Miasma Caves

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Miasma Caves is a single player platformer game with a fantasy theme. It was developed by windygames and was released on February 28, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Miasma Caves is a single-player action-adventure game centered around exploration and treasure hunting in randomly generated voxel cave systems. As Lesath, a draconid seeking to save her village from the Miasma, players discover lore, jokes, and secrets to upgrade the town and uncover the caves' hidden stories. With a focus on creative problem-solving and spelunking, Miasma Caves offers an engaging, immersive experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and relaxing spelunking experience with procedurally generated caves that provide a compelling challenge.
There is a variety of tools and over 150 different treasure items to discover, enhancing the exploration aspect.
The charming graphics, engaging music, and responsive developers contribute to a pleasant overall experience.

The game suffers from bugs, particularly in the interface and inventory, which can detract from the experience.
There is a lack of a compelling story or mystery to drive exploration, making the game feel empty at times.
The absence of an automap feature and some bottlenecks in difficulty can lead to frustration during exploration.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The music in the game is highly praised for being engaging and enjoyable, with many players noting its catchy quality that makes it easy to listen to for extended periods. Fans of Leila "Woofle" Wilson's work in Freedom Planet will appreciate the similarities in style, enhancing the overall fun and charm of the game. Additionally, the soundtrack complements the unique concept of peaceful treasure hunting, adding to the game's appeal.
- “The music is always banging and I could listen for hours.”
- “It's a fun game and I recommend it to anyone, especially those who loved Leila 'Woofle' Wilson's soundtrack in Freedom Planet; some of the greatness in that soundtrack is carried over in this game.”
- “The music and characters are lovely, and the concept of peacefully treasure hunting for artifacts (as opposed to murder-robbing a bunch of cave goblins) is a nice twist on cave-diving games.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story in Miasma Caves is considered weak, with players noting a lack of engaging narrative elements. While there is a core plot idea involving mysterious rumblings in a cave, it fails to captivate or sustain player interest.
- “The core game plot idea of discovering why the cave keeps rumbling and collapsing is intriguing, especially if it's due to something deep underground.”
- “Not much of a story.”
- “Miasma Caves is not a game that keeps you playing with a thrilling story.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Miasma Caves is straightforward, focusing on exploration, treasure hunting, and survival as players navigate caves to collect loot and return to town for selling.
- “The gameplay of Miasma Caves is very simple: explore a cave, find treasure, escape alive to sell said treasure in town, and repeat.”
- “The gameplay of Miasma Caves is very simple: explore a cave, find treasure, escape alive to sell said treasure in town, repeat.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are praised for their impressive 3D visuals and smooth animations, contributing to an engaging visual experience.
- “The game features stunning 3D graphics and fluid animations that truly enhance the overall experience.”
- “The visuals are breathtaking, with beautifully rendered 3D graphics that bring the world to life.”
- “Impressive 3D graphics and smooth animations make for an immersive gaming experience.”