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[Hiltz]

I've been saving up my Wii points for months just for this game.

Although, I did buy Rage of the Gladiator which is awesome especially if you like Punch-Out!!

Anyway, I loved the PC version of Cave Story even though I dislike playing platformer games with the keyboard. Thank goodness for the Wiiware version!

 

[ratcliffja]

This screenshot makes it look like the game has a multiplayer mode, but I don't see anything about that. Why are there 2 players on screen here? Or is this girl (presumably Curly Brace) just an NPC?

 

[Sciz]

She's an NPC, yes. That boss is the last part of an extended sequence during which she follows you around.

 

[Negator]

FUCK YES This shit is so bought. I can't believe it's actually happening!

 

[Dash Kappei]

So fucking ready.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

Alright, it's out in the open anyway, and we have people in the thread asking about it.

CURLY STORY MODE YAAAAAAAAAAAAY



Also IGN posted a review. 8.5. It spoils a story-related thing, though, and Daemon Hatfield apparently thinks that the game posted above is "8-bit graphics" and for some reason thinks that this PC game based on old computer titles is meant to be a tribute to NES games.

 

[Scythesurge]

Haha oh IGN. I'm soooo excited to finally be able to play this game on mah TV's, it's been quite a wait!

 

[FrostuTheNinja]

An extra... Story mode?

YYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!

Maybe I should just sleep until Monday...

 

[GurgleBot20]

Are there any comparisons of the old and new music?

 

[cooljeanius]

Been playing the Mac version for I think it's the 4th time now? Anyway, I made it to Hell for the first time, and it keeps kicking my butt. So hard...

 

[timetokill]

Finally!!!

 

[jump_button]

So any EU date flying around or will we have to wait a year?

 

[Rayven]

gimme

 

[DeaconKnowledge]

This better be good sluts.

 

[Rctdaemon]

Sweet. Count me in!

 

[Hero of Legend]

How about I pass along all the Cave Story assets from GDC?

http://picasaweb.google.com/GoldMetalSonicGDC2010/CaveStoryWiiWare#

Original size, quality, unwatermarked.

The Nicalis logo was forcibly jpg-ed due to it being a psd file, but since the DSi XL logo (in the full account in the link which Cave Story is part of) was just the same (jpg with artifacts and of similar size), I said "ah fuck it after hours of trying to properly convert it.

 

[Mafro]

So any EU date flying around or will we have to wait a year?

I heard rumours of an April release.

 

[EmCeeGramr]

How about I pass along all the Cave Story assets from GDC?

http://picasaweb.google.com/GoldMetalSonicGDC2010/CaveStoryWiiWare#

Original size, quality, unwatermarked.

The Nicalis logo was forcibly jpg-ed due to it being a psd file, but since the DSi XL logo (in the full account in the link which Cave Story is part of) was just the same (jpg with artifacts and of similar size), I said "ah fuck it after hours of trying to properly convert it.

Wow. HoL's insanity actually comes in handy for once. Thank you.

I managed to use a few, but I don't have access to Photoshop at the moment so properly resizing some of those images would be a pain right now.

 

[Johnas]

This better be good sluts.

Now that I think about it, I don't really recall anyone (here, anyway) ever trolling Cave Story. It delivers.

Actually I do now remember one semi-troll, but it was pretty weak.

The game rocks. Buy it.

 

[jibblypop]

Nice thread. I've never played Cave Story but you've convinced me to buy it!

 

[Hours Left]

Hurray! Great OP.

Now let's all listen to this cool fan created Cave Story song:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hV-FpxVgVeA
Note: The video contains spoilers, so just let it run in the background if you're worried.

 

[beelzebozo]

one of the best games i've ever played. i would buy it ten times over if they'd put it on every platform i own.

 

[Kad5]

So is this gonna end up being the best wiiware game when it's released?

This is the impression i'm getting. I may end up getting it when I have enough wii points.

 

[soldat7]

How about you just turn your Wiimote on its side instead?

Meh.

So is this gonna end up being the best wiiware game when it's released?

Most likely.

 

[thestopsign]

Nice thread. I've never played Cave Story but you've convinced me to buy it!

You won't regret this purchase. One of the singly most charming games you'll ever experience. Love the weapon system also.

 

[heringer]

IGN's review is a joke (not talking about the score, but the text itself). Seriously, Daemon doesn't even bother with Wii games anymore. Such a shame. A title like this deserved a much better review.

 

[Sew]

The new artwork looks fantastic. I don't have a Wii but my 14yo nephew does, and to his credit he loves old school platformers. I'll probably get this for him... so I can play it.

 

[NewFresh]

Link to IGN Review:

http://wii.ign.com/articles/107/1078862p1.html

 

[lordoftherink]

Link to IGN Review:

It is already linked above. Why would you want to give IGN hits for their shitty review?

