Cube Escape: The Cave

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Cube Escape: The Cave is a single player casual puzzle game. It was developed by Rusty Lake and was released on March 23, 2017. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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Audience ScoreBased on 620 reviews

story32 positive mentions

monetization10 negative mentions

The puzzles are challenging, creative, and require out-of-the-box thinking, making them highly engaging.
The game features a captivating storyline that unfolds as you progress, with beautifully eerie graphics and a haunting soundtrack.
The hint system is well-implemented, providing vague but helpful clues that enhance the gameplay experience without giving everything away.

Some puzzles can be overly complex or illogical, leading to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs.
There are occasional glitches, such as items not functioning correctly or disappearing, which can hinder progress.
The game can feel repetitive at times, especially in certain sections where similar mechanics are reused.

story
69 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
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4%
The game's story is described as intriguing, creepy, and intricately connected to the puzzles, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the narrative, which unfolds as they progress, although some find it confusing and challenging to follow. Overall, the storyline is engaging and adds significant value to the gameplay, with many players eager to explore the connections across the series.
- “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. 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.”
- “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.”
- “But apparently, after the first hour or so of playing, I beat the game and it was like 'the end' but the storyline wasn't even done.”
graphics
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
29%
9%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their beautifully eerie and intriguing style, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the puzzles and story. Many users appreciate the artistic details and the dark, moody visuals, although some note that the graphics can be a bit gloomy. Overall, the combination of stunning artwork and engaging gameplay contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
- “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.”
- “Eerie, beautifully intriguing graphics, but a tedious game with puzzles that often are difficult only because of the arbitrary nature of their solutions.”
- “Best puzzle series in my opinion but older ones lack the graphics!”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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19%
The music in the game is widely praised for its brilliance and thematic fit, enhancing the overall experience with its chilling and beautiful qualities. However, users report significant technical issues, including glitches that prevent them from turning off the music without crashing the game, and frustrating ad loops that disrupt sound settings. Despite these problems, the combination of music, puzzles, and narrative is appreciated, contributing to a challenging and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “And the music is brilliant.”
- “The music is chilling, and scary things are abound.”
- “Amazing puzzles, art and sound track!”
- “The music is very glitchy; there are definite problems with the sound. Every time I tried to turn the music off, the game would crash.”
- “If I turn the music off, the sound turns off too.”
- “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.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The gameplay is generally praised for its quality and engaging mechanics, with many players appreciating the introduction of new puzzle-solving elements and the deep lore of the game. While some found the gameplay unintuitive at times, the overall experience is described as thrilling and immersive, with simple controls and a strong connection to the game's storyline. Players enjoy the challenge of solving problems independently, contributing to a rewarding and captivating gameplay 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%
8%
21%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its spookiness and intrigue, creating a unique and immersive experience that enhances the puzzle-solving elements. Reviewers highlight the blend of challenging gameplay with beautifully crafted visuals and a dark, captivating ambiance reminiscent of David Lynch's style. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as both eerie and rewarding, contributing significantly to its appeal.
- “Atmosphere is the right kind of spooky, and you can tell the devs love what they do.”
- “Spookily atmospheric, challenging, and rewarding.”
- “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 refreshing, as it allows for an enjoyable 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 and I have to watch an ad video!!”
- “Started the game, went to options, went back, and already ads... insta uninstall.”
- “Absolutely amazing and unique, but please no overly intrusive ads.”
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, the puzzles often feel arbitrarily difficult, leading to frustration and a sense of monotony as the game progresses. Overall, the experience shifts from intriguing to overly tedious, especially around the two-thirds mark.
- “First one is good, but the second part can get tedious because the same types of puzzles have to be repeated, and by then 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 two-thirds of the way through.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its amusing sound effects and a blend of eerie and comedic moments, such as unexpected jumpscares. Players also find humor in the clever use of geographic coordinates, which adds an unexpected layer of fun to the gameplay.
- “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
100%
User reviews on stability are mixed; while some players report experiencing glitches, others have had no issues at all. This suggests that stability may vary significantly between different users' experiences.
- “There are glitches in the game, though.”
- “Never had any issues or glitches.”

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Cube Escape: The Cave is a casual puzzle game.

Cube Escape: The Cave is available on PC, Web Browser, Mac OS, Phone and others.

Cube Escape: The Cave was released on March 23, 2017.

Cube Escape: The Cave was developed by Rusty Lake.

Cube Escape: The Cave has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Cube Escape: The Cave is a single player game.

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