Cave Story - Revision history

Aar at 03:22, 18 June 2026

2026-06-18T03:22:39Z

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Lethrys at 18:12, 17 June 2026

2026-06-17T18:12:50Z

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	\| {{Xmark\|{{abbr\|Nicalis translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}		\| {{Xmark\|{{abbr\|Nicalis translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}

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	~~\| {{Check\| [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] {{BWTP/Pill\|Translation\|type=tra}}}}~~
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	In order to source the alternative soundtracks for Tweaked and doukutsu-rs, you can simply drag and drop the data/Soundtracks folder. Most of these soundtracks are freely available via official sources, but some have to be ripped from copies of Cave Story+.

	* {{abbr\|[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bqZgZYAZFXtc8Rb2tW_5hpuit9XeD9O_ "Wii-Rebalanced" - Yann van der Cruyssen and SoloMael]\|Wii-Rebalanced is a re-remaster of Yann van der Cruyssen's soundtrack featured on the WiiWare release of Cave Story. This Wii-Rebalanced edit is officially endorsed by Yann on his website as the definitive version of the soundtrack.}}
	* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/52717 Arranged - DM Dokuro]
	* Remastered - Danny Baranowsky and Dustin Kulwicki
	* Ridiculon soundtrack - Ridiculon
	* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cave-story-famitracks-steam-mod-v-11 Famitracks - RushJet1]
	* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5sdMd2IqCTnRUdoTEREZ0hVcDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ih87CG6utguFsg11DkDCwA SNES - livvy94]

	Similarly, if you want the New graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can acquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://lethrys.com/lethrysupscale Lethrys's 2xRes texture pack].

	{{BWTP/Silver		{{BWTP/Silver
	\| title = [https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/Cave_Story/ Cave Story+]		\| title = [https://store.steampowered.com/app/200900/Cave_Story/ Cave Story+]
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	{{Check\|Extra Challenges}}		{{Check\|Extra Challenges}}
	{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Halloween and Christmas}}		{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Halloween and Christmas}}
	~~{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}~~
	{{Dash\|Linux support is broken in current version, must use Proton}}		{{Dash\|Linux support is broken in current version, must use Proton}}
			\| col2 =
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	}}		}}

			In order to source the alternative soundtracks for Tweaked and doukutsu-rs, you can simply drag and drop the data/Soundtracks folder. Most of these soundtracks are freely available via official sources, but some have to be ripped from copies of Cave Story+.

			* {{abbr\|[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bqZgZYAZFXtc8Rb2tW_5hpuit9XeD9O_ "Wii-Rebalanced" - Yann van der Cruyssen and SoloMael]\|Wii-Rebalanced is a re-remaster of Yann van der Cruyssen's soundtrack featured on the WiiWare release of Cave Story. This Wii-Rebalanced edit is officially endorsed by Yann on his website as the definitive version of the soundtrack.}}
			* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/52717 Arranged - DM DOKURO]
			* Remastered - Danny Baranowsky and Dustin Kulwicki
			* Ridiculon soundtrack - Ridiculon
			* [https://www.moddb.com/mods/cave-story-famitracks-steam-mod-v-11 Famitracks - RushJet1]
			* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5sdMd2IqCTnRUdoTEREZ0hVcDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ih87CG6utguFsg11DkDCwA SNES - livvy94]

			Similarly, if you want the New graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can acquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://lethrys.com/lethrysupscale Lethrys's 2xRes texture pack].

	For a {{abbr\|nearly complete*\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list CSE2 and its forks due to the DMCA takedown of the source code issued by Nicalis.}} list of every Cave Story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one].		For a {{abbr\|nearly complete*\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list CSE2 and its forks due to the DMCA takedown of the source code issued by Nicalis.}} list of every Cave Story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one].

