The mix of 2D platforming and projectile combat is still fun, and even after more than a decade, the weapon upgrading mechanic remains unique. Although it may look like it has the exploration hooks of a Metroid game, Cave Story is fairly linear, and only one ability actually grants access to new areas. The story is simple and unobtrusive, and there are even a few player decisions that affect the trajectory of the game, both in gameplay and narrative. For those who may have avoided Cave Story all these years, here’s a quick refresher: Cave Story is a 2D action platformer with a focus on projectile combat. Why Should I Care?ĭon’t get me wrong the core design holds up, especially the combat. It’s still a cool game, but a lot of cool games have been made since then, and Cave Story+ doesn’t stand out like it would have a decade ago. In fact, it’s old enough now that it may reside in a nostalgic corner of your heart as a cool game you played as a kid.
Chances are, if you’ve ever been interested in Cave Story, you’ve already played it.
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The market is different in 2017, however, and even with updated HD pixel graphics, the complete package of Cave Story+ doesn’t offer much compared to its contemporary old-school indie peers.Ĭave Story+ for the Nintendo Switch is a port of the 2014 upgrade to the 2010 Wii version of the 2004 freeware PC game. When Cave Story originally released in 2004, old-school design philosophies and pixel art were still unique and refreshing.
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