Developed by jijaweb
Released for XBLIG (11/2010)
The Deep Cave is one of those 2D platformers designed to kill you hundreds upon hundreds of times before you reach the end. The game features that retro-style pixel art that is so commonly seen on XBLIG and the sprite work is above average in the Deep Cave. Certain screens stand out with some nice background details while others are quite forgettable. The music is excellent and does a good job keeping the player calm while dying repeatedly. My only real beef with the Deep Cave are the jumping controls; there's something just a bit off and the result is a bunch of unfair deaths. I don't know if it's just me or what, but I swear the jump button just doesn't work sometimes, almost as if you press it too close to a ledge it doesn't work or something. Lining up your jumps can be tedious at times due to the overly sensitive movement as well. It can be a bit frustrating to progress but with a lot of patience and persistence you'll eventually reach the next screen. The game does try to add some diversity to its rooms by inverting the gravity and having you walk on the ceiling. The game also contains a save option, which can be used at any time during the game, and will load you at the start of whatever room you were in. In the full version of the game, you get a special ending if you're able to complete the game in under 500 deaths. The Deep Cave is a good platformer that could've been great had the controls just been fine-tuned a bit longer.
Final Verdict: The Deep Cave is a fun 2D platformer with a high challenge level. The controls aren't the greatest but the game is still an enjoyable experience and worth the dollar asking price.
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