Cavesweeper
- July 4, 2018
- bankbank
Get on SteamCavesweeper is a unique roguelike puzzle game that is easy to play but difficult to master. Battle deadly monsters and get powerful loot in this addictive, replayable RPG puzzler!
Reviews
- The game combines Minesweeper mechanics with a dungeon crawler aesthetic, creating an addictive and engaging experience.
- The artwork and music are well-crafted, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- The gameplay offers a unique twist with tactical decision-making, making it challenging and rewarding.
- The gameplay heavily relies on RNG, which can detract from the logical puzzle-solving experience.
- The low resolution and small window size can be frustrating and limit the visual experience.
- Key interface elements are not well explained, leading to confusion for new players.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is visually appealing and features an addictive minesweeper-like logic puzzle mechanic, but it heavily relies on RNG, which may detract from the overall experience for some players. The dungeon crawler aesthetic enhances the engagement, making it a compelling choice for fans of puzzle-solving.
“This basic game mechanic is wrapped in a dungeon crawler aesthetic, where every board you must solve is actually a battle you're having with some kind of enemy.”
“The logic puzzle is exactly the sort of minesweeper-like constraint-solving mechanic that I can just sit and play with endlessly.”
“Once you start, you will not be able to stop - the gameplay is addictive.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The pacing of the game is off, leading to frustrating moments where progress feels stalled.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their engaging dungeon crawler aesthetic, complemented by great artwork and vibrant visuals. Players appreciate the immersive design that enhances the overall experience, alongside a captivating soundtrack.
“Great artwork, scintillating music, fun decisions to make.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models look bland and uninspired, making it hard to feel immersed in the game.”
“The environments are poorly designed, with repetitive textures that detract from the overall experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its scintillating quality and mesmerizing original soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience, especially in the updated version that offers immersive 4D audio. Players appreciate the combination of great artwork and engaging musical elements that contribute to fun decision-making within the game.
“Great artwork, scintillating music, fun decisions to make.”
“This 'reframed' and updated version translates well to the big screen, and being able to listen to the mesmerizing original soundtrack by the man himself in full 4D audio transcendence is a real treat.”
