Cave Runner

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Cave Runner is a single player action game. It was developed by BadCat Studios and was released on December 26, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

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31%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging platforming experience that may appeal to players looking for a test of skill.
It is inexpensive, especially when on sale, making it a potential option for those seeking a quick game to add to their library.
Some players may enjoy the sense of achievement from completing difficult levels and earning tricky achievements.

The controls are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay and unfair hitbox mechanics.
The game lacks a compelling story and features repetitive gameplay that can quickly become boring.
There are no options to adjust or mute the music, which can be annoying, and the overall art style is flat and unappealing.

gameplay
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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 gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “The gameplay is unforgiving, and there are no settings for adjusting or muting the volume and graphics, which adds to the lackluster experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent and lackluster, contributing to an overall negative experience. Players express frustration with the gameplay mechanics and controls, further detracting from any potential narrative engagement.
- “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 moves 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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 entirely midway 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 appealing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game frequently freezes when accessing the Steam overlay or receiving achievements, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.
- “When opening the Steam overlay, the whole game freezes, and it also freezes when Steam gives you an achievement.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable during longer sessions.”
- “I've experienced multiple instances of the game freezing during key moments, which ruins the overall experience.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally considered underwhelming, with a lack of visual appeal and a simplistic art style that fails to impress. 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.”