Cave Story

so i realize this post is pretty out of date but with it being re-released for both the psp and wiiware, what a better time than to go back and see what all the hullabaloo is about



it was created over five years by Daisuke Amaya and released waaaaay back in 2004. from the wiki: "The main character awakens in an underground cavern with no memory of how he came to be there. He finds a village populated by rabbit-like creatures called Mimigas, who are being persecuted by the Doctor. Two of the Doctor's servants, Misery and Balrog, are looking for a Mimiga named Sue, but mistakenly abduct a Mimiga named Toroko. The player's main quest is to rescue Sue, save the Mimigas from the Doctor, and escape the floating island on which the game is set." so yeah...sounds a little weird and it is but it doesn't detract from the fun

the game controls like any good platformer should, there is a little drift in the movement and a good controllable slightly floaty jump. you can swap weapons on the fly and they can be upgraded with pick-ups. a controller should be used for maximum awesome. boss fights are hectic, the writing is funny, and the characters (enemies included) are likable
obviously a labor of love, there are lots of hidden secrets, three possible endings, and the art direction and music are awesome. you can't help but be charmed by the entire presentation, so get out there and download it!!