Lethrys: FPS talk

2026-06-16T14:09:42Z

FPS talk

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	! FPS		! FPS
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|50/60fps toggle\|The original Freeware release of Cave Story played at a cap of 50fps. ~~The release of CS~~+ ~~added~~ a 60fps ~~option~~. ~~It has been ported to tweaked to~~ allow either ~~play~~ speed.}} }}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|50/60fps toggle\|The original Freeware release of Cave Story played at a cap of 50fps. Cave Story+ released with a 60fps cap, increasing game speed by roughly 17%. Modern engines allow a toggle for either game speed. doukutsu-rs separates game logic (ticks-per-second) from framerate, allowing for higher framerates with either game speed.}} }}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|50/~~60fps~~ toggle\|The original Freeware release of Cave Story played at a cap of 50fps. ~~The release of CS~~+ ~~added~~ a 60fps ~~option~~. ~~It has been ported to tweaked to~~ allow either ~~play~~ speed.}} }}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|50/60tps toggle with motion interpolation for higher FPS \|The original Freeware release of Cave Story played at a cap of 50fps. Cave Story+ released with a 60fps cap, increasing game speed by roughly 17%. Modern engines allow a toggle for either game speed. doukutsu-rs separates game logic (ticks-per-second) from framerate, allowing for higher framerates with either game speed.}} }}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|50/60fps toggle\|The original Freeware release of Cave Story played at a cap of 50fps. ~~The release of CS~~+ ~~added~~ a 60fps ~~option~~. ~~It has been ported to tweaked to~~ allow either ~~play~~ speed.}} }}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|50/60fps toggle\|The original Freeware release of Cave Story played at a cap of 50fps. Cave Story+ released with a 60fps cap, increasing game speed by roughly 17%. Modern engines allow a toggle for either game speed. doukutsu-rs separates game logic (ticks-per-second) from framerate, allowing for higher framerates with either game speed.}} }}
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	! Graphics		! Graphics

Lethrys: Fix doukutsu-rs link, typos, cleanup, etc.

2026-06-13T21:08:22Z

Fix doukutsu-rs link, typos, cleanup, etc.

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	Cave Story has had a myriad of ports and re-releases over the years as the creator handed the source code to many people back in the mid to late 2000s before being bought by Nicalis who released Cave Story+ on multiple platforms.		Cave Story has had a myriad of ports and re-releases over the years as the creator handed the source code to many people back in the mid to late 2000s before being bought by Nicalis who released Cave Story+ on multiple platforms.

	The best way to play Cave Story is split between '''Cave Story: Tweaked''' (a ~~mod~~ of the Cave Story decomp CSE2 with various [[QoL]]), '''~~Doukutsu~~-rs''' a faithful rewrite of the engine in ~~rust~~, and '''Cave Story+''' with the '''Aeon Genesis Translation Patch''' (AGTP).		The best way to play Cave Story is split between '''Cave Story: Tweaked''' (a fork of the Cave Story decomp CSE2 with various [[QoL]]), '''doukutsu-rs''' (a faithful rewrite of the engine in Rust), and '''Cave Story+''' with the '''Aeon Genesis Translation Patch''' (AGTP).

