Cave Story 3D on 3DS, 3D version of Daisuke Amaya's indie masterpiece. Exploration, action and surprising narrative in the depths of a floating island. Timeless and touching. A carefully ported indie classic.
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Quote, an amnesiac robot, explores the depths of a floating island and protects the Mimiga people from a mad doctor in this remastered indie classic now in 3D. Published by NIS America, released in Europe in February 2012. Non-linear 2D exploration, weapons to collect and upgrade, multiple endings based on choices, fully reworked 3D visuals. Multilingual version.
Cave Story 3D review
3/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Polished"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
4/5
Story
★★★★★
"Captivating"
Composed by Daisuke Amaya alone, the music distils chiptune melodies of irresistible freshness, between 8-bit nostalgia and sincere emotion. From the frantic "Running Hell" to the melancholy themes, every track fits the adventure perfectly. This handcrafted triumph remains a benchmark of indie gaming.
Cave Story 3D remasters Daisuke Amaya's indie classic by reimagining its sets in three dimensions, without betraying the spirit of the original game. The non-linear exploration, collecting weapons to upgrade and the multiple endings keep a remarkable freshness and generosity. The endearing story and precise handling hold up admirably against today's standards. For fans of metroidvania, moving indie storytelling and demanding action-platforming, this remaster remains an ideal gateway to a cult work.
