If you haven't played Cave Story before and want to see what the fuss is about, or are a die-hard fan who needs to have it in every form possible, you simply can't go wrong with Cave Story 3D. But if you're even a little bit on the fence about the pric...
Abstract: I am a huge Cave Story fan. I adored the freeware original on my computer and gladly purchased the Nicalis updated Wiiware port. Yet, when it came to Cave Story 3D , I was skeptical. I was such a fan of its classic, 2D presentation that I seriously wonder...
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Published: 2011-12-01, Author: Jane , review by: cnet.com
Abstract: Cave Story 3D is a side-scrolling adventure with verve and charm. It is also a remake of a PC game that has been available since 2004, when Cave Story's lone hobbyist developer, Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya, first gave it away on the Internet. The original w...
Abstract: 3DSMetroid was wonderful. Back in 1996, it delivered a haunting new world filled with alien life forms, seemingly endless twisting corridors and a surprising heroine. Nintendo's developers created something special when they put together Metroid. Then ...
Abstract: Maybe that’s why I like Cave Story 3D so much. A modernized remake of the independent PC development that came out in 2004 (and has since been reborn as a downloadable title for WiiWare and the Nintendo DSi Shop), this game hasn’t lost any spring in...
Cave Story is a brilliant, touching game that is truly special, and that all gamers should make it a point to play. But cheaper, arguably more perfect versions of it are easily available for download. In fact, through the eShop you can have this very s...
Some new additions to the core game; excellent 3D renditions of backgrounds; game is still freakin' awesome.
Perhaps not enough new stuff to warrant the price; character models don't look nearly as good as the environments; some puzzles and ending requirements are difficult to figure out.
Abstract: Cave Story is a modern classic. Sadly, many people still haven't ever played it, even though it's been released on WiiWare, DSiWare, and the iTunes App store. That's probably partly due to its retro look. It's hard to generate hype for a new (to reta...
