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Colossal Cave

Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X
Genre: Adventure
Developer: Cygnus Entertainment
Release Date: Nov. 15, 2023

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'Colossal Cave' Is Coming To PS4 And PSVR 2 Next Week - Screens & Trailer

by Rainier on Nov. 9, 2023 @ 9:00 a.m. PST

Immerse yourself in the world of Colossal Cave, explore its vast caverns and vistas, seek the diverse treasures within, and encounter both friends and foes in your quest.

Unfathomable wonders await for those seeking true adventure in a winding labyrinth of underground caves. Storybook beasts materialize as living creatures, ready to become life-long friends or foes. Complete complex puzzles while wandering through massive caverns embedded with perilous dangers and exceptional treasures.

Venture into a timeless escapade, not yet explored by modern day consoles. Brave miles of deep caverns armed only with a trusty ax, a gas powered lantern, and quick thinking. Outsmart adversaries like hulking trolls, swashbuckling pirates, nimble snakes, and more menacing creatures while advancing through winding tunnels lined with ancient carvings and enormous stalactites.

Discern friend from foe to unite with adorable woodland dwellers then press forth and admire the beautiful mythical realm brought to life for the first time with stunning three dimensional graphics. Embark on the adventure of a lifetime and triumph over each dangerous obstacle before closing the story book and returning to the real world.

Collect every item and explore deep into the cavern before venturing home after a fruitful quest. Colossal Cave empowers heroines and heroes to adopt the same courageous spirit as the original title, bridging the gap between two generations of eager adventurers.

Sierra On-Line founders Ken and Roberta Williams announced that Colossal Cave has been reimagined for Sony PlayStation!

The PlayStation 4 and PlayStation VR2 versions were developed separately, but side-by-side, each taking advantage of and pushing the boundaries of each device.  The same game, but vastly different experiences.

Ken Williams states, "Colossal Cave is a faithful visual interpretation of the very first adventure game, played by millions over the years. We approached the project like a filmmaker might base a movie on a best-selling novel; preserving the fantasy world that is loved by so many, while bringing it to life with beautiful environments and immersive sound. We also wanted to push the limits of Sony consoles and their new VR headset. Speaking of which, I should mention that our PS VR2 version of the game is not just the console game running on a VR headset. It is a wholly redesigned user interface delivering the true, harrowing experience of spelunking."

The PlayStation 5 version has been significantly enhanced, represented as "2.0: Enchanted"

PS4


PSVR 2


Key Features:

  • Miles of caves, caverns, and crawl to work your way through. With over 15 distinct areas to explore in the Colossal Cave
  • Over 20 individual achievements to find and accomplish
  • Faithful to the original text adventure by Will Crowther and Don Woods
  • A completely immersive handcrafted 3D world to explore in Virtual Reality
  • First-person Action-Adventure game, focused on exploration of scenic landscapes with hidden secrets
  • Player interacts with objects and treasures to solve difficult puzzles and challenges
  • Over 143 locations in-game
  • Features a custom soundscape and music produced by Grammy-nominated musician, Dan Policar

Legendary developers Ken and Roberta Williams are back under a new company, Cygnus Entertainment, and ready to create more amazing projects like the seminal classics that put them on the map including King’s QuestSpace Quest, and Phantasmagoria, to name a few. The duo were awarded the Pioneer Award at the GDC 2020 along with the Industry Icon award at The Game Awards in 2014 and hope to continue their successful stride.

Currently available for Meta Quest 2, Nintendo Switch, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and PC (Steam / Epic Games Store), Colossal Cave - Reimagined by Roberta Williams is coming to PS4 and PSVR 2 on November 15, 2023.


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