	{\| class="wikitable bwtp-breakdown-table"		{\| class="wikitable bwtp-breakdown-table"
	!		!
	! Cave Story: Tweaked		! Cave Story: Tweaked
	! ~~Doukutsu~~-rs		! doukutsu-rs
	! Cave Story+		! Cave Story+
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	! Cost		! Cost
	\| {{Check\|Free}}		\| {{Check\|Free}}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Free\|Assets must be supplied, but ~~freeware~~ is free to download and drop in the folder}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Free\|Assets must be supplied, but Freeware is free to download and drop in the folder}}}}
	\| {{Dash\|$14.99}}		\| {{Dash\|$14.99}}
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	! Graphics		! Graphics
	\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|~~1X res~~ and fanmade ~~2X res~~ included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 ~~pixels~~, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution ~~640x480~~ "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are ~~considered somewhat~~ controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}		\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|Original and fanmade 2xRes included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution (2xRes) "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by touching up some graphics and introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}
	\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|~~1X res~~ and ~~2X res~~ support (must supply assets) \|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 ~~pixels~~, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution ~~640x480~~ "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are ~~considered somewhat~~ controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}		\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|Original and New support (must supply assets) \|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution (2xRes) "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by touching up some graphics and introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}
	\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X and ~~official 2X res~~ included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 ~~pixels~~, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution ~~640x480~~ "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are ~~considered somewhat~~ controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}		\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|Original and New included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution (2xRes) "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by touching up some graphics and introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}
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	! Lighting Engine		! Lighting Engine
	\| {{Check\|Original}}		\| {{Check\|Original}}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + ~~Doukutsu~~-rs Custom ~~lighting~~ Engine\|~~Doukutsu~~-rs's ~~Lighting Engine~~ is applied over the top of the existing graphics with no additional changes, giving a more faithful look with added ambience. It also has a cone light emitting from the player (togglable)}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + doukutsu-rs Custom Lighting Engine\|doukutsu-rs's lighting engine is applied over the top of the existing graphics with no additional changes, giving a more faithful look with added ambience. It also has a cone light emitting from the player (togglable)}}}}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + CS+ Custom Lighting Engine\| CS+'s ~~Lighting Engine~~ changes the graphics in the walls to be darkened with a blue tint to more closely mimic other metroidvania games.}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + CS+ Custom Lighting Engine\| CS+'s lighting engine changes the graphics in the walls to be darkened with a blue tint to more closely mimic other metroidvania games.}}}}
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	! Content		! Content
	\| {{Dash\|Base game}}		\| {{Dash\|Base game}}
	\| {{~~Dash~~\|~~Base game~~}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Extra Challenges*\|User must provide assets}}}}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Extra Challenges\|Single level challenges ~~unconnected to~~ the base game}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Extra Challenges\|Single-level challenges disconnected from the base game}}}}
	\|-		\|-
	! Soundtrack		! Soundtrack
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + support for ~~extras~~\|The original ~~Soundtrack~~ is included, as well as the folder structure to drag/drop in soundtracks from other releases, as well as fan-made soundtracks.}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + support for Extras\|The original soundtrack is included, as well as the folder structure to drag/drop in soundtracks from other releases, as well as fan-made soundtracks.}}}}
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + support for ~~extras~~\|The original ~~Soundtrack~~ is included, as well as the folder structure to drag/drop in soundtracks from other releases, as well as fan-made soundtracks.}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|Original + support for Extras\|The original soundtrack is included, as well as the folder structure to drag/drop in soundtracks from other releases, as well as fan-made soundtracks.}}}}
	\| {{Check\|Original + ~~remaster, switchable~~}}		\| {{Check\|Original + Extras}}
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	! Translation		! Translation
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	\| title = [https://~~forum~~.~~cavestory.one/threads/cave-story-tweaked-new-version-1-7.15164/ Doukutsu~~-rs]		\| title = [https://doukutsu.rs doukutsu-rs]
	\| subtitle = [[File:IconWin.png\|24px]][[File:IconLinux.png\|24px]][[File:IconMacOS.png\|24px]][[File:IconAndroid.png\|24px]]		\| subtitle = [[File:IconWin.png\|24px]][[File:IconLinux.png\|24px]][[File:IconMacOS.png\|24px]][[File:IconAndroid.png\|24px]]
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	{{Check\|Fully ~~Dynamic Screen ration~~/resolution/scaling (up to 4x)}}		{{Check\|Fully dynamic screen ratio/resolution scaling (up to 4x)}}
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	In order to source the alternative soundtracks for Tweaked and ~~Doukutsu~~-rs, you can simply drag and drop the data/Soundtracks folder. Most of these soundtracks are freely available via official sources, but some have to be ripped from copies of Cave Story+.		In order to source the alternative soundtracks for Tweaked and doukutsu-rs, you can simply drag and drop the data/Soundtracks folder. Most of these soundtracks are freely available via official sources, but some have to be ripped from copies of Cave Story+.

	* {{abbr\|[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bqZgZYAZFXtc8Rb2tW_5hpuit9XeD9O_ "~~WiiBalanced~~" - Yann van der Cruyssen and SoloMael]\|Wii-~~balanced~~ is a re-remaster of Yann van der Cruyssen's soundtrack featured on the ~~Wiiware~~ release of Cave Story. This Wii-~~balanced~~ edit is ~~oficially endorced~~ by Yann on his website as the definitive version of the soundtrack.}}		* {{abbr\|[https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1bqZgZYAZFXtc8Rb2tW_5hpuit9XeD9O_ "Wii-Rebalanced" - Yann van der Cruyssen and SoloMael]\|Wii-Rebalanced is a re-remaster of Yann van der Cruyssen's soundtrack featured on the WiiWare release of Cave Story. This Wii-Rebalanced edit is officially endorsed by Yann on his website as the definitive version of the soundtrack.}}
	* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/52717 Arranged - DM Dokuro]		* [https://gamebanana.com/sounds/52717 Arranged - DM Dokuro]
	* Remastered - Danny Baranowsky and Dustin Kulwicki		* Remastered - Danny Baranowsky and Dustin Kulwicki
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	* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5sdMd2IqCTnRUdoTEREZ0hVcDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ih87CG6utguFsg11DkDCwA SNES - livvy94]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5sdMd2IqCTnRUdoTEREZ0hVcDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ih87CG6utguFsg11DkDCwA SNES - livvy94]

