Colossal Cave is a reimagining of the classic text-based adventure first released in 1976. Of course, that original game didn’t come with in-game achievements since those wouldn’t come about until the Xbox 360 era. As part of her efforts to modernize the game, famed developer Roberta Williams has added that modern feature to the point-and-click title. Let’s take a look at all the achievements and trophies you can earn in Colossal Cave.
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All achievements and trophies in Colossal Cave
There are 24 achievements to earn in Colossal Cave, with a majority of them being relatively easy to unlock simply by playing through the game’s story. Some will require additional steps or very specific tasks in order to earn them. Thankfully, none of the achievements are secret, so you can see exactly what needs to be done for each. We should note that some of these descriptions may be considered spoilers, so avoid reading further if you’d rather experience the game fresh.
- We’ve Only Just Begun – You enter the wellhouse
- You’re Spelunkin’ now – You open the grate and enter a colossal cave.
- Birdman of the Caves – You successfully capture the bird.
- Charmin’ the Snake – You successfully defeat the snake in Hall of Mists.
- Drums in the Deep – You have an encounter with a dwarf.
- Can’t Bear The Weight – Allow the bear to walk on the bridge.
- Take the Scenic Route – You see the breathtaking view in the depths of the cave.
- Treasure Seeker – Player discovers 5 treasures
- I’ve Fallen and I Can’t Get Up – Fall and break every bone in your body.
- Bridge Builder – You build a Crystal Bridge
- St. George’s Gauntlet – Congratulations. You’ve just vanquished a dragon.
- Redbeard’s Revenger – You encounter the pirate, and recover your stolen treasure.
- Treasure Hunter – Player discovers 10 treasures
- Egg on his Face – You retrieve eggs from a troll
- Bear With Me – You have freed the bear and brought him to the troll.
- Mr. Magic – You learn all the magic phrases.
- Batteries Not Included – Get batteries from the vending machine in the maze
- Green Thumb Goliath – Grow the beanstalk, climb and explore the Giant Area
- Who’s That? – You see the shadowy figure reflected in the cave.
- Soft Hands – Safely deposit the vase in WellHouse
- Colossal Cave Explorer – You explore every region of the cave
- Master Cave Plunderer – You discover all 15 treasures
- What a Winner! – You have cleared the game!
- Perfect… Just Perfect. – Perfect 350 pt score.
Colossal Cave is available on PC, Mac, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, and Meta Quest 2.
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Matthew Fuller
Matt is a freelance writer based in the UK and has spent over three years covering and writing about video games. He discovered his love of games journalism while attending Canterbury Christchurch University, where he earned a bachelor's and master's degree in Game Design and has been writing ever since. He will find any excuse to play and write about games. When he isn't fighting dragons or exploring far-off galaxies, he spends his free time playing D&D, listening to music, or reading a good book. His primary game bests are Diablo IV, the Final Fantasy series, D&D, and anything new releasing that tickles his fancy.
