A classic game reimagined

Colossal Cave is a first-person adventure game where you will explore a cave seeking treasure. The iconic creators of Sierra On-Line, Roberta and Ken Williams, have returned after a hiatus of 25 years to embark on a new project with a retro twist: a remake of the classic text adventure Colossal Cave Adventure in full 3D.

The goal of your adventure in Colossal Cave is to recover all of the loot. This new take on the adventure genre will test players’ mettle with over 140 different locations and a lot of challenges to solve in each.

A trip down memory lane

In your exploration of Colossal Cave, you can come across both allies and foes, as well as several forgotten treasures and remnants of long-lost civilizations. Since this game employs a non-linear exploration method, It is fully up to you to decide how you want to investigate it and find out its secrets; the choice is completely all in your hands.

The text from the original game has been preserved thus far even though it is presented in a different style. It is still 100% true to the original. It is, in many respects, a remake that is as authentic as they could make it. The entirety of the original source code is being utilized, in addition to the original narration.

The sole drawback of this remade version is that, although it is good to have more locations, some can find it to be repetitious and slow in the long run. Aside from that, still this remake is an excellent chance to pay tribute to the legacy of the first game and the exploratory spirit that it inspired in other players.

Oldie but goldie

Colossal Cave needs a little something extra to pique the interest of a new generation of intrepid explorers—especially those who are used to fast-paced battles and side missions. With more than 100 locations to explore, it has enough content to hook you. Overall, it is recommended for players who’d like to play the game again due to nostalgia for the game’s initial release.