Crystal Caves HD

Crystal Caves HD

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Advent Cal 2022 - 08
   
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7 Dec, 2022 @ 3:57pm
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Yuletide Vault 2! Space Grinch has locked your tree & presents into a freezing vault, guarded by monsters, but Space Santa has gifted some ammo for Xmas! You'll also need to unlock the power shot!

OPTIONAL: Get a score of $300,000! (+ health bonus)


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Yep, a sequel to my previous Yuletide Vault map, find it here (though it was my first map, so it's a bit pants):

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2319360079

I made this map to be dynamic - You go back and fourth through it a few times, but each time is slightly different. The difficulty is meant to be more or less on par with the original Crystal Caves. Simply beating the level is straightforward, but getting the maximum score is harder. 50 ammo is more than enough to beat it, just don't waste too many trying to shoot the flying green drip monsters. :)

OPTIONAL CHALLENGE:

Treasure hunt, like the first map!

You can score a maximum of $300,000 on the dot (I tuned it like that) - The screenshots above are to prove that it's possible, but maybe there'll be a video later.

Here's a checklist:

* Find all 3 hidden fruits
* Kill all enemies, including the 3 walking rocks
* Unlock all chests (yes, you can get the key, it should be easy to work out how)
* There's 5 hidden crystals in the platforms in the top left.
* Shoot and collect all 5 presents/eggs
* Have a score of $250,000 before touching the exit door
* Finish the map with 3 hearts for the 50k health bonus

It's a tough challenge that probably requires you to take the time to learn the level, so feel free to post screenshots here of your score if you do it and want to brag about it. :)
4 Comments
Purzel2205 4 Jan, 2023 @ 3:02pm 
difficulty on par with original Crystal Caves? man, this level took me hours to beat 😭
DarkHoodness  [author] 8 Dec, 2022 @ 2:15pm 
@Adelion - Hey, thanks, I haven't got around to it yet, so it'll save me doing it. :) It was interesting to watch you, and well done for getting the 300k!

@Blodyavenger - Yeah I've been replaying my favourite puzzle games like The Talos Principle recently, maybe I took a bit of inspiration from there.
Adelion 8 Dec, 2022 @ 12:48pm 
Greetings,

if you want to, you can add this video to your workshop item:

https://youtu.be/YlnV2J4xJgg
Blodyavenger  [developer] 8 Dec, 2022 @ 1:23am 
That's a very clever level with extra challenges if you're after the bonuses. I only got $222,000 because I was on one heart and I still had to collect the chests from the top left part. I'll def. play it again! :cc_mylo:

https://steamhost.cn/steamcommunity_com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2898988709