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Cavity Busters: A Roguelite with a Rotten Core (and a Surprisingly Good Time)

Cavity Busters isn’t your average roguelite. While it shares the genre’s hallmarks – permadeath, procedural generation, and challenging combat – it injects a potent dose of bizarre humor and unique mechanics that set it apart. You play as Gummy The Soft, a disembodied tooth on a quest for… well, something. The narrative is delightfully nonsensical, perfectly complementing the game’s over-the-top presentation.

The core gameplay loop revolves around frantic, skill-based combat against a cast of delightfully grotesque enemies, including the dreaded Pearly Knights. But Cavity Busters isn’t just about dodging bullets (lots and lots of bullets); it’s about mastering Gummy’s unique abilities. Wall-running, high jumps, and a surprisingly strategic “tooth-shooting and sucking” attack add layers of depth to the combat.

What truly distinguishes Cavity Busters is its “disease” system. Acquire potent but risky ailments like diarrhea (for a speed boost!) or entamaphobia (doors become laser grids!), managing their effects and potentially seeking a cure adds a fascinating layer of risk/reward. With 280 upgrades, both beneficial and detrimental, the possibilities are vast.

Hundreds of handcrafted rooms ensure replayability, and the game’s accessibility options cater to diverse playstyles. Whether you crave a brutal challenge or a more forgiving experience, Cavity Busters adapts. The humor is consistently on point, with puns so plentiful they’ll give you a toothache. If you’re looking for a fresh take on the roguelite formula, this surprisingly charming and challenging game is worth a look.