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. GamingTrend
    Jan 25, 2023
    80
    Colossal Cave is a fascinating game, and this modern remake brings the wonder of a text adventure to life in full 3D. It’s streamlined with a few updates, while still keeping the spirit of the original. The game has more than a few issues, but is well worth playing for a magical adventure.
  2. Softpedia
    Jan 25, 2023
    80
    Colossal Cave is an intriguing experience that might struggle to find an audience. I’m sure that people who played the classic title will like to see how it looks in 3D or VR. It is also clear some of its charm is lost in the transition. Modern gamers might be turned off by the relatively limited mechanics and narrative. A solid dose of nostalgic appreciation is required to keep going after a few good runs.
  3. Worth Playing
    Jan 25, 2023
    80
    Colossal Cave is a good adventure game that will appeal more to those with some nostalgia for classics and classic sensibilities. The limited inventory system and the slightly obtuse puzzles might not gel if you've only been exposed to modern adventure games. That said, the sense of exploration is still strong, and the point system gives the game some replayability, which is something rarely seen in the genre. The reimagining of the original game works well, and genre fans who are keen to see where it all began should pick this up.
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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]

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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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