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Is There Was A Caveman worth it for you?
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Play it if you…
Good fit- Retro platformer fans who want frequent deaths and demanding play
- Players who enjoy searching for hidden areas during side-scrolling exploration
- Action players seeking dinosaur combat, throwable weapons, and boss fights
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players who want forgiving platforming may hit a wall at the repeated-death difficulty
- Players seeking a broad progression system or low-pressure exploration may bounce off the hazard-heavy structure
- Players looking for a modern visual style may not connect with the retro pixel presentation
Our take on There Was A Caveman
The bounce point arrives when repeated deaths become the central rhythm rather than an occasional setback. Players who can manage the platforming controls may still hit resistance at boss encounters, where the game shifts from navigating hazards to demanding combat tests.
What is There Was A Caveman?
This prehistoric action platformer follows the last living caveman as he leaves his cave to search for a female specimen who could help rebuild caveman civilization.
The journey crosses dark caves, forests, underwater sections, and the interior of a huge dinosaur. Platforming includes dashing, variable jump control, friction, swimming, and throwable secondary weapons. Dinosaurs and other creatures, including Pterodactyls, Diplodocus, and oversized squid, serve as enemies. Boss encounters add larger combat challenges, while concealed areas and other hidden discoveries reward exploration. The game uses retro pixel visuals and includes frequent deaths as part of its demanding progression.
How There Was A Caveman plays
- 01Variable Platforming
- Movement includes dashes, adjustable jumps, friction, and swimming through underwater sections.
- 02Mixed Environments
- Exploration moves through caves, forests, underwater areas, and the inside of a large dinosaur.
- 03Dinosaur Enemies
- Opponents include Pterodactyls, Diplodocus, oversized squid, and other creatures.
- 04Boss Encounters
- Dedicated boss battles provide combat encounters separate from regular enemy fights.
- 05Hidden Discoveries
- Secret locations and concealed objects are placed throughout the areas.
- 06Throwable Weapons
- Secondary weapons can be thrown during encounters.
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There Was A Caveman: platforms & release
Is There Was A Caveman worth it?
It is worth it if: retro platformer fans who want frequent deaths and demanding play. Skip it if: players who want forgiving platforming may hit a wall at the repeated-death difficulty.
Where can I download There Was A Caveman?
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What platforms is There Was A Caveman on?
Windows only.
