Spelunky

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7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 590 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 97 out of 590
  3. Negative: 109 out of 590

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  1. Hardkov
    Sep 4, 2023
    10
    This is a masterpiece, perfect in all aspects of roguelike games! nothing more to add here, this is the best game for those who like challenges in 2d, and no soul-like game can compare in difficulty to spelunky (souls-like is not about hardcore, it's about grind)

    for haters, this is a game about challenge, not for fans of Kirby-type games, with all due respect to Kirby (it is    This is a masterpiece, perfect in all aspects of roguelike games! nothing more to add here, this is the best game for those who like challenges in 2d, and no soul-like game can compare in difficulty to spelunky (souls-like is not about hardcore, it's about grind)

    for haters, this is a game about challenge, not for fans of Kirby-type games, with all due respect to Kirby (it is high-quality, but designed for other consumers)    … Expand
  2. edxtan
    Jun 24, 2023
    5
    Spelunky's platforming is generally fun, thanks to its tight mechanics and unique enemies. However, the difficulty is so inconsistent on each run that achieving the slightest bit of progress is a complete slog.
  3. Arey100
    May 20, 2023
    9
    Spelunky is so damn hard. How so many people manage to 100% this game with like 30 hours or so on their account is beyond me. With that being said, I adore this game! The music is banging, the visuals are charming, and the game play is very engaging. I tend to only play this game in short bursts, as if I play for too long I'll actually want to die. Also blue frogs can go **** themselves.
  4. hileger
    Oct 15, 2022
    3
    Абсолютное говно как это ели хуй знает хоть соли хоть сахари вкус пробивается
  5. stupidopinion
    Jun 20, 2022
    8
    This game is great. I'm not good at it but I have a lot of fun playing. It's high-skill and is very replay-able due to its structure as a procedurally generated platformer rogue-like. This game hasn't aged the best, the art is a bit grimy and the lack of narrative to the game has always been a bit disappointing to me, but its still a lot of fun to die over and over in never before seenThis game is great. I'm not good at it but I have a lot of fun playing. It's high-skill and is very replay-able due to its structure as a procedurally generated platformer rogue-like. This game hasn't aged the best, the art is a bit grimy and the lack of narrative to the game has always been a bit disappointing to me, but its still a lot of fun to die over and over in never before seen ways, or to a spike pit. I've probably played the game for about 25 hours and have yet to get the true ending.… Expand
  6. Christian_TV
    May 26, 2022
    10
    This game was a big surprise.
    Difficult but that can be completed with a little training.
    There are secrets that take years of play to discover. A game that has a crazy longevity and that keeps you glued to the screen for hours on end. Local multiplayer mode on Xbox 360 makes it even more fun, playing with friends is the best part.
  7. Wrathzo
    Mar 22, 2022
    6
    Spelunky is a 2008 source-available 2D platform game created by independent developer Derek Yu and released as freeware for Microsoft Windows. The player controls a spelunker who explores a series of caves while collecting treasure, saving damsels, fighting enemies, and dodging traps. The caves are procedurally generated, making each run-through of the game unique.
  8. teratoma666
    Dec 23, 2021
    10
    The most perfect "video game-y" video game. Every single mechanic has a strong purpose, almost everything is perfectly balanced.

    It respects your skills and intelligence. The difficulty is very hard, but very fair. Even with strong items the game is challenging, even with weak items the game is beatable with many secrets to uncover. Even with strong items the game is challenging, even    The most perfect "video game-y" video game. Every single mechanic has a strong purpose, almost everything is perfectly balanced.

    It respects your skills and intelligence. The difficulty is very hard, but very fair. Even with strong items the game is challenging, even with weak items the game is beatable with many secrets to uncover. Even with strong items the game is challenging, even with weak items the game is beatable.

