Spelunky
•Initial Release: Jul 4, 2012
•ESRB: Teen •Nintendo Switch PlayStation 4 PlayStation Vita PlayStation 3 +2
IGN Rating
7.8
135 Ratings
HowLongToBeat
21 hrs
Main Story
45 hrs
Story + Sides
96 hrs
Everything
40 hrs
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Summary
Spelunky is a cave exploration / treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games and roguelikes, where the goal is to grab as much treasure from the cave as possible.
Content Rating
ESRB: Teen Blood, Fantasy Violence, Mild Suggestive Themes
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Jul 4, 2012
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