Spelunky

Straightforward and replayable, Spelunky is precision engineered to make death fair, funny, and a story worth sharing.

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure. You'll have complete freedom while you navigate the fully-destructible environments and master their many secrets. To stay or flee, to kill or rescue, to shop or steal... in …

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Excellent risk-reward dynamic that encourages strategic gameplay.
Great variety of enemies, traps, and items, enhancing replayability.
Incredible cooperative mode and seamless cross-play features.

Multiplayer is limited to offline play only.
Good runs can often be dictated by luck, leading to frustration.
Abrupt deaths can be frustrating, especially for new players.

gameplay
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
-67 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as rewarding and engaging, featuring a variety of elements that are enjoyable to learn and master, alongside a surprisingly fun multiplayer experience. While the fast-paced action suits portable play, the game's unforgiving difficulty can lead to frustration, though quick sessions can help mitigate this. Additionally, there are numerous unlockables and treasures to discover, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Rewarding gameplay with loads of elements that are fun to learn and master; multiplayer is surprisingly fun, with lots of unlockables and treasures.”
- “Its intense, fast-paced gameplay feels right at home on the portable device, where quick stints of gameplay can help to alleviate the frustration that the title’s unforgiving difficulty inevitably unearths.”
- “The gameplay is frustratingly difficult, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “The controls feel unresponsive at times, which detracts from the overall gameplay.”
- “The repetitive nature of the gameplay quickly becomes tedious and uninspiring.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-500 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Spelunky is praised for its high replayability, as its design ensures that each playthrough offers a fair challenge, humorous moments, and unique stories to share, making it engaging for players to return to repeatedly.
- “Straightforward and replayable, Spelunky is precision engineered to make death fair, funny, and a story worth sharing.”
- “Each run feels unique, with different challenges and surprises that keep me coming back for more.”
- “The variety of characters and items ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices, making each playthrough feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side content feels tacked on.”
- “The levels become predictable after a few runs, diminishing the excitement and challenge.”
humor
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in Spelunky, noting that its design makes death not only fair but also amusing, contributing to memorable and shareable experiences. The game's straightforward mechanics enhance its replayability, allowing for repeated encounters with its comedic elements.
- “Straightforward and replayable, Spelunky is precision engineered to make death fair, funny, and a story worth sharing.”
story
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story in Spelunky is straightforward yet engaging, designed to be replayable and filled with humorous moments that make each death feel fair. Players find the narrative elements compelling enough to share their experiences, highlighting the game's unique charm.
- “Straightforward and replayable, Spelunky is precision-engineered to make death fair, funny, and a story worth sharing.”
graphics
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by charming cartoon visuals that enhance the overall aesthetic appeal of the game.
- “Charming cartoon visuals.”
- “The graphics are stunning and bring the world to life.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed environments create an immersive experience.”