Cave Story+ Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-10-27
- Interesting and well-written story
- Charismatic and memorable characters
- Multiple endings boost replayability
- True ending requires guide
- Port is poorly made
- Slippery and clunky controls
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMnegative
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
160
72%
28%
373
77%
23%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 75%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 20%
- Protest reviews
- 6%
- 77%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 23%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 1104
- Negative points
- 537
- Gameplay points
- 620
- Perf. points
- 46
- Rec. points
- 308
- Misc points
- 512
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Interesting and well-written story
| The narrative is frequently described as compelling, engaging, and well-executed. Reviewers find the story captivating and well-crafted. | 32% |
Charismatic and memorable characters
| The characters are often described as interesting, well-defined, and full of personality. Players find them easy to get attached to and memorable. | 23% |
Beautiful graphics and pixel art
| The visual presentation, including pixel art, is frequently praised as beautiful, gorgeous, and stylish. Reviewers appreciate both the enhanced and retro graphics. | 23% |
Multiple endings boost replayability
| The game features several endings that encourage multiple playthroughs and add replay value, with choices affecting the outcome. Reviewers appreciate the variation and secrets tied to different endings. | 23% |
Enjoyable and fun gameplay
| The core gameplay is widely praised as fun, enjoyable, and well-crafted. Many reviewers highlight the tight and satisfying gameplay loop. | 21% |
Challenging and fun platforming
| The platforming elements are described as fun, intuitive, and challenging. Boss fights are also highlighted as enjoyable and fair. | 20% |
Overall fantastic game
| General sentiments describe the game as fantastic, cool, and a blast to play. It is widely regarded as a well-made and highly enjoyable experience. | 18% |
All-time favorite game
| Many reviewers consider this game among their favorites of all time, with some calling it a masterpiece. It has left a strong positive impression on players. | 16% |
Great variety of weapons
| The game offers a diverse arsenal of weapons with different shot types and upgrade paths. This variety supports multiple playstyles and preferences. | 12% |
Excellent level design
| Level design is consistently praised as fantastic and well-made. The game world and phases are thoughtfully constructed. | 11% |
Impressive soundtrack
| The soundtrack is frequently described as excellent and genuinely impressive. Reviewers often call it a banger. | 9% |
Standout indie game
| The game is considered one of the best indie games and a classic foundation of the genre. Many reviewers hold it in high regard among indie titles. | 9% |