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Title: Cave Story Thread
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2012, 07:31:20 PM
Cave Story was released in 2004 as a PC indie game, and has rapidly evolved into many pieces of art by Nikalis, even if he himself is pretty bad at what he does.

Don't have it?

It's free. (http://homepage2.nifty.com/rochet/binaries/dou_1006.zip)

Can't speak Japanese?

The translations are (http://agtp.romhack.net/project.php?id=cavestory) free, too. (http://www.vagrant.romhackhispano.org/patch/Cave_Story_vFinal_by_Vagrant_Traducciones.rar)

If you like it enough, support Pixel and buy Cave Story + on Steam for a measly $10. You'll get plenty of bonus features.
There's no real excuse for not having played this game other than "I didn't know about it".
That, and I've already shoved it down a lot of your throats both intentionally and unintentionally.
It really is such a fantastic game.
That's why I made this thread.
Discuss your experiences and opinions of Pixel's masterpiece here.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Solar Equinox on February 19, 2012, 07:33:40 PM
It was increadbily good and hard in the later stages.
The hidden endings would have been nintendo hard to find on your own.
If this was released on the snes it would have been a classic
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: LlamaHombre on February 19, 2012, 07:35:01 PM
The endings are honestly rather difficult to accomplish, but they're very rewarding.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Max on February 19, 2012, 07:35:59 PM
nooooooooooooooo (http://wiki.teamfortress.com/w/images/8/8a/Spy_specialcompleted10.wav)
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Mr. X on February 19, 2012, 08:03:36 PM
It's a great game, I had the plus version gifted to me on Steam.  Not the greatest thing in the world, but still great.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Dr. Freeman on February 19, 2012, 10:04:34 PM
Eyes of Flame is an amazing song.

That is all.


...Oh yeah, and my brother raged when he
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Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Captain Barlowe on February 20, 2012, 02:55:30 AM
Wind Fortress is infuriating.
It's not the stage itself, but the S Rank achievement hurts. The worst thing is that you have to reset the game if you mess up, as for some reason, the timer doesn't reset (i.e. If you choose to retry and you died at a time of 1 minute, it carries over). Challenging yourself is IMO the best part in the game, considering that can be applied to getting the best ending.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: NemZ on February 20, 2012, 02:08:37 PM
I've got it on the wii, and it's decent.  Some interesting weapon choices (not sure what they were thinking with the bubble gun though), but the art looks really flat at times.
Title: Balrog is bess baws
Post by: Sora on February 20, 2012, 04:36:22 PM
I love Cave Story so much, but the fact they keep porting and re-releasing it over and over again is diminishing the awesomeness for me.

On another note:
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Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Korby on February 20, 2012, 07:55:52 PM
Hopefully, the 3D one is the last one.

On another note:
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Title: Re: Balrog is bess baws
Post by: Balrog on March 04, 2012, 06:27:37 PM
Quote from: "Sora"
I love Cave Story so much, but the fact they keep porting and re-releasing it over and over again is diminishing the awesomeness for me.

Especially since the new modes added to the ports were stolen from the community. (http://www.reddit.com/r/Games/comments/momyn/the_insides_of_cave_story?) (All right, the music and art were original, but the music was just off and the art was apparently just barely polished from a 2x scaler.)
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Rui on March 06, 2012, 12:45:15 AM
I've played Cave Story on WiiWare, and it was very fun!

Although, it felt really short to me.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: KillerChair on March 09, 2012, 09:00:38 PM
Played the shit out of this game.
I would want CS+ actually... If i had more money XD
(quite short on cash atm)
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: *Alice on June 18, 2013, 11:02:13 AM
It has been so long since I last played Cave Story.
I really like that game, but it is missing something for me.
And I am not a fan of the default controls at all. But that's what things like xmodmap or qjoypad are for~
Also, original version is the only true way to play. Tracker-style music is so much better than what they use in wii/+/3d and Huzzah! just fits better.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Paragonx9 on June 18, 2013, 11:13:12 AM
I am aiming to save curly in cave story.
I have it on my PSP! =D
I just cant beat Monster X. =(
Title: Oh Core, how I hate you
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 18, 2013, 03:35:52 PM
I initially bought the WiiWare version and I loved it. I got Cave Story+ soon after and I love it even more if only because the controls feel more precise, but the remastered soundtrack is also a big part of that. I also tried the original recently, but for some reason it lags on my machine.

The game became really easy for me, so I started a hard mode run. I got stuck for a while in the Sand Zone, the Monster X fight, Labyrinth M, and I'm presently stuck on the Core. I still need to get around to beating Ballos. I love the game to death.

