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The Cave |OT| Choose your own Adventurers
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CecilRousso
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Read some reviews now, and this seems to be the general opinion:
+ It really is an adventure game, not a platformer.
+ Good puzzles, some reviews actually seem suprised by the challenge.
+ Good writing, most seem to like the dark humour of the cave's dialogue.
+ Character specific locations seems to be where the game really shines
- Some issues platform controls
- Some framerate issues on some platforms
- Puzzles for general areas get repetitive when you replay the games
Overall length for first playthrough seem to be 3-5h.
Reception seem to be based on expecations. Much seem to focus on "this guy made Monkey Island once, this isn't the same thing.
It's a shame that the different characters doesn't seem to provide different solutions to the general puzzles as I might have hoped, but otherwise it seems to be what I had hoped it would be.
+ It really is an adventure game, not a platformer.
+ Good puzzles, some reviews actually seem suprised by the challenge.
+ Good writing, most seem to like the dark humour of the cave's dialogue.
+ Character specific locations seems to be where the game really shines
- Some issues platform controls
- Some framerate issues on some platforms
- Puzzles for general areas get repetitive when you replay the games
Overall length for first playthrough seem to be 3-5h.
Reception seem to be based on expecations. Much seem to focus on "this guy made Monkey Island once, this isn't the same thing.
It's a shame that the different characters doesn't seem to provide different solutions to the general puzzles as I might have hoped, but otherwise it seems to be what I had hoped it would be.
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Good thing this isn't an issue on a modest PC.
Good to hear.
Must be your ISP. I bought The Cave before I left for work and set my Wii U to power down once it finished the download. The time estimate for the download was 21 minutes.
darkstar0155
Member
cant wait to pick this up when i get home. While not having off tv play is a huge missed opportunity (i play trine 95% of the time this way) its not going to make me not pick up the game.
Well that blows. They really ought to patch this in, if it's as easy to do as we've been led to believe.
Smiles and Cries
Member
my download was less than 25 minutes last night
anyway I should be back to where I was stuck at I guess I can ask on the Miiverse community unless someone wants to give me a clue about what to do with this empty 3rd Mine Kart?
use spoiler tags
anyway I should be back to where I was stuck at I guess I can ask on the Miiverse community unless someone wants to give me a clue about what to do with this empty 3rd Mine Kart?
use spoiler tags
IMO, I'd use Miiverse. That way someone with the same problem can get the answer.
Chiaroscuro
Member
Quick question: Xbox 360, WiiU or PC version?
I am towards the 360 version due to achievements. Any drawback?
I am towards the 360 version due to achievements. Any drawback?
My WiiU estimated 38 minutes (probably took 50). Now, I don't have the fastest speed my ISP provides but I have downloaded 1.5GB in 13 minutes before; downloading with the WiiU always seems...slower.
bigwinnerx
Member
Can't wait until tomorrow and the XBox version.
SapientWolf
Trucker Sexologist
Does this support 3D on the PC? I heard it was a good look for Trine 2.
fluffydelusions
Member
All this framerate talk is making me glad I have a nice gaming PC. Hopefully PC version is good on that front.
mattiewheels
And then the LORD David Bowie saith to his Son, Jonny Depp: 'Go, and spread my image amongst the cosmos. For every living thing is in anguish and only the LIGHT shall give them reprieve.'
I couldn't say no to $11.25 on GMG, and the fact that I laughed at pretty much all of the cave's dialogue during the quick look. Sounds like a good performance.
Stormwatch
Member
Man, it's been so long since I played an adventure game. I forgot how much I sucked at them . I have no idea what the Twins first special move is supposed to do. I'm gonna just start spamming it everywhere to see if it does anything. I have a feeling I may need to backtrack because I forgot something somewhere.
. I have no idea what the Twins first special move is supposed to do. I'm gonna just start spamming it everywhere to see if it does anything. I have a feeling I may need to backtrack because I forgot something somewhere.
Smiles and Cries
Member
Nintendo Direct Hype has me distracted I'll be playing again soon
Framerate issues is known for the 360, I am not a good judge of framerates the Wii U seems fine to me. I think Achievements are nice to have though so for that 360 wins
Kotaku Review: Yes http://kotaku.com/5977478/the-cave-the-kotaku-review
Edge: 6 http://www.edge-online.com/review/the-cave-review/2/
C&V: 7.9 http://www.computerandvideogames.co...-down-by-repetition-review/?page=2#top_banner
Gamesradar: 8 http://www.gamesradar.com/the-cave-review/
Gamespot: 7 http://www.gamespot.com/the-cave/videos/the-cave-video-review-6402720/
Digitalspy: 6 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/...live-not-entirely-what-the-heart-desires.html
VGRevolution: 8 http://www.vgrevolution.com/2013/01/the-cave-review-miner-problems/
Some reviewers prefer it the second time, other find it repetitive.
Edge: 6 http://www.edge-online.com/review/the-cave-review/2/
C&V: 7.9 http://www.computerandvideogames.co...-down-by-repetition-review/?page=2#top_banner
Gamesradar: 8 http://www.gamesradar.com/the-cave-review/
Gamespot: 7 http://www.gamespot.com/the-cave/videos/the-cave-video-review-6402720/
Digitalspy: 6 http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/gaming/...live-not-entirely-what-the-heart-desires.html
VGRevolution: 8 http://www.vgrevolution.com/2013/01/the-cave-review-miner-problems/
Some reviewers prefer it the second time, other find it repetitive.
