Current Events > N64 inspired 3D platformer, Cavern of Dreams releases Feb. 29 on Switch

(+) Yeah! (+)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ROzLIdblsQ

Embark on a magical quest as Fynn the dragon to rescue your unhatched siblings from the mysterious Cavern of Dreams in this 3D platformer.

WISHLIST NOW
Cavern of Dreams is a surreal 3D platformer with collectathon elements, created in the style of retro platforming gems. Play as Fynn, the young dragon who enters the Cavern of Dreams in search for his unhatched siblings stolen away by a mysterious villain. Explore densely packed worlds full of puzzles to solve, challenges to overcome, and treasures to collect as you get closer to solving who stole your siblings and why.

A COLORFUL MAGICAL WORLD AWAITS
Secrets and surprises lurk around every corner in the Cavern of Dreams. Discover four open-ended, densely packed worlds, all with their own unique themes, each connected to a main hub world full of secrets of its own. Search every nook and cranny to not miss any of the secrets the Cavern holds. Acquire abilities from the Sage to access new worlds. Put your platforming and puzzle-solving skills to the test to find your siblings and treasures!

FEATURES
- COLLECT THEM ALL: Each world is full of goodies to find - 40 eggs placed in perilous situations, mushrooms to feed your siblings once they hatch, collectible cards to fill out an Encyclopedia, and more!
- ACQUIRE NEW ABILITIES: Collecting eggs allows the Sage to grant Fynn new body parts, which give him new abilities! Use your tail, wings, and more to reach areas you couldnt before and move super fast!
- NON-VIOLENT APPROACH: Fynn is a peaceful little guy, so theres no combat in the game. Instead, the focus is on exploration, puzzle solving, and platforming. This, however, does not mean there are no dangers lurking in the Cavern of Dreams, so best be careful.
- MEET A WHIMSICAL CAST OF CHARACTERS: Each world is populated with strange characters who need your help. You may chat up a tree, assist a mermaid, or free a sentient soup dumpling!
- THE NOSTALGIC OST: Fully immerse yourself in Cavern of Dreams through a nostalgic and mysterious soundtrack, with each world having multiple versions of its theme based on where you are.

https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/cavern-of-dreams-switch/

Or maybe spyro

- NON-VIOLENT APPROACH: Fynn is a peaceful little guy, so theres no combat in the game. Instead, the focus is on exploration, puzzle solving, and platforming. This, however, does not mean there are no dangers lurking in the Cavern of Dreams, so best be careful.

wonder if its a copout for game design or a philosophical statement

It's about time indie games moved from "snes level, but better" to "N64 level, but better."

CARRRNE_ASADA posted...

wonder if its a copout for game design or a philosophical statement

I dunno but I wish there was an Uncharted-type game with this philosophy

CARRRNE_ASADA posted...

wonder if its a copout for game design or a philosophical statement

Most early 3D platformer combat was pretty bad, so not a horrible idea just to skip it. Even in Mario 64, how often did the enemies actually matter?

I thought the combat was fun in Banjo-Kazooie. The final boss was seriously difficult tho

No combat kinda sucks ngl

- COLLECT THEM ALL: Each world is full of goodies to find - 40 eggs placed in perilous situations, mushrooms to feed your siblings once they hatch, collectible cards to fill out an Encyclopedia, and more!

Im working on a 3D platformer right now myself so I can appreciate how much effort it takes, buts still disappointing to me how short these indie games end up being

DarkChozoGhost posted...

It's about time indie games moved from "snes level, but better" to "N64 level, but better."

Yeah, I was kind of hoping to see a retread of the 90's era 3D graphics and soundtrack. They had an uncanny but nostalgic air to them.

tag

This is already out on Steam. How is it?

tripleh213 posted...

No combat kinda sucks ngl

Was interested till this

I wanna kill shit while I jump to egg

darkmaian23 posted...

This is already out on Steam. How is it?

One of the better N64 platformer clones.

Hmm ok this looks awesome

Now i want a dmc 3 clone to be made by some indie dev. Like with copied and pasted moves + style switcher and inertia as well

Do they have other projects lined up?

CARRRNE_ASADA posted...

wonder if its a copout for game design or a philosophical statement

Combat shouldn't be a necessary feature of every 3D platformer. 3D platforming should be, but somehow it barely shows up in some of them.