I don't care what any of you say, I love the WiiWare's soundtrack.

Eyes of Flame is the best track in any of the game's soundtrack renditions ever.

I also encourage you all to download Cave Story Recomposed (http://foxdragonstudios.com/Cave_Story.html) if you haven't already.
Title: Re: Oh Core, how I hate you
Post by: Paragonx9 on June 18, 2013, 10:04:01 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I initially bought the WiiWare version and I loved it. I got Cave Story+ soon after and I love it even more if only because the controls feel more precise, but the remastered soundtrack is also a big part of that. I also tried the original recently, but for some reason it lags on my machine.

The game became really easy for me, so I started a hard mode run. I got stuck for a while in the Sand Zone, the Monster X fight, Labyrinth M, and I'm presently stuck on the Core. I still need to get around to beating Ballos. I love the game to death.

I don't care what any of you say, I love the WiiWare's soundtrack.

Eyes of Flame is the best track in any of the game's soundtrack renditions ever.

I also encourage you all to download Cave Story Recomposed (http://foxdragonstudios.com/Cave_Story.html) if you haven't already.
I can not beat Monster X.
He is way to hard.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: *Alice on June 18, 2013, 10:17:32 PM
He is not really that hard. Blade lv.3 and Bubble Gun help against the missiles, Your Primary and missiles are good at doing damage, same with the blade if it gets downgraded to lv.2. Fireball is mostly useless in the fight.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Ceridran on June 18, 2013, 11:14:14 PM
I have and have only played the original with a translation.

Monster X isn't really that hard as long as you can spam lv.2 sword. Sometimes lv.2 sword works better, but not always.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Paragonx9 on June 18, 2013, 11:17:39 PM
Quote from: "Zerokk"
I have and have only played the original with a translation.

Monster X isn't really that hard as long as you can spam lv.2 sword. Sometimes lv.2 sword works better, but not always.
Quote from: "*Alice"
He is not really that hard. Blade lv.3 and Bubble Gun help against the missiles, Your Primary and missiles are good at doing damage, same with the blade if it gets downgraded to lv.2. Fireball is mostly useless in the fight.
Thanks guys!
I will try to beat him now!
Edit: I beat him but now i cant beat missile launching Balrog!
Edit2: I beat Balrog but now i cant beat the core...
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: chuggaafan1 on June 18, 2013, 11:21:25 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
I don't care what any of you say, I love the WiiWare's soundtrack.

The WiiWare soundtrack is lazy as shit but still good. It's like NSMB2.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Knux on June 20, 2013, 06:39:08 PM
Having played the 3DS version as my first, I have to say it was cool, but too short and the replay value is poor. I did buy it at $40, you know. It was after that when I learned about the other versions, and it hurt like HELL. Nah, just kidding. That level hurt harder.

EDIT: The first time I beat Bloodstained Sanctuary, it was with the Machine Gun. It was tedious, but the level 3 floating ability was worth it.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Gumballtoid on June 21, 2013, 03:45:39 AM
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STILL FIGHTING THE CORE ON HARD ARBLEGARBLE
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Zard1084 on June 21, 2013, 04:08:56 AM
I still have the original cave story game and i have 100% beat it with every single thing in my inventory including those easter egg items plus i found a hack for cavestory that adds a forth ending.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Paragonx9 on June 21, 2013, 12:10:42 PM
Quote from: "Gumballtoid"
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STILL FIGHTING THE CORE ON HARD ARBLEGARBLE
I can not even beat Le Core in normal!
Edit: I beat him!!!!!! YEEEEEEES!
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Jman on June 22, 2013, 05:03:32 AM
After playing the game enough, it becomes rather easy. It just takes a bit of knowledge on dodging....

HARD MODE IS EVIL THOUGH HNNNGH
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Knux on November 06, 2013, 02:49:09 AM
Relevant bump.

I resumed my Hard Mode playthrough of Cave Story 3D today. Seems that it's possible to get HP upgrades from characters, and most are mandatory. It's kind of disappointing, as I was sure it would be 3HP all the way to the end.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: OtakuAlex on November 06, 2013, 02:58:49 AM
I think they should somehow come up with a way to continue the story and make a Cave Story 2, that would be pretty sick. So, more relevant instead of me dreaming, who's gotten the secret ending where EVERYONE gets saved?
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Knux on November 07, 2013, 06:59:16 PM
I was playing again on my Hard Mode file of Cave Story 3D. I reached Sand Zone when I realized something: the Missile Launcher was absent from my inventory. So I go back to Egg Corridor to check the room where I got it, and all I found was an empty chest. To be honest, I don't remember getting it in this run, so I conclude dreadfully:

There is no Missile Launcher on Hard Mode. Now I can never beat Ballos's 3rd form if I ever decide to run through Bloodstained Sanctuary.  :cry:  I'd probably not make it past the falling blocks anyway.

