Steven Scaife

‘Colossal Cave’ can hardly be called a modernization, because it would have felt antiquated even if it came out 20 years ago.

Throughout, going through the same motions hardly dulls the sheen of Cosmo D’s latest clever and wholly invigorating gaming experiment.

The game is a compelling introduction to “pixel pulp,” though it’s a mixed success for the degree to which it leaves us wanting more.