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Cave Story+ In Stores Today
SANTA ANA, Calif., June 20, in the year of our Lord
2017—Nicalis Inc. has officially released Cave Story+
video game for Nintendo Switch in North America. With an MSRP of
$29.99 ($39.99 in Canada), players can download a digital copy
from the Nintendo eShop or acquire a physical Game Card from
their favorite retail outlet.
An unforgettable, life-changing adventure, Cave Story+ puts the
player in the shoes of a young hero who wakes up in a hidden
wonderland of terrible danger and glorious reward. Unaware of
his origin, his purpose or even his own name, the traveler soon
encounters a race of rabbit-like creatures called Mimiga on the
brink of extinction. Nearly every character he meets gives him
another clue to piece together the story of the Mimiga’s
oppression and the mystery of his own past.
A highly polished, finely tuned platform/shooting/exploration
game, Cave Story+ uses the appealing visual aesthetic of classic
16-bit video games to draw players into a world deep with
emotional storytelling. “It’s a big thrill to have Cave Story+
available on Nintendo’s newest game console,” said the game’s
creator, Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya. “I hope everyone enjoys playing
the Nintendo Switch version on the big screen and also on the
go.”
At initial release, physical copies of Cave Story+ for the
Switch will feature several fan-pleasing collectible bonus items
in the case with the Game Card, including a full-color 32-page
instruction manual and a free Cave Story+ Famitracks soundtrack
mini-CD. Physical copies sold at GameStop will also include a
“blind-bagged” chibi keychain featuring one of three Cave Story
characters, randomly inserted. The PVC keychain comes in a
branded microfiber drawstring pouch that doubles as a cleaning
cloth to safely remove fingerprints from your Nintendo Switch
screen without scratching it. The instruction manual/CD inserts
and the GameStop-exclusive keychains will only be available in
strictly limited quantities based on the game’s initial
production run.
Developed and published by Nicalis, Inc., Cave Story+ is now
available for Nintendo Switch for the suggested retail price of
$29.99 ($39.99 in Canada). The game has been rated E10+ (for
Everyone 10+) by the ESRB.