Bytejacker - Cave Story Story
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One of the most influential indies of all time has been ported to the Wii - but should you pay for something you've been playing for free for six years? We've also got your picks for the one game you'd play for the rest of your lives, and Anthony gets a magical map from the tallest tree in the land!
One of the most influential indies of all time has been ported to the Wii but should you pay for something youve been playing for free for six years? Weve also got your picks for the one game youd play for the rest of your lives, and Anthony gets a magical map from the tallest tree in the land!
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Nicalis/Studio Pixel, Platformer, WiiWare, $12
Developed by just one person over the course of 5 years, the original Cave Story is an amazingly influential game in the indie scene. It didnt just create a mob of fans, it inspired a lot of our favorite developers to start making games. Cave Storys pretty responsible for the existence of this show. Now Nicalis has teamed up with with Pixel, the original developer, to bring an enhanced version to WiiWare. And while theres no doubt we love Cave Story, is it worth paying $12 for a game youve had for free for the last six years?
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