Spelunky

 PlayStation Vita
User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 109 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 109
  2. Mixed: 17 out of 109
  3. Negative: 15 out of 109
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  1. Pullpit
    Sep 24, 2013
    4
    Seems a bit pricey for a game that some people have beaten in 4 minutes (see youtube speed runs) and the low rez PC version is free. Just four areas, and four levels to each area. Clearly the dev pulled off a neat trick by making sure that most people (including myself) would die a lot and play many levels many, many times.

    Seems a bit pointless me actually buying the game, as after a    Seems a bit pricey for a game that some people have beaten in 4 minutes (see youtube speed runs) and the low rez PC version is free. Just four areas, and four levels to each area. Clearly the dev pulled off a neat trick by making sure that most people (including myself) would die a lot and play many levels many, many times.

    Seems a bit pointless me actually buying the game, as after a few hours I failed to beat the demo. Oh well. It's a challenge and it controls well and if you have the patience, and persistence, it could be just the game for you. Me, I don't think I'll ever beat the demo.    … Expand
  2. eR1c245
    May 24, 2016
    4
    I love and hate this game, but probably not for the reasons others do.

    I think the sound, visuals and game play are great. The game is challenging, but that is okay. What I don't like is that each level is randomly generated and it doesn't seem like you can save your game and start back where you were ...in fact there really is no where you were because the game is randomly generated    I love and hate this game, but probably not for the reasons others do.

    I think the sound, visuals and game play are great. The game is challenging, but that is okay. What I don't like is that each level is randomly generated and it doesn't seem like you can save your game and start back where you were ...in fact there really is no where you were because the game is randomly generated as you go. I don't care for that, I like having a start and and end, bosses to defeat and milestones pass and rewards to gain. This reminds me of the old Pitfall game for Atari ...you just played and played and played ...why? Well, actually not sure why, but you did. I was hoping for some story an adventure that got more interesting as you went. I feel this game falls short and could have been so much better. One redeeming feature is the "challenge play". You get 1 shot to get your best score and go against others online. If you like structure and order in your games than this may not be for you.    … Expand

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#1 Best PS Vita Game of 2013
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#15 Most Discussed PS Vita Game of 2013
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#11 Most Shared PS Vita Game of 2013

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Games Master UK
    Oct 19, 2013
    88
    Despite its difficulty curve Spelunky's beautifully simplistic mechanics will keep you playing for hours. [Dec 2013, p.67]
  2. SpazioGames
    Oct 17, 2013
    80
    Easy as hell to learn and a hell to master Spelunky is a true gem. One of the best Roguelikes actually on Playstation Vita.
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  3. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Oct 7, 2013
    100
    Combining the depth and difficulty of a rogue-like with the thrill of a platformer, it's an elegant and endlessly replayable gem of a game that is perfectly suited to a portable format. Co-op multiplayer over WAN (no netplay – boo!) is especially rewarding.[November 2013, p83]
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