good luck

### 3/5 — Traduction

*2019-01-20, version 20.8*

Vrmt sympa mais version française serait super

### 5/5 — Perfect old school first person rpg

*2018-01-20, version 20.3*

This game is awesome. Great dialogue and immersive world. I just wish I could use a game pad. I really hate screen swiping. Please include mifi in the next update.

### 5/5 — Amazing One-of-a-Kind

*2017-11-13, version 20.3*

This game will grab hold of you and not let you go. It rewards you in meaningful ways, has great story elements, dense world, and so many expansions you will never run out of things to do. Buy it, you wont regret it!

### 3/5 — Good game.

*2017-05-22, version 20.2*

Love the game so far. But could you please fix the glitch with the Bones of St. Vastar quest. 
I brought the fake bones to the woman and after that she disappears. There's no way to finish the quest now. 
I'd even be happy with failing it. I just want it off my quest list menu. Lol
Other than that, I recommend this app to any old school D&D gamers.

### 5/5 — Amazing Game!

*2016-11-05, version 19.5*

Absolutely lovely game with tons of great storyline, great character customization, and lots of expansions available.

### 3/5 — The quest

*2016-08-21, version 19.4*

Hardcore RPG good game but not for me

## Frequently asked questions about The Quest Classic

### What kind of game is The Quest Classic?

The Quest Classic is a turn- and skill-based Role Playing Game (RPG) set in a beautifully hand-drawn fantasy world. It features a deep storyline, exploration, character customization, and combat.

### What are the key features of The Quest Classic?

Key features include a vast, non-linear world with four cities and wilderness, customizable races and skills, a complex magic and alchemy system, an advanced dialogue system, and an engaging card game playable at inns. It also boasts 50 hours of gameplay, day/night cycles, and weather effects.

### How much does The Quest Classic cost?

The Quest Classic is a paid application. There are no in-app purchases or advertisements mentioned, indicating a one-time purchase for the full game experience.

### What platforms is The Quest Classic available on?

The provided description mentions a YouTube video link for 'QUEST for iPhone' and a PDF manual link for 'The Quest iPhone Manual'. This suggests the game is available on iOS devices.

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from The Quest Classic?

Gameplay involves exploring a large, open world, making choices that affect the story, engaging in turn-based combat, solving quests, and managing your character's skills and attributes. You can also play a fantasy card game in the inns.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 20.11 — 2023-07-11

- [Celtic Doom]: The crackable wall in Dream Castle Second Floor upper northeast that should crack now cracks.
- [Mithril Horde]: Captain Faustinus in Port of Pontiniakh can now take the player back to Matras.

### 20.10 — 2022-10-29

- [HOL 4]: Tux's Hintlist book can now be bought in bookshops.
- [HOL 4]: Silvergirl is now always visible on the Third Floor.

### 20.9 — 2020-06-27

- Updated for recent App Store requirements.

### 20.8 — 2019-01-13

- [Celtic Doom]:
  - Updated Lady Mary's quest
  - Easier to rescue Prince Mymbyr

### 20.7 — 2018-12-17

- [HOL II]:
  - Ork Light Lager Beer is now buyable and cures Pink Eye. (Eradicator and one of the Spell Marketeers sell it.)
  - It's easier to find the way out of the Mushroom Kingdom.

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## More apps by Redshift

- [The Quest Classic - Isles](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic-isles/id314816942)
- [The Quest Classic - HOL](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic-hol/id327367979)
- [The Quest Classic - HOL II](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic-hol-ii/id338253759)
- [The Quest Classic Gold](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic-gold/id345293120)
- [The Quest Classic-MithrilHorde](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-quest-classic-mithrilhorde/id349924184)

All apps by Redshift: https://appshunter.io/developer/358947571

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