Cave Story 3D

 3DS
User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 73 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 73
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 73
  3. Negative: 9 out of 73
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  1. Mutty99
    Sep 29, 2021
    6
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Cave Story 3D is a reinterpretation with 3D depth of the original masterpiece by Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya.
    While expanding the original game by adding new rooms and more health upgrades, the camera zooming has been handled very poorly, especially in bigger stages like Egg Corridor: the level elements and enemies are too small and can be barely seen, which is a terrible disadvantage in a game like this where a lot of stages and bosses are very chaotic. Some assets also lack a bit of color, take for example Blood Stained Sanctuary: it's deep, ok, but that doesn't mean everything must be darker!
    While this title hasn't convinced me fully, the remastered OST is very enjoyable.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#7 Best 3DS Game of 2011
21
#21 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
21
#21 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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Metascore
82

Generally favorable reviews - based on 29 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 29
  3. Negative: 0 out of 29
  1. Cubed3
    May 2, 2012
    80
    At the end of the day, Cave Story 3D will most likely appeal primarily to fans of the original willing to experience one of their favourite games in its new form, or collectors of physical copies who wouldn't pass a chance to get their hands on the only retail version of the masterpiece that Cave Story is.
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Jan 4, 2012
    75
    New visuals and an average 3D effect are the only differences between this game and other, cheaper versions: anyway, if you own a 3DS, never played Cave Story and fancy a hard challenge, this game is for you.
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  3. Worth Playing
    Dec 28, 2011
    85
    If you want an excellent action game on the go that captures the best elements of the glory days of old and does so with a style that is rare nowadays, get to a retailer or store and get Cave Story 3D. If you haven't played this game yet, you are missing out.
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