Cave Coaster

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Cave Coaster is a single player action game. It was developed by Smyowl and was released on June 4, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

RUN! JUMP! DASH! Step into your cart and begin this exploring frenzy! Accelerate through these insanely fast rails while tap to avoid the obstacles!

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43%

Audience ScoreBased on 35 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a simple control scheme and is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual gamers.
There are a variety of upgrades and unlockable cart skins that can enhance gameplay.
The game can be entertaining in short bursts, especially for those who enjoy endless runner mechanics.

The game suffers from numerous technical issues, including glitchy controls and broken physics that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
As a mobile port, it lacks depth and originality, making it feel repetitive and shallow after a few runs.
The graphics and overall design are subpar, failing to meet the expectations of PC gamers and feeling more suited for mobile devices.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The graphics in this game are simplistic and cartoonish, resembling low-effort mobile apps, with no options for resolution changes or meaningful graphical tweaks. The lack of configuration options and the overall visual quality fall short of the expectations for a PC game, leaving players disappointed with the presentation. While the graphics are functional, they do not deliver the high-quality visuals typically associated with PC gaming.
- “It is simple, the graphics are simple but work, and the gameplay doesn't ever get more complicated.”
- “3D graphics programming does require a degree of skill and competence, and unfortunately not all developers have the budget or talent to deliver this, despite 3D graphics cards hitting the mainstream in the 1990s.”
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Cave Coaster features glitchy and unresponsive controls, leading to a frustrating mobile-style gameplay experience that lacks depth and complexity. Players find the endless platforming becomes tiresome quickly, with the overall execution described as mediocre.
- “It is simple, the graphics are simple but work, and the gameplay doesn't ever get more complicated.”
- “Mobile-style gameplay.”
- “Cave Coaster is a glitchy endless platformer with broken physics, mediocrity, and mobile-style gameplay frustrations.”
- “The gameplay gets tiresome after your third or fourth run, and controls seem glitchy and unresponsive.”
- “I really tried to find some real gameplay in this game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
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 aims to keep players engaged through simple objectives rather than a compelling narrative.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “The narrative is well-crafted, with twists and turns that keep you on the edge of your seat.”
- “Each character has a unique 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 meanwhile.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The humor in the game is considered hit-or-miss, with some players finding it insufficiently entertaining for group play, while others appreciate its lightheartedness, suggesting it may be more suited for casual mobile gaming.
- “It's surprisingly funny, with clever jokes that kept me laughing throughout the game.”
- “The humor is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I love the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions; they really add to the overall experience.”
- “Not funny enough to play drunk in a group.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 achievement hunting rather than engaging gameplay.
- “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 repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I found myself spending hours grinding for resources, but it felt like I was just going in circles without any real progress.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as exploitative, with users perceiving it as a poorly executed mobile app designed primarily for profit rather than quality gameplay.
- “And yes, it's not a PC game; it's a terrible mobile app that's been dumped here as a cash grab.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”