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 a charming art style and a delightful atmosphere that encourages exploration.
- The puzzles are enjoyable and require some thought, making for a fun and engaging experience.
- It's a quick playthrough, making it a good option for casual gamers looking for a short, relaxing adventure.
- The game is very short, typically taking only 30-40 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
- The final boss encounter is anti-climactic and lacks difficulty, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Some players may find the game feels more like a tech demo rather than a fully fleshed-out experience.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics are consistently described as cute and cartoony, featuring a unique artistic style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the pleasing visuals and sound design, which complement the game's engaging puzzle exploration elements.
“The graphics are cute and cartoony.”
“Little time trial puzzle exploration game with a nice graphic style and sound.”
“The graphics are quite good and the controls are easy enough to master.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive qualities, featuring a captivating soundtrack and a mysterious fog that encourages exploration. Players feel welcomed and engaged, enhancing the overall experience despite the game's brevity.
“It's a very short game with a good soundtrack and atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere makes it clear the game is glad to have you here.”
“I love the atmosphere; how there is a deep fog and mist that begs you to explore more.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's music is praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and complement the visuals, creating a beautiful and immersive experience. However, some users note that the soundtrack can feel disjointed or inconsistent with the gameplay at times. Overall, the music is a standout feature, despite occasional mismatches with the game's context.
“It's a very short game with a good soundtrack and atmosphere.”
“Beautiful minimal visual design with great music.”
“The music fits the scenery at first, but then it quickly becomes out of place.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels generic and fails to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is subtly woven into its unexpected features, such as the inclusion of models for WMR controllers despite a lack of prior mention, showcasing the developers' playful attention to detail.
“The humor in this game is top-notch, with clever dialogue and hilarious situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with funny character interactions and unexpected comedic moments.”
“The witty puns and playful banter between characters add a delightful layer of humor that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, with users expressing enjoyment, particularly during the initial stages.
“I really enjoyed the initial gameplay.”