 

[PepsimanVsJoe]

I played through the game once back when it wasn't even translated(got two of the shitty endings).
Definitely looking forward to Monday.

Price confirmed to be 1200 points: http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2010/03/cave_story_to_cost_1200_wii_points

Wowsers.

 

[nincompoop]

Price confirmed to be 1200 points: http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2010/03/cave_story_to_cost_1200_wii_points

 

[Poyunch]

Man I so want to play this game but I don't have the points or money. ;_;

 

[Luigiv]

Man I so want to play this game but I don't have the points or money. ;_;

http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/

 

[Soulstar]

Why isn't it Monday yet!?

 

[noi5e]

Hmm, why is the hero blonde in some of those screenshots?

 

[TheFLYINGManga_Ka]

I had no idea this game was made by one guy in a period of five years!

Pretty awesome stuff!

I'll get it for sure! Looks cool!

 

[Poyunch]

http://www.miraigamer.net/cavestory/

I am aware of the original version but I much rather support Nicalis and get the "remastered" version.

edit: Anyway calculating my budget it seems I can afford this + Super Meat Boy + Bit.Trip RUNNER (assuming they're all 1000 points, so far 1/3) if I skip out on Infinite Space. I guess that's a pretty fair trade-off.

edit #2: Damnit! According to that Nintendo site this game will cost 1200 points. >:| No Dark Void Zero for me then. >:O

 

[stupei]

Oh my god.

That's all I've got. Just oh my god.

 

[Luigiv]

I am aware of the original version but I much rather support Nicalis and get the "remastered" version.

Wiiware version isn't going to go anywhere. The game is good enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. If you don't want to wait longer then just play the PC version now and then support Pixel and Nicalis when you can afford it.

It's not double dipping if one version was totally free.

 

[stupei]

That and: March is crazy. Just CRAZY.

 

[nincompoop]

I am aware of the original version but I much rather support Nicalis and get the "remastered" version.

edit: Anyway calculating my budget it seems I can afford this + Super Meat Boy + Bit.Trip RUNNER (assuming they're all 1000 points, so far 1/3) if I skip out on Infinite Space. I guess that's a pretty fair trade-off.

edit #2: Damnit! According to that Nintendo site this game will cost 1200 points. >:| No Dark Void Zero for me then. >:O

Bit Trip Runner will most likely be 600 points like Beat and Core and Void

 

[Poyunch]

Bit Trip Runner will most likely be 600 points like Beat and Core and Void

Yeah that's what I'm hoping.

Wiiware version isn't going to go anywhere. The game is good enough to warrant multiple playthroughs. If you don't want to wait longer then just play the PC version now and then support Pixel and Nicalis when you can afford it.

It's not double dipping if one version was totally free.

True.

 

[Salsa]

Oh my god.

That's all I've got. Just oh my god.

.

 

[Soulstar]

Hmm, why is the hero blonde in some of those screenshots?

IIRC blonde hero is for hard mode.

 

[Triple Da G.O.D!]

This shit looks so cool. All I've heard are good things about Cave Story and I hope to have a great experience when it comes out. Looks like the old-school at it's best.

 

[heringer]

Price confirmed to be 1200 points: http://wiiware.nintendolife.com/news/2010/03/cave_story_to_cost_1200_wii_points

Oh man, I hate this. Now I have to buy 2000 Wii points. Grrr.

 

[beelzebozo]

This shit looks so cool. All I've heard are good things about Cave Story and I hope to have a great experience when it comes out. Looks like the old-school at it's best.

it really is like this old super nintendo-era adventure platformer that slipped through the cracks and you're just getting around to. feels very authentic in that regard: high amount of gameplay polish, wonderful graphical style, superb music, great pacing. . .

totally worth every cent.

 

[GrotesqueBeauty]

I love Cave Story, but honestly a late, late port of a freeware game for 1200 points is questionable, even given some of the enhancements. For one, the game is beautiful, but not particularly long. I also have a deep grudge against Wiiware titles that cost odd amounts, with the obvious intent of pushing you to buy more points than you need. As far as justification, what it really boils down to is respect for Pixel. Given the availability of the game elsewhere, the odd pricing structure, and planned downloadble content milking it's really the only excuse to shell out more than $10 for it imo.

I know, I know, it's taboo to complain about Cave Story on any level, but I do think certain aspects of how the Wii conversion has been handled are wack despite the underlying charm of the software itself.

 

[ILikeFeet]

I wanted my virgin playthrough to be on my Wii, but it seems they spoiled the bigger secrets about the game:

Spoiler

Quote is a robot, the game takes place on an island

. that kinda makes me sad

 

[cw_sasuke]

Finally that guy will make some money....