Alexia Crow
- May 4, 2015
- Questtracers
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamAn adventure game with hand-painted graphics and an intriguing story. It's up to you to escape from the mysterious Cave Of Heroes by solving brain-bending puzzles. Explore a game world based on Ancient Greek mythology in this fascinating and thought-provoking journey.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a variety of puzzles that are creative and clever, providing some enjoyable challenges.
- The artwork has a nice painterly feel, contributing to the overall aesthetic of the game.
- The voice acting is decent and adds a level of professionalism to the game.
- The game suffers from a clunky UI and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.
- It is very short, with only two chapters available, leaving players feeling unsatisfied and misled about the game's completeness.
- Many puzzles lack clear instructions or hints, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being incoherent, poorly scripted, and lacking depth, with many reviewers describing it as a confusing mess that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate its quirky charm and interesting concepts, such as time travel and ancient themes, the execution is often deemed subpar, with weak voice acting and a disjointed narrative. Overall, the story fails to engage players, overshadowed by its mediocre quality and the game's stronger puzzle elements.
“The story turns from ancient statues to a futuristic time travel conspiracy.”
“I love this game; it has, for a low-budget project, a great charm of ancient Greece and a strange story about Atlantis and time travel.”
“Interesting story -> check”
“So, the game isn't finished, the click-boxes for things don't always line up that well and the storyline seems to be 'I fell down a hole... then things stopped making sense!'.”
“The story, if you want to call it that, is an incoherent mess, the voice acting incredibly poor and the puzzles way too easy that the pot plant on your desk could possibly solve them while you are AFK.”
“Just a buggy mess with a weak story, and mediocre puzzles.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered subpar, with descriptions of muddy visuals, low resolution, and a rugged appearance. While some players appreciate the unique art style and the varied look of the puzzles, many note issues such as a buggy interface and overall lackluster quality. Overall, the graphics do not stand out, but they serve their purpose within the context of the game.
“I personally like the art style.”
“I really like the artwork; it has a nice painterly feel.”
“The graphics are muddy, the interface a bit buggy, and the game is too short.”
“The story is mediocre, the graphics are a bit rugged, the music and sounds are okay.”
“Graphically, this game isn't going to blow you away, but I do have to hand it to the developers for giving every single puzzle a different look and feel to it.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay has potential but requires further development, as the puzzle mechanics and presentation lack refinement despite decent art. While the current gameplay spans about an hour and a half, it features enjoyable puzzles, though some interactions could benefit from improved intuitiveness. Overall, the gameplay is rated 7/10, indicating a solid foundation with room for enhancement.
“Gameplay: 7/10”
“I don't know if this was done intentionally or not, and maybe this tactic inflates the gameplay a little bit because of the fact that there is a trial and error element to it, but in the end the puzzles were fun.”
“But a great start that needs to be fleshed out and maybe take a step back and re-examine the gameplay.”
“Puzzle presentation and mechanics lack refinement compared to the somewhat decent art.”
“While trying not to include spoilers, which would completely ruin any gameplay this game has, some of the interactions could have been more intuitive.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many reviewers noting it as solid and deserving of recognition, scoring around 8.5/10. While some found the overall experience mediocre, the music stands out as a decent and enjoyable aspect, contributing positively to the gameplay.
“It sounds good and solid, and the music also deserves a good nod for credit.”
“Music: 8.5/10”
“The art is good, the music is decent.”
“The story is mediocre, the graphics are a bit rugged, the music and sounds are just okay.”
“The music challenges feel more like a pipe dream than an engaging experience.”
“The music lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including muddy graphics, a buggy interface, and various glitches, particularly with mouse functions. Players also express frustration over the lack of skippable cut-scenes and the overall short length of the game, contributing to a perception of it being a "buggy mess."
“The cut-scenes really need to be skippable, and there are definitely glitches, especially with the mouse functions in relation to the background (sometimes you need to be a little off-position in order to make the function work).”
“Just a buggy mess with a weak story, and mediocre puzzles.”
“The graphics are muddy, the interface is a bit buggy, and the game is too short.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting performance issues and bugs that hinder gameplay. While certain aspects run smoothly, others experience significant lag and crashes, indicating a need for further refinement. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, affecting the overall user experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game lacks replayability, as players feel there is little incentive to revisit it after completing the main content.
“There's no replay value once you get through the game, so that's it.”
“After completing the game, I found no incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
