The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate

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"The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate is a single-player Role Playing game that offers masterful gameplay and splendid visuals. With a focus on grinding and multiplayer roguelike elements, players journey through dungeons, battling enemies and collecting loot across time. A vast world filled with secrets and challenges awaits, providing hours of immersive and addictive gameplay."

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

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,682 reviews

gameplay27 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The game has improved graphics and gameplay mechanics compared to the first installment.
It offers a fun and addictive dungeon crawling experience with a variety of customization options.
The game is engaging and provides a good balance of challenge and accessibility.

The game suffers from frequent connection issues and lag, making it frustrating to play.
Many players find the user interface cluttered and confusing, leading to a steep learning curve.
There are complaints about the game being overly monetized, with a focus on pay-to-win mechanics.

gameplay
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
47%
7%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its simplicity and strategic elements, while others find it confusing and repetitive. Many users express a desire for clearer tutorials and better mechanics, citing issues with controls, UI, and frequent updates that alter core gameplay. Overall, while some enjoy the unique art style and engaging mechanics, others feel the gameplay lacks depth and can become tedious.
- “Gameplay has advanced several levels... you can now customize your character in many new ways that will, in turn, allow you to customize the way you play.”
- “The flow of the game sets you up to quickly progress, discover its mechanics, and experience the full game.”
- “Very easy to learn the mechanics and to level up quickly, with relaxed gameplay.”
- “The control scheme is awful, the UI is bad, and the gameplay is worse than the first.”
- “Starts off very hand-holdy then dumps you into a confusing mess filled with stuff that seems far less significant than the gameplay that could have had a lot more work done on it to not feel so boring and time-consuming.”
- “Boring gameplay.”
graphics
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
46%
7%
The graphics of the game have elicited mixed reactions from players, with some appreciating the new art style and improved visuals, while others lament the loss of the original's charm and simplicity. Many users noted that the updated graphics are visually appealing but can be overwhelming or confusing, particularly in terms of menu design and gameplay mechanics. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered an improvement, they have not universally satisfied fans of the original game.
- “The graphics, reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, are neat and make the atmosphere memorable.”
- “Satisfying graphics and good dialogue, easy to progress.”
- “It is an amazing game with beautiful graphics.”
- “Moreover, I hate the new graphics.”
- “Why did you jump from simplicity with 2D graphics and a simple self-explaining UI to weird 3D with tons of useless information?”
- “Graphic is just terrible compared to the first one; I uninstalled after 10 minutes of playthrough.”
monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
18%
68%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the option to play without spending money, while others criticize it as a cash grab focused on microtransactions and cosmetic purchases. Many users express frustration over misleading advertising and technical issues related to in-game purchases, suggesting that the game leans towards a pay-to-win model despite some players finding the microtransactions manageable. Overall, while there are minimal ads, the emphasis on in-game purchases has left a negative impression on a segment of the player base.
- “Oh, and no ads! Both can easily be played without spending any money out of pocket. Seriously needs a console port of some kind. Keep up the good work, Avalon!”
- “Microtransactions are present but well handled. I haven't had to use real money, but I'm still in the early aspects of the game.”
- “I don't mind all the microtransactions in these games because you have a choice to spend.”
- “It's like you took the first game and had intent to make a better sequel, but then you got entirely distracted by monetization efforts.”
- “Too much emphasis on in-game purchases.”
- “This is just a nothing mobile cash grab game.”
grinding
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more pronounced than in the original, with some expressing frustration over the limitations imposed by random drops and the need to grind for upgrades. While the game offers rewards that can motivate players, many feel that it becomes repetitive and tedious, especially when playing solo. Despite these concerns, some players still enjoy the grinding experience, noting that it can be fun if approached with the right mindset.
- “Seems more grindy than the original. It would be a lot better if you could choose which stat to upgrade after each level up. The different weapon and different spells system is quite annoying as it limits your playability since drops are quite random, and the walls are massive.”
- “I don't have a friend who plays this game, and grinding alone is boring. When I try to find a random squad, I never get any. A little tip: maybe add a feature to show how many players are online or how to find a game.”
- “Kinda boring that the only things you can take are gold items because all of your gear is gold and most likely worse than your current stuff. Most of the potions you find get sold when you leave the dungeon you're in. Not that it matters because you get a skill that heals a lot, but you can't use it in battle. Every enemy is insultingly weak. The game is a grinding game but it forces you to grind by sending you back, claiming it's too dangerous to advance.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing disappointment over the lack of depth and linearity, while others appreciate the improved graphics and atmosphere. Critics highlight the forced team quests and complicated mechanics as detracting from the narrative experience, suggesting that a return to a more engaging story akin to the original game would enhance enjoyment. Overall, while some players enjoy the current storyline, many feel it lacks the richness and clarity that would make it truly compelling.
- “Awesome gameplay and story; I am seriously enjoying this game.”
- “Great graphics and amazing storyline.”
- “I liked that it turned 3D; it's now much easier, and the story and everything is much better.”
- “Story no longer exists.”
- “You ruined the original art style which made me love the game and also added a lot of useless things and stupid game mechanics, while you could have just added a story to the original game and that would have made it awesome.”
- “A bit linear with no story - but this is a self-proclaimed 'rogue-like' game.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
89%
The game has been noted for its stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and occasional freezing that disrupt gameplay. While many players enjoy the overall experience, they express a strong desire for improvements to the game's stability and connection reliability.
- “This will be a good game if the connection is stable and the game is not buggy.”
- “There are still bugs or glitches that are occurring; this should be fixed.”
- “It's a good game, but sometimes it freezes and automatically exits. I hope you can fix this bug, please.”
- “Its fun but it glitches a lot with the NPCs and the enchanting tables, etc. but fun overall; please fix it.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some players enjoying the soundtrack and its integration with the game's atmosphere, while others report significant issues such as music looping uncontrollably, crashes, and interference with background audio from other apps. Additionally, recent updates have led to problems with sound levels, causing frustration among users. Overall, while the music is appreciated by some, technical glitches have detracted from the experience for many players.
- “Love the graphics, characters, music, and many ways to customize your adventurer!”
- “Not sure what happened but the main menu music track is just stuck on a loop and won't stop; it just progressively got louder.”
- “Lowering sound of music when in your app is not acceptable.”
- “Not sure what happened but the main menu music track is just stuck on a loop and won't stop; it just progressively got louder and louder.”
- “The game goes to a black screen even though the music and rain still play. I can't play after the Avalon logo shows; then there's nothing next.”
- “Lowering the sound of music when in your app is not acceptable.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its memorable graphics and immersive feel, reminiscent of titles like Darkest Dungeon. Players appreciate the combination of engaging gameplay mechanics and classic RPG elements, contributing to a rich and enjoyable experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that enhances the game's appeal.
- “You did a great job, you improved a lot of things, and still have your wonderful atmosphere, thank you!”
- “The graphics, reminiscent of Darkest Dungeon, are neat and make the atmosphere memorable.”
- “Great atmosphere and gameplay mechanics.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
Overall, users find the game's optimization to be surprisingly good, with smooth performance on mobile devices, even in comparison to other demanding titles. However, there are suggestions for further improvements to enhance the experience.
- “Honestly, it's a well-done game and runs smoothly on my phone. The level system and stats are fun to mess with.”
- “Fun, but needs more optimization.”
- “You'd think something like PUBG or Avabel would cause performance issues, but this is just unexpected.”
- “The optimization is so poor that it makes the game nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
- “I can't believe how badly optimized this game is; it stutters and lags even on high-end hardware.”