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!
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game combines Minesweeper mechanics with a dungeon crawler aesthetic, creating an addictive and engaging experience.
- The artwork and music are praised for their quality, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.
- Players appreciate the clever gameplay that requires both logic and tactical decision-making, making it a fun challenge.
- The gameplay heavily relies on RNG, which can detract from the overall experience and frustrate players.
- The game runs at a low resolution and lacks a full-screen option, which negatively impacts visual enjoyment.
- Key interface elements are not well explained, leading to confusion for players unfamiliar with the mechanics.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique blend of addictive logic puzzles reminiscent of minesweeper, set within a dungeon crawler aesthetic. However, it has been criticized for being overly reliant on RNG, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite this, players find themselves unable to stop once they start, highlighting the game's engaging nature.
“Once you start, you will not be able to stop - the gameplay is addictive as hell.”
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their great artwork and engaging dungeon crawler aesthetic, enhancing the overall experience. The visuals complement the gameplay, which includes battles, item interactions, and gambling elements, all set to scintillating music that adds to the fun.
“Great artwork, scintillating music, fun decisions to make.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % 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 presented in immersive 4D audio. Players appreciate how the music complements the artwork and gameplay, making for a captivating auditory experience.
“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.”
“Great artwork, scintillating music, fun decisions to make.”
