Spelunker is a remake of the NES classic from Irem. Does it look familiar to you? Do you remember the game from way back in the day, 20 years ago? If you do, it's probably because the aesthetics haven't changed much. Though boasting updated, modern graphics, the game's visuals retain a retro-stylized feel. The 2D characters are still there. The lifts and ladders are still in the places they would've been. Overall, it looks like an interesting title for those old-school gamers looking for a blast from the past.
Of course, the question is: How does it play? First off, the controls are simple enough. It's a 2D game with a focus on platform jumping, with other actions including: riding down elevators; leaping over pits; climbing ladders; and dodging fire, steam, and toxic liquids. You can collect items such as bombs to demolish obstacles in your way, or keys in order to progress through locked sections of a stage. It all sounds very simple, familiar and arcadey -- in other words, a perfect fit for a PSN game. Right?
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"A few weeks back Spelunker HD received an update, which added some new content." - JPS
Quite the interesting fun fact. I can't wait to have 100% on my DLC, so I can save I have it done 100%.
I haven't played this game in ages. I got so far in it though. If I start playing it again I will be so rusty I don't think I will be able to play it any more. There were so many things to remember to do and not to do to survive.
@ admiralvic. Well I was pretty good myself. I found it was tough but not as hard as people keep saying it was. But I also have to admit it was pretty annoying at times. Those ice levels almost made me want to break my only controller in half. Also running out of air when you were trying to be careful was also annoying.
This game is fun. I wish it had a better save system, but the way it was gave it an old-school feel.
I guess "rewarding" is the right term, but it's definitely not the most satisfying. I'd give that to Super Sonic Acrobatic Rocket-Powered Battle Cars. :)
Spelunker HD is the story of an average person attempting deep cave exploration in an attempt to unearth treasures and reach new depths. In the player’s journey to unearth treasure and explore mysterious caverns various difficulties present themselves. The player must avoid the collapsing ceilings, ghosts, snakes, lack of energy and even small holes in the ground. In fact, the slightest mishap, such as getting too close to a geyser or falling a matter of inches, will rob the player of precious lives.
There's many levels to go thru + its challenging + playstation home items that you can unlock to wear to mis match gears that u already have also.
woohoo. been waiting for this. love spelunker on nes ... i got so good at it i finished it without dying once. i was in the zone hardcore that day. and its much more than just a remake