Some versions, particularly on older consoles, experienced framerate drops, and controls are sometimes described as "floaty" or imprecise. The Cave REVIEW!
Multiple playthroughs are encouraged and required to see all character-specific levels, though some players find the repeated "general" levels make this monotonous.
The Cave (2013), developed by Ron Gilbert and Double Fine, is a 2D puzzle-platformer that blends modern exploration with traditional point-and-click adventure logic, focusing on item management and character-specific puzzles. The game is generally praised for its charming visual style, snarky narration, and creative, character-themed levels, but it is often criticized for tedious backtracking and repetitive gameplay, particularly when playing alone.