I like how it actually feels looks like a cave, as opposed to the original where everything was shiny and bright.

I still can't get excited for this... I'm a huuuge Cave Story fan, but after seeing Nicalis handle the Wii version, I can't manage to get excited for this.

The last thing Cave Story needed was a 3D gimmick. The only reason it's not made in sprites is because they want to sell the game on the 3D-screen gimmick. I'm sure of it.
The graphics are now more in the way then they are helping, it looks like a bad PS2 game, and it's hard to see what's a platform, what is a background and so on...

So much wasted potential.. The concept art is amazing, and I just wished they could've made an high-res HD sprite game out of it, like Rayman Origins. Just use the concept art directly. THAT would've been kick ass.

"August 9th (only two months!)"

Not if you're in Euro/UK. We only have a vague "Q3 2011" release date. But hey, at least we're getting Xenoblade and Solatorobo, so that's nice.

I bet the creator of Cave Story never thought that his game would become this popular, I'm going to buy this on day one, hands down.

@Strandli - They have done three other versions this game, some of them with different sprite work AND this one has the option to have sprite characters/enemies in it

I think I'll give them room to do something different. Because, ya know, some people just aren't into the retro look and get warm fuzzies over 2D characters.

I like retro stuff, but I'm not everyone nor do I cling to sprites exclusively.

Also, I don't see the problem with the Wii or DS versions,

This version just looks really ugly to me. Especially in comparison to the original, which was beautiful, colorful and full of style. All the screens I see of this are dark, muddy and nothing really stands out. The color palette bleeds from character in to background and it's hard to even notice what is happening on screen.

I'll wait to see it in motion before I decide, but yeah, I don't think I will like this version of the game.

Does not excite.

I need it now.

So
Much
HATE.
Seriously guys. It's Cave Story. The could make the graphics crap and I'd still buy it.

BECAUSE IT'S CAVE STORY.

I think nintendo needs to release a 3d trailer on the eshop. I saw some 2d footage at some point during e3 but I'm not sold yet.
If I'm not getting this, I'm buying the DSi version. For some reason I haven't bothered to finish the game on PC yet.

@Silent Protagonist:
True, but I never felt the Wii version was an "upgrade", it was kinda half-assed. Also, the music weirdly enough got worse, and lacked punch.
The gameplay is still the same and it's awesome, but some graphics lend themselves better to certain art-styles. At many points in Cave Story, it can get pretty hectic, requiring precision platform jumping and aiming at the same time. At those times, it's crucial you're able to spot where enemies and platforms are, and muddy 3D isn't the way to go.
I'm all in for an visual upgrade, but then I want it to be done properly. Not some extra pixels to the sprites "oh god, he has a scarf" kinda way. Sure, it's nice, but that isn't a big upgrade. At least it didn't get in the way of the gameplay, which I feel the muddy 3DS graphics will.
I just can't imagine to ever be able to speed-run Hell when it looks like that. I'm not simply just a graphics whore, but I do like to see exactly where I can land with pixel precision :p

At least Cave Story gets the attention it deserves, and should give Pixel some income for his efforts. I just think Nicalis is the wrong developer do handle it, that it has a lot of wasted potential to simply be pushed onto the 3DS with 3D graphics "just because".

This is great and all and I'm definitely going to buy it, but I think I'd like a Cave Story HD 2D remake more.

Here's hoping one comes out for the Wii U

Damn, this is the only reason to get a 3DS...

Prinny


Prinny

BUY ALL THINGS PRINNY

If you've seen it in motion, you probably wouldn't be complaining- it looks amazing in motion!

And the remix of Grasslands that was released a while ago was so darn good! I have faith in CS3D.

Not exactly faithful to the minimalistic art direction of the original, but I was one of the people who was willing to buy Curly Story as DLC just to give Pixel a few extra bucks.

Got to love the "not faithful to the original" comments, or "the original sprites were better".. if you like the original so much go play it instead of complaining that more people will get to enjoy the game on a different platform o.O

I didn't like the 3D models a whole lot at first but the game looks excellent in motion. I'm down for buying it again for a portable system, especially considering it's more than just a port.

love it on wii hope it's as good on 3ds oh nearly link Friday yah finally a game to play!!!!!!!

I really have to actually go and play the original game, don't I?

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@pedrovay2003: You really should! No hyperbole whatsoever when I say it's one of the -best- platforming/adventure games ever made. If you like those genres at all, you'd be doing yourself a disservice by not playing it. It's FREE! What do you have to lose?

You can play this version with the original sprites.

This looks more beautiful the more I look at it.

I downloaded Cave Story on the 3DS a few days ago, thought I was getting the 3D version too! But I guess I'll have to fork over a few more bucks when this comes out. It does look rather nice though.

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MACARONI PICTURES

The last thing Cave Story needed was a 3D gimmick. The only reason it's not made in sprites is because they want to sell the game on the 3D-screen gimmick. I'm sure of it.
The graphics are now more in the way then they are helping, it looks like a bad PS2 game, and it's hard to see what's a platform, what is a background and so on...
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