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Colossal Cave

System: Nintendo Switch Release date: 09/03/2023

Acclaimed game designer Roberta Williams revives Colossal Cave as a retro, point-&-click, cave exploration puzzler. Based on the original 1970’s design by Will Crowther & Don Woods, the origin of adventure games, this 3D update maintains its vintage charm, while revitalizing it for modern gamers.

Embark on a timeless journey through a sprawling cave system packed with treasures, creatures, mazes, and wits-defying puzzles. The great grandpappy of adventure games will test you and tickle your problem-solving skills as you unearth its plot and secrets. Through cunning trial-and-error you will crawl through tight squeezes, encounter impressive caverns, collect inventory, locate treasure, thwart dwarf attacks, all while keeping your eye on the score before your lamp goes out.

This groundbreaking game is considered one of the most influential in history, establishing conventions that have become standard in the adventure game genre. It has been ported to just about every computer and console, played by millions, and inspired many other games, books, movies, and TV series.

With its challenging and mind-bending puzzles, this explorative game will keep you enthralled. Explore 14 distinct regions filled with magic, hidden secrets, breathtaking views, and cave-dwelling creatures of all types. Each area offers a unique and enchanting experience; you'll be hooked for hours.

• Simple, intuitive, point-&-click controls

• Captivating, colorful, and immersive regions

• Challenging, logic-driven puzzles

• A perfect blend of challenge and reward

• Scenic subterranean vistas with hidden secrets

• A game that is incredibly fun and engaging

And, as much as this game is steeped in gaming history and lore, there’s also a reason it’s stood the test of time and become so richly intertwined with gaming culture. It’s fun! It’s creative. It’s thought provoking and challenging. It’s both simple and complex. It’s a fantastic design.

Venture down into Colossal Cave and explore its depths. Don’t forget your lamp!

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Categories

Puzzle, Adventure, Strategy

Players

Single System (1)

Publisher

Cygnus Entertainment

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Age rating

  • Fear, Mild Violence

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System

Nintendo Switch

Release date

09/03/2023

Age rating

PEGI 7

Compatible controllers

  • Nintendo Switch Pro Controller

Languages

Japanese, English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Korean, Chinese

Download size

2374.00 MB