Caden's Climb

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Caden's Climb is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by SillyMan Studios and was released on April 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

In "Caden's Climb," a fast-paced platformer inspired by Pizza Tower and WarioLand, players control Caden Climb, an indie developer on a mission to save his game company from destruction. The game offers multiple modes, including Classic, Race, Deathrun, and Hide & Seek, each with unique challenges and objectives. Players must rescue small timed creatures called Smallos and collect the Dodecahedron while avoiding Blacko and other obstacles to achieve the best rank.

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Audience ScoreBased on 94 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story1 negative mentions

The game is fast, simple, and fun, providing an enjoyable experience for players.
It has a charming art style and fun mechanics, making it appealing to fans of similar games.
For a free game, it offers a solid experience with potential for improvement and engaging gameplay.

The controls can be janky and difficult to master, particularly with wall jumping and overall gameplay mechanics.
Level design is inconsistent, with some levels feeling repetitive and poorly executed.
The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues in graphics, camera movement, and overall gameplay flow.

gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many praising the stellar controls and fun mechanics, particularly for fans of similar games. However, some players criticized the swimming mechanics and overall level design, describing parts of the gameplay as frustrating and chaotic. Despite these issues, the game offers a challenging and engaging experience for those willing to navigate its quirks.
- “Great game, it has stellar controls, fun mechanics, and more. I recommend it for fans of Pizza Tower and similar types of games.”
- “Honestly, it's more of a fight with the controls, but it's an interesting game with a challenging yet fair gameplay loop.”
- “Orgasmic gameplay.”
- “Swimming feels pretty bad; whether you play as Caden's Climb or (only in the beta build) Caden Smalls, they both don't have the best swimming mechanics.”
- “The art and music are fine, but the gameplay is just horrendous. Sometimes you move way too fast and the camera doesn't.”
- “Revamp the gameplay and level design, and I'll give you a Gromit mug to drink some Russian water with me.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the impeccable visuals and movement, while others criticize the confusing art style and describe it as resembling "programmer art." Additionally, there are complaints about janky controls and uninteresting graphics, indicating a lack of cohesion in the visual presentation.
- “The graphics are impeccable, the movement is top notch and the concept behind this game is simply incredible.”
- “Although the visuals (specifically backgrounds and tiles) feel very 'programmer art', it's definitely the intended style, and from what I've seen of steam_r1, it's got a massive visual overhaul.”
- “The art style is confusing; it doesn't even feel like it has one, or should even be pixel art.”
- “The visuals (specifically backgrounds and tiles) feel very 'programmer art', which is definitely the intended style, but it doesn't mean I like how it looks.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted as both entertaining and engaging, with a playful challenge to the player's sense of fun. Users appreciate the comedic elements, particularly in the context of a fan-made pizza tower theme.
- “Very cool and funny pizza tower fan game!!!!!”
- “So you think you're a funny guy?”
- “Well, let's see how funny you are after what happens next.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with users noting it as "pretty good" and "fine." However, it is overshadowed by criticisms of the gameplay mechanics, which detract from the overall experience.
- “The art and music are fine.”
- “The art and music are fine, but the gameplay is just horrendous; sometimes you move way too fast and the camera doesn't keep up.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and depth, with some level names causing confusion and an overall minimal narrative presence. Additionally, it is noted for being the first adult-oriented project by 9 Story Media Group, featuring themes of sexuality, violence, and profanity.
- “Some level names are confusing; I can't tell if 'Deathrun' was abandoned, or that's just the name, and there is almost no story.”