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|title = {{SUBPAGENAME}} | |title = {{SUBPAGENAME}} | ||
| developer = Studio Pixel (PC)< | | developer = Studio Pixel (PC)<br>Nicalis (WiiWare/DSiWare/3DS) | ||
| publisher = Studio Pixel (PC)< | | publisher = Studio Pixel (PC)<br>Nicalis (WiiWare/DSiWare) | ||
| designer = Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya | | designer = Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya | ||
| composer = Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya | | composer = Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya | ||
| released = '''PC'''< | | released = '''PC'''<br>{{vgrelease|JP=December 20, 2004}} '''WiiWare'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA=March 22, 2010|EU=December 10, 2010}} | ||
| genre = Action-adventure | | genre = Action-adventure | ||
| modes = Single-player | | modes = Single-player | ||
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|image = [[File:cavestory.jpg|175px]] | |image = [[File:cavestory.jpg|175px]] | ||
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The game focuses on an amnesiac silent protagonist who awakens in a cave. Through his explorations, he discovers a plot by the Doctor, a megalomaniac who intends to force the inhabitants of the | '''''Cave Story''''' is a freeware platform-adventure video game released in 2004 for the PC. It was developed, designed, and programmed over five years entirely by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya in his free time. The game features classic 2D platform mechanics and is intended as an homage to the classic games that Pixel played in his youth, such as ''Metroid'' and ''Castlevania''. | ||
The game focuses on an amnesiac silent protagonist who awakens in a cave on a floating island. Through his explorations, he discovers a plot by the Doctor, a megalomaniac who intends to force the inhabitants of the island to fight for him in his bid to conquer the world. The protagonist is thrust into the position of savior as he endeavours to defeat the Doctor. | |||
After its initial release on the Internet, ''Cave Story'' slowly gained popularity as an indie game. It received near universal acclaim for its compelling story and gameplay. As a result, Nicalis, an independent video game company, worked with Pixel to bring the game to Nintendo's [[WiiWare]] service in 2010. The WiiWare version features more detailed artwork and additional gameplay modes, and has been nominated for 2010 ''Nintendo Power'' Awards WiiWare Game of the Year. | After its initial release on the Internet, ''Cave Story'' slowly gained popularity as an indie game. It received near universal acclaim for its compelling story and gameplay. As a result, Nicalis, an independent video game company, worked with Pixel to bring the game to Nintendo's [[WiiWare]] service in 2010. The WiiWare version features more detailed artwork and additional gameplay modes, and has been nominated for 2010 ''Nintendo Power'' Awards WiiWare Game of the Year. | ||