Cursed Gem
- April 4, 2019
- AikonCWD
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Cursed Gem" , play as Oliver, trapped in a cursed diamond mine while trying to find a valuable gem for your beloved, Silvia. The curse makes you immortal but unable to leave the cave, so you must decipher runes with the help of your skull friend, Jerry, to break the curse and escape. This single-player adventure features over 10 levels, 80 rooms with various challenges, and adjustable difficulty modes, including a "nightmare" mode for the truly brave.
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- The game features tight controls, beautiful minimalist pixel art, and a well-crafted soundtrack, making it a polished experience.
- It offers a variety of challenges, including secret collectibles and modes that cater to speedrunners and those seeking difficulty.
- Players appreciate the game's charm and the love put into its design, making it a fun and engaging platformer.
- The difficulty can ramp up significantly, which may deter some players, especially those who find it too challenging.
- There are issues with having to redo puzzles for achievements, which can be frustrating for completionists.
- Some players feel that the game may not be accessible for everyone due to its brutal difficulty spikes.
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "kickass" and well-integrated with the overall experience. It complements the polished controls and minimalist pixel art style, enhancing the enjoyment of the game's level design.
“The music is downright kickass!”
“It has a lovely minimalist pixel art style, an OST that is really well done, and awesome level design.”
“The controls are really polished, and the overall experience is enhanced by the fantastic music.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and is consistently described as enjoyable and fun.
“It has good mechanics and is fun to play.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is described as enjoyable and engaging, complementing the challenging gameplay of the platformer. Overall, players find the narrative to be a fun addition to the gaming experience.
“Fun game, fun story, and a really tough platformer.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their polished control and charming minimalist pixel art style, complemented by a well-crafted original soundtrack and impressive level design.
“The game features a beautifully polished control system, complemented by a lovely minimalist pixel art style, a well-crafted original soundtrack, and impressive level design.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being funny, simple, and well-executed, adding a challenging yet enjoyable element to the overall experience.
“It's funny, simple, challenging, and well executed.”
