Cave Quest 2 Collector's Edition > iPad, iPhone, Android, Mac & PC Game

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5 / 5

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MY CAVE QUEST CONTINUES!

PostedFebruary 6, 2021

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fromSolutional caves are formed when rain soaks into Earth’s surface & carbon dioxide is released by dying plants into the soil that turns the water into carbonic acid to dissolve rock Most caves take more than 100,000 yrs to grow big enough to fit a human

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Skill Level:Expert

Fun Factor

5 / 5

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5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

There aren't many games lately that I become so engrossed in the demo that when the demo ends, it takes me by surprise and I'm scrambling to hit the "Buy Now" button...but this game did exactly that!

There are so many different aspects to this game that one can't help but be entertained. It is a Hidden Object game, a Match 3 game, a Battle game, a Quest-based game, an Adventure game, and a ...Show more

There aren't many games lately that I become so engrossed in the demo that when the demo ends, it takes me by surprise and I'm scrambling to hit the "Buy Now" button...but this game did exactly that!

There are so many different aspects to this game that one can't help but be entertained. It is a Hidden Object game, a Match 3 game, a Battle game, a Quest-based game, an Adventure game, and a Strategy game all in one. You can play in an Easy, Normal, or Hard mode of difficulty and you can choose to play the Match 3 games in a Limited Time or Limited Moves Mode as well.

You begin your journey by walking which is in the form of a Match 3 game that requires you to make matches on a path to move the character (shown as a hat) along the path to the top of the board. This scenario was my favorite part!

After completing the Match 3 game, you'll continue your adventure by searching for Inventory Items in each scene along your way. You'll have to figure out how and where to use those items to progress, for example, you may have to remove cobwebs, open doors, and move carts, but the tasks aren't necessarily easy to figure out because sometimes the solution isn't obvious. Once you solve a task, a different variation of the Match 3 game will open up with obstacles that are theme-related to the task, such as cobwebs or spiderwebs that block some tiles.

When you make a Match 4 or larger, you will gain an extra move or time. As you progress, you are given the opportunity to "Learn" a new Skill which is basically a power-up that places bombs on the board or allows you to remove a single tile, or pushes tokens out of your path like a hurricane.

When you come across a Beast or Demon, you'll first have to figure out which inventory item is necessary, then you play a Battle Mode Match 3 game where you take turns against your opponent. Collecting Red Crystals drains your opponent but it also drains your energy if the opponent matches red crystals.

This Collector's Edition version has 15 Wallpapers, Concept Art (available after completing the game) 15 Music Soundtracks (12 regular and 3 CE Bonus tracks) 4 Records Trophies (shown in %'s) 16 Characters, 15 Beasts & Demons, a Bonus Chapter and a Strategy Guide.

I don't know if the CE price is worth the extra's you get on a Match 3 game, all I know is I was going to continue playing this highly entertaining Match 3 game today, there's no way I was going to wait for the SE version! Join us at my new forum to discuss this game and so much more, thewoodsforum.boards.net ...hope to see you there! Show less

I recommend this game!

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A long awaited return. A hybid winner!

PostedFebruary 6, 2021

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Card & Board, Match 3, Strategy, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Its been many years since cave quest 1 and I was thrilled to see number two after such a long time. This one is far superior for all the waiting. But also one has to ask about the game itself, what is it exactly? Well I call it a hybrid. Part M3, part adventure game, part hidden object, and part puzzle.

You will visit many locations all requiring you to either perform an action, find an item, ...Show more

Its been many years since cave quest 1 and I was thrilled to see number two after such a long time. This one is far superior for all the waiting. But also one has to ask about the game itself, what is it exactly? Well I call it a hybrid. Part M3, part adventure game, part hidden object, and part puzzle.

You will visit many locations all requiring you to either perform an action, find an item, collect items, use your items and solve puzzles. It has a map that depending on your choice of difficulty will show you where tasks are or not. You will travel back and forth performing your tasks. But many involve you playing an M3 game where you move along a path, (sometimes collecting an item you need)..towards the end.

In this one you sometimes get a choice of direction, so you can travel around the path in different ways..(handy when collecting several mushrooms or other items scattered around)

There are bonuses to help you along the way such as bombs and hurricanes tile removal and even speed up..but the real joy of the game is figuring out which tiles to remove in front or behind to get your path to clear so you can march forward..