    It's one of few roguelites that you improve not by buffing your stats or unlocking stronger items, but by getting more skilled and using your resources more effectively - a masterpiece of game design.    … Expand
  9. B00tador
    Dec 5, 2021
    10
    One of my all-time favourite games. So much depth, so many ways to play, no run ever the same, tight gameplay. It's the perfect game.
  10. CheetoPhingers
    Aug 18, 2021
    8
    Short entertaining roguelike puzzle-ish platformer. If you can get it for a reasonable cost and you're into this sort of thing, enjoy.
  11. DenkeyKeng
    Jul 3, 2021
    10
    I love this game. No game was like it at the time of it's release. Spelunky had been a source of inspiration for many of the newer "rogue likes" People who are rating this game low, probably just sucked at it lol.
  12. Voyou
    May 18, 2021
    2
    Stuck in the tutorial without enough gear to be able to reach the exit. That's how "good" the design and the game mechanics are.
  13. Mizuiro
    Oct 1, 2020
    4
    Overrated game. Not funny at all, gets boring very quickly.

    It's a "die and learn" gameplay. That gameplay style died in the 90's, feels so unfair and tedious.
  14. Zapro11
    Sep 18, 2020
    6
    This game has a great concept and its mechanics are very polished and well made but levels lack variety, feel empty and aren't very detailed or complex, they are clearly the result of an algorithm. Furthermore the game feels very barebones and its lacking when it comes to content. Due to this the game is fun for a short while but gets boring in the long run. The challenging difficulty is aThis game has a great concept and its mechanics are very polished and well made but levels lack variety, feel empty and aren't very detailed or complex, they are clearly the result of an algorithm. Furthermore the game feels very barebones and its lacking when it comes to content. Due to this the game is fun for a short while but gets boring in the long run. The challenging difficulty is a definite plus for me though. I wouldn't recommend buying this game unless its on sale for 5$ or less, if its any more expensive you're better off buying spleunky 2 which is a vastly superior game.… Expand
  15. hoanns
    Jun 6, 2020
    9
    great roguelike jump'n'run game! spent lots of time on it .
  16. farrokhi
    Mar 29, 2020
    1
    I tried playing this game in several different occasions to figure out what is all the hype about. I initially thought I am missing something. But I really didn't enjoy it. There are so many beautiful platformer games out there but I still do not understand why people make this one a big deal.
    Please try it before you buy. There is a very good chance they you won't like it.
  17. Perfeks
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    This is honestly my favorite game of all times. Very challenging and full of secrets, infinite replayability.
  18. Wolfgam
    Dec 7, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I have ever played.

    It's hard and very satisfying to beat the challenges the game offer to you.
  19. baldycelt
    Nov 24, 2019
    10
    One of the best games I've ever played. In the old 'If you could take one game with you on a desert island..." question, I think this would be it for me, or it would be in the top 3 certainly.

    Think it was hard to beat the game? You're right, of course, it was. Now beat it by getting to the extra Hell level (good luck even getting to the Hell level). Now do all that without a jetpack,    One of the best games I've ever played. In the old 'If you could take one game with you on a desert island..." question, I think this would be it for me, or it would be in the top 3 certainly.

    Think it was hard to beat the game? You're right, of course, it was. Now beat it by getting to the extra Hell level (good luck even getting to the Hell level). Now do all that without a jetpack, or a cape, or without sticky bombs....

    I've been playing it for about 5 years, and I pretty much play it every day still - the Daily challenge, bless me, sets or breaks the tone for my evening....has faaaaaar too big an impact/influence in life - and I'm just fine with that.

