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The Cave – reviews and rating

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The Cave has an average rating of 78% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (7.8/10). The game was released on January 28, 2013 for PC, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U. Metacritic score is 68, players on RAWG rate the game 70%.

Updated Jan 22, 2013

What critics praise

„Ron Gilbert's return to adventure games is filled with twisted characters and clever puzzles, but the game is not without its flaws.“

7,8/10 Game Informer

Game info

Release date: Jan 28, 2013
Platforms: Wii U
Genres: AdventurePuzzle
Developer: Double Fine Productions
Publisher: Sega
Average playtime: 3 h
Reviews count: 4

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FAQ

What is the rating of The Cave?

The Cave has an average rating of 78% based on 4 reviews from English-language gaming websites. Critics agree – all reviews rate the game the same (7.8/10).

When was The Cave released?

The Cave was released on January 28, 2013.

What platforms is The Cave available on?

The Cave is available for PC, iOS, Android, macOS, Linux, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Wii U.

How long does it take to beat The Cave?

Players on RAWG spend on average 3 hours playing The Cave.

Is The Cave worth playing?

Mostly yes. The Cave has an average rating of 78% – it is a good game, but with some flaws. Critics largely agree on the rating.

What games are similar to The Cave?

Games similar to The Cave are for example Minecraft, Resident Evil: Revelations, Stacking, Sniper Elite V2 and FIFA 13.

Statistics

Critics consensus

Critics agree

Spread of ratings: 0 percentage points
Standard deviation: ± 0,0
Best rating: 7,8/10 Game Informer
Worst rating: 7,8/10 Game Informer

The distribution of rating

4 70

Number of reviews in rating ranges (%)

Ranking

#240 of 531 games released in 2013 better than 55 % of games
#16 of 21 games released in 2013 on Wii U better than 25 % of games

By the average of all reviews

Comparison of ratings

Critics in this language4 reviews 78%
Foreign critics9 reviews 74%
MetacriticMetascore 68%
Players (RAWG)172 votes 70%

How players rate it

Exceptional 11 %
Recommended 52 %
Meh 27 %
Skip 11 %

172 votes · RAWG

Reviews

7,8/10

Game Informer Jan 22, 2013

Ron Gilbert's return to adventure games is filled with twisted characters and clever puzzles, but the game is not without its flaws.

7,8/10

Game Informer Jan 22, 2013

Ron Gilbert's return to adventure games is filled with twisted characters and clever puzzles, but the game is not without its flaws.

7,8/10

Game Informer Jan 22, 2013

Ron Gilbert's return to adventure games is filled with twisted characters and clever puzzles, but the game is not without its flaws.

7,8/10

Game Informer Jan 22, 2013

Ron Gilbert's return to adventure games is filled with twisted characters and clever puzzles, but the game is not without its flaws.

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