90
A love-letter to any gamer who plays for the sheer fun of it. Cave Story is not only the likely WiiWare game of the year, it's also a very serious contender for game of the year.
86
Cave Story is fun, satisfying, well designed and, in its best moments, amazingly exciting. It has some flaws, but in general it reminds us how an action game should be done, and this one for Wiiware is surely the best version published.
90
A title that is both retro and refreshing and ever so polished, Cave Story is not to be missed by anybody.
10
Cave Story is the greatest game ever made. Its level design, music, atmosphere, and perfectly balanced action create an experience that never gets old no matter how many times you replay it. Every area feels handcrafted with care, and the progression system rewards both skill and exploration.Curly Brace is the best robot girl in gaming. She’s brave, loyal, capable, and emotionally compelling despite being a machine. Her story arc adds real heart to the adventure and elevates the entire narrative.Cave Story isn’t just good—it’s the most fun game in the world. A timeless masterpiece that deserves the highest possible score.
7
It's a decent game. What's striking is that it was created by a single person.
8
just finished this game an hour ago, it is very cute and fun to play. the highlight for me is the art quality and consistency, i love the sprites used, the attack visuals, and backgrounds especially. I did get stuck 2 times and had to use a walk through, but im a dirt eating homunculus with no attention span, so this makes since.
Cave Story
Wii
Released On:
Mar 22, 2010
Metascore
Generally Favorable
89
User score
Generally Favorable
8.4
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Up there with the very best that WiiWare has to offer. Essential playing. [May 2010, p.72]
95
Cave Story is an incredible game that I'm sure I will be playing again and again for the rest of my life.
User score
Generally Favorable
8.4
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Feb 12, 2026
10
Cave Story is the greatest game ever made. Its level design, music, atmosphere, and perfectly balanced action create an experience that never gets old no matter how many times you replay it. Every area feels handcrafted with care, and the progression system rewards both skill and exploration.Curly Brace is the best robot girl in gaming. She’s brave, loyal, capable, and emotionally compelling despite being a machine. Her story arc adds real heart to the adventure and elevates the entire narrative.Cave Story isn’t just good—it’s the most fun game in the world. A timeless masterpiece that deserves the highest possible score.
Apr 3, 2012
10
An absolutely gem, people who don't appreciate this game can climb a wall of ****. Seriously you can just feel that Pixel (the maker of this game) spent 5 years making it. This game is the best indie game ever ánd one of the best games of the last century.
Jan 1, 2011
90
A love-letter to any gamer who plays for the sheer fun of it. Cave Story is not only the likely WiiWare game of the year, it's also a very serious contender for game of the year.
90
Though the original is free to download on PC, Cave Story still feels like a steal at 8.40. [Issue#96, p.121]
90
It's almost impossible to convey the sheer amount of charm and personality found throughout Cave Story. The game's eccentric world draws you in from the moment you begin playing and the ever-increasing intensity and action only further maintain the game's enjoyable gameplay scheme.
85
It tells an elaborate tale full of endearing characters, fun boss fights, and satisfying weapons. The polish and tight controls are on par with what you would have found in a first-party Nintendo NES game. Delightful, whimsical, and curious, this is a game that begs to be explored.
80
Cave Story is fairly short, but provides a unique, somewhat emotional, action-based experience totally worth $15.
Feb 22, 2012
10
Like Metroid, but fun. A wonderful 2D platformer-shooter with a focus on exploration. As a lifelong Mario fanatic, platformers that involve shooting aren't usually my cup of tea, but this one way just pure fun throughout. I highly recommend it. :)
Dec 25, 2011
10
An indie masterpiece. A must have on Wii Ware. If you are a fan of classic style games this is one adventure you do not want to pass up on. I do recommend to play it with the classic music though, the new music has no flare. This game has a massive replay value as it is filled with alternate endings, a variety of weapons, multiple game modes and a bonus stage for anybody that has the gaming prowess to reach it.
Nov 27, 2011
10
What platformers were invented for. The simple fact that this was entirely the work of one person, makes it an instant classic, and a well deserved 10.
Jan 25, 2026
7
It's a decent game. What's striking is that it was created by a single person.
Nov 17, 2021
0
La dificultad del desafío es un chiste, hace mucho no veía algo tan injusto, y eso que me pasé el metal slug con un crédito y el dark souls 1 con un pj lv 15.
Summary[WiiWare] Cave Story takes you into a rare world where a curious race of innocent, rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga run free. You wake up in a dark cave with no memory of who you are, where you came from or why you're in such a place. Uncovering Mimiga Village, you discover that the once-carefree Mimiga are in danger at the hands of ... Read More
Rated E +10for Everyone +10
