About us

GachaQuest is a multimedia project and research initiative dedicated to exploring the vibrant world of gacha games. Our mission is to be a go-to source for gacha game culture, mechanics, and aesthetics—providing news, insights, and community support for both longtime fans and curious newcomers.

Alongside our content, we are conducting a research study on the motivations behind why Filipino Gen Zs play and spend money on gacha games. The study also investigates how gacha gaming affects their behavior, relationships, and lifestyle. By combining academic research with creative appreciation, GachaQuest aims to foster a deeper understanding of this ever-evolving genre—from gameplay and design to story, music, and community.

Join us as we embark on a magical quest through the dynamic world of gacha gaming!

About us

GachaQuest is a multimedia project and research initiative dedicated to exploring the vibrant world of gacha games. Our mission is to be a go-to source for gacha game culture, mechanics, and aesthetics—providing news, insights, and community support for both longtime fans and curious newcomers.

Alongside our content, we are conducting a research study on the motivations behind why Filipino Gen Zs play and spend money on gacha games. The study also investigates how gacha gaming affects their behavior, relationships, and lifestyle. By combining academic research with creative appreciation, GachaQuest aims to foster a deeper understanding of this ever-evolving genre—from gameplay and design to story, music, and community.

Join us as we embark on a magical quest through the dynamic world of gacha gaming!

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WHAT IS GACHA QUEST?

Gacha Quest is a project designed to promote responsible and balanced gacha gaming, guaranteeing that players participate in these games for positive reasons. It seeks to reduce potential risks connected to compulsive spending and excessive play by encouraging self-control and awareness among participants. Gacha Quest aims to improve the game experience by fostering a safer and more pleasant community through education.

About the site creator

Nehemiah Ezekiel Barco is a multimedia artist

Mission and Vision

GachaQuest is a multimedia project which serves as a primer for gacha game culture, mechanics, and aesthetics. We aim to be a primary source for the latest gacha game information, as well as provide a safe space for the gacha community to discuss different aspects of gacha games with one another, as well as help new players get acquainted and updated with the constantly evolving video game genre. We also aim to highlight and provide a deep appreciation for the creative aspects of gacha games such as character design, lore & world building, musical scoring, gameplay, etc. Now, leave it to us as we take you through a magical quest throughout the wonderful world of gacha gaming.

Gacha Hell: The Modern Video Games That Keep Users Constantly Playing and Playing

This quantitative & qualitative study aims to identify the main factors motivating Filipino Gen Z individuals (ages 11-26) to play gacha games, investigate their reasons for spending money on these games, and understand how these activities influence their behavior, relationships, and overall lifestyle.