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{{ii}} A decompilation project for Cave Story. It is the successor to Cave Story Mod Loader.<ref>[https://github.com/Clownacy/Cave-Story-Mod-Loader Clownacy/Cave-Story-Mod-Loader]</ref> | {{ii}} A decompilation project for Cave Story. It is the successor to Cave Story Mod Loader.<ref>[https://github.com/Clownacy/Cave-Story-Mod-Loader Clownacy/Cave-Story-Mod-Loader]</ref> | ||
{{ii}} For an alternative engine rewrite, use [[#Modifications|NXEngine-Evo]]. It is not recommended to use both engines at once. | {{ii}} For an alternative engine rewrite, use [[#Modifications|NXEngine-Evo]]. It is not recommended to use both engines at once. | ||
| − | {{ii}} It is recommended to get the | + | {{ii}} It is recommended to get the portable release, also known as CSE2 Portable. The below points will refer to this version. |
| + | {{ii}} As of August 25, 2020, the enhanced branch has been discontinued<ref>[https://www.cavestory.org/forums/threads/cse2-the-cave-story-decompilation-project.14657/page-7#post-374158 CSE2's had a bit of a shuffle]</ref>. The last version can be found [https://github.com/Clownacy/CSE2/releases/tag/v2.1.1-enhanced here.] | ||
{{++}} Active development. | {{++}} Active development. | ||
{{++}} Bug fixes and engine code optimizations. | {{++}} Bug fixes and engine code optimizations. | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | |
| + | ===[https://github.com/calvarado194/CSE2-tweaks Cave Story: Tweaked]=== | ||
| + | {{ii}} A decompilation project for Cave Story, based on the now depreciated Cave Story Engine 2 Enhanced branch. | ||
| + | {{ii}} Incorporates all the features found in the CSE2 Engine with additional QOL. | ||
| + | {{++}} Active development. | ||
{{++}} Modder friendly. | {{++}} Modder friendly. | ||
| + | {{++}} Improved widescreen and fullscreen support. | ||
| + | {{++}} Bug fixes and engine code optimizations. | ||
| + | {{++}} Improved options menu, such as a toggle between 50 FPS/60 FPS, changeable ingame fonts, Colorblind option and Vsync support. | ||
| + | {{++}} Revamped map system based on Cave Story 3D and Strafing. | ||
| + | {{++}} Tweaks Menu that allows optional gameplay changes to improve the players experience. | ||
{{++}} Support various image (such as .png) and audio file formats (such as FLAC, Ogg and PxTone). | {{++}} Support various image (such as .png) and audio file formats (such as FLAC, Ogg and PxTone). | ||
| − | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Adds support for various soundtracks such as Ridiculon and [https://www.cavestory.org/forums/threads/cave-story-arranged.5837/ Cave Story Arranged]. |
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
Revision as of 06:41, 19 September 2020
This page is for the original game. For the enhanced remake, see Cave Story+.
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| Developers | |
|---|---|
| Pixel | |
| Release dates | |
| Windows | December 20, 2004 |
| Reception | |
| IGDB | 83 |
| Taxonomy | |
| Monetization | Freeware |
| Modes | Singleplayer |
| Pacing | Real-time |
| Perspectives | Scrolling, Side view |
| Controls | Direct control |
| Genres | Metroidvania, Platform |
| Art styles | Pixel art |
| Themes | Sci-fi |
| Series | Cave Story |
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| Cave Story | |
|---|---|
| Cave Story | 2004 |
| Cave Story+ | 2011 |
| Cave Story's Secret Santa | 2021 |
Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
Key points
- Multiple language translations available.
General information
- Cave Story (Doukutsu Monogatari) - A Tribute Site
- Unofficial Cave Story Wikia
Availability
| Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official website | |
Freeware. | |
Essential improvements
Cave Story Engine 2
- A decompilation project for Cave Story. It is the successor to Cave Story Mod Loader.[1]
- For an alternative engine rewrite, use NXEngine-Evo. It is not recommended to use both engines at once.
- It is recommended to get the portable release, also known as CSE2 Portable. The below points will refer to this version.
- As of August 25, 2020, the enhanced branch has been discontinued[2]. The last version can be found here.
- Active development.
- Bug fixes and engine code optimizations.
Cave Story: Tweaked
- A decompilation project for Cave Story, based on the now depreciated Cave Story Engine 2 Enhanced branch.
- Incorporates all the features found in the CSE2 Engine with additional QOL.
- Active development.
- Modder friendly.
