The Cave

 PlayStation 3
User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 84 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 84
  2. Mixed: 29 out of 84
  3. Negative: 8 out of 84

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  1. Le_Mental
    Feb 8, 2013
    9
    Great game! Beyond my expectations. I'm a big fan of point click games of the 90s. Good to see Ron Gilbert coming back. Very funny, beautiful graphics, cool characters and level design (puzzles).
  2. Tonym
    Feb 1, 2013
    8
    Having played Cod and Far Cry 3 to death, I decided to take a trip into the unknown. This game is really addictive, especially if you like puzzles. I'm still in the early stages of the game (fairground), and I'm already stuck, trying to get one more token to get out. The game has elements of humour, and can also be a little confusing if you're tired, so I suggest you 'switch on' beforeHaving played Cod and Far Cry 3 to death, I decided to take a trip into the unknown. This game is really addictive, especially if you like puzzles. I'm still in the early stages of the game (fairground), and I'm already stuck, trying to get one more token to get out. The game has elements of humour, and can also be a little confusing if you're tired, so I suggest you 'switch on' before playing. All the characters have their own unique powers, so look for opportunities to exploit them. Even though I've just started, I'm loving it. Superb game!! Well done Ron G.… Expand
  3. Review_Person
    May 7, 2013
    9
    Fun, charming, clever, funny, nice aesthetic, great price, good puzzles. I find some of the middling reviews puzzling. Anyhow, I recommend this game to anyone who is a fan of old school point and clicks, combined with a kiss of platforming.
  4. StereooWorxx
    Jun 9, 2013
    9
    The Cave has a very dark plot (especially The Twins' story), but somehow it's fun at the same time! The main reason for this is because the narrator is just so funny. About the gameplay, well, if you enjoy puzzle platformers you gonna love it. Also, the game remind me a lot of Maniac Mansion, which old school gamers like myself enjoyed a lot. I have not much to say, just go and play it.

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#81 Best PS3 Game of 2013
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#81 Most Shared PS3 Game of 2013

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Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Playstation Official Magazine Australia
    Apr 4, 2013
    70
    It’s a pity the backtracking mars an otherwise clever title. [March 2013, p78]
  2. D+PAD Magazine
    Apr 1, 2013
    40
    To its credit, The Cave has amusing writing and a neat visual style – but charm alone cannot make up for its many technical flaws.
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  3. Play UK
    Mar 21, 2013
    71
    It's not as good as other Double Fine efforts like Stacking and Costume Quest, but there's enough character and intrigue in The Cave to see you past the iffy platforming and sometimes dull puzzles. [Issue#229, p.79]
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