# Advent

> Classic text adventure game for iPhone with Game Center support. (iPhone/iPad app by Pi-Soft Consulting, LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent/id284446752 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Pi-Soft Consulting, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/284446755)
- Category: Games, Adventure
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.60/5 from 13 App Store ratings · 152 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 9.3 · 14 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2019-02-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-28
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent/id284446752/reviews.md

## What is Advent?

Colossal Cave Adventure (also known as ADVENT, Colossal Cave, or Adventure) (Crowther, 1976; Crowther & Woods, 1977), an iPhone version of the first text adventure computer game.

Rewrote game to implement 1000-point version by David Malmberg.  Also, added Game Center support!  In addition to leader boards, you can now invite other players and give them a virtual tour to help them should they get stuck.

## Key features

- Original text adventure gameplay
- Explore a vast cave system
- Solve puzzles and collect treasures
- Game Center leaderboards
- Invite friends and virtual tours

## What do users think of Advent?

Overall sentiment: neutral

**Pros**

- 🎮 Classic text adventure game
- 👍 Nostalgic for long-time fans
- 💡 Brings back an old-school gaming experience

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes and freezes at certain points
- 🤔 Confusing and difficult for new players
- 🖥️ Clunky interface without keyboard support

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Unable to water the plant
- Combination for safe doesn't work as expected
- Candles in the crypt cause the game to crash

**Most requested features**

- Add scrollback feature to view previous commands and responses
- Implement directional buttons or compass for navigation
- Integrate auto-correct and predictive text for easier typing

## Recent user reviews (10 of 152)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/advent/id284446752/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Noice

*2025-09-30, version 3.1.2*

I mean the game is fun, if this was released today it would definitely use ai in some way, but the game is kind of confusing. Also what is with the random photo of that person with like minnie mouse slippers at the beginning?

### 1/5 — Bugs

*2020-05-31, version 3.1.2*

Full of bugs. Not worth playing. Fix the bugs and I’ll write a better review.

### 1/5 — Still can’t water the plant

*2020-02-24, version 3.1.1*

Play button fixed, but still can’t water the plant with bottle of water, unless I am doing something wrong. I’ve tried every command and even tried to use the stone pitcher.

### 2/5 — I like it. But.

*2019-09-29, version 3.0*

Getting around in the game is awkward.  IMHO, focus should automatically be set to the input area after each move.  I used to play the original-ish version on the Honeywell AN/UYK 65-V when I was new in the US Navy, back in the 80’s.   So it’s kind of reminiscent.  Just having to manually set focus to the input area every move is annoying and takes away from the enjoyment of playing. I’ve played a version, maybe on an Android platform, that had a compass rose which also included up and down, that you touched to move around.

### 4/5 — Bug

*2018-12-14, version 3.0*

There’s a big when u try to water the plant

### 3/5 — The crypt isn’t original

*2018-11-18, version 3.0*

There is a church and a crypt in this version that I’ve never seen in the original.  There is a bug in the crypt code.  Trying to do anything with the candles causes the game to crash.  It will restart before the command where you tried to do something with the candles.

Still, I very much appreciate the port.  Everyone should get to try these games.

### 5/5 — Nice 2017 update , love the game

*2017-04-16, version 3.0*

I download this a while ago when I found it.  Very nostalgic since this was the first interactive fiction game I played as a child.  Back then i plaid it on my friend's fathers teletype terminal which he would to connect a mainframe from home via an acoustic modem.

I was surprised to see the game updated this week (4/15/2017).  I like this update better .  Nice use of scroll back.  Text size and command window placement perfect.

### 1/5 — I love this original game...cannot play this one:(

*2017-02-23, version 2.1*

As stated above there is no way to tap play and begin the game. 

Something is wrong and I wish I could fix this bug.

### 1/5 — WONT RUN

*2017-02-03, version 2.1*

Same problem as 1/21 review. Play button is disabled and app won't run.

### 1/5 — can't play it... doesn't seem possible to start it

*2017-01-22, version 2.1*

I can open the game, I can tap on the options at the bottom, but nothing happens when I press the "play" button in the middle of the bottom part of the screen. There seems to be no information whatsover to explain how to get the game to begin. Oh well.

## Frequently asked questions about Advent

### What is Colossal Cave Adventure?

Colossal Cave Adventure is an iPhone version of the first text adventure computer game. It allows players to explore a virtual cave system, solve puzzles, and collect treasures through text-based commands.

### What are the key features of this app?

The app features the original text adventure gameplay, an extensive cave to explore, puzzle-solving elements, and treasure collection. It also includes Game Center support for leaderboards and the ability to invite other players for virtual tours.

### How much does Colossal Cave Adventure cost?

Based on the provided information, the app is a paid application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a one-time purchase cost.

### What is the main goal of the game?

The primary goal of the game is to explore the Colossal Cave, find and collect treasures, and achieve a high score. Players navigate the cave by typing commands and solving environmental puzzles.

### Can I play with friends?

Yes, the app includes Game Center support that allows you to invite other players and give them a virtual tour. This feature can be helpful if they get stuck or to share the experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.1.2 — 2020-05-17

Made the play/resume button bigger, fixed a long-standing problem with watering the plant.

### 3.1.1 — 2020-02-08

Fixed problem where Play button would be intermittently disabled.

### 3.1 — 2020-01-21

Fixed a problem with watering the plant, etc.

### 3.0 — 2017-04-16

Modernized for iOS 9.3 and up.

### 2.1 — 2014-04-09

Updated for iOS 7.

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