If you want to talk about long video game legacies, it's hard not to mention Spelunker. Released on the Atari 8-bit series of home computers back in 1983, it's barely younger than Mario and has been rebooted and re-released a number of times. Its latest descendant, Spelunker Party! is landing on Nintendo Switch today.
Spelunker Party! preserves the original title's addictive gameplay--exploring caves, nabbing treasure, avoiding animals and hazards--but gives it an coat of chibi paint and tosses in four player co-op. Each player can also befriend a pet companion and equip customizable gear. The game lands on Steam today too, but I think the real draw is the portable aspect and local multiplayer that Switch enabled. You can pick it up here and check out the launch trailer below.
