'Cave Story+' now available on Mac App Store, with new content

If you want to try out the updated version of Cave Story that hit WiiWare in 2009 -- but, like, on a computer -- you can do so right this second. Developer Nicalis has released Cave Story+ on the Mac App Store.

Of course, Cave Story was originally a freeware game for PC, so why buy a computer version, beyond the positive feeling of giving Daisuke "Pixel" Amaya some compensation for his delightful game? This version includes the (optional) updated graphics and music from the WiiWare release, as well as a new "Wind Fortress" level designed by Amaya, with promises of more content updates in the future. Wind Fortress is "kind of tough, but features new enemies no one has seen," Nicalis producer Tyrone Rodriguez told Joystiq.

A Steam version for PC will follow soon, the press release notes. And, of course, a fully 3D remake of Cave Story -- completely different from this 2D update -- is due for 3DS in November.

Cave Story + (PC, Mac)

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CAVE STORY+ AVAILABLE NOW ON MAC
The Indie Superhit Drops Even More Content

September 8th, 2011 - Nicalis, Inc., developer and publisher of rad indie games, is happy to announce Cave Story+ for the Mac App Store. Cave Story+ is available today, September 8th for $10. Previously launched as an upgraded console version, Cave Story+ features even more content--the first time made available to Mac players.

Again, Nicalis has teamed up with Studio Pixel to bring the action-adventure again. Cave Story+ features enhanced artwork, the official translation, a remastered soundtrack and a bunch of bonus modes.

PLUS! Play the never-before-seen Wind Fortress level, only available on Cave Story+! Wind Fortress is the first new, original Cave Story level designed from scratch by its original creator, Daisuke Amaya.

Cave Story+ is available today, September 8th for $10 on the Mac App Store. PC Players can expect some STEAMY Cave Story+ news coming soon!

Cave Story+ Features:
- Original (320x240) graphics and upgraded "HD" graphics
- Remastered music as well as the original soundtrack
- Mix-and-match new/old artwork and music!
- Six new play modes (including Wind Fortress, Boss Rush and more!)
- Over 20 epic boss battles through Mimiga Island
- 15 levels to explore in the vast world
- 10 unique weapons to find and upgrade
- USB controller compatibility
- Four unique endings
- Future content updates

Follow The Official Cave Story group on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30447119245

Reader Comments (22)

Bought!

10 dollars for minor updates? That's pretty asinine.

Hint: If you release a full game for free, you can't tack on a 10 dollar fee for minor upgrades and call it reasonable.

@FuzzyPierce
I agree, however I wanna support indie development... even if I've already beat their game. The extra levels are just icing on the cake.

@FuzzyPierce
You know, I made this exact statement like an hour ago when discussing Desktop Dungeons. :p

I'm all for going multiplatform and earning money from your work, but this is starting to smell like exploitation/milking to me.

@Gooblechev
Concurring.

That's quite steep to say you don't get much, the improved graphics and music are bad and the original game is free and mod-able.

No thanks.

@thesignpainter If the full game costs X, additions not equal to the development cost of the full game shouldn't cost that much more than X.

10 bucks for graphical upgrades and some new modes to a free game is like charging 100 bucks for the same thing for Street Fighter 4. You can't update a free game and expect your price to be reasonable unless it's only a buck or two.

Well actually it's more like charging "more than infinity dollars" for the same thing for street fighter 4, since 10 dollars is "more than infinity" percent of 0 dollars.

This is a "more than infinity" price hike for minor features. That is the core of the issue.

I love that this game is getting the recognition it deserves, but I can't help but feel that it's getting the Final Fantasy, Call of Duty, etc. treatment. It just doesn't need to be milked for everything it's worth unfortunately capitalism says otherwise though.

All that aside, I will probably pick up some version, most likely the 3DS one since it will be the only one that is really different.

"A Steam version for PC will follow soon"

Yes, yes!

I wonder why it never came to PSN or XBLA. Or even iOS.

@HaVoK308 I'd like to play this on my iPad, as long as they get the controls right.

@HaVoK308
Because touch screen controls for this would be terrible. Unless, of course, you can use a Bluetooth- or dock-connected controller.

I highly recommend the Pixel authorized PSP homebrew version. I just beat it a few days ago (got the semi bad ending). It looked/sounded great and ran very smoothly.

When the Steam version hits I am there.

Unless the Steam version lacks "Steam Play," there's probably no real reason to buy this from the Mac App Store.

I'm still hurting from that secret hell level... kicked my butt big time.

I've bought it on WiiWare.
I've bought it on DSiWare.
I'll buy it on 3DS and Steam.

I love this game. Hell, if they made an Android port, I'd probably buy that, too (if I can use physical keys, that is).

I've been wanting to buy this for awhile, it feels bad playing such a great game and not paying the dev. Day one buy for my on steam :D

Aaaand I'm left wondering why it released on mac app store first. Still when it hits steam, I'm there times twelve.

I bought the DS version for my 3DS two or three weeks ago, and I completely understood the praise within the first hour. It's just a really beautiful game, with an uncommon amount of soul. I'll probably grab this, too, since I wanted to play the upgraded Wii version, but the Wii Shop is such a hassle. Couldn't be happier about supporting Nicalis, either.

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'Cave Story+' now available on Mac App Store, with new content

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