    Am impatiently waiting for Spelunky 2 to come out, but have worries that I cannot live up to the standard set by the original. We see.    … Expand
  20. SomaKurusu
    Nov 15, 2019
    0
    Tenía "muchas ganas" de probar este título porque en muchos tops de sitios webs la prensa lo ha puesto por los cielos entre los mejores juegos. Ya sabía yo que este juego iba a ser un truño, demostrando que los redactores de dichas páginas no tienen ningún criterio. Juego super aburrido, de los peores rogue likes. No se destaca en absolutamente nada y hay millones de indies mucho mejoresTenía "muchas ganas" de probar este título porque en muchos tops de sitios webs la prensa lo ha puesto por los cielos entre los mejores juegos. Ya sabía yo que este juego iba a ser un truño, demostrando que los redactores de dichas páginas no tienen ningún criterio. Juego super aburrido, de los peores rogue likes. No se destaca en absolutamente nada y hay millones de indies mucho mejores que no los han reconocido tanto. Animaciones y diseños horripilantes que son una verguenza para los trabajos magistrales en 2d que realizan compañías independientes. Absoluto desastre. Juegos como Time Spinner, Iconoclast e incluso, el propio Celeste, le dan una paliza a este de calle.… Expand
  21. vodkaffee
    Sep 21, 2019
    10
    Probably my favorite game ever, literally infinite replayability,mechanics are super fun and solid AF, the perfect combination of platformer and roguelike
  22. GreenKing
    Apr 17, 2019
    8
    I'm a big fan of the once-again popular "brutal difficulty" genre of games, and I have to say I honestly don't think Spelunky is that hard. It is frustrating at times, as you'll die frequently and often to things that feel like unavoidable obstacles, but that's part of the fun. I actually found it to be easier than games like Super Meat Boy, but I did have a lot of fun with it. It probablyI'm a big fan of the once-again popular "brutal difficulty" genre of games, and I have to say I honestly don't think Spelunky is that hard. It is frustrating at times, as you'll die frequently and often to things that feel like unavoidable obstacles, but that's part of the fun. I actually found it to be easier than games like Super Meat Boy, but I did have a lot of fun with it. It probably took me about 2 hours to unlock the tunnel to each world, but I understand if the game is too hard for some that it may feel impossible to progress and therefore unfun.

    I really enjoy playing this game, and I think it has a ton of hours of content in it.    … Expand
  23. deadbank
    Feb 28, 2019
    10
    This game just might be perfect. I've got 537 hours logged on this game on Steam and I've yet to encounter any downsides that might be in store.
  24. JaydenPickens
    Feb 20, 2019
    4
    Not as good as people make it out to be. If you want to play a game, that is the definition of insanity (as told by Vaas) then of you go. I have better things to do than this... and better games to play. Pickens condemns!
  25. nagaibareru
    Dec 30, 2018
    0
    i hate this game from inside. i have 150 hours long and there is no way to progress.
  26. Jay_Pickens
    Oct 27, 2018
    4
    Not as good as people make it out to be. If you want to play a game, that is the definition of insanity (as told by Vaas) then of you go. I have better things to do than this... and better games to play. Pickens condemns!
  27. tohmais
    Jun 21, 2018
    10
    I first started playing this game a couple years ago. I loved it, then dropped it. I recently came back to it and I love even more than before. Spelunky is hard. Really, really hard. Only 11% of the people who own the game on Steam have completed it. But I love it. Randomly generated levels means a huge amount of variety. Each world has vastly different traps and enemies, but the game everI first started playing this game a couple years ago. I loved it, then dropped it. I recently came back to it and I love even more than before. Spelunky is hard. Really, really hard. Only 11% of the people who own the game on Steam have completed it. But I love it. Randomly generated levels means a huge amount of variety. Each world has vastly different traps and enemies, but the game ever feels unfair or random in the placement. The level generation strikes a balance between random and authored that makes levels feel like they were individually designed. It is almost entirely skill based. It may have a steep beginning learning curve, but when you overcome it, you will find one of the best games of all time.… Expand
  28. badreview7854
    Apr 11, 2018
    1
    This game has lots of skill depth, but is completely joyless. Has more in common with learning arithmetic than with anything resembling a good time. I put in the same amount of time into this as i did Ori and the blind forest, my favorite 2d platformer, so I think it's fair to judge spelunky, and I hate it more than any game I've ever played. This game punishes fun. It is the epitome ofThis game has lots of skill depth, but is completely joyless. Has more in common with learning arithmetic than with anything resembling a good time. I put in the same amount of time into this as i did Ori and the blind forest, my favorite 2d platformer, so I think it's fair to judge spelunky, and I hate it more than any game I've ever played. This game punishes fun. It is the epitome of what i don't want from a videogame.… Expand
  29. sageol
    Dec 4, 2017
    10
    Гениальная игра, по-другому и не скажешь. Словно делалась гением - в ней все вроде бы идеально просто с первых минут, однако в то же самое время очень сложно пройти ее быстро, до конца, без единого сохранения. Собственно в этом и цель игры. Просто стоить пробовать и самое главное не бросать сразу, если не понравится в первые несколько часов. Потому что именно так было у меня, когда я началГениальная игра, по-другому и не скажешь. Словно делалась гением - в ней все вроде бы идеально просто с первых минут, однако в то же самое время очень сложно пройти ее быстро, до конца, без единого сохранения. Собственно в этом и цель игры. Просто стоить пробовать и самое главное не бросать сразу, если не понравится в первые несколько часов. Потому что именно так было у меня, когда я начал и поиграл пару дней, забросил даже на месяц где-то, а потом вновь вернулся и еще играл несколько раз и стало все интересней и интересней. Потом еще больший энтузиазм настигает, когда узнаешь столько нового, когда, казалось бы, ты уже все знаешь.

