Cave Runner
- December 26, 2017
- BadCat Studios
Get on SteamIt's not just "another game," it's a challenge, and I'm throwing it to you!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a challenging platforming experience that may appeal to players looking for a test of skill.
- It can be a quick completion for those seeking to add to their game count or achieve a perfect game.
- Some players may enjoy the unique concept of navigating tight spaces as a bat.
- The controls are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay and unfair hitboxes.
- The game lacks a compelling story and features repetitive gameplay across its levels.
- There are no options to adjust sound settings, and the music can become monotonous and irritating.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its frustrating difficulty, poor control scheme, and unforgiving mechanics, leading to an overall irritating experience. Many users feel that the game was inadequately playtested, resulting in a lack of polish and a short time frame to complete levels. Additionally, the absence of options for adjusting audio and graphics further detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“Really frustrating and hard, with a bad control scheme and too short time to complete the levels, along with annoying collision mechanics.”
“In all honesty, the gameplay and control handling is just downright annoying. I don't understand how the developers released it this way; this was never properly playtested. If it was, this fiasco could have been fixed.”
“It has a lackluster story, no settings for adjusting or muting the volume and graphics, as well as unforgiving gameplay mechanics.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent and lackluster, with players expressing frustration over its unforgiving gameplay mechanics and poor controls. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leaving players disappointed and suggesting that there are superior alternatives available.
“It has a lackluster story, no settings for adjusting or muting the volume and graphics as well as unforgiving gameplay mechanics.”
“There's no story otherwise.”
“Okay, this game sucks. The controls are gross, the music sounds like an 8-bit video game from the NES, and getting killed by a blender is frustrating. The bat you play as goes too fast, and you only have 3 seconds to complete the mission. Just stay away; there are better games out there like GMod and TF2.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being monotonous and reminiscent of 8-bit NES soundtracks, which some players find agitating over time. Additionally, there are reports of the music stopping partway through the game, further detracting from the overall experience.
“As a minor issue, the music stopped working halfway through the game.”
“Its music is even more monotonous and becomes agitating over time.”
“The music sounds like an 8-bit video game from the NES, which is not enjoyable.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered underwhelming, with a lack of visual appeal and no notable art style. Additionally, the absence of options for adjusting graphics settings contributes to a less engaging overall experience.
“The art style of the game isn’t anything too interesting.”
“It has a lackluster story, no settings for adjusting or muting the volume and graphics as well as unforgiving gameplay mechanics.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes when accessing the Steam overlay or receiving achievements.
“When opening the Steam overlay, the whole game freezes, and it also freezes when Steam gives you an achievement.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I've experienced constant lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
