Release dates

June 20, 2017

96 months ago

Switch

Released

Switch

Jun 20, 2017

96 months ago

3DS

Oct 4, 2012

153 months ago

Nov 22, 2011

164 months ago

Cave Story release date

The game Cave Story is already released on PC, 3DS and Switch in the USA.

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Cave Story

Game

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action...

Run, jump, shoot, fly and explore your way through a massive action-adventure reminiscent of classic 8- and 16-bit games.

Action Adventure Platformer Studio Pixel Nicalis

What the critics say

Based on 6 reviews, Cave Story gets an average review score of 88

A-/A

gaming-age.com
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It uses the upgraded visuals of previous ports, and does feature multiple soundtrack options, but outside of that it’s essentially Cave Story as you remember it.

2859d ago

4.6/5

switchplayer.net
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More than ten years after its first release, Cave Story+ still holds its ground as the apex of its genre.

2859d ago

9/10

nintendolife.com
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If you haven’t played Cave Story yet, you need to; it’s an essential title for any fan of Metroidvania style games.

2859d ago

9/10

cubed3.com
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Cave Story+ isn't just a good game in 2017; it's downright impressive.

2859d ago

8.5/10

nintendoworldreport.com
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Cave Story is great and you should play it.

2859d ago

8.1/10

videochums.com
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Countless fantastic 2D action games released since Cave Story initially debuted yet it remains a wonderful experience that every genre fan needs to play.

2859d ago