Key Highlights:
- Double Fine’s adventure game The Cave has launched across PS3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U.
- Players choose three characters from a cast of seven, with each character unlocking a unique section of the cave.
- The European Wii U version launched on 24 January 2013, one day before this article was originally published.
Sega has released Double Fine Productions’ The Cave across PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PC and Wii U following a staggered digital launch in January 2013.
The PlayStation Network and North American Wii U eShop versions launched first on 22 January. The Xbox Live Arcade and PC versions followed on 23 January, while The Cave reached the European Wii U eShop on 24 January.
The Cave is an adventure game created by Ron Gilbert and developed by Double Fine Productions. Players choose three adventurers from a cast of seven before descending into a sentient, talking cave filled with puzzles and interconnected environments.
Each character has a different ability and personal story. The selected trio determines which character-specific sections become accessible during a playthrough, encouraging players to return with different combinations to see areas and storylines they previously missed.
The seven playable characters are the Adventurer, Hillbilly, Knight, Monk, Scientist, Time Traveler and Twins. Their journey takes them through locations ranging from a medieval castle and amusement park to a nuclear missile facility.
The Cave launched for £9.99 through the European PlayStation Store. The Xbox 360 version cost 1,200 Microsoft Points, while the North American editions were priced at $14.99.
Contrary to our original report, Wii U owners did not have to wait for a later release announcement. The Cave was already available through the North American Nintendo eShop on 22 January and arrived in Europe on 24 January 2013.
