Cave Story

 PC
  • Release Date: 12/20/2004 (Japan)
  • Also On: 3DS
Metascore
tbd

No score yet - based on 0 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of
  2. Mixed: 0 out of
  3. Negative: 0 out of

There are no critic reviews yet.

User Reviews

All reviews »
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 62 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 53 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 62
  3. Negative: 4 out of 62
  1. johnmosescarter
    Nov 22, 2011
    10
    For a sidescrolling 3rd person shooter this game is fantastic. I'm not sure if there's a newer version to be rated, but the old one is GREAT.For a sidescrolling 3rd person shooter this game is fantastic. I'm not sure if there's a newer version to be rated, but the old one is GREAT. Bosses can be frustrating, but I think they should be. Great story and great gameplay. Very undersung.… Full Review »
  2. aditya1101
    Jan 5, 2018
    8
    Easily one of the greatest freeware games every created. Nowadays we expect greatness out of indie games, but when Cave Story came out itEasily one of the greatest freeware games every created. Nowadays we expect greatness out of indie games, but when Cave Story came out it didn't have very many peers. The gameplay is enthralling, with a super interesting and fun core mechanic buoyed by great movement, amazing enemy/character design, and an awesome selection of weapons.… Full Review »
  3. FeaxPotts
    Dec 18, 2011
    10
    Great Aesthetic, Game Design, Price (free)

    Cave Story brought me back to gaming after a long break. I was thoroughly charmed right from    Great Aesthetic, Game Design, Price (free)

    Cave Story brought me back to gaming after a long break. I was thoroughly charmed right from the beginning. The game plays and looks like a game from the 8-bit era, except that all of the pitfalls of that era have been fixed. There is no flashing screen or slowdown when there are too many moving things on screen. The enemies don't re-pop when you leave the screen and come back. This allows for near-perfect nostalgia: all the good parts of the aesthetic and none of the bad game limitations.
    Add to that some great game design - The game comes across as very well edited. The levels, plot and items progress together. By the finale, you should feel like a pro with the items at your disposal, which you will need in order to win. On top of it all, it is chock full of easter eggs, and is free to download. What more could you want?    … Full Review »
See all user reviews »