Unlockables and Secrets
The Unlockables and Secrets section collects The Cave's secrets, like Easter eggs, references to pop culture and more.
Unlockable Endings
There are a total of 14 different Endings in The Cave, two for each of the 7 Characters. Each ending grants you the final cave paintings for each respective character (2 Paintings for Good and 2 for Bad). One version of a character's ending can be seen by carrying the character specific "Object of Desire" up the ladder and out of the cave in the final sequence. The other can be seen by returning the "Object of Desire" to the gift shop clerk and then climbing up and out of the cave.
There are actually 3 seperate ways that "The Cave" can end depending on how you exit the cave in the final sequence. The Cave has 1 commentary when no items are returned, a separate commentary when 1 or 2 items were returned and one was taken out, and a final commentary when all three characters return their "Object of Desire". It is interesting to note that when you attempt to leave the cave carrying your Item you never actually get to leave the cave, where as when you exit without an item you actually return to the camp fire back outside to the fresh night air. A thematic decision without a doubt. Happy Spelunking.
Easter Eggs There are a number of small easter eggs within The Cave, but they are often so subtle it would ruin them if they were explained in depth. However, here are a couple hints that might lead you to a couple extra smiles or laughs while spelunking.
- The Skeletal Clown found in the Zoo area (A more detailed description can be found in the Zoo walkthrough.
- Objects Hidden within the Cave. While exploring make sure to keep an eye out for objects encased within the walls of the cave or in it's many backgrounds. UFO's, The Titanic, Sputnik, The Time Machine from Doctor Who (Tardis), or characters from Monkey Island have already been spotted, maybe you can identify more?
- The Monkey Cosmonaut. Sounds strikingly similar to the primate in Monkey Island, so much so that it may be an identical recording.
- The Castaway's Island. The entire level appears to be one big tribute to the Monkey Island series, just take a look at what the old Castaway made his house out of. Also the talking Parrot makes some interesting comments for example "3 hour tour" which is an obvious nod to Giligans Island (There are also 7 main characters within the cave like the 7 castaways on Giligans Island) The Cave also asks if you know any good "Sea Shanties" One of the most popular "Sea Shanties" ever is the theme song for, guess what, Giligans Island!
- There is sure to be many more! When you discover any let your fellow Spelunkers know!