Goblet Cave

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Goblet Cave is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Sokpop Collective and was released on January 27, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Goblet Cave" is a first-person exploration game where players navigate a treacherous, procedurally generated cave in search of the eponymous Goblet. Players can purchase items from a shopkeeper to aid them in their journey, with around 30 minutes of unique gameplay available in each playthrough. The cave's layout changes every time, providing a fresh challenge with each new game.

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Single-Player

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75%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging cave exploration experience with randomly generated levels, providing good replay value.
The graphics and sound design create an immersive atmosphere that enhances the sense of exploration and suspense.
It's a unique concept that focuses solely on spelunking without unnecessary mechanics, making it a refreshing change from other games.

Movement can be frustrating, with issues like slow walking speed and awkward item placement detracting from the gameplay experience.
The lack of save points can be a significant drawback, requiring players to complete runs in one sitting, which may not appeal to everyone.
Some players found the game to feel unpolished, likening it to a beginner's project without sufficient playtesting or bug fixing.

graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are highly praised for their impressive cave structures, complemented by excellent sound design and aesthetics. The procedural generation of the caves enhances the visual experience and significantly boosts replay value.
- “The graphics are awesome in the cave structure.”
- “The sound design and aesthetics are really nice, and the procedural generation of the caves really adds to the replay value.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is enhanced by its randomly generated caves, providing players with a fresh experience each time they play. While the main completion is quick, the appealing sound design and aesthetics further contribute to the overall enjoyment of revisiting the game.
- “It won't take you long to complete it once, but the caves are randomly generated, so you can get a bit of replay value out of it.”
- “Sound design and aesthetics are really nice, and the procedural generation of the caves really adds to the replay value.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized as a solid sokpop experience, featuring a compelling cave-diving environment that presents a notable challenge, particularly during the exit phase.
- “Pretty good Sokpop experience with a decent cave-diving atmosphere that can be quite challenging too (especially the getting-out part).”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Gameplay in spelunking video games often incorporates various elements such as combat, cutscenes, and survival mechanics, enhancing the overall experience beyond just exploration.
- “There are good spelunking experiences in video games, but almost all of them have other elements involved: combat, cutscenes, hunger mechanics, the list goes on.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”