Old Tunnel

About

"Old Tunnel" is a side-scrolling runner and platformer game featuring pixel graphics. You play as a guard, navigating through dangerous tunnels to protect a group of archaeologists who discovered a mythical spring. Quick decision-making and strategic thinking are required to avoid numerous traps and ensure your hero's survival. The game's unique atmosphere is enhanced by its distinctive music and eerie tunnel setting.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

atmosphere6 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features stylish pixel art and a pleasant visual style that enhances the atmosphere.
The gameplay includes interesting puzzles and requires strategic thinking, especially during battles with monsters.
The combination of runner and platformer elements, along with exciting traps and bosses, makes for an engaging experience.

The game becomes repetitive quickly, with limited variety in gameplay and only a few music tracks.
There are issues with controls, such as reversed button prompts, and some sound effects are missing.
The ending is unsatisfying and feels like a letdown, lacking any meaningful conclusion.

atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised, characterized by a pleasant visual style and engaging music that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers note that this combination creates an exciting and memorable environment, particularly effective in blending runner and platformer elements.
- “Pleasant visual style and cool music create an atmosphere of unforgettable console games.”
- “The game is atmospheric, especially thanks to the music.”
- “It's a great combination of runner and platformer, and the atmosphere is perfect.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game is noted for its atmospheric quality, enhancing the overall experience and creating a memorable ambiance. However, the limited number of tracks leads to repetition, causing the music to become stale over time.
- “Pleasant visual style and cool music will create an atmosphere of unforgettable console games.”
- “The game is atmospheric, especially thanks to the music.”
- “There's only a couple of music tracks, so it gets old fast.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Gameplay is criticized for its lack of clarity, particularly with the abrupt introduction of the 'randomize your abilities' mechanic, which occurs without warning. Players report that the experience quickly becomes repetitive, with only about ten minutes of engaging content before falling into a monotonous loop.
- “When they introduce the 'randomize your abilities' mechanic, there's no warning, and no indication it happened other than a sound effect.”
- “There's about 10 minutes of gameplay before you end up doing the same thing on a loop.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently praise the graphics for being visually appealing, especially considering the game's low price point.
- “I'm pleased with the nice graphics and the low price.”