Cave Crawler 2
- October 9, 2024
- Evan Youssef
Get on Steam"Cave Crawler 2" is a side-scrolling platformer game with precise controls and 4-directional shooting, where you must navigate through 15 levels across 3 worlds filled with new enemies, hazards, and boss fights. The built-in level editor allows you to create, import, and export custom levels, providing endless replayability and community content.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features improved graphics and character design compared to the first installment, enhancing the overall visual experience.
- Levels are well-designed with a good balance of difficulty, providing a fun and engaging platforming experience.
- The addition of a level editor allows for creative gameplay and extends the game's replayability.
- Some boss battles are considered too easy or frustrating, leading to a mixed experience in terms of challenge.
- The gun mechanic feels unnecessary and out of place, as many players find they can complete levels without using it.
- There are significant difficulty spikes between boss fights, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay features interesting mechanics that effectively demonstrate interactions, though some elements, like the gun, feel out of place and add little value. While the platforming experience is enjoyable, there are suggestions for improvement and balancing as the game is still in its early stages. Overall, players may appreciate the core mechanics despite some flaws.
“Interesting mechanics and a good way of showing the player how certain mechanics can interact with each other.”
“I don't want to nitpick too much at this game because at the time I'm writing this review, the game has just come out and there are always bound to be bugs and unbalanced mechanics at release.”
“The gun, however, feels tacked on and out of place for the genre, adding little to the gameplay.”
“Some of the mechanics could be reworked better depending on what the creator wants, but for what it is, I find it enjoyable.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features modern graphics that enhance the fast-paced gameplay, providing a visually appealing experience as players navigate through various locations. Users appreciate the improved graphics quality, which contributes to the overall enjoyment of the game.
“The game features fast-paced action with modern-day graphics and easy controls that seamlessly transition from location to location.”
“The graphics are significantly better than previous versions.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as bleak and unappealing, with some users finding it to be quite miserable.
“The music is kind of miserable.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and uninspired.”
“The audio quality is disappointing and detracts from the overall experience.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the game has enhanced replayability, suggesting that it offers new experiences or challenges that encourage players to return.
