- Publisher: NIS America
- Release Date: Nov 8, 2011

- Summary: Originally released as a PC game and later for WiiWare/DSiWare, Cave Story is a side scrolling 2D action game.
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- Developer: Nicalis
- Genre(s): Action, Platformer, Platformer, 2D, 2D,
- # of players: No Online Multiplayer
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Score distribution:
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Positive: 26 out of 29
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Mixed: 3 out of 29
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Negative: 0 out of 29
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Nov 10, 2011Speaking for myself, I'd rather play through Cave Story again five times than have a second run through the tedious and dated Ocarina of Time, and discovering this game's unique world in a new 3D format has been surprisingly rewarding. It may very well be the 3DS' best game to date.
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Nov 1, 2011Cave Story shouldn't be missed no matter what platform you play it on, but Cave Story 3D offers the most unique perspective on this independent gem.
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Nov 13, 2011Giving a purposefully retro 2D platformer a 3D makeover sounds like the worst idea ever, but the end result only reconfirms Cave Story as a modern classic.
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Nov 10, 2011The art of pixel claims its place thanks to a Cave Story's remake that remains the original spirit, revamps the graphics and adds an interesting 3D effect. We hardly had seen so much talent concentrated in only one game.
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Nov 15, 2011Whether or not you should buy Cave Story 3D boils down to A.) if you played another version before, and B.) how much you loved it. At $39.99, it's significantly more expensive than purchasing the DSiWare port ($9.99) via the 3DS eShop. Go that route, and you receive a similar, arguably better experience at a fraction of the cost.
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Nintendo PowerNov 8, 2011Taken on its own merits, however, it is an absolute blast, and if you don't play Cave Story in one form or another, you're missing out on a modern classic. [Nov 2011, p.84]
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Nintendo GamerDec 7, 2011Get the WiiWare game instead. [Dec 2011, p.70]
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Positive: 15 out of 16
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Mixed: 1 out of 16
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Negative: 0 out of 16
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