	Similarly, if you want the ~~2x res~~ graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can acquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://lethrys.com/lethrysupscale Lethrys's 2X texture pack]		Similarly, if you want the New graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can acquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://lethrys.com/lethrysupscale Lethrys's 2xRes texture pack].

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	{{Check\|New Lighting Engine (togglable)}}		{{Check\|New Lighting Engine (togglable)}}
	{{Check\|Extra Challenges~~/Boss Rush~~}}		{{Check\|Extra Challenges}}
	{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Halloween and Christmas}}		{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Halloween and Christmas}}
	{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}		{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}
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	For a {{abbr\|nearly complete\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list ~~Cave Story Engine 2~~ and ~~it's~~ forks due to the DMCA takedown of the source code issued by Nicalis}} list of every Cave ~~story~~ port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]		For a {{abbr\|nearly complete*\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list CSE2 and its forks due to the DMCA takedown of the source code issued by Nicalis.}} list of every Cave Story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one].

Lethrys: Update Lethrys Upscale link, fix typos

2026-06-12T15:24:07Z

Update Lethrys Upscale link, fix typos

Aar at 21:27, 9 June 2026

2026-06-09T21:27:53Z

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	! Translation		! Translation
	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|AGTP translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|AGTP translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}
	\| {{~~Check~~\|User must provide assets}}		\| {{Dash\|User must provide assets}}
	\| {{Xmark\|{{abbr\|NiCALiS translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}		\| {{Xmark\|{{abbr\|NiCALiS translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}

Aar at 21:26, 9 June 2026

2026-06-09T21:26:05Z

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	{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Haloween and Christmas}}		{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Haloween and Christmas}}
	{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}		{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}
	~~{{Dash\|Must install ModdersDelight branch on Steam}}~~		{{Dash\|Linux support is broken in current version, must use Proton}}
	{{Dash\|Linux support is ~~mixed for~~ current ~~branch~~, must use Proton}}
	}}		}}

	~~The new features of Cave Story + are currently only available via a private beta branch and a password is needed to access all the new content:~~

	~~Branch name: '''ModdersDelight'''<br>~~
	~~Branch Password: '''ModPizzaParty'''~~



	For a {{abbr\|nearly complete\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list Cave Story Engine 2 and it's forks due to the DCMA takedown of the source code issued by NiCALiS}} list of every Cave story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]		For a {{abbr\|nearly complete\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list Cave Story Engine 2 and it's forks due to the DCMA takedown of the source code issued by NiCALiS}} list of every Cave story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]

Bombchu Link at 15:15, 3 June 2026

2026-06-03T15:15:10Z

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	! Graphics		! Graphics
	\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X res and fanmade 2X res included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}		\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X res and fanmade 2X res included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}
	\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X res and ~~fanmade~~ 2X res support (must supply assets) \|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}		\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X res and 2X res support (must supply assets) \|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}
	\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X and official 2X res included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}		\| {{Dash\|{{abbr\|1X and official 2X res included\|The original 2004 freeware release of Cave Story ran at a native resolution of 320x240 pixels, similar to early second and third-generation retro video games. Cave Story+ released with a set of double-resolution 640x480 "New" graphics done in-house by Nicalis, which are considered somewhat controversial to some based on their inconsistent quality and art direction. The Switch release/2026 update further adds to this by introducing a new lighting engine.}} }}
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	Similarly, if you want the 2x res graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can aquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://github.com/Lethrys/Cave-Story-Lethrys-Upscale\|Lethry's 2X texture pack]		Similarly, if you want the 2x res graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can aquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://github.com/Lethrys/Cave-Story-Lethrys-Upscale Lethry's 2X texture pack]

