Avanquest Software

Avanquest Software at a Glance

Avanquest Software is a French company founded in 1996 that operated as both a developer and a global publisher until 2015. Their catalog on PlayPile contains 18 titles, with the vast majority released during the 2010s. They published one game in the 1990s and five more in the 2000s before their output jumped to twelve titles in the 2010s. This later period saw a heavy focus on Nintendo hardware, with thirteen games for the DS and five for the 3DS. They also released five PC titles and two iOS games during their active years. The company primarily targets casual gamers through puzzle and arcade genres. Eight of their releases are puzzle games, while four fall into the arcade category. They also published two point-and-click adventures, a single racing game, and one standard adventure title. Their library includes many licensed projects tied to popular media, such as Frozen: Olaf's Quest, Doodle Jump Adventures, and Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. Quality control appears inconsistent across their portfolio. The average rating for the three titled games on PlayPile sits at 47 out of 100. There are no great titles in their catalog according to these metrics. One game rated as good, while another received mixed scores. Frozen: Olaf's Quest from 2013 holds a poor rating of 28, and Jewel Quest Solitaire 1 scored 53. Even their highest-rated entry, Junior Brain Trainer from 2008, only managed a 60. Recent releases like Fireman Sam to the Rescue in late 2015 did not receive scores on the platform. Avanquest Software focused heavily on family-friendly software and educational tools during its later years. Their output slowed significantly after 2013, with their final known release arriving in November of that year. While they produced a steady stream of games over nearly two decades, the low average ratings suggest their titles did not resonate well with critics or players looking for high-quality experiences.

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