Cave Story: An indie platforming masterpiece
Cave Story is a 2D adventure platform game that was released inDeveloped by Pixel, a single Japanese programmer, it stands out as both a great game and an incredible achievement for one person. The game draws inspiration from the original Castlevania and Metroid series, offering a mix of shooting, jumping, and engaging in conversations with various characters.
As the game begins, your character wakes up in a cave with no memory. The story unfolds as you progress through the game, gaining experience and leveling up to improve your health and enhance your weaponry. The retro graphics are charming, and the atmospheric sound adds to the immersive experience. The controls are simple and can be customized to suit your preferences.
Cave Story offers a substantial gameplay experience, taking several hours to complete, and even longer if you aim to uncover all of the story endings. The game is challenging by today's standards, requiring careful use of save rooms scattered throughout the game. However, the inability to skip cut scenes and conversations can become repetitive and frustrating.
While the Mac version requires an English patch, Cave Story is a fantastic platform adventure game that rivals any 2D game. Despite the occasional inconvenience of saving and the high difficulty level, it deserves a spot on every gamer's must-play list.
