I love talking aboutCave Story, but with so many versions of the game out today, it’s hard to know which one to recommend. The new backgrounds, soundtrack remixes, hidden areas, and 3D graphics of the3DS versionmake that rendition of the game an easy recommendation, but can I really say that it’s better thanCave Story+on Steam? That version of the game has even more bonus content, the beautiful 2D sprites fromthe WiiWare versiondisplayed in HD, and now… Christmas. I think this pushesCave Story+ into front runner territory.
The WiiWare version had a special Holiday surprise as well, but it wasn’t as big as this. Actually, I wont know exactly how big this update is until I play through the whole game again, but I know for sure that that the game’s protagonist is currently a Santa suit-clad reindeer, and the familiar Mimiga village is now covered in snow and decorative lights. It all makes me want aCave Storyanimated Christmas Special to come on TVimmediately. Since that’s probably not going to happen, I guess I’ll just imagine one in my mind. It features Balrog getting kisses from Monster X underneath the mistletoe while that fat Mimiga eats some of those little mushroom guys.
If you haveCave Story+and a little time today, please explore the game and get back to us in the comments about what Holiday changes you’ve found. And be sure to check back on the game on other Holidays. I’d bet dollars to donuts that there will be a special Halloween surprise as well.
