The Cave is a (not-so) wretched hive of scum and villainy (review)

What if a magical talking cave could grant you your heart’s desire? Would you brave its mysterious, smooth-talking depths? What would you be willing to do to get what you want? If you’re one of the seven characters in Double Fine Production’s The Cave, the answer is “steal, murder, and betray.” And not necessarily in that order.

Part point-and-click adventure and part platformer, The Cave is the latest project from The Secret of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion designer Ron Gilbert. After choosing three of the seven player characters, you descend into the eponymous cavern to test your wits against devious puzzles, colorful crackpots, and fearsome beasts in a quest that manages to charm despite its flaws.