Lost Caves
- March 30, 2019
- ADScomics
Get on SteamLost Caves is a 2D collect-a-thon game where you spelunk and plunder in labyrinth-like caves containing 80 unique treasures. Your goal is to get rich and use your wealth to explore further, while avoiding dangerous creatures lurking in the shadows. The more treasure you find, the more you can discover about the lost civilization that once inhabited these caves.
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Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and nostalgic vibes, reminiscent of classic platformers.
- It offers a fun and engaging exploration experience with well-designed levels and clever puzzle elements.
- For its low price, the game provides great entertainment value and a satisfying challenge.
- The game lacks keybinding options and separate audio sliders, which can hinder the experience for keyboard players.
- One achievement, 'Master Mind-Numbing', is considered tedious and frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy chiptune style that enhances the retro platformer experience, complementing the visuals and level design effectively. However, some players noted the absence of separate audio sliders, as the music can be a bit too loud at times. Overall, the soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's nostalgic feel and immersive atmosphere.
“The music and art complement each other well to create the classic feel of a retro platformer.”
“Featuring very in-depth level designs to explore and a banger soundtrack, Lost Caves is a surprisingly in-depth and enriching experience (pun intended).”
“Lost Caves is a cute pixel-art platformer that will remind you of old-school 8-bit adventure games like Pitfall, Montezuma's Revenge, and Spelunker, but it extends that formula to include multi-layer parallax scrolling, tight controls, and catchy chiptune music that appropriately sets the mood for each level.”
“The music and art complement each other well to create the classic feel of a retro platformer.”
“Lost Caves is a cute pixel-art platformer that will remind you of old-school 8-bit adventure games like Pitfall, Montezuma's Revenge, and Spelunker, but it extends that formula to include multi-layer parallax scrolling, tight controls, and catchy chiptune music that appropriately sets the mood for each level.”
“Featuring very in-depth level designs to explore and a banger soundtrack, Lost Caves is a surprisingly in-depth and enriching experience (pun intended).”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their simplistic pixelated art style, evoking a nostalgic and eerie yet cute atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the visuals as well as the overall aesthetic, comparing it favorably to classic platformers and highlighting the effective combination of art, sound, and level design.
“I really enjoyed the art style and the eerie yet somehow cute/nostalgic vibes the game has.”
“Really great game with an amazing simplistic pixelated art style and a lot of exploration. 10/10”
“Soundtrack and art style are really well done.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it unnecessarily prolongs gameplay and wastes their time.
“True to its name, it is excruciatingly tedious and actively wastes the player's time as much as it possibly can.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
“I found myself spending hours on mindless tasks that offered little reward, which made the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of the game is described as engaging and well-crafted, drawing inspiration from classic platformers like Cave Story and Kirby Super Star's Great Cave Offensive, which enhances its nostalgic appeal.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a fun and well-refined platformer that draws inspiration from classic titles like Cave Story and Kirby Super Star's Great Cave Offensive, offering a nostalgic yet engaging experience.
“A fun, well-refined platformer that takes gameplay inspiration from Cave Story and Kirby Super Star's Great Cave Offensive, along with other retro titles.”
“The gameplay is incredibly smooth and responsive, making every jump and attack feel satisfying.”
“Each level is designed with creativity and challenge in mind, keeping players engaged and eager to explore.”
