Cave Story+

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Top Critic Average

94%

Critics Recommend

PC Gamer
88 / 100
Nintendo Life
9 / 10
Metro GameCentral
9 / 10
COGconnected
90 / 100
Daily Mirror
4.5 / 5
FNintendo
9 / 10
Gamers Heroes
8 / 10
Cubed3
9 / 10
Creators: Nicalis, Studio Pixel
Release Date: Nov 22, 2011 - PC, Nintendo Switch
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Critic Reviews for Cave Story+

PC Gamer

Unknown Author
88 / 100
PC Gamer

Enhanced with hi-res sprites and a spiffier soundtrack, this indie success story has received the update it deserves.

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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. Its wonderful pacing, fantastic controls and charming visuals make it a must-have for fans of the genre, especially those that have yet to play it. If there was the equivalent of a required reading list for games, Cave Story+ would be on it.

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Metro GameCentral

GameCentral
9 / 10
Metro GameCentral

The biggest addition is to the price tag, but Cave Story itself is still a masterclass in minimalist video game design.

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Cave Story+ really does feel like a natural fit for the Switch

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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.

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Cave Story+ is a magnificent metroidvania style with emphasis on platforming action and which brings forth fantastic boss fights, a perfectly designed difficulty curve and overall, a charming and engaging adventure that is set to captivate newcomers and veterans alike. Even if Cave Story+ has existed in previous formats before, it is still a very recommended option to everyone.

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Gamers Heroes

Johnny Hurricane
8 / 10
Gamers Heroes

Cave Story+ is a game most people will have played in one form or another. If you haven't and you are looking for a decent Mega Man fix, then Cave Story+ is for you.

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

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