Spelunky

1. DeusXCom

   Nov 1, 2014

   10

   To put it simply.. Spelunky is the best platformer ever made and by far the best title available on PS Vita. This is not an exaggeration,To put it simply.. Spelunky is the best platformer ever made and by far the best title available on PS Vita. This is not an exaggeration, trust me. I have many fantastic games on Vita, and I'm getting tons of others on PS+ each month, but it doesn't even matter. For the last year I have played almost only Spelunky, and my Vita became The Spelunky Machine. looking at my statistics I died 2000 times, which means i went through more than 2000 playthroughs and THAT is the ultimate replayability. Even though that now after a year of playing I have completed the game every possible way, received all trophies and played it to death it's still so much fun to play. One of the main reasons for such longevity is the randomly generated level system that keeps things fresh and challenging. The controls are incredibly tight, visuals are beautiful on Vita and the overall this game fits this handheld perfectly, better than anything else. The main feature however is the challenge, yes this game can be completed in couple of minutes (it's even one of the trophies to finish it under 8min), but it will take you days, months, maybe even years to master it so you can finally tame this beast and that is it's beauty. This game is about your skill and as one of the characters in the game says, the biggest reward is the journey. I love Spelunky and it's truly one of the best games ever made, where I can easily place the ultimate score 10/10… Expand

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2. Slizarus

   Sep 1, 2013

   10

   TLDR: This game is fun, not masochistic, just difficult, it demands trial and error but you won't be repeating the same level over and over,TLDR: This game is fun, not masochistic, just difficult, it demands trial and error but you won't be repeating the same level over and over, each level is randomly generated with you starting on the top and the exit near the bottom, all that stands between you is terra firma, Gold, Damsels, and things out to kill you.
   
   This game has a Demo, and I highly recommend it.
   Also, this game is NOT for those who don't appreciate death as a learning experience.
   
   People have called it Dark Souls, the Platformer, and it fits that bill with a bit of it's own flair,
   this game is truly difficult and gets immediately harder after you're out of the first World (Mines)
   
   If you're still reading, and the thought of an extreme, randomly generated platformer that is in no way unfair, excites you, give this a shot, as I said, please try the demo first, don't waste your money if you're not into it, it gives you the tutorial, some characters, and the first world to try, you will die lots and you will know it's your own fault, but that knowledge will make you want to try again.
   
   And that's the meme of this game, trying again. You will WANT to, getting to the end with hearts, money, and items feels good. The platforming is fun, I love destructible environments, there are lots of traps, sneaky enemies, and vases you cannot entirely trust ever (Pick them up and throw them, they may contain enemies)
   
   I wasn't into this game at first, I tried and I tried and I'd keep dying at the 3rd or before leaving the 4th, but you learn. The controls are tight, you don't feel like you were cheated by a death you weren't anticipating unless you didn't know that enemy would explode after you killed it.. :p
   
   It really grows on you, what I like most is that the game requires both Patience and Fast Reflexes which is a little odd, most games don't ask for both like this one, it really treats you like an Adult, it was not designed to hold your hand because it lets the game speak for itself.
   
   I also like that you can beat the game in around 30 minutes
   Good F***ing luck doing that though because in Spelunky, just like Dark Souls, this game's Tagline should be:
   
   "You Will Die."… Expand

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4. marcus0

   Sep 2, 2013

   10

   In short If you like beautiful, addictive platform games with pixel-perfect controls that really test your abilities, this is well worth yourIn short If you like beautiful, addictive platform games with pixel-perfect controls that really test your abilities, this is well worth your time and money.
   
   I have quite a few games on the Vita, but not enough free time. From all the games I tried on the platform, this is the one that has impressed me the most as a whole (disclaimer I don't like FPS's RPG's ).
   
   Its concept is simple enter stage, find treasure girl, exit stage.
   
   What is impressive is the overall attention to detail, from the perfect controls and gameplay mechanics to the personality-rich, retro graphics. It is a game with real depth, that rewards you with new stages and surprises if you are willing to invest the time.
   
   Initially, I was worried that I would dislike the ever changing landscape, what with all stages being randomly generated on the go. I've come to find out, though, that this is one of the reasons the game feels so fresh each time you play it. If each stage was fixed then, having replayed it for the 50th time, boredom would eventually set in. With a dynamically changing stage, the challenge is constant (and welcome).
   
   As a paying customer, I would like to congratulate Blit Software for the excellent conversion. From what I've experienced so far, you really deserve all the praise you get.
   
   In closing if I could install just one game on my Vita, this would be it.… Expand

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5. Apojuice

   Sep 10, 2013

   9

   Two levels are never the same in this randomly generated 2D Platformer. Wether you have to take down giant spiders with a well placed bomb orTwo levels are never the same in this randomly generated 2D Platformer. Wether you have to take down giant spiders with a well placed bomb or jetpack to the top of a crevice to retrieve a huge golden skull, Spelunky offers hundreds of these crazy scenarios. And through the randomisation it always leads to new experiences. New players might be put off by the high difficulty at first, but once you get better at the game the frustration fades because you see every death as a learning experience that can be avoided by putting your newly learned skills to the test. Great game with massive replayability that lends itself perfectly to the handheld platform … Expand

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6. Lackanookie

   Nov 7, 2013

   8

   When I first started playing the game I couldn't believe the ratings it had received. The graphics where medioxre, the monstersWhen I first started playing the game I couldn't believe the ratings it had received. The graphics where medioxre, the monsters unintelligent, and the weapons pathetic. I thought it was a 5 at best. Suddenly while killing a little time I actually really started to get why people rave about it. The randomly generated levels assure replayabilty and finding new items and unlocking characters is extremely satisfying. I literally laughed out loud when I blew up a box and spiders where thrown all over the place, same reaction to the first time I picked up a golden idol. I've literally spent several hours playing and have yet to leave the mines. On first glance this is one to skip. However, once played for s while it becomes extremely addictive.… Expand

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7. Filipes

   Feb 25, 2014

   8

   To be able to survive in Spelunky longer than just few minutes, you will have to learn a lot. And you will learn by dying. But if you haveTo be able to survive in Spelunky longer than just few minutes, you will have to learn a lot. And you will learn by dying. But if you have the patience maybe you will find a glory instead of another death...… Expand

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8. eR1c245

   May 24, 2016

   4

   I love and hate this game, but probably not for the reasons others do.
   
   I think the sound, visuals and game play are great. The game isI love and hate this game, but probably not for the reasons others do.
   
   I think the sound, visuals and game play are great. The game is challenging, but that is okay. What I don't like is that each level is randomly generated and it doesn't seem like you can save your game and start back where you were ...in fact there really is no where you were because the game is randomly generated as you go. I don't care for that, I like having a start and and end, bosses to defeat and milestones pass and rewards to gain. This reminds me of the old Pitfall game for Atari ...you just played and played and played ...why? Well, actually not sure why, but you did. I was hoping for some story an adventure that got more interesting as you went. I feel this game falls short and could have been so much better. One redeeming feature is the "challenge play". You get 1 shot to get your best score and go against others online. If you like structure and order in your games than this may not be for you.… Expand

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