Speaking of that boss, I beat him yesterday for the second time on my Normal file that has the Spur. The first time was on a Normal file with the Machine Gun, and I have to say, Spur and intense Super Missile spam really saved the day. Ballos's third form lasted about ten seconds, and it was the second one (bouncing head) that gave me a lot of trouble instead.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Deviddo on November 07, 2013, 07:07:56 PM
No store near me still sells this game.
After playing the Wiiware and PC versions I really would have loved to own a full 2.5D one.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Rozark on November 07, 2013, 07:53:55 PM
Quote from: "OtakuAlex"
I think they should somehow come up with a way to continue the story and make a Cave Story 2, that would be pretty sick. So, more relevant instead of me dreaming, who's gotten the secret ending where EVERYONE gets saved?

I had a discussion with this during Smash's stream months ago. That ending isn't real. It's only in the "Fan Made site for Cave Story" where they could easily have modded the game to put in the ending. I own cavestory multiple times, including a dsi version, wiiware version, and the steam version. The way the site mods the rules so more "official" games have it harder to get is fishy. During the time Smash once streamed this "4th ending", I raced myself on the multiple copies I own, fulfilling these requirements. Guess what? They didn't occur, the site(s) lied. The 4th ending is a hoax, fanmade, and noncanon.

Also Knux, Cave Story 3DS is easy mode. The hard mode isn't comparable to the other versions due to the reason that that specific version gives you more than 50 hp. The only things identical to both hardmodes is the lack of the missle launcher. Otherwise, your journey definitely would've been with only 3 hp.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Balrog on November 07, 2013, 08:17:38 PM
Quote from: "Knux"
There is no Missile Launcher on Hard Mode. Now I can never beat Ballos's 3rd form if I ever decide to run through Bloodstained Sanctuary.  :cry:  I'd probably not make it past the falling blocks anyway.

Pretty sure Ballos is still doable without the Missile Launcher; hard, but doable. Incidentally, the main walkthrough that CaveStory.com recommended before it vanished had you just face the Butes and spam them with normal Spur shots, letting Curly kill Ballos for you. The main problem (along with Heavy Press) would be the second form, since it's big, has a lot of health, and the main strategy for that is standing in a hole in its hitbox and unloading half your missiles into the exposed eye.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Knux on November 08, 2013, 01:13:21 AM
Actually, Ballos's second form has a spot where if you shoot a fully charged Spur beam, it will hit through both eyes and cause massive damage. I just had a lot of trouble aiming it.

I just beat Balrog's Super Missile form, and when that chest dropped, I thought: "Oh, looks like I get Super Missiles after a--"

> chest is cursed

"FUUUUUUU--"

Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Also Knux, Cave Story 3DS is easy mode. The hard mode isn't comparable to the other versions due to the reason that that specific version gives you more than 50 hp. The only things identical to both hardmodes is the lack of the missle launcher. Otherwise, your journey definitely would've been with only 3 hp.
At this point in the game, having 8HP is the same as having 3HP anyway. That, and the mass amount of deaths I've gotten so far (even at the start) tells me it's not gonna be getting any more pink. What has gotten me so far in the game is a lot of memorization, and even then, random deaths still occur. You know, shit happens even when it isn't planned for.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Rozark on November 08, 2013, 07:26:00 PM
Uh, not exactly. 3hp basically means you die from one hit to EVERYTHING minus bats. Once you reach the desert the game basically becomes a no damage run. 8 hp allows you to get hit 2, MAYBE 3 times before death, and that's quite a big difference.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread
Post by: LlamaHombre on November 08, 2013, 09:31:28 PM
Hopefully nobody minds if I axe the subtitle - it really only brings back bad memories for me and it doesn't really add anything to the thread.

I started my own hard mode run a while ago. Made it to Grasstown and kinda just lost interest there.

Maybe I'll get back to it sometime.
Title: Re: Cave Story Thread - Pixel is a Genius
Post by: Knux on November 08, 2013, 09:57:49 PM
Quote from: "Rozark Kyouko"
Uh, not exactly..
Yes exactly, goddamn it.

Llama, all you need is patience at first and nerves of steel later. I still dread the moment I get to those falling blocks... that's probably the real boss there.