    Играл давненько ее уже. Конечно, после стольких часов игры + на пиратке еще наиграно было около 100 часов, она может надоесть. Однако есть индивиды, которые в ней 1000+ часов имеют. Сам лично вдохновлялся известными по этой игре стримерами на Twitch (Pibonacci, Kinijup, LateDog, dtea и krille71). Очень советую сперва смотреть стримы Pibonacci (возможно он уже не играет в нее щас, в чем я почти 100% уверен, однако парень поставил много рекордов в этой игре в спидранах). Не советую только смотреть сразу стримеров. Играйте сперва вслепую. Порекомендую в нее играть часов 30-40 хотя бы, вообще никуда не заглядывая (ни на youtube, твич, различные вики и т.п.). Спустя три года до сих пор ее считаю лучшим платформером за всё время существования. Ну и небольшая заметка для тех, кто наиграл или наиграет в нее сотню часов и более - загляните обязательно на оф. сайт рекордов по этой игре со ссылками на эти рекорды с видео - mosstierТОЧКАcom. Там когда-то был и я, а может и сейчас есть, единственный участник из стран СНГ, кто запостил туда свой никчемный рекорд на 50+ место)))).

    И да, когда вы увидите на этом сайте рекорды, когда какие-то сверхразумы проходят эту игру всякими способами просто с бешеной скоростью в кратчайшее время, у вас наверное мозг взорвется или челюсть отпадет в восторге и оху*нии от увиденного)) Удачи!    … Expand
  30. aditya1101
    Oct 11, 2017
    8
    Really cool game, and one of the best games developed by a single person (and one of the first in the recent deluge of indie games, if memory serves). A lot of the bad reviews are probably due to the difficulty, but I think this game is super rewarding if you put enough time into it.
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#3 Best PC Game of 2013
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#73 Most Discussed PC Game of 2013
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#44 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
90

Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
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  1. Ragequit.gr
    Oct 23, 2014
    95
    Excellent randomly generated level design and very high difficulty. There is no doubt that Spelunky is one of the greatest 2D roguelike platforms ever created.
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  2. Games.cz
    Sep 30, 2013
    80
    Spelunky is a great fun, but when it goes down, the fun is gone and your eye goes neurotic. Still, it ranks among the best recent platformers.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Sep 19, 2013
    80
    A few years ago, Spelunky was a unique phenomenon. Now, when its ideas have been adopted and improved upon by Super House of the Dead Ninjas, Binding of Isaac, and Rogue Legacy, this remake is simply first among equals.
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