You can have moves, timed or none. And you can choose easy, normal or hard difficulty. (I actually thought my game was glitchy, and tried changing my cursor option..still lagging..then I changed to 'easy' difficulty, and it began to run smoothly!) That may or may not help someone. I am now playing in easy difficulty/timed mode and moving gracefully.

Do leave your hints on for a while..some obstacles need all coloured tiles cleared to remove them or matches next to them..and you only get told once..but there is a guide, and a very handy hint button for the tasks. Do try the demo. It may be a bit overwhelming at first, but its only the M3 that is timed (if you choose).and you can take your time with the rest.

Its fascinating, it makes you think and its exciting when you solve your puzzles and quests. I loved the first, but this one is even better. Enjoy! Show less

I recommend this game!

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Lets hope we don't have to wait another 10 years for the next one.

PostedFebruary 6, 2021

Cyril48

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I took my time on placing my review as I wanted to get further in to the game as some games have a habit of changing or becoming boring the further you get in to the game.

Not so with this one in fact it gets more interesting the further you get in.
Others have explained the ins and outs of this game so will not dwell on that.

I was interested to see that some were finding the game lagging ...Show more

I took my time on placing my review as I wanted to get further in to the game as some games have a habit of changing or becoming boring the further you get in to the game.

Not so with this one in fact it gets more interesting the further you get in.
Others have explained the ins and outs of this game so will not dwell on that.

I was interested to see that some were finding the game lagging on harder modes, I did not have that problem on my 64 bit machine so out of curiosity I loaded it on to my older 32 bit machine and it worked fine until I went into a timed mode then the lagging started and it became almost unplayable.

I switched back to easy and no trouble at all.

I am now back with ny 64 Bit and this is such an amazing game.

What I love about this is you can switch modes after each level so if you find it too taxing you can change for an easier mode without having to start again

As you get further in to this the battle scenes become more interesting and yes you can replay that level harder or easier depending on where you are.
This is a great challenge even on the easier mode and so well thought out.
I even like the music,

The guide is very comprehensive but not sure if it is available in the SE.
Is it worth a CE ? It states 40 extra levels plus an extra scene, one would assume though that the 40 levels are in the extra scene.
I just could not wait to buy this, this is a match 3 made in heaven for me with so much more than the normal offerings in a match 3.

Try the demo and see what you think. Personally I would start in easy mode just so you can get as far as possible.

Regarding the comment about getting no extra time, at first you may not realise it but when you match 4 you get 3 extra seconds which when you match 5 should give 4 or 5 seconds but can't be sure of that. This time is automatically added which you may not realise.

All in this is one gem of a game and Dev's please can we not have to wait nearly 10 years for the next one. Show less

I recommend this game!

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I'm Diggin' This!

PostedFebruary 6, 2021

Poodlebear

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Match 3, Puzzle, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

So I grabbed the demo of Cave Quest 2 Collector's Edition a smidge after midnight and ran it out. I knew before it was over I was going to buy but didn't want to stop playing! Went right back in and just now sort of surfaced to realize:
!. I was hungry
2. I had to go to the bathroom
3. FIVE HOURS had passed!
It has been a long loooong time since a game has so engaged me it's done that "time ...Show more

So I grabbed the demo of Cave Quest 2 Collector's Edition a smidge after midnight and ran it out. I knew before it was over I was going to buy but didn't want to stop playing! Went right back in and just now sort of surfaced to realize:
!. I was hungry
2. I had to go to the bathroom
3. FIVE HOURS had passed!
It has been a long loooong time since a game has so engaged me it's done that "time travel" thing.
I LOVE THIS GAME! In fact when playing the demo I said, out loud, "This is so cool!". I don't think I've ever encountered a more savvy translation of Adventure Gaming into a Match-3 structure. Exploring, Dungeon Crawl, Battle, even Crafting and Potion Making are represented by different styles of Match-3 boards all interesting and fun. I really feel like the developers both play and enjoy both style of game so they understand the pluses and minuses and how to make the most of the good stuff.
I am playing on both easiest settings (there are 2, one for the adventure aspect and one for the puzzle) with no timers. Music is good, graphics are clear and bright and pleasant, tutorial type pop-ups are timely and helpful.
If I have any concern going forward it's that either the battles will get too hard to stay fun or the spiders encountered in dungeony type boards will get too numerous to proceed (you clear them by basically clearing webs around them until they can't run). So far that's not been an issue.
ANYWAY love it and give it ALL the stars! First 5 hours of it, anyway. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Imagine waiting 10 years for a sequel to happen.

