Kindled Cavern
- January 13, 2017
- Pretty Okay Games
Get on SteamKindled Cavern is a Virtual Reality cave exploration adventure filled with wondrous sights and mysterious ghosts. To escape, light seven oil pedestals using items found throughout the cave while fighting to fend off enemies and solving puzzles. With locomotion options of blink and slide/dash teleportation, your best time and score are saved for replaying to improve. The game lasts approximately 1 hour for a first playthrough.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features beautiful minimal visual design and a great soundtrack, creating an enjoyable atmosphere.
- It's a fun little puzzle game that offers a unique experience and is well-suited for a quick playthrough.
- The game has a strong sense of soul and provides a relaxing environment that invites exploration at your own pace.
- The game is very short, typically taking only about 30 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- It feels more like a tech demo than a full game, lacking depth and content for a full-price purchase.
- Some gameplay mechanics can be frustrating, such as the ghost control, which may require cheating to progress.
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's music is praised for its quality and atmospheric fit, enhancing the minimal visual design. However, some players feel that while the soundtrack initially complements the scenery, it eventually becomes disjointed and less coherent. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, despite its inconsistencies.
“It's a very short game with a good soundtrack and atmosphere.”
“Beautiful minimal visual design with great music.”
“The music fits the scenery perfectly, enhancing the overall experience.”
“The music fits the scenery at first, but then it quickly becomes nonsensical.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing style, contributing positively to the overall experience. Players also appreciate the combination of good visuals and sound, which enhances the gameplay. Additionally, the controls are noted to be user-friendly, making the game accessible.
“The graphics are quite good and the controls are easy enough to master.”
“Little time trial puzzle exploration game with a nice graphic style and sound.”
“+ graphics and sound”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its welcoming tone and engaging soundtrack, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience despite its short length.
“The atmosphere makes it clear the game is glad to have you here.”
“It's a very short game with a good soundtrack and atmosphere.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the unexpected inclusion of WMR controller models, despite the lack of official support mentioned, showcasing a playful and surprising attention to detail from the developers.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong appreciation for the initial gameplay, highlighting it as an enjoyable experience.
“I really enjoyed the initial gameplay.”
