# Cave Story+ > 2011 video game **Wikidata**: [Q101076778](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q101076778) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/cave-story-q101076778 ## Summary Cave Story+ is a 2017 video game published by Nicalis, serving as an enhanced edition of the original Cave Story. This single-player title combines elements of Metroidvania, platform, and shooter game genres. Designed by Daisuke Amaya, it was released for multiple platforms including Microsoft Windows, Linux, and iOS. ## Key Facts * **Release Date:** Cave Story+ was published on July 20, 2017. * **Publisher:** The game was published by Nicalis, an American video game development and publishing company. * **Designer & Screenwriter:** Daisuke Amaya is credited as both the designer and screenwriter for Cave Story+. * **Composers:** The music for the game was composed by Daisuke Amaya and Nicklas Nygren. * **Genre:** Cave Story+ is categorized as a Metroidvania, platform game, and shooter game. * **Platforms:** It is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. * **Review Score:** The game holds an 88/100 OpenCritic Top Critic Average and a 94% OpenCritic Critics Recommend score, based on 16 reviews as of September 10, 2019. * **ESRB Rating:** Cave Story+ has an ESRB rating of "Everyone 10+" due to "Fantasy Violence" and "Mild Language." * **Country of Origin:** The game's country of origin is Japan. * **Game Mode:** It is a single-player video game. ## FAQs ### Q: When was Cave Story+ released? A: Cave Story+ was released on July 20, 2017. It is an enhanced edition of the original Cave Story. ### Q: Who developed and published Cave Story+? A: Cave Story+ was designed and written by Daisuke Amaya. It was published by Nicalis, an American video game development and publishing company. ### Q: What platforms can I play Cave Story+ on? A: Cave Story+ is available on Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. It is distributed digitally through platforms like Steam, Nintendo eShop, Humble Store, Epic Games Store, and the Apple App Store. ## Why It Matters Cave Story+ holds significance as a critically acclaimed enhanced edition of the seminal indie game, Cave Story. Its release by Nicalis, an American publisher, brought the Japanese-designed title to a broader international audience across multiple platforms, including PC operating systems like Microsoft Windows and Linux, as well as mobile (iOS) and console (Nintendo Switch). The game's strong critical reception, evidenced by an 88/100 OpenCritic Top Critic Average, underscores its enduring quality and successful adaptation. By making this influential Metroidvania, platform, and shooter game widely accessible, Cave Story+ played a role in popularizing indie game experiences and demonstrating the viability of re-releasing beloved titles with enhancements for new generations of players. Its broad digital distribution further solidified its presence in the gaming landscape. ## Notable For * Being an enhanced edition of the highly influential indie game, Cave Story. * Achieving an "88/100 OpenCritic Top Critic Average" and a "94% OpenCritic Critics Recommend" score. * Its wide availability across diverse platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, and Nintendo Switch. * Maintaining the original game's acclaimed blend of Metroidvania, platforming, and shooter gameplay. * Being published by Nicalis, an American company, for a game originally designed in Japan, facilitating its global reach. ## Body ### Overview Cave Story+ is a video game released in 2017. It is an enhanced edition of the game Cave Story. The game is classified under the genres of Metroidvania, platform game, and shooter game. It is designed for single-player gameplay. The official website for the game is http://www.nicalis.com. ### Development and Production The game was designed and written by Daisuke Amaya. Daisuke Amaya also contributed to the game's composition, alongside Nicklas Nygren. The country of origin for the game is Japan. ### Release and Platforms Cave Story+ was published on July 20, 2017. It is available on several platforms, including Microsoft Windows, Linux, iOS, and Nintendo Switch (identified by the platform ID Q19610114). The game's language of work is English. ### Distribution The game is distributed through various digital platforms. These include Steam, Nintendo eShop, Humble Store, Desura, GOG.com (identified by Q1486288), and the Epic Games Store. It is also available via the Apple App Store (identified by Q368215). The distribution format is digital distribution and digital download. ### Critical Reception Cave Story+ received positive critical acclaim. On OpenCritic, it achieved an 88/100 Top Critic Average and a 94% Critics Recommend score, based on 16 critic reviews as of September 10, 2019. The game has an ESRB rating of "Everyone 10+", with content descriptors "Fantasy Violence" and "Mild Language." ### Identifiers and Aliases The game is also known by the alias "Cave Story Plus." It has various identifiers across different gaming databases: * IMDb ID: tt9466350 * App Store ID: 456447717 * RAWG Game ID: cave-story * OpenCritic ID: 4442 * Steam Application ID: 200900 * Epic Games Store ID: cave-story-plus * Nintendo eShop ID: cave-story-plus-switch * GOG Application ID: game/cave_story * HowLongToBeat ID: 1618 * MobyGames Game ID: 59981 (for Cave Story+), 90900 (for Nintendo Switch version of Cave Story+) ## References 1. Steam 2. OpenCritic 3. Nintendo eShop 4. [PCGamingWiki](https://www.pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Cave_Story+) 5. Game Input Database