Torch Cave

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 64 reviews
  • music
  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"Torch Cave" is a challenging exploration game where players navigate 40 perilous caves as Derek Bravado. Armed with fire weapons, players must fend off ancient robots and use hooks to traverse the environments. The ultimate goal is to retrieve the ancient artifact and survive the treacherous journey.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

39%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
emotional2 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • Easy to obtain achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
  • Graphics and sound are decent for a low-cost game, with some interesting elements.
  • Gameplay can be enjoyable for those who appreciate simple platforming mechanics.
  • Controls are unresponsive and often lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • Level design is repetitive and lacks depth, making the game feel tedious.
  • The game is plagued by bugs, including issues with jumping mechanics and falling platforms.
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users reporting issues such as multiple tracks playing simultaneously, leading to confusion and frustration. The soundtrack is described as chaotic and poorly mixed, featuring repetitive and out-of-sync elements that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the lack of volume control options has further compounded players' dissatisfaction with the audio quality.

    • “One out of three of the music tracks that play at the same time sounds interesting.”
    • “The background music (especially if you are a musically talented person like myself)... gosh...!!”
    • “You can hear the drums looping and overlapping (out of sync) with another music or something that sounds like music... you just keep hearing it over and over again.”
    • “Three songs play at the same time, which made me alt + tab thinking I have another window open playing music or something.”
    • “Doubling soundtrack (if you can call that mess a soundtrack - it's a 'melody' + random sounds)?”
    • “You can hear the drums looping and overlapping (out of sync) with another music or something that sounds like music (or god knows what?!)... you just keep hearing it over and over again, until you want to shoot yourself in the head.”
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple yet appealing visual effects and details, while others criticize them as mediocre or ugly. Notably, some users find the graphics to be an improvement over previous titles from the same developer, but overall, the consensus leans towards a lack of depth and sophistication in the visual presentation.

    • “+ graphics look better than the other games from the same developer.”
    • “- nice graphic effects (only playermodel leaks)”
    • “Ugly graphics”
    • “The graphics are mediocre at best.”
    • “I'm sorry, the only thing that I slightly liked about this game were the graphics (which are actually pretty simple).”
  • gameplay5 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for its sensitivity in jumping mechanics, making it difficult to control, and lacking engaging animations and design elements. Many users feel that the game primarily serves as a means to collect trading cards and achievements rather than providing a satisfying platforming experience. Overall, the gameplay is deemed uninspiring and poorly executed.

    • “But, it is still pretty horrific gameplay.”
    • “While the jumping mechanics are so sensitive, the game is difficult to play. This game is primarily to gain trading cards/achievements.”
    • “No animation, poor landing place particles, frustrating rope mechanics, and inappropriate weapon choices - not inspiring gameplay and not the best platformer...”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and slow, with issues such as poor controls, sound glitches, and a lack of tutorials or control customization. Users report that these problems significantly detract from the overall experience.

    • “Either it's buggy or it is a feature not mentioned.”
    • “The game is buggy and slow.”
    • “Bad controls, delayed controls, no tutorial, no control editing, and buggy music with too many random drums playing.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game's story is criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with reviewers noting it features only a minimal backstory typical of generic platformers. Players express disappointment, feeling misled by the game's description, as the gameplay revolves around simplistic platforming tasks rather than any meaningful narrative.

    • “Even more so, since this game has zero story elements and is basically a generic platformer game with some basic backstory and introduction.”
    • “It just isn't good; the controls are all messed up and don't work well. The description for the game makes you think that there is a deeper plot to it: there isn't. It's just you trying to jump on a few platforms with awful controls to another platform to get a key, and jump on a new platform to open a door.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, primarily due to frustrating controls and performance issues that complicate basic actions like jumping. While some may enjoy grinding for trading cards, it detracts from the overall experience, especially for those seeking achievements.

    • “The game would be pretty nice if the controls and performance didn't make it so tedious to do simple things like jumping from one platform to another.”
    • “Some people might purchase this game for the trading cards (drops/farming), which is fine as long as you don't care about achievements at all.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Users express frustration with the emotional aspect of the game, noting that the mechanics can feel disconnected and unpredictable, leading to moments where characters experience failure without clear cause. This inconsistency can detract from the overall emotional engagement with the gameplay.

  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviews indicate a dissatisfaction with the monetization strategy, as players feel the focus is on short cash grabs and the sale of achievement or trading card boosters rather than delivering quality games.

    • “Maybe someday they will sit down and create some good games rather than focusing on short cash grabs and selling achievement/trading card boosters.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
    • “It's frustrating that the game is designed around pushing microtransactions instead of providing a balanced experience.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    The game's optimization has been criticized for poor controls and performance issues, making basic actions like jumping between platforms feel tedious and frustrating.

    • “The game would be pretty nice if the controls and performance didn't make it so tedious to do simple things like jumping from one platform to another.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that it feels like I'm playing a beta version rather than a finished product.”
    • “Frequent frame drops and lag make it impossible to enjoy the gameplay, especially during critical moments.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The reviews indicate that the game's replayability is limited, with players seeking more engaging platformers that offer varied experiences upon replay. Many users express a desire for additional content or mechanics to enhance the replay value. Overall, while the game may be enjoyable, it lacks the depth needed to encourage multiple playthroughs.

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