PostedFebruary 7, 2021

haiqal01

fromI wonder if there will be Cave Quest 3 in year 2031?

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Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Time Management

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

This game was developed by MD Studios, the mastermind behind Bato: Treasures of Tibet and the original game, Cave Quest (2011). Cave Quest 2 is not a typical match 3 games, it is a multi-genre game where it combines Role Playing Games (RPG) and Adventure with varieties type of Match 3 board. The game started with an adventure style match 3 board where player make matches to allow the protagonist ...Show more

This game was developed by MD Studios, the mastermind behind Bato: Treasures of Tibet and the original game, Cave Quest (2011). Cave Quest 2 is not a typical match 3 games, it is a multi-genre game where it combines Role Playing Games (RPG) and Adventure with varieties type of Match 3 board. The game started with an adventure style match 3 board where player make matches to allow the protagonist to move forward the finish spot. Then, the adventure side of the game started where player can interacts with its environment such as collecting inventory items, interact with its inhabitants, and collecting “secrets” knowledge. Every interactions can triggered a match 3 board such as:

1. The combat match 3 board by using a long wooden stick to fight a giant evil rat.
2. Removing a seal by breaking the tiles in the Match 3 board.
3. Removing impurities by matching the bubbles with percentages of the impurities in the potion’s match 3 board.
4. Removing coals in the wooden cart.
5. Collecting Amanitas by playing an adventure-style match 3 board.
6. Crushing the Green Gems into Green Powder by playing the match 3 to drop the gems and then to crush them (yep, 2 steps).

-Please note that some interactions does not require to play the match 3.-

-The listed above are what I encountered during my playtime.-

The RPG side of the game is where player get Experience (XP) after completing a match 3 board. Once leveled up, player can use it to obtain and upgrade power ups that will be use in the match 3 game. The Secret knowledge is also included in the XP and player need to seek out hidden scrolls, books, or an ancient inscriptions. There are 3 difficulties to choose from so I started with Easy because I’m not a big fan of a match 3 game (but I really love marble popper type of game).

The CE Extras included are Guide, Bonus Chapter, Wallpapers, Music, Concept Art, Collections and Records (high score).

The uniqueness of this game is astounding to me and it is a time killer, especially during this time (or anytime). There are varieties of Match 3 boards to play so I don’t feel bored. All I can say is this game is worth it because I enjoyed it so much and there are so many aspects that I want to describe here but I believe that other reviewers have much more intricate details that you can read. Have fun. Show less

I recommend this game!

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Cave Quest 2 successful sequel

PostedFebruary 6, 2021

Lissi22

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Hidden Object, Match 3, Time Management

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

Finally!! it's been a long time, but i can still remember the first part of cave quest, exciting story and a great gameplay and this is where the 2nd part starts. thanks bigfish for the really great 2nd part with additional levels. i'm really happy about this, even the music is worth listening to

I recommend this game!

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A Game of the Year Contender

PostedFebruary 8, 2021

TheRealMagicJack

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Skill Level:Expert

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Card & Board, Hidden Object, Marble Popper, Match 3, Puzzle, Strategy, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

I'm a match-3, hidden object, puzzle solving loving kind'a guy and think this game has blended all three perfectly into a fun, challenging adventure. Even the music is spot on, tranquil yet mysterious sounding, fit's this game to a 'T'.

Of the many games I've played, this one ranks as one of the best.

I recommend this game!

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Wow, Worthy C.E. Game!

PostedFebruary 6, 2021

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Skill Level:Intermediate

Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Match 3

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

4 / 5

Love this game so far (completed most of demo) and can certainly see why a Guide is included after reading part of it. Something like, "the only defense against the guardian's lightning is to cover yourself with a magic shield" is probably something I'd either take a long time to figure out my own without it or possibly never figure out. There are just so many power-ups, tasks to accomplish, ...Show more

Love this game so far (completed most of demo) and can certainly see why a Guide is included after reading part of it. Something like, "the only defense against the guardian's lightning is to cover yourself with a magic shield" is probably something I'd either take a long time to figure out my own without it or possibly never figure out. There are just so many power-ups, tasks to accomplish, obstacles to defeat, items to find and use, etc that I'm sure I'd soon get frustrated without that guide to help me.