- Improved widescreen and fullscreen support.
- Bug fixes and engine code optimizations.
- Improved options menu, such as a toggle between 50 FPS/60 FPS, changeable ingame fonts, Colorblind option and Vsync support.
- Revamped map system based on Cave Story 3D and Strafing.
- Tweaks Menu that allows optional gameplay changes to improve the players experience.
- Support various image (such as .png) and audio file formats (such as FLAC, Ogg and PxTone).
- Adds support for various soundtracks such as Ridiculon and Cave Story Arranged.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.dat[Note 1] |
Save game data location
| System | Location |
|---|---|
| Windows | <path-to-game>\Profile.dat[Note 1] |
Video
General settings.
| Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Widescreen resolution | Use Cave Story Engine 2. However, some scenes are still pillarboxed 4:3. | ||
| Multi-monitor | |||
| Ultra-widescreen | Use Cave Story Engine 2. | ||
| 4K Ultra HD | Use Cave Story Engine 2. | ||
| Field of view (FOV) | |||
| Windowed | |||
| Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
| Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
| Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
| Vertical sync (Vsync) | Use Cave Story Engine 2. | ||
| 60 FPS | Capped at 50 FPS. Use Cave Story Engine 2 to run at 60 FPS; however, the game will run 16.7% faster, matching Cave Story+. | ||
| 120+ FPS | |||
Input
| Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Remapping | Use Cave Story Engine 2. | |
| Mouse acceleration | ||
| Mouse sensitivity | ||
| Mouse input in menus | ||
| Mouse Y-axis inversion | ||
| Controller | ||
| Controller support | ||
| Full controller support | ||
| Controller remapping | Use CSE2 for improved controller binding (axis and hats now bindable). | |
| Controller sensitivity | ||
| Controller Y-axis inversion |
| Controller types |
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| XInput-compatible controllers |
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| PlayStation controllers |
|---|
| Generic/other controllers |
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| Additional information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Button prompts | ||
| Controller hotplugging | Use Cave Story Engine 2. | |
| Haptic feedback | ||
| Digital movement supported | ||
| Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
| Audio feature | State | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Separate volume controls | ||
| Surround sound | ||
| Subtitles | Everything is text-based. | |
| Closed captions | ||
| Mute on focus lost |
Localizations
| Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Spanish | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Simplified Chinese | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Traditional Chinese | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Dutch | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| French | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| German | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Italian | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Japanese | Use the original Japanese version. | |||
| Korean | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Lithuanian | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Polish | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Brazilian Portuguese | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Portuguese | Use the unofficial translation. | |||
| Russian | Fan translation by «Шедевр Translations». |
Other information
API
| Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| DirectDraw | 7 |
| Executable | 32-bit | 64-bit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows |
Modifications
NXEngine-evo
- A complete open-source clone/rewrite of Cave Story. NXEngine-evo is the upgraded/refactored version of original NXEngine.
- Large amount of bugfixes.
- Proper widescreen support up to Full HD.
- Animated character portraits.
- Modern main menu.
- Custom soundtrack support, including the "New" and "Remastered" soundtrack of Cave Story+. See here for details.
- Incompatible with other mods of the game.[3]
- Random crashes may occur at certain parts of the game.[4]
Booster's Lab
- An open-source Cave Story level editor. A successor of the Cave Editor.
- Feature rich compared to the Cave Editor.
- Can be used to create mods for both Cave Story and Cave Story+
- Version 5.0.0.0 does not support CSE2.[5] Either compile from the latest source or download the nightly version.
Jenka's Nightmare
- One of the oldest, most well-known mods. It has been in development for over 7 years
- It is one of the best mods for Cave Story and is considered to be its unofficial sequel.
- A CSE2 compatible version can be found here.
- Full length, comparable to the original game.
- Allows the importing of the save file of the original game's true ending.
- Has an extreme difficulty curve. It is recommended to finish the original game first before playing this.
Rave Story
- One of the more popular mods of Cave Story.
System requirements
| Windows | ||
|---|---|---|
| Minimum | ||
| Operating system (OS) | 98, 2000, XP | |
| Processor (CPU) | ||
| System memory (RAM) | ||
| Hard disk drive (HDD) | 5 MB | |
| Video card (GPU) | DirectX 5 compatible | |
Notes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 When running this game without elevated privileges (Run as administrator option), write operations against a location below
%PROGRAMFILES%,%PROGRAMDATA%, or%WINDIR%might be redirected to%LOCALAPPDATA%\VirtualStoreon Windows Vista and later (more details).