Cavern Escape

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Cavern Escape is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by White Dog Games and was released on February 20, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Cavern Escape is a challenging platformer puzzle game where you navigate a small character through treacherous caverns using your mouse. With over 30 levels and dozens of unique puzzles, the game is extremely addicting and difficult to put down. Prepare for a brain teaser that will test your skills and push you to the limit. Good luck!

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38%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

emotional4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The graphics are clean and visually appealing.
The game has potential to be a fun and challenging experience if the issues are resolved.
It can provide a brief distraction and has some redeeming qualities for those who enjoy puzzle games.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that make it nearly unplayable.
Control mechanics are poorly designed, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Level progression is confusing, with players skipping levels unexpectedly and encountering inconsistent game design.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music features a looping score that enhances gameplay, stopping upon death and transitioning to a "you are dead" theme before restarting when the player resumes. Additionally, a soundtrack is available for those who enjoy the background music, which has been noted to provide a relaxing experience.
- “There is even a soundtrack available if you enjoy what you hear.”
- “The game has sounds, and there is a musical score that plays in the background.”
- “For example, you have a music loop that starts when you are playing a level; this music loop stops when you die, followed by the 'you are dead' music, and then re-starts when you press 'restart'.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the visual quality, others point out significant bugs and glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, the graphics are described as basic yet appealing, with some users highlighting them as the game's strongest feature despite the issues.
- “The graphics are pretty much the only good thing about the game.”
- “Within level 11, there was a graphical glitch where there appeared to be a slanted circle covering the exit, and when I managed to reach it, I just died.”
- “The graphics are very basic.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is largely negative, with players expressing frustration over poor level design and mechanics that hinder gameplay, leading to a sense of annoyance and dissatisfaction. The comparison to disliked game types further emphasizes the players' emotional disconnect and irritation with the experience.
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs reported even after a short playtime. Players have expressed frustration over questionable design choices that further detract from the experience, suggesting a lack of thorough quality assurance testing. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern that impacts enjoyment.
- “After playing it for 7 minutes, I noticed a lot of glitches.”
- “Once (and if) you figure out how to entertain yourself with this nice little game you bought, you could start to count the glitches and bugs you will encounter during every minute of this wonderful time you will be having.”
- “To sum it up, Cavern Escape is an unchallenging game that will frustrate you, even for a very short time, by its glitches, bugs, stupid design choices, and very likely lack of QA testing.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally recommend grinding for effective farming in the game, suggesting that it enhances resource acquisition and overall progression.
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, but the rewards just don't feel worth the effort.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The gameplay is criticized for its inconsistency in mechanics, where certain walls have varying effects—some are lethal, others serve as barriers, and some allow players to pass through, leading to confusion and frustration.
- “The game mechanics aren't consistent: some walls kill you, some act as barriers, and some are holes that let you go out of bounds.”
- “The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through levels.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the gameplay, causing unexpected deaths and making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
- “The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”