Colossal Cave

 PC
Metascore
53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 14
  3. Negative: 6 out of 14
  1. GameCritics
    Mar 1, 2023
    70
    It’s tough to say exactly who Colossal Cave is for. ‘Experienced’ fans who remember it might be overjoyed to explore its passages once again, now visualized, but the novelty will wear off once they’ve blazed through an adventure they likely know the answers to — it’s possible to speedrun the game in under an hour. Younger fans of adventure games may be curious to see a revamped version of how the genre started, but may become frustrated by the bizarre ‘logic’ behind the challenges. Ultimately, it’s a fascinating look back in time, but it doesn’t always translate to enjoyable play.
  2. Gamer Escape
    Jan 25, 2023
    60
    It’s a very level game—enjoyable at first, but not very exciting after you’ve spent several hours with it. When you combine this with its emphasis on replayability over length and a paucity of mechanical revision, you get a lacking game with a highly contradictory price tag. These drawbacks are hefty, and they cause 2023’s Colossal Cave to be a difficult recommendation for those who aren’t already enamored with its text adventure roots.
  3. God is a Geek
    Jan 25, 2023
    60
    Colossal Cave is a love letter to the 1976 original which fans will enjoy, but newcomers will likely be confused, intimidated, and frustrated by its design.
  5. PC Gamer
    Jan 25, 2023
    55
    Only for nostalgists and those who love getting lost on spelunking holidays.
  6. Adventure Gamers
    Jan 26, 2023
    50
    Despite a lovingly crafted 3D reimagining, Colossal Cave recreates the original too closely to appeal to much more than game history buffs and nostalgia seekers – or very patient players who don’t mind repetitive, arduous gameplay.
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  1. 3DJuegos
    Feb 22, 2023
    The Williams have preferred to pay a faithful homage to the original design, and that makes it a very interesting historical piece, but also a missed opportunity to adapt the game to a current audience that will find friction and a certain lack of logic to its puzzles and mazes.
  2. UploadVR
    Feb 2, 2023
    The audience that will find something valuable with this VR reimagining is incredibly small, mostly split between players with experience of the original or those curious about video game history. Even for them, the VR design choices will be jarring and hamper the core Colossal Cave experience, rather than enabling it. That audience, however, does not include those looking for a satisfying adventure in VR and that’s why you should probably steer clear of Colossal Cave until further notice… At least in VR, anyway. [Avoid]

Awards & Rankings

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#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2023

User Reviews

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User Score
5.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
  3. Negative: 9 out of 24
  1. Pmstz
    Jan 30, 2023
    6
    OK game.
    Just for fans.

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  2. BeanDip80
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    The game is faithful recreation of the original text adventure Colossal Cave Adventure, which is basically THE original adventure game.The game is faithful recreation of the original text adventure Colossal Cave Adventure, which is basically THE original adventure game. Faithful to the original, but now rendered in 3D graphics, you can fully explore the cave and collect treasures just like the original… without needling to dial in to ARPANET!… Full Review »
  3. DrGuillotine
    Feb 6, 2023
    10
    Colossal Cave Adventure with its 3D graphics brings a fresh and modern touch to this classic game. The game's beautifully renderedColossal Cave Adventure with its 3D graphics brings a fresh and modern touch to this classic game. The game's beautifully rendered environments, combined with its challenging puzzles and sense of adventure, provides players with a fun immersive experience. I highly recommend this updated version of the game to fans of classic point and click adventures and difficult puzzle games, as well as newcomers to the series who are looking for a new and exciting gaming experience.… Full Review »
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