Cave Coaster
- June 4, 2015
- Smyowl
RUN! JUMP! DASH! Step into your cart and begin this exploring frenzy! Accelerate through these insanely fast rails while tap to avoid the obstacles!
Reviews
- The game allows players to easily achieve 100% completion, making it accessible for completionists.
- The gameplay features a simple control scheme and power-ups that can enhance the experience, such as magnets and shields.
- The vibrant and colorful graphics, despite being simple, provide a visually appealing environment.
- The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitchy controls and inconsistent physics that can lead to frustrating gameplay.
- As a mobile port, it lacks depth and variety, resulting in repetitive gameplay that quickly becomes boring.
- There are minimal configuration options available, such as no resolution settings or graphics tweaks, which detracts from the overall experience on PC.
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are criticized for being simplistic and cartoonish, resembling low-effort mobile apps, with no options for resolution or graphical tweaks. Reviewers note that the lack of advanced 3D graphics and configuration options detracts from the overall quality expected in a PC game, leading to a visually unimpressive experience.
“It is simple; the graphics are simple but work, and the gameplay doesn't ever get more complicated.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“The mobile app features simple, cartoony 2D graphics, of the type you normally expect to see in low-effort mobile apps.”
“Considering this is being evaluated as a PC game, having the graphics phoned in like this isn't going to result in a high quality, visually impressive game that PC gamers are used to seeing.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and mobile-style mechanics, which some players find appealing, while others feel it becomes repetitive and tiresome after a few runs. Additionally, there are concerns about glitchy and unresponsive controls that detract from the overall experience.
“The gameplay is simple, the graphics are straightforward but effective, and it never becomes overly complicated.”
“The gameplay has a mobile-style feel to it.”
“I appreciate the straightforward nature of the gameplay.”
“The gameplay gets tiresome after your third or fourth run, and controls seem glitchy and unresponsive.”
“It is simple, graphics are simple but work, and the gameplay doesn't ever get more complicated.”
“I really tried to find some real gameplay in this game.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks depth, primarily revolving around repetitive tasks of jumping over obstacles and collecting gems. It employs a typical smartphone quest system that focuses on addictive gameplay rather than a compelling narrative.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
“The narrative unfolds beautifully, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
“Each character has a rich backstory that adds depth to the overall plot.”
“If there were even a simple story behind all of this, you might feel at least a little curious - but it's just 'jump over the obstacles and collect gems' - that's all.”
“It features a typical smartphone game quest system - you will always get three small tasks to do, and those will try to get you addicted to the game, making you achieve better scores in the meantime.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is considered hit-or-miss, with some players finding it insufficiently entertaining for group play, while others appreciate its comedic elements, suggesting it may be better suited for casual mobile gaming.
“It's a mobile port, but the humor really shines through and keeps it entertaining.”
“The jokes and witty dialogue had me laughing out loud!”
“The game's humor is spot on, making even the simplest tasks enjoyable.”
“Not funny enough to play drunk in a group.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being repetitive and annoying, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, players noted the lack of separate settings for sound and music, limiting customization options.
“The main issue I have with this game is the fact that the music is repetitive and highly annoying, and that the objectives are flat and boring and could really use some diversifying rather than doing the exact same things only more.”
“There are no separate settings for sounds and music.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing disappointment that it feels more like a low-quality mobile app than a well-developed PC game.
“It's not a PC game; it's a poorly designed mobile app that's just a cash grab.”
“The monetization is so aggressive that it ruins the overall experience.”
“I feel like I'm being constantly pressured to spend money just to enjoy the game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that hinder the overall experience, leading to a lack of recommendation.
“The main reason I can't recommend it is because it's very buggy.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as the lack of exciting power-ups and minimal impact of skill lead to a focus on repetitive tasks primarily for achievements.
“There aren't any exciting power-ups, and skill doesn't mean that much in this game, so you end up just grinding for achievements.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the gameplay feel tedious and unfulfilling.”