Torch Cave 2

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"Torch Cave 2" is a sequel to the original game, featuring another adventure of the brave protagonist, Mr. Bravado. This time, players explore and escape 40 new caves, each with unique puzzles and traps. A torch is the only light source, creating an atmospheric and immersive gaming experience.

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

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Graphics look better than the other games from the same developer.
Easy achievements for those who enjoy collecting them.
Movement is sort of quick and responsive.

Bad controls, including issues with the double jump not working consistently.
Repetitive level design and gameplay that feels uninspired.
Achievement spam that requires minimal effort, detracting from the gaming experience.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay has been criticized for being uninspired, repetitive, and overly simplistic, with many players expressing a desire for more diverse mechanics and a lower difficulty level in the early stages. While some find the gameplay pleasant for its price range, the overall consensus is that it lacks depth and variety, making it less engaging.
- “The game needs more mechanics (give the character a whip), more versatile gameplay, and definitely a lower level of difficulty at the initial levels (maybe different levels of difficulty).”
- “That's why I cannot comment on the mid-gameplay, which may take a turn from the repetitiveness of the introductory levels.”
- “But, it is still pretty horrific gameplay.”
- “Pleasant and interesting - for this price range - graphics cannot make up for uninspired and repetitive mechanics and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay restricted to jumping is not what players look for nowadays.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding the soundtrack interesting while others criticize the overwhelming presence of multiple tracks playing simultaneously, leading to confusion. Although there are improvements noted in sound quality, many still feel the overall soundtrack is lacking. However, some users appreciate the well-fitted background music that enhances the gaming experience.
- “One out of three of the music tracks that play simultaneously sounds interesting.”
- “Well-fitted background music and soundtracks.”
- “Well-fitted background music and soundtracks.”
- “- 3 songs play at the same time, which made me alt + tab thinking I have another window open playing music or something.”
- “- bad soundtrack”
- “The same as the first one, check my other review, although there are no sound glitches now (that I am aware of) and the music got kind of better.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the detailed shadows and overall visual quality compared to previous titles from the same developer, while others criticize them as ugly or unnecessary for the sidescrolling format. Despite being decent for the price range, many feel that the graphics cannot compensate for uninspired gameplay.
- “The graphics look better than the other games from the same developer.”
- “I marvel at the wondrous 3D graphics, which have absolutely no use in a sidescroller.”
- “The shadow and graphical detail are interesting parts of this game.”
- “Ugly graphics.”
- “Decent graphics ruined by uninspired gameplay.”
- “Marvel at a wondrous 3D graphic, which has absolutely no use in a sidescroller.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting significant bugs and slow performance, which detracts from the overall experience. While some improvements have been noted, such as fewer sound glitches, the persistent issues make the game feel frustrating and unpolished.
- “The game is buggy anyway.”
- “Without proper achievements, a buggy game like this becomes intolerable and a waste of time.”
- “Buggy and slow game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like the developers prioritize profit over player experience, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is characterized as relatively simple and straightforward, lacking depth or complexity.
- “The design and story are both relatively simple, and nothing more.”
- “The plot feels rushed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the storyline predictable and uninspired, failing to engage me throughout the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unfulfilling, as the limited mechanics of jumping between platforms lead to a lack of rewarding progress.
- “The grinding feels endless and the rewards are minimal, making it hard to stay motivated.”
- “The repetitive tasks required for leveling up become a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I find myself stuck in a loop of monotonous grinding that detracts from the overall experience.”

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