Sparklite vs The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate
Sparklite
Sparklite is a top-down action-adventure RPG where you’ll battle various creatures corrupted by the rampant mining of Sparklite, a powerful energy source and the life force of the world of Geodia, as well as the very miners led by the mysterious villain called “Baron”, who used those very ores to fuel their war machines. Battle through throngs of enemies in constantly changing landscape, gather sparklite along with other upgrades to use, and bring the fight to Baron and his foremen before it’s too late!The game may be somewhat grindy and repetitive in the long run, but Sparklite is a brilliant, well-made game that is definitely worth its asking price.
The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate
The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate is the highly-anticipated sequel to the roguelike dungeon crawler niche hit of the same name. The gameplay is pretty much similar to the latter - it can get rather grindy after a while. This also means turn-based combat supplemented by skills, gear that can be upgraded, and loot that you can only bring out of the dungeon if it has a grade that's gold or above.What's different about this game though is the fact that you can team up with other players and head into the dungeon together in real time! The game is also a lot more social since it has a guild feature which allows players-slash-adventurers to find reliable buddies to raid dungeons with. Although there isn't exactly a story per se in the original game, this time around, the game showcases a short yet well-described introduction which explains the presence of a so-called time gate which appeared in town one day.
The social features in The Greedy Cave 2: Time Gate is definitely a step in the right direction for the game franchise. However, the game is still in development and hence, many (other) aspects of the game aren't as nice as they should be right now. With feedback from the players and changes to the game, hopefully, this sequel will turn out to be as great as the original!