A free advergame based on the Wendy's fast food chain. Yes, really. Although when you also consider that games like Yo! Noid, Sneak King, Pocketbike Racer, Mc Kids and Chex Quest exist, it's not too far-fetched to imagine Wendy's would get in on the game. Granted they took about 30 years longer to do it than most of the other examples I mentioned, but still. WendyQuest is a decent little RPG that's a bit reminiscent of Paper Mario and Final Fantasy Mystic Quest, presenting something that's easy to pick up and play and has a fair bit of self-aware humor to it (complete with many none-too-subtle jabs at rival chain McDonald's). The core combat mechanic is also in this vein, with timed presses to stop two meters - one determines your damage and the other your chance to hit. Well-timed presses will also result in critical hits for extra damage, with cumulative bonuses if you land several criticals in a row. Wendy is the only character you actively control, though you are assisted by several partner characters throughout who will attack alongside you and can utilize energy to do special offensive and defensive moves. Wendy also gets special moves of her own, triggered by another resource called Momentum that's awarded for defeating enemies (with a higher chance of one being awarded if you defeat one with a critical hit). As you complete quests and defeat the bosses bringing terror to this fast food themed world you'll also unlock promo codes for the Wendy's app to get free goodies, though sadly this offer seems to only be valid in the continental United States. WendyQuest is undeniably a marketing gimmick, but it's also a passable little RPG that will provide a few hours of fun and maybe some free food if you're into that sort of thing.
