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.
Reviews
- The game features tight controls and polished mechanics, making it enjoyable to play.
- It offers a variety of challenges, including secret collectibles and difficulty modes, ideal for speedrunning.
- The minimalist pixel art style and engaging soundtrack enhance the overall experience.
- The difficulty can ramp up significantly, making it challenging for some players.
- Players may find it frustrating to redo puzzles when aiming for achievements like deathless runs.
- Some users feel that the game may not be accessible for those who struggle with tough platformers.
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "kickass" and well-integrated with the polished controls and minimalist pixel art style. The original soundtrack enhances the overall experience, complementing the game's impressive level design.
“The jumping is tight... it's got secret walls and stuff... you can leave tiny notes in the levels for a later run, and the music is downright kickass!”
“Its controls are really polished, has a lovely minimalist pixel art style, an OST that is really well done, and awesome level design.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics that contribute to an enjoyable and engaging experience for players.
“It has good mechanics and is fun to play.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is engaging and enjoyable, complementing the challenging platforming gameplay.
“The story is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
“I loved the character development and the emotional depth of the narrative.”
“The plot twists were unexpected and added a thrilling layer to the gameplay.”
- graphics1 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.
“Its control is really polished, has a lovely minimalist pixel art style, a well-crafted soundtrack, and awesome level design.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is consistently praised for being funny and well-executed, adding a lighthearted touch to the challenging gameplay while maintaining a simple charm.
“It's funny, simple, challenging, and well executed.”