I reviewed it for Gaming-Age here: http://www.gaming-age.com/2013/01/the-cave-review-for-xbla-psn-pc-wii-u/
Gave it an A-.
I really enjoyed it, thought the platforming element was fine, but thought that rope/ladder climbing felt a little slow, and it started to get annoying after my initial 3 character run through.
The puzzle repetition isn't a huge deal for the fixed puzzles (the non-character specific stuff) because you'll be able to blow through them quickly in your second or third run through the game. I was a little bummed by the 7 character roster essentially forcing you to re-use two characters if you want to finish the game with everyone.
Writing and humor felt really spot on though. Love the look of the game, character designs, soundtrack, etc. Lots of great puzzles throughout too, with a couple that really had me stuck for a bit.
Gave it an A-.
I really enjoyed it, thought the platforming element was fine, but thought that rope/ladder climbing felt a little slow, and it started to get annoying after my initial 3 character run through.
The puzzle repetition isn't a huge deal for the fixed puzzles (the non-character specific stuff) because you'll be able to blow through them quickly in your second or third run through the game. I was a little bummed by the 7 character roster essentially forcing you to re-use two characters if you want to finish the game with everyone.
Writing and humor felt really spot on though. Love the look of the game, character designs, soundtrack, etc. Lots of great puzzles throughout too, with a couple that really had me stuck for a bit.
Read some reviews now, and this seems to be the general opinion:
+ It really is an adventure game, not a platformer.
+ Good puzzles, some reviews actually seem suprised by the challenge.
+ Good writing, most seem to like the dark humour of the cave's dialogue.
+ Character specific locations seems to be where the game really shines
- Some issues platform controls
- Some framerate issues on some platforms
- Puzzles for general areas get repetitive when you replay the games
Overall length for first playthrough seem to be 3-5h.
Reception seem to be based on expecations. Much seem to focus on "this guy made Monkey Island once, this isn't the same thing.
It's a shame that the different characters doesn't seem to provide different solutions to the general puzzles as I might have hoped, but otherwise it seems to be what I had hoped it would be.
The positives I would agree with, Im really enjoying it. As for the negatives, I haven't seen any framerate issues on the Wii U, and I haven't had any issues with the platforming. I obviously can't speak to multiple playthroughs, but I can see the third playthrough not being super satisfying using two of the same characters.
Why even really call this "platforming" BTW? This is inpercise and janky as can be in that way. You can press a button, and "jump off thin air" on some jumps, I wouldn't play this for the platforming at all... There's no megaman-style "WoOT! I just made a risky jump!" feeling from any of the jumps I've made, so far...
Welcome! And, I don't believe I've ever had a hard lock before. So this was a first! I've played Trine 2, Mighty Switch Force, Nintendoland, Tank! Tank! Tank!, and Sonic and Sega's All star Racing.
Welcome! And, I don't believe I've ever had a hard lock before. So this was a first! I've played Trine 2, Mighty Switch Force, Nintendoland, Tank! Tank! Tank!, and Sonic and Sega's All star Racing.
CecilRousso
Member
The scoring so far seems a bit harsh since most seem to think it's an enjoyable title. Doesn't affect me, but I always wish for success for Double Fines titles. Guess it wasn't enough statements or art in it.
Skellig Gra
Member
Can we pre-load the Steam version yet?
Giantbomb 3/5 stars: http://www.giantbomb.com/the-cave/61-38390/reviews/
Would've bought it for the Wii U.
But with no OFF TV PLAY, no buy.
If I'm going to be forced to play it on a large unportable screen, I'll just get it on Steam... but then I'll probably wait for a sale. They would've made more money off me if I bought the Wii U version.
At least with the Wii U games that support Off TV Play, I can primary play on my TV, but also whenever I want move to the smaller portable screen.
i agree with the review. nice game with a few big flaws that hold it back.
I canceled my pre-ordere after reading some reviews. I'll get to it eventually, but I'm not sure, though. But right now I got DmC coming in a couple of days and Sonic Racing Transformed.
Smiles and Cries
Member
After watching GB quick look again since I passed that part you know there are lots of events you can miss / dialog
for those that watched it try to play differently and see different things
GB score is lower than I expected
for those that watched it try to play differently and see different things
GB score is lower than I expected
The Wizard
Member
This sounds slightly disappointing considering the pedigree involved. Not sure I'll be there day one anymore, I might just wait for the inevitable steam sale.
Indeed. Kind of bummed me out, but it just seems pretty repetitive across the board. I'll probably still check it out, though.
CecilRousso
Member
Seriously, the game is dirt cheap already, if you're interested, try it.
I would understand if people hesitated for a game that costs $60, but for this price? When pretty much all reviews still says that it's an enjoyable game?
Ingueferroque
Banned
From the Edge review:
That's all I needed to read.
That's all I needed to read.
D
Deleted member 1235
Unconfirmed Member
damn sounds really mediocre. gonna skip this one
It's definitely worth the price.
The Time Traveller is the best. Even when you're not in her area, her power is still the most useful.
This is a completely separate game from The Double Fine Adventure (aka codename Reds) that was funded on Kickstarter about a year ago. This is the brainchild of Ron Gilbert, who's been working on this title for roughly 2 years now, though he had this idea pestering him even before Maniac Mansion was released.