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Caveblazers

PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2017

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Quick resume

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Global score

85/100

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie, Platform, Role-playing (RPG)

Pros

  • Addictive and challenging gameplay
  • Varied weapons, perks, and blessings
  • Randomly generated levels with secrets
  • Local co-op multiplayer
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • High difficulty and frustration potential
  • Some balance issues with bosses and rng
  • Limited aiming directions for ranged attacks
  • No save feature and occasional bugs
  • Ai companions can be disruptive

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players choose perks, weapons, and play styles freely each run, with many build options and customizations."

  • Competence
    4

    "High skill ceiling with challenging combat and boss fights requiring mastery and learning."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on individual progression and skill improvement; multiplayer is local co-op without ranked competition."

  • Continuation
    5

    "Players report habitual play with long sessions and repeated runs driven by challenge and unlocks."

  • Cooperation
    2

    "Local co-op available and AI companions can assist, but single player is primary mode."

  • Creativity
    4

    "Many weapons, blessings, perks, and item combinations allow creative build experimentation."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions with AI companions and co-op emphasize shared experience rather than dominance."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game for immersive challenge and distraction from real life stress."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and challenge, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    5

    "Strong emphasis on trying new builds, item combos, and custom modes with mutators."

  • Exploration
    4

    "Randomly generated levels and hidden secrets encourage discovery and exploration."

  • Expression
    3

    "Character customization with outfits and cosmetic unlocks supports player expression."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Fantasy setting with imaginative enemies, magic items, and roguelike adventure."

  • Fellowship
    1

    "Some community and local co-op play, but mostly individual experience."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players develop skills and knowledge over many runs, unlocking new perks and items."

  • Health
    -4

    "Sedentary gameplay with some frustration and no physical activity involved."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires constant attention and focus due to fast-paced combat and difficulty."

  • Intimacy
    -3

    "Limited social interaction mostly surface-level or local co-op; no deep emotional connections."

  • Leadership
    -3

    "No explicit leadership roles; cooperative play is balanced and shared."

  • Progression
    4

    "Strong progression through unlocking perks, items, and cosmetics over many runs."

  • Relaxation
    -3

    "High tension and challenge dominate; not designed for relaxation or flow states."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Colorful pixel art, satisfying combat feedback, and sound design provide sensory enjoyment."

  • Status
    -3

    "Minimal social recognition; achievements and unlocks are mostly personal."

  • Story
    1

    "Some narrative elements present but not a strong focus; story is minimal and light."

  • Strategy
    4

    "Requires planning builds, managing resources, and tactical combat decisions."

  • Thrill
    4

    "High suspense and tension from difficult enemies, bosses, and permadeath mechanics."

  • Value
    5

    "Players report excellent value for money and time invested, especially on sale."

  • Violence
    3

    "Combat focused on defeating enemies and bosses with melee and ranged weapons."

  • Survival
    4

    "Strong survival elements with health management, avoiding damage, and overcoming threats."

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