Spelunky Reviews

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8 / 10.0
Aug 28, 2021

Some aspects related to Spelunky‘s gameplay loop and the quality of its RNG features have aged poorly when compared to more modern and feature-rich roguelikes. Yet considering this was basically the progenitor of half of the indie games in the market, I have to commend it for still being visually appealing and tons of fun after all these years.

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Loved
Sep 3, 2021

Even all these years later Spelunky has still stood the test of time as one of the most original concepts in the roguelike genre. Brutally hard, but just the right amount of challenge that just pokes you to keep trying. Often I sit down to only play five minutes, which can lead to hours. Even though I probably sunk hundreds of hours into this game over the years it still somehow feels fresh to this day. An absolute masterpiece of gaming that one can finally enjoy on the Nintendo Switch.

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8 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2021

Spelunky turns out to be one of the best indie titles on the market. A very addictive gameplay and an outrageous difficulty prove to be its best assets.

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8.5 / 10.0
Aug 26, 2021

One of the last OG indie titles to finally come to Switch, Spelunky promptly gave me a nice slap in the face to remind me of just how quickly I could utterly fail in a game...

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8.1 / 10.0
Sep 10, 2021

Spelunky is considered a classic roguelike for good reason. Its hazard-filled structure will have you constantly learning new tricks as you continue to progress further and further. In fact, it even remains superior to its recent sequel so I highly recommend giving it a go.

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7 / 10.0
Aug 25, 2021

This is still a perfectly playable game, which is a strong compliment for a remake of a freeware 2009 release. The concept of Spelunky is timeless, even if the game itself is not. I just think that recently developed roguelikes will give players more.

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8.5 / 10.0
Oct 9, 2014

Two-dimensional Indiana Jones, who fell in love with Dark Souls. Randomly generated top-class boards and fun for months to come.

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SECTOR.sk
Sector.sk Staff
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Jul 26, 2012

It's different every time. Go and die in Spelunky, it's worth laying down a few lives.

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4.5 / 5.0
Aug 12, 2013

Those who missed out on the XBLA release of Spelunky and want a good tough rogue-like should pick it up from Steam. It's a little more based on reflexes than most rogue-likes, but even if you find out you're not that good at it, it is still a riot to watch friends try to get as far as the can before making the wrong step and getting crushed by a boulder.

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The Digital Fix
Top Critic
9 / 10.0
Sep 16, 2013

The PS Vita execution is as wonderful a game as it has always been - despite some ramerate issues when certain events are triggered or areas entered - but is more at home given the way it plays and the fact it nags at you every moment you’re not playing it - which is reduced if you can take it with you wherever you go.

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Spaziogames
FireZdragon
Top Critic
8 / 10.0
Oct 16, 2013

Spelunky is one of those titles that kidnaps you for its simplicity in the gameplay but that, slowly, binds you in an eternal embrace while for the umpteenth time you try to go down a hundred meters more than the last game, this time decided to overcome the obstacle that stopped us last time.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 29, 2013

There’s absolutely no reason not to give Spelunky a go, it’s probably one of the best games out for the moment on the Vita and even on the PlayStation 3. You’ll be coming back to it time and time again, not just to hone your skills or take revenge at it, but also to see what’s next. It’s a brilliantly conceived idea that makes for a great reason to just keep going at it. The rewards are boundless. If you survive, that is.

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8.5 / 10.0
Sep 5, 2013

Our judgment on Spelunky, even in THE PS Vita and PS3 version, remains unchanged compared to the one already pronounced a year ago on Xbox 360. A 2D platformer to love and hating in no uncertain terms, which bases its fortune on a precise gameplay like a Swiss watch, on an impeccable control system and on a graphic sector that will make many lovers of retrogaming and beyond dream.

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8 / 10
Aug 26, 2021

Nearly a decade on, Spelunky still has all the fundamentals in place and remains a great entry in the roguelike genre. Solid gameplay, plenty of secrets, and an addictive gameplay loop make for an easy game to recommend, though we’d say you should come into this one prepared to die a lot before you really ‘get it’. Whatever your tolerance for difficulty may be, Spelunky proves to be a nice fit for the Switch; it’s certainly worth your time if you never tried it before.

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8 / 10
Sep 2, 2013

The Vita plays the perfect host to Spelunky. Its intense, fast-paced gameplay feels right at home on the portable device, where quick stints of gameplay can help to alleviate the frustration that the title's unforgiving difficulty inevitably unearths. If you're fortunate enough to dig your way past the rock-solid opening hours, a never-ending supply of treasure eagerly awaits your discovery.

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86 / 100
Aug 7, 2013

Pick up Spelunky if you’re a fan of actiony roguelike games, supremely challenging platformers, or if you’re simply a gaming masochist who finds themselves griping about how too damn easy games are nowadays.

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9 / 10.0
Sep 2, 2013

There is no question: this is the version of Spelunky that you should purchase. Even though the game was released on Xbox 360 over a year ago, the cross save and cross buy interaction between PS3 and Vita – along with the Vita's ability to deliver instantaneous spelunking – make this the ultimate port of a superb game.

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Aug 27, 2013

Essentially the same game as last year's Xbox 360 rendition, Spelunky takes on a new and better life on Vita. Its tragically brief play sessions fit perfectly in a portable format. Just don't throw your system in anger, OK?

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GameSpot
Top Critic
9 / 10
Sep 29, 2013

As Spelunky makes its way to the PC, the rewards and dangers are just as alluring as they were one year ago.

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GameSpot
Tom Mc Shea
Top Critic
9 / 10
Jan 6, 2014

Major improvements to the cooperative mode coupled with the Vita's portability make this the best version of the already excellent Spelunky.

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