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==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | ===Graphics Enhancement Pack=== | + | ===[https://www.cavestory.org/forums/threads/graphics-enhancement-pack-mod.13920/ Graphics Enhancement Pack]=== |
− | {{ii}} A patch that includes various improvements and fixes for the game's graphical fidelity like widescreen support, 60 FPS etc | + | {{ii}} A patch that includes various improvements and fixes for the game's graphical fidelity like widescreen support, 60 FPS etc. |
− | === | + | ===[https://github.com/Clownacy/Cave-Story-Engine-2 Cave Story Engine 2]=== |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} An open-source decompilation project for Cave Story. It is the successor of the [https://github.com/Clownacy/Cave-Story-Mod-Loader Cave-Story-Mod-Loader.] |
− | {{ii}} | + | {{ii}} For an alternative engine rewrite, use [[#Modifications|NXEngine-Evo.]] Note that it is not recommended to use both engines at once. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{ii}} It is recommended to get the enhanced release, also known as CSE2 Enhanced. The below points will refer to this version. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Active Development. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Bugfixes and engine code optimizations. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Various options, such as a toggle between 50FPS/60FPS, v-sync support. |
− | {{++}} | + | {{++}} Modder Friendly. |
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Support various image and audio file formats. |
− | {{ | + | {{++}} Improved widescreen and fullscreen support. |
+ | {{++}} Compatible with [[#Modifications|Booster's Lab]] | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
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+ | ==Modifications== | ||
+ | ===[https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo NXEngine-evo]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} A complete open-source clone/rewrite of Cave Story. NXEngine-evo is the upgraded/refactored version of original [http://nxengine.sourceforge.net/ 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 [https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo/wiki/Running here] for details. | ||
+ | {{--}} Incompatible with other mods of the game.<ref>[https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo/issues/156 Mod support?]</ref> | ||
+ | {{--}} Random crashes may occur at certain parts of the game.<ref>[https://github.com/nxengine/nxengine-evo/issues/155 Random crashes while fighting the core]</ref> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[https://github.com/taedixon/boosters-lab Booster's Lab]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} An open-source Cave Story level editor. A successor of the [https://www.cavestory.org/download/editors.php Cave Editor.] | ||
+ | {{++}} Feature rich compared to the Cave Editor. | ||
+ | {{++}} Can be used to create mods for both Cave Story and Cave Story+ | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===[http://jenkasnightmare.srb2.org Jenka's Nightmare]=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} One of the oldest, most well-known mods. It has been in development for over 7 years | ||
+ | {{ii}} It is one of the best mods for Cave Story and is considered to be its unofficial sequel. | ||
+ | {{++}} 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. | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== |
Revision as of 18:51, 12 March 2020
This page is for the original game. For the enhanced remake, see Cave Story+.
Developers | |
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Pixel | |
Release dates | |
Windows | December 20, 2004 |
Warnings
- This game is only playable in English with a fan translation (see Localizations for details and other supported languages).
Cave Story | |
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Cave Story | 2004 |
Cave Story+ | 2011 |
Cave Story's Secret Santa | 2021 |
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
Graphics Enhancement Pack
- A patch that includes various improvements and fixes for the game's graphical fidelity like widescreen support, 60 FPS etc.
Cave Story Engine 2
- An open-source decompilation project for Cave Story. It is the successor of the Cave-Story-Mod-Loader.
- For an alternative engine rewrite, use NXEngine-Evo. Note that it is not recommended to use both engines at once.
- It is recommended to get the enhanced release, also known as CSE2 Enhanced. The below points will refer to this version.
- Active Development.
- Bugfixes and engine code optimizations.
- Various options, such as a toggle between 50FPS/60FPS, v-sync support.
- Modder Friendly.
- Support various image and audio file formats.
- Improved widescreen and fullscreen support.
- Compatible with Booster's Lab
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Config.dat[Note 1] |
Save game data location
System | Location |
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Windows | <path-to-game>\Profile.dat[Note 1] |
Video settings
Input settings
Audio settings
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.[1]
- Random crashes may occur at certain parts of the game.[2]
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+
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.
- 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.
System requirements
Windows | ||
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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%\VirtualStore
on Windows Vista and later (more details).