Cave Story+
Release Date: November 22, 2011
Action, platformers, 2D, metroidvania, indie games, singleplayer
OpenCritic
Refreshed version of the heat adopted metroidvanii from 2004. In addition to the new graphics and soundtrack, the title boasts three different levels of difficulty. However, the gameplay has remained unchanged, so the fun is still about exploring vast levels, jumping on platforms and fighting with smaller and larger supporters of the crazy Doctor.
Cave Story+ is a refreshed version of Cave Story - a warmly-received metroidvania game, which debuted in 2004 on PCs, to eventually see a release on Nintendo consoles.
Story
As in the original, in Cave Story+ the player takes on the role of Quote, who wakes up with amnesia on a large flying island. The protagonist quickly finds a village inhabited by the so-called Mimigas - peaceful, rabbit-like creatures harassed by the mad Doctor, and our characters become the creatures' last hope. The hero embarks on a dangerous journey to confront the mad scientist and his henchmen.
Mechanics
The action in Cave Story+ is shown on the side. The gamplay revolves around crossing vast labyrinth-like levels, jumping on platforms and avoiding countless obstacles and traps, and combat. Among the adversaries there are both smaller ones, not too dangerous, as well as over twenty powerful bosses. In the clashes we use ten types of weapons, which can be further improved as we make progress. However, encounters with NPCs help us to find useful tips.
Technical aspects
Cave Story+ stands out from the original mainly due to three different difficulty levels and six new game modes. The visuals have also been improved (although it is still possible to switch to their original version) and an interesting option has been implemented, thanks to which the visuals change depending on the prevailing period of the year (Halloween, Christmas). Moreover, a new soundtrack has been composed - apart from classic, chiptune's music, we can be accompanied by refreshed versions of well-known songs, as well as completely new sounds.
Last updated on March 15, 2020
Videos and Screens
[2:11] Cave Story+ trailer #1
Daily Mirror: 4.5 / 5 by Ryan Brown
This is not a game you want to have to wait for - it is a must-have for a console that it feels to have been made for. It is, as I say, a masterpiece.
Video Chums: 8.1 / 10 by A.J. Maciejewski
Countless fantastic 2D action games released since Cave Story initially debuted yet it remains a wonderful experience that every genre fan needs to play.
Cubed3: 9 / 10 by Renan Fontes
Cave Story+ isn't just a good game in 2017; it's downright impressive.
GAMERS Score
Average score from 70 votes.
Cave Story+ Summary
Platforms:
PC Windows November 22, 2011
Nintendo Switch June 20, 2017
Developer: Studio Pixel
Publisher: Nicalis
Age restrictions: none
Cave Story+ System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Pentium IV 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card Intel HD or better, 200 MB HDD, Windows XP
Recommended: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.0 GHz, 512 MB RAM, graphic card 256 MB Geforce 7600 or better, 200 MB HDD, Windows 7