Family trials

In the place of the original’s strangely lonely atmosphere, Yu wants to establish a warmer, more nurturing vibe in the sequel. He wants new players to better feel they can overcome

Spelunky’s challenges, which, he assures us, will be just as demanding as ever. “Part of that is me naturally injecting my life into my work,” he says. “It’s something I’ve done in previous games but it’s going to come out more now I’m a parent versus being a bachelor.” He recognises the similarities between teaching players and teaching his daughter. “There’s a temptation to step in, but if I do, they’ll always depend on you and won’t grow to be independent.” If Spelunky 2 has a message, it’s that life is tough, but you have family and friends to help you along the way.