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	{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}		{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}
	{{Dash\|Must install ModdersDelight branch on Steam}}		{{Dash\|Must install ModdersDelight branch on Steam}}

Bombchu Link at 15:00, 3 June 2026

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	Similarly, if you want the 2x res graphics, they can be copied into the data folder.		Similarly, if you want the 2x res graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can aquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://github.com/Lethrys/Cave-Story-Lethrys-Upscale\|Lethry's 2X texture pack]

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	~~for~~ a (nearly) complete list of every Cave story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]		For a {{abbr\|nearly complete\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list Cave Story Engine 2 and it's forks due to the DCMA takedown of the source code issued by NiCALiS}} list of every Cave story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]

Bombchu Link at 14:54, 3 June 2026

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	{{Check\|Lots of QoL settings}}		{{Check\|Lots of QoL settings}}
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	{{Check\|Lots of QoL settings}}		{{Check\|Lots of QoL settings}}
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	{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}		{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}

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	Cave ~~story~~ has had a myriad of ports and re-releases over the years as the creator handed the source code to many people back in the mid to late 2000s before being bought by ~~NiCALiS~~ who released Cave Story+ on multiple platforms.		Cave Story has had a myriad of ports and re-releases over the years as the creator handed the source code to many people back in the mid to late 2000s before being bought by Nicalis who released Cave Story+ on multiple platforms.

	The best way to play Cave Story is split between '''Cave Story: Tweaked'''~~, A~~ mod of the Cave Story ~~Decomp~~ CSE2 with various [[QoL]], '''Doukutsu-rs''' a faithful rewrite of the engine in rust, and '''Cave Story+''' with the '''Aeon Genesis Translation Patch''' (AGTP).		The best way to play Cave Story is split between '''Cave Story: Tweaked''' (a mod of the Cave Story decomp CSE2 with various [[QoL]]), '''Doukutsu-rs''' a faithful rewrite of the engine in rust, and '''Cave Story+''' with the '''Aeon Genesis Translation Patch''' (AGTP).

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	\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|AGTP translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}		\| {{Check\|{{abbr\|AGTP translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}
	\| {{Dash\|User must provide assets}}		\| {{Dash\|User must provide assets}}
	\| {{Xmark\|{{abbr\|~~NiCALiS~~ translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}		\| {{Xmark\|{{abbr\|Nicalis translation\|The AGTP translation of Cave Story is considered more iconic and flows better. It has the iconic "Huzzah!" catchphrase for Balrog instead of a generic "Oh yeah!", and the line "I pray for your victory" instead of "Best of... luck...".}}}}

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	* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5sdMd2IqCTnRUdoTEREZ0hVcDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ih87CG6utguFsg11DkDCwA SNES - livvy94]		* [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5sdMd2IqCTnRUdoTEREZ0hVcDg/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-ih87CG6utguFsg11DkDCwA SNES - livvy94]

	Similarly, if you want the 2x res graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can ~~aquire~~ the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://~~github~~.com/Lethrys~~/Cave-Story-Lethrys-Upscale Lethry~~'s 2X texture pack]		Similarly, if you want the 2x res graphics, they can be copied into the data folder. You can acquire the official graphics from CS+, or use [https://lethrys.com/lethrysupscale Lethrys's 2X texture pack]

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	{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for ~~Haloween~~ and Christmas}}		{{Check\|Special "holiday" texture packs for Halloween and Christmas}}
	{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}		{{Dash\|Requires [https://github.com/aarmastah/agtp-csplus AGTP-CS+] translation mod for best experience}}
	{{Dash\|Linux support is broken in current version, must use Proton}}		{{Dash\|Linux support is broken in current version, must use Proton}}
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	For a {{abbr\|nearly complete\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list Cave Story Engine 2 and it's forks due to the ~~DCMA~~ takedown of the source code issued by ~~NiCALiS~~}} list of every Cave story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]		For a {{abbr\|nearly complete\|The Cave Story Tribute site does not list Cave Story Engine 2 and it's forks due to the DMCA takedown of the source code issued by Nicalis}} list of every Cave story port, [https://www.cavestory.one/download/cave-story.php check out the ports page at cavestory.one]