Game version: 1.02
Decimal rating: 2.5
tl;dr: decent game but abysmal porn content, a generic plot that has its moments, chaotic balancing
Battle Quest is a self-contained save-the-world RPG. Gain experience, slay the big cosmic evil, and disappear into the sunset. It is formulaic, but the game doesn't overstay its welcome and caps off with a satisfying epilogue. Subjectively, I had fun, which makes it all the more painful when the game is objectively not that good.
The dev set out--and fails--to make a product that balances story, gameplay, and porn. The protagonist is a no-nonsense combatant stalwart to their king (and would later ascend to Champion of the Goddess). Combined with the plot's urgency, there is little narrative room for carnal pursuits. The two sexual encounters I came across (and I went out of my way to look for more) are awkwardly placed and have no tangible bearing on the plot.
The dev also seems to heavily disfavor player experimentation. XP and gold are very scarce if you value your time and only perform the bare minimum grind. Most of the gear has a clear class in mind (and the rest lack the specialization to be competitive). Skills cost an outrageous amount of XP to upgrade, so you can forget about having a versatile arsenal. Rogue players especially are at the enemy AI's mercy since most bosses have unavoidable attacks. If they spam those in succession, the Rogue simply cannot keep up. On the other hand, if they decide to favor regular attacks/defensive moves, the Rogue can burst them down with impunity.
I do not regret playing Battle Quest, but I can't deliver a solid recommendation due to its numerous design faults.