what version of cave story should i play?

[Xdqwerty]

i only played the dsiware version.

 

[RedColoredStars]

https://antifandom.com/cavestory/wiki/Version_differences

Edit: Or search reddit for "which version of cave story" or "best version of cave story". Looks like there's several posts that give more detail than that page does. I'd say Cave Story+ for Switch as there's quality of life improvements and a graphical toggle for classic and +. Also Cave Story 3D. That one is an actual remake (both graphics and soundtrack) & looks/sounds really nice, rather than a remaster like +.

 

[chaonova]

cavestory og for sure, theres also modded cavestory +and you can get the aeon genesis translation

 

[SawyerHeath]

definitely og

 

[SilverRoy]

putting my money on og as well

 

[The Real Jdbye]

i only played the dsiware version.

I like both Cave Story + and Cave Story 3D.
Cave Story 3D is sadly missing some optional content (like some other versions of Cave Story), otherwise I would not hesitate to recommend it over Cave Story +. But they did a good job on the remake, so both are worth playing.
I don't think you really miss out on much by saving a few bucks and playing the OG free version, but I like supporting the creator.

 

[Robert Newbie]

I know this topic is about a year old, but I can't help but throw in a recommendation.

The original PC version, which uses the Aeon Genesis translation, is the best choice. It runs at a slightly lower framerate than the Nicalis release on Steam, but it's the raw game as Pixel envisioned it. Plus, it's free.

The Nicalis version on Steam (Cave Story+) is a good choice, but I recommend placing the Aeon Genesis translation in. (The game is mod friendly, so it's relatively easy to add.)

Based on the link @RedColoredStars posted, the Switch version seems to have the most bells and whistles, but I'm a purist, so i tend not to get hung up on extras.

I've never played Cave Story 3D, but the visuals and music make it distinctly different from the other versions. If you were truly curious, I'd say play through the original first before trying 3D.