Digital Spy writes: "Before long each death will seem like a new dare, taunting you to try just one more time. After all, next time will be different, with a new layout offering the possibility of new outcomes. As you slide deeper and deeper into Spelunky's depths, you can almost make out the sound of the game laughing at you. But then again, how malicious can it really be if you're laughing right along too?" 4/5