Nicalis Inc have just announced that their title, Cave Story, is coming to the Nintendo Wii console through WiiWare (for our Japanese readers, Cave Story is known as Koukutsu Monogatari).
Among the enhancements for the Wii that Cave Story is bringing along are enhanced artwork, an official translation and a remastered soundtrack among many others. CS is completely hand drawn as you can see from the pics below. One unique option gamers have is being able to play with the classic artwork and music or even mix old and new (you can play with original artwork and new music or the other way around-how many titles give you that option?).
Multiple gameplay modes are available to gamers who decide to take the plunge including once DLC, now standard in the game modes. Easy mode is here for novices, Hard mode for the tough of the tough and also Boss Rush mode and a skill based mode called Sanctuary Time Attack.
Cave Story Wii Features:
– Standard definition and Wii-exclusive progressive (480p) graphics
– New character designs by creator, Daisuke Amaya
– Completely redrawn background and interface, exclusive to Wii
– Remastered music as well as the original soundtrack
– Mix-and-match new/old artwork and music!
– Five new play modes (including Sanctuary Time Attack and Boss Rush)
– Three-save files, as demanded by fans
– Over 20 epic boss battles through Mimiga Island
– 15 levels to explore in the vast world
– 10 unique weapons to find and upgrade
– Classic Controller compatibility
– Three unique endings
– A few surprises fans
Cave Story by Nicalis Inc – website
Platform: WiiWare
Rated: E10+
Due: March 22, 2010
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