The Extra Time "bug" another reviewer mentioned isn't a bug. Even gaining time is different in this game. At first, when watching carefully, I could see only 1, 3 or 5 seconds added to the timer -- big deal, useless, I thought. But a few boards down the road I ran out of time and a msg popped up asking me if I wanted to use 35 seconds of the extra time I had accumulated. I clicked yes and away I went, finished the board a few seconds later rather than dying and having to replay.

There are so many interesting features in this game; it's definitely no ordinary Match 3 and well worth the CE price in my opinion. You can play Easy, Normal or Hard and choose which for the Adventure part of the game and the puzzles separately. At the bottom of that options screen there's also a box to check for playing the game in timed or limited moves mode if you didn't choose "Easy" mode of play.

What a delight to have such a challenging, fun and interesting game to play! This is so much more than your usual M3 game that you can just pick up every now and then after a long time not playing it just to play a few boards. This one has tasks to accomplish, places to explore where you use items that you found while playing the M3 boards. If you're looking for something new and different and are an M3 game fan, I highly urge you to give the demo a try. I can't wait to get back to playing it. Show less

I recommend this game!

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I'M ADDICTED TO THIS GAME

PostedAugust 28, 2021

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Cave Quest 2 Collector's Edition

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Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

Well, this has to be the best Match 3 and Adventure game I've ever played. Why? Because the challenge is great, there is heaps to do and the game goes on forever.

You can play Easy, Normal or Hard modes with Limited Moves or Timed. This time I played Normal and Timed. At the end of the game I got a pathetic 67%, so I know I will be playing again and again ...Show more

REVIEW OF COMPLETED GAME AND BONUS

Well, this has to be the best Match 3 and Adventure game I've ever played. Why? Because the challenge is great, there is heaps to do and the game goes on forever.

You can play Easy, Normal or Hard modes with Limited Moves or Timed. This time I played Normal and Timed. At the end of the game I got a pathetic 67%, so I know I will be playing again and again until I get it right. I need to be more careful and take my time about what I choose for power-ups and extras for battles, etc. Strategy is the key here.

The graphics are perfect. Its colourful but easy on the eye. The music is exquisite and I had it on loud all the way through.

As you progress through the game, you will be finding items you need to carry on. Don't be fooled folks, this is not an easy game and you may be holding on to items for a long time.

I loved the Match 3 levels. Some you will get easily enough and other will take multiple attempts. FAILURE for me came up a lot and I replayed them until I got it right. I'm one of those players that doesn't like to use the power-ups (on the left hand side of the screen) until towards the end of the game when it gets really tough.

The storyline is easy to follow. Even though there are only intermittent voiceovers, reading through the dialogue is no problem because its short and to the point.

I've just now bought the original Cave Quest which came out in 2011. Its very similar, but easier to play. And yes, I can play it no problem on Windows 10.

All up, I played the game for well into double digits. Its a very long game and the bonus is lengthy as well.

So, don't let this classic pass you by. Its fun, addictive and can be played many times over.

Happy playing fishies. Well done devs. This is a gem. Show less

I recommend this game!

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I am not a Match 3 fan, but I love this game.

PostedFebruary 10, 2021

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Favorite Genre(s):Adventure, Brain Teaser, Hidden Object, Puzzle, Strategy, Time Management, Word

Fun Factor

5 / 5

Visual/Sound Quality

5 / 5

Level of Challenge

5 / 5

Storyline

5 / 5

One of the members of a Big Fish group on Facebook raved about this game so much that I decided to try it. I normally avoid Match 3 games because I like my games to have a story, and most of them don't. This one DOES. It's basically a mashup of Match 3 and the old point-and-click adventure games from Sierra, and it really works for me. It's a super long game, so don't expect to play this in one ...Show more

One of the members of a Big Fish group on Facebook raved about this game so much that I decided to try it. I normally avoid Match 3 games because I like my games to have a story, and most of them don't. This one DOES. It's basically a mashup of Match 3 and the old point-and-click adventure games from Sierra, and it really works for me. It's a super long game, so don't expect to play this in one sitting (which I usually do with my BF games). There are secrets to uncover, items to collect and use, characters to rescue, battles to win, and hidden paths to navigate through the foggy forest. I was about twenty minutes in when I knew this was going to be a must-buy for me. If you love adventuring games but don't normally go for Match 3, I urge you to try this because it completely blew my expectations out of the water. Show less

I recommend this game!

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