GameFocus: "Classic arcade game are extremely nostalgic for those who grew up during their heyday. All the pixelated goodness ushers in the days of the quarter munching arcades...and some of the most brutal difficulties of any gaming era. Now today’s gaming consoles are no stranger to seeing some of these classics return, some for the worse, and some for the better. Cue in Tozai Games (remember them, from last year’s LodeRunner?); who’ve have brought back the venerable 8-bit classic, Spelunker, with a shiny new HD coat of paint. We just need to know which of those two categories it falls into..."
Pros
+ Nice new look
+ Challenging
+ Classic gameplay
+ Co-op mode is cool
Cons
- Um...it really is challenging
- Impatient gamers need not apply
The most brutal stages yet, plus a special low 50% off price for PlayStation®Plus Members!
"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.
It is surprisingly easy to pick up and keep playing (at least for me). I play it about once a month for the new EX levels and it takes maybe 40 minutes before I "get it". Also if you want some assistance, I will be glad to help. I believe I still hold the fastest platinum time on the US version :3
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
Spelunker HD would get a pat on the back from me for being pretty awesome, but it would kill him so I guess I'll just leave now.