Cave Story 3D for Nintendo 3DS platform is a new work of Nicalis, Inc, adapted from the class retro style side-scrolling action and adventure game Cave Story: Dokutsu Monogatari based on PC platform.

Cave Story 3D fully models the levels and various units of the original 2D version (individual self-made 2D game) to three dimensional, and finally presents different caves adventure to the players in the form of 3D on Nintendo 3DS platform.

Key Features

  • Story Mode (Characters and enemies have new 3D models)
  • Sanctuary Time Attack (Unlockable)
  • Classic Mode (Characters and enemies are replaced by 3D versions of the original game's sprites)
  • 3D graphics
  • A soundtrack remade by Danny Baranowsky of Super Meat Boy and Canabalt fame.
  • Lots of new Life Capsules were added, as well as various extra HP for interacting with NPCs in the game, increasing the max life to 98 (Not counting Time Attack Mode).
  • There are a few new rooms added

Official Demo Video

Download URLs

Format Download Size
3DS 268 MB
CIA 448 MB
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