Cave Story has been released four times in total, though that number drops to two if you live in PAL regions. We've had versions on WiiWare, DSiWare, a retail Cave Story 3D and most recently an excellent 3DS eShop version. The latter edition is arguably the best, incorporating the original visual style and music with all of the "+" content that PC gamers have enjoyed.
The trouble is that the latest release isn't yet in Europe, despite a tweet from Nicalis back in March stating that the game was approved and awaiting a release date. It's failed to emerge since, though the publisher has now taken to Twitter to gauge interest in a physical release of the eShop version.
Would you be interested in a physical release of this title? If so it may be worth tweeting that interest to Nicalis; for our part we'll seek an update on the European 3DS download version.
[source twitter.com, via destructoid.com]
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Does this game still sell well? They have released it so many time I am pretty sure anyone interested has it already
I definitely agree the 3DS eShop version is the best. I absolutely love it...even if I'm so bad at the bonus stages that I haven't finished a single one.
Why don't they focus on bring it to the EU e-shop first.
They've also Facebooked this ( I'm not on Twitter) so I voted YES! there!
Never enough Cave Story goodness!
Yes, yes and yes.
Nope. They've left it too long. I would have downloaded it if they had released it at roughly the same time as everywhere else. However, the length of the delay is taking the pi55 and a physical copy will probably mean more expensive. I would rather give my money to a games company that shows a little more care to gamers instead of their bank balances.
No thanks.
No, but I would appreciate getting it on the eShop here in Europe. Played Cave Story+ on PC a while ago and I loved it immensely. Would definitely rebuy it for the 3DS.
I dont see why they would release it again though, at least in NA. Honestly Nicalis, just move on to a new game already.
I agree with @Dyl_73 : Too late ! And probably too expensive in physical copy !
I'm focused elsewhere now...
That's cool and all but I just want digital version in EU. It's been ages!
I don't think a physical release would be suitable. I agree with the others, please just release it digitally already! I know a lot of people see it as milking the franchise, but I would seriously enjoy getting that eShop version!
I have to say, releasing a physical version of a 3DS eShop game, when Cave Story 3D already exists, is just milking the franchise.
Nah. The 3DS version of Cave Story, which is already there, is the better version anyway.
How about a digital release of Cave Story 3D on the eShop?
@Windy: Well you may just get your wish. If you do, no more Nicalis boycotting for you!
@DrDingus Totally agree with this. I already have the DSiware and the eShop version, but I'd still buy Cave Story 3D if it were released on the eShop.
I don't dislike Cave Story but I don't think it is as good as La Mulana for example. (Or even VVVVV). It is certainly not in the quite small category of indie titles I would want all versions that exist (Presuming I have the console).
Hey I have a better idea than a rerelease Of any of the previous versions combined I believe its called a Sequel
@siconlolz Nicalis is only the publisher. You want a sequel? You talk to Pixel about it.
Not sure we need a retail version when the 3d was already released, id pick up the + version on the eshop but im not sure that id pick up a retail version, it would depend on price i guess
I just want it on the eShop.
It was a good game, now move on, we have enough versions of this as is. Just make a sequel or something.
Sure, I would die to pay four times the money!
(No, seriously I just want the EU eShop version)
@DefHalan well, I love this game so much, and I buy and finish it on every single platform it's released on.
I guess much people do the same
@unrandomsam actually cave story is my favorite indie game xD
No i wouldn't! I refuse to repurchase Cave Story a fifth time.... unless it was for Wii U...
I am still waiting on the eShop version...I really want to play it!
I've never played Cave Story except for the Wii Ware demo, but I'm gonna download the eshop version soon.
Now they are just milking it.
I want a physical copy of the definitive version . . . . (until they bring out another definitive version) . . .
Ignoring the issue that the game still hasn't got its digital EU release (seriously, what is up with that?), I'd be up for getting a physical edition as long as the price fairly represented the game's digital cost.
never played it but might just might get it physically providing its priced right like 30 or less dollars
No thanks. I would have bought it if they had released it on Europe's eShop some time ago. Now I'll pass. Good job Nicalis.
It's a decent game, but not nearly worth the hype--or the milking--it gets.
I hope everyone says no
Rahhhhhhh! Full of rage!!! I'm still waiting for the Eshop version! Grr
Already have Cave Story 3D on retail, but...I'd unfortunately double dip...maybe....still Cave Story 3D is my favorite version of Cave Story by far, just wish it had some more features
Given up waiting for CS+ on eshop. I would buy it retail if it was the same price as the eshop!
No, I bloody want a bloody sequel!
If I wanted the 3DS version, I'd just buy it on the eShop.
Nicalis truly is milking a good game dead. Do they have no shame?
If this is about the european release, I'm all for it.
But there's nothing about that, so I gotta say no. US has every version available, now it's time Nicalis brought CS+ to europe, and maybe a WiiU version, but that should absolutely be the end of it.
No, unless Pixel makes a sequel, I don't wanna hear about another Cave Story re-release.
Yep. Cave Story is one of my all time favorite games. I'd buy it as many times as it was released. Don't care if a game this good gets "milked". Don't care if I've played it before; I'll play it again. And again, and again.
It never ends.
Oh, and any news on Gero Blaster?
Absolutely
I'm indifferent to the retail release, but they need to release it in Europe and Australia.
I would have if it had been released when the game came out...but I don't want to spend that much extra for a physical copy of a game that I already have in digital.
Nope. A decent game, made equally decent and charged for, in a horrendously long amount of time, and rereleased a billion times. Could not be less interested... If anything, this stream of rereleases has tainted my view on / memories of the game.
I would prefer a new Cave Story.
@KnightRider666 I'm still boycotting lol. No Ikachan for me
I'm more interested in getting an update for my Physical ver, even if I had to pay a few dollars for it. I'd rather not buy a whole new physical copy...
Yes! Yes! Yes!
No, its paying again for the same game, and it annoys me that I wasn't given the option since launch as an early adopter (Im looking at you Ducktales Remastered)
Yes physical ver
I can't even pretend to frown at this practice. I've purchased Sonic 1-3&K so many times for my Gamecube, PS2, PS3, DS and of course, the original platforms. If there's a 3DS physical collection, hell I'd buy that too even though my Classic Collection still works just fine. Only wish they would do the same with CD and Spinball. Hey, if it's a great game and you don't mind it...
Please give it to us poor European people
If I have the choice I will take the physical release I'm a Fan and a cartbridge will be welcome to my collection with "Cave story 3D".
Please release it quicly I'm waiting and I will not discourage !!!!!!!
wow....still milking cave story
@Windy: Lol, you're too much dude.
I hope they will stop being lazy with the European releases and release both the 3DS eShop version in Europe and also Cave Story 3D as eShop download.
Cave Story 3D is especially very rare in Europe already.
It was the same with the Wiiware version, it took almost a year for Nicalis to stop being lazy and release the European version after they released the American version.
I honestly get the feeling it will never make it to Europe, which is a shame because I'd really like to play it. Now Nicalis was never fast with their European releases, but this is getting ridiculous.
I won't be buying it because nicalis promised to release it on eshop in europe back in march and still nothing. It's not about entitlement, it's about them saying one thing and then not acknowledge the fact that it's been a year since we have heard anything. And I'm done supporting nintendo because of the dogpoopiecacapile that is eshop. I wanted to give them my money but since they weren't interested i haven't.
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Nicalis pretty much never releases anything in Europe since they don't care about European customers.
What they should do is release before the end of the year Ikachan and Cave Story eShop version in Europe.
Then push to release the Cave Story 3D version in 3DS eShop in both North America and Europe during Q1 2014.
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