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Cave Quest

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91%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
grinding, monetization
91% User Score Based on 56 reviews

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Cave Quest is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by MD Studio and was released on January 12, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Cave Quest is a challenging 2D pixel art platformer. Traverse treacherous caves, outwit mysterious creatures, and solve complex puzzles to recover stolen relics. With procedurally generated levels, each playthrough is a unique experience. Gather resources, upgrade abilities, and delve deeper into the mysterious caverns in this thrilling adventure.

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews
story20 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • Cave Quest offers a unique blend of match-3 mechanics with hidden object and point-and-click elements, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
  • The game features a charming storyline, engaging puzzles, and enjoyable music, making it a relaxing and fun adventure.
  • Players appreciate the variety of match-3 scenarios, including battles and item collection, which keep the gameplay interesting and dynamic.
  • The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and can feel grindy, especially as players progress and face longer levels with limited upgrades.
  • Graphics are considered dated, and the game lacks achievements and replay value, which may deter some players.
  • Some players have reported technical issues, such as locked resolution and language settings that cannot be changed, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • story
    63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Cave Quest" is generally considered simple and not the main focus of the game, serving primarily as a framework for the match-3 gameplay. While some players appreciate the light narrative elements and character interactions, many feel that the storyline lacks depth and originality compared to its sequel, "Cave Quest 2." Overall, the game is seen as a fun, casual experience with a straightforward plot that complements the puzzle mechanics rather than driving them.

    • “Cave Quest offers two modes - casual (no time limit for solving boards) and time limited.”
    • “I would strongly recommend Cave Quest for those who like to sit down with an excellent match-3 game, particularly because this game offers much more with respect to storyline, puzzles, great music, and most of all, requires a bit of thought here and there.”
    • “It's not just match three levels with a story; instead, it uses match three for travel, combat, item collection, and earning money to buy items from the general store, and of course, it still has the story.”
    • “While the story and variety of tasks initially drew me in, after a few hours, I just wanted to finish it and move on.”
    • “Well, this is your match-3 hidden object game with some elements of match-3 combat and some generic mystery story to tie together all the fetch quests.”
    • “The story-line and the click puzzle stuff just impeded me from matching 3.”
  • gameplay
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Cave Quest is a well-executed blend of match-3 mechanics and point-and-click elements, offering a unique and engaging experience. Players appreciate the variety, including different types of match-3 gameplay and hidden object challenges, along with options for timed or casual modes. Overall, the game is praised for its originality, addictive nature, and the integration of adventure elements, despite some dated graphics.

    • “Cave Quest is a combination of match-3 mechanics and point & click elements, making the gameplay original.”
    • “Of note is the rather fun 'travel' gameplay, where you first discover new locations by leading your characters through a match-3 board which shifts 'gravity' with each twist and turn you take, for different board combos as you progress.”
    • “This is a super-addictive match-3 with great gameplay variety and some light adventuring.”
    • “As I mentioned above, you’ll find an element of hidden objects several times during your gameplay, where you’ll have to find hidden objects within one or more locations.”
    • “This is a short and sweet hidden object/match-3 hybrid (you investigate the world for different styles of match-3 gameplay, as well as find new items and special abilities for the puzzle segments) which brings in a few interesting wrinkles in places.”
    • “In addition to the various match-3 scenes, we have some light adventure gameplay.”
  • music
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising its quality and soothing nature. Reviewers highlight the excellent soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience, and appreciate the customizable audio options available. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's enjoyable atmosphere and engaging storyline.

    • “First, it has really, really cool music!”
    • “I enjoyed the music a lot, quite soothing.”
    • “I would strongly recommend Cave Quest for those who like to sit down with an excellent match-3 game, particularly because this game offers much more with respect to storyline, puzzles, great music, and most of all, requires a bit of thought here and there.”
    • “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
    • “The background music is too loud and drowns out important sound effects, making it frustrating to play.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally described as dated and mediocre, leaning towards a cartoony style that lacks resolution options and customization typical of mobile games. While some users appreciate the solid graphics and soundtrack, the overall consensus highlights a lack of polish and modernity in the visual presentation.

    • “Despite its dated graphics, Cave Quest is a very nice example of casual adventure with many different match-3, hidden object, and point-and-click mechanics, followed by an interesting story.”
    • “Solid match-3 game with good cartoon graphics and story, lots of puzzles (not difficult), and a good variety.”
    • “Good graphics and soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics are dated.”
    • “The graphics lean more towards a cartoony style, which detracts from the overall experience of searching for your family after they disappeared during a snow mountain trip.”
    • “The quality is mediocre, the resolution is locked, and like most mobile games, there are no graphics tweaks available, so you have to deal with the mobile app as it is.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be time-consuming and tedious, particularly as it becomes more pronounced later on. Many express frustration with the limited upgrades and the necessity to grind for progress, especially when timers are involved. While some appreciate the game overall, they note that the grinding can detract from the experience.

    • “They take a lot of time, and the more you have, the longer and stronger they are. You only have one item that is broken to use them, and much later in the game, you only find a second upgrade while money has more upgrades, and the other stuff is useless. At one moment, the game becomes grinding, which takes a lot of time for very little reward.”
    • “Best, with a discount, the game is not bad, but there is a lot of grinding at times.”
    • “I hate timers, so I went with relaxed mode and had to do a bit of grinding near the end, not to unlock everything but simply to progress, because I kept forgetting to use the hourglass for a resource boost.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Cave Quest is criticized as a cash grab on Steam, with users highlighting its origins as a mobile app from hh-games, known for releasing low-quality titles for profit.

    • “Cave Quest is a mobile app that's been dumped on Steam by serial offenders, HH-Games, as a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization in this game feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend money on items that should be earnable through gameplay.”
    • “It's frustrating to see a game that could be enjoyable turned into a pay-to-win experience, where players are pressured to spend money to progress.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find that the game lacks replayability, citing a lack of cards, achievements, and other features that would encourage players to revisit the experience. The consensus is that, similar to other match-3 story games, it offers little incentive for repeated play.

    • “As with all these match-3 story types, it has no replay value.”
    • “There are no cards, achievements, or much replay value.”
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Cave Quest is a casual action adventure game.

Cave Quest is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Cave Quest was released on January 12, 2020.

Cave Quest was developed by MD Studio.

Cave Quest has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its grinding.

Cave Quest is a single player game.

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