Homebrew Ported Dokutsu (Cave Story)?

[eNforcer]

So, someone should really get this game ported to the DS... It's by far one of the best 2D side scrollers I have ever played. AND IT'S FREE.

The game and english patch is available here (for PC):

http://agtp.romhack.net/project.php?id=cavestory

 

[craig588]

Where's the source?

 

[reaperman@home]

it is being ported to the DS--last I heard anyway.
it was planned as a GBA project and then switched gears.

don't know how far it is, but you'll find what's done here
for gba users, the sound demo (organya.gba) is quite good.

 

[chibibaka]

someone was working on a port to the ds but never updated it in awhile
http://community.livejournal.com/doukutsu/83856.html

 

[craig588]

I think it's just the original developer, I can't see the source anywhere, a port's pretty unlikly unless the developer decides he wants to finish it all on his own.

 

[eNforcer]

ahhhh, cool. I'm glad I'm not the only one who has thought about this idea. It would be so perfect on the DS.

Can't wait for a 100% finished release!

Thanks for the replies

 

[reaperman@home]

I think it's just the original developer, I can't see the source anywhere, a port's pretty unlikly unless the developer decides he wants to finish it all on his own.

no it's not the original developer, just somebody who asked for permission.
There was a group planning on releasing a *commercial* psp version, but I don't know if that's ever going to happen. Last I heard there was a bit of a problem with the translator they used when talking to studio pixel. Apparently the breakdown in communication related to them selling the game.

great game though. Cave Story really has a great atmosphere, due in great part to its retro styling.