Cube Escape: The Cave

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In "Cube Escape: The Cave," a man explores a mysterious cavern to help a friend, uncover the Vanderbooms' secret rituals, and delve into the depths of Rusty Lake. This ninth installment of the Cube Escape series continues to reveal the intriguing mysteries of the Rusty Lake universe. Players can expect a captivating point-and-click adventure filled with puzzles and enigmatic lore.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

story31 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The puzzles are challenging and engaging, requiring players to think outside the box.
The game features a captivating and eerie storyline that connects well with other titles in the series.
The graphics and atmosphere are beautifully designed, enhancing the overall experience.

The game can become tedious due to repetitive puzzles, especially in the second part.
Some puzzles are unintuitive, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
There are occasional glitches that hinder gameplay, such as unresponsive items or issues with collecting necessary objects.

story
71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is described as engaging, creepy, and intricately tied to the puzzles, with many players appreciating its depth and connection to the broader Rusty Lake universe. However, some find the narrative complex and occasionally confusing, making it difficult to follow, especially in later stages. Overall, the combination of challenging puzzles and a mysterious storyline creates a captivating experience, though some players wish for clearer connections and longer narratives.
- “Each game's storyline begins to reveal itself more as you progress through the intriguing - sometimes quite intricate puzzles; using items you collect throughout your journey through each unique scene.”
- “The story is creepy and engaging, and the puzzles are challenging and well thought out.”
- “I really enjoy Cube Escape and I have played all of them, and the thing I love is that the more games you play, the more you understand the great storyline. You think it's just another room escape game, but it just hits you in the face with surprise after surprise.”
- “Also, the story is too complicated; impossible to understand.”
- “It had bad dialogue and voice acting, crappy, confusing controls, and the plot was really... and I mean really bad.”
- “After playing it I left even more confused about the plot than I was before, but this just adds to the allure of the game.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
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9%
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful, eerie, and intriguing art style, which enhances the creepy atmosphere and complements the complex puzzles. Many players appreciate the detailed visuals and the way they contribute to the storytelling, although some note that the graphics can be dark and gloomy at times. Despite minor issues, the consensus is that the graphics are a standout feature, making the game visually appealing and engaging.
- “Nothing's better than some great puzzles and a creepy story with awesome graphics!”
- “Fantastic game, beautiful graphics, gorgeous sounds.”
- “I gave you 4 stars because the graphics are dark and gloomy.”
- “Best puzzle series in my opinion but older ones lack the graphics!”
- “Eerie, beautifully intriguing graphics, but a tedious game with puzzles that often are difficult only because of the arbitrary nature of their solutions.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
47%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its brilliance and thematic fit, enhancing the chilling atmosphere. However, players report significant technical issues, including glitches that cause crashes when attempting to turn off the music, and a frustrating ad loop that disrupts sound settings. Despite these problems, many users appreciate the overall quality of the soundtrack and its contribution to the game's enjoyment.
- “And the music is brilliant.”
- “The music is chilling, and scary things are abound.”
- “Amazing puzzles, art, and soundtrack!”
- “It is very glitchy; however, there are definite problems with the sound. Every time I tried to turn the music off, the game would crash.”
- “If I shut the music off, I'm shown an ad that also shuts the sound off in the game. When I go into preferences to turn the sound back on, I'm shown an ad that shuts the sound off in the game, repeat ad infinitum.”
- “And the music will not shut off even after I leave the app.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its quality, engaging mechanics, and intuitive controls, although some players found it unintuitive at times. The puzzles are described as interesting and challenging, encouraging players to think critically without excessive guidance. Overall, the combination of deep lore, exceptional graphics, and a captivating storyline contributes to a thrilling gaming experience.
- “Great gameplay, in line with the other Cube Escape games.”
- “The gameplay, storyline, execution, and puzzles are simply fantastic.”
- “There were plenty of times where I got stuck because the gameplay was very unintuitive and it just wasn't clear what I was supposed to do next.”
- “It does not hold your hand and makes you solve the problems on your own with mechanics that are easy to understand.”
- “Gameplay is easy to learn, controls are simple.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
7%
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its spookiness and intrigue, with many reviewers highlighting its unique, dark, and beautifully crafted environments that enhance the overall experience. The combination of challenging puzzles and a captivating ambiance creates a rewarding and immersive gameplay experience, reminiscent of David Lynch's style. Overall, players appreciate the developers' attention to detail in creating a compelling and atmospheric world.
- “Spookily atmospheric, challenging, and rewarding.”
- “Atmosphere is the right kind of spooky and you can tell the devs love what they do.”
- “Another bizarre, dark, atmospheric, but delightfully puzzling entry in the Rusty Lake series.”
- “The puzzles, the graphics, the David Lynch-like atmosphere.”
- “I really like the atmosphere of this game.”
- “I love the atmosphere and the little characters, like a crab that hangs out with you for a while.”
monetization
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
77%
Overall, players appreciate the monetization model of the game, noting that it features minimal and non-intrusive ads, primarily offering them as an option for hints rather than bombarding users. Many find this approach refreshing, as it allows for a fun and challenging experience without excessive interruptions, although some users have reported encountering ads too early in their gameplay, leading to frustration.
- “It's free, fun, and has no ads (unless you need hints).”
- “No ads.”
- “Challenging but fun, and most importantly, no ads.”
- “Not even started the game that I have to watch an ad video!!”
- “Started game, go to option, back, and already ads... insta uninstall.”
- “Love the art style, love the concept, some puzzles are quite unexpected where my small brain can't handle and have to watch walkthroughs or ads for hints lol.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the second part where repetitive puzzles diminish the connection to the story. While the graphics are praised for their beauty, the arbitrary nature of some puzzle solutions contributes to a frustrating experience, leading to a shift from engaging to obnoxiously tedious gameplay.
- “First one is good, but the second part can get tedious because the same types of puzzles have to be repeated, and by the time the link to the story becomes thin.”
- “Eerie, beautifully intriguing graphics, but a tedious game with puzzles that often are difficult only because of the arbitrary nature of their solutions.”
- “This series is fantastic, but this particular game goes from odd-but-interesting to obnoxiously tedious about 2/3 of the way through.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing sound effects and a blend of eerie yet funny moments, such as unexpected jumpscares. Players also find the incorporation of geographic coordinates unexpectedly entertaining, contributing to the game's overall addictive quality.
- “The sound effects are hilarious.”
- “The jumpscare where you go outside of the washing machine/submarine actually scared me; it was funny but really eerie at the same time.”
- “I never thought my knowledge about geographic coordinates would be so valuable and funny.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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User experiences with stability in the game are mixed; while some report encountering glitches, others have experienced no issues at all.
- “There are glitches in the game, though.”