Cave Story BETA information compilation

Fun outcome would be if Pixel would actually send the beta to him, and he'd remain silent about having it

 

"In an interview he said the major reasons for restarting the project were due to his insatisfaction with the game's level design and his ideas in the early version, specifically the "shallow gameplay", even though the game was complete up to the battle with the final boss. "

Damn, I wonder what the first cave story was like.

 

Damn, I wonder what the first cave story was like.

Unsatisfying, poor level design and shallow gameplay.

 

Unless you are willing to do the work yourself there is little point in asking for the source files. Pixel only hands out source files if you agree to keep them to yourself and if you prove you are capable of doing the work yourself, usually with a demo of some sort.

You'd be better off asking for a binary.

 

Unless you are willing to do the work yourself there is little point in asking for the source files. Pixel only hands out source files if you agree to keep them to yourself and if you prove you are capable of doing the work yourself, usually with a demo of some sort.

That was the idea, yes. I was planning for a community restoration project, though if I had to do it myself, I might be capable of that, since I do have knowledge of computer code.



Anyway, Pixel responded to me via email:

"Hello, [my name].
I'm Daisuke Amaya made Cave Story.

Thank you for your message on my Message Board.
The Beta version has many bugs,
and the story is not finished.
if I attempt to finish the story, I need many time for thinking that.

Thank you."

The wording on that last line is weird. I think it's saying that if he finished the story, he would need a lot of time to consider my offer.

And to everyone saying that he didn't release it because it is too glitchy, I am trying to restore it. I'm going to remove the glitches.

I might take andwhyisit's advice and make a demo eventually.

 

I think he meant that if he wants to finish the story, he will need a lot of time to think it through (write the story).

 

I think he meant that if he wants to finish the story, he will need a lot of time to think it through (write the story).

This

 

Which he will if this IP starts to generate some real money. Which it very well could once it hits steam.

 

thanks for all the kind words! i've brought a few updates. pixel held a party for his games (or something like that) a few hours ago, and there are some photographs of the event. these has particularly caught my interest:

the game was likely shown during the party and hopefully some video of sorts will surface on NICONICO DOUGA.

the screenshots don't show anything really new, except for that puu mugshot. i think this is the first time puu's mugshot is shown in any screenshot, and like all other mugshots, it's numbered (as "4"). or perhaps he has a tattoo on his forehead.

EDIT: okay, looks like i missed a pretty big thing. first screenshot is not really the same as:

there are some changes like the cactus and the ARMS sign...

 

Oh wow, this is great :3

Be sure to link us if something pops up on Niconico, I'm looking forward to and more information we can get on the beta.

 

Ok, so it looks like I found some even more interesting stuff. I'm calling it "cave story alpha" even though Pixel apparently addressed the Beta version as that.

I've updated my page so there is a bit more information about this version and also some screenshots of it. Changes include the player being friends with Misery and also a quest for eating fruits. Or something like that.

All the new information was found in this site: http://sekigames.gg-blog.com/Entry/214/

I used Google Translate to get a grip of what was written. Someone with knowledge of Japanese could translate it properly and probably dig a few more things.

I have no idea how to access the supposedly-recorded Nico Nico video. I think you need a Premium Account?

 

I recorded the entire event. Well, at least, I attempted to. There were some problems with the first leg... but that was the boring part anyway. We're trying to get a translation of it but if you just can't wait, here's the raw video and audio files

http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42853625/Temp/PixelAudio.7z
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/42853625/Temp/PixelLive.7z

Please disregard the .aup files
No guarantees on how long I will leave those up because the files are huge and dropbox only has so much space

 

Thanks! I didn't know it was actually recorded by someone, that's good. I'm looking forward to the translation.

I skimmed the entire thing and cut everything except the part when the BETA is shown.
I uploaded it here if you want to check what it's like

(Cactus saves the game? Mini Puus drop Sonic's rings...?!)

Also noticed that the enemies don't hurt Quote, only the boss' projectiles. The character even is bumped by Puu's jump...

 

Where is this site from? I can't find it on the net.

 

I've searched everywhere too. I can't find it.

 

Wait a minute... That's not a crown, that's a nurse's cap! It's Nurse Hasumi!

 

I've requested a translation of the text in the cave story beta footage. A friend of mine has translated it.

暗い小道>Dim Path
プーレストラン>Poo's Restaurant

宝箱をあけた>You opened a treasure box.
100coin手に入れた>You got 100 coins.
ヤッホー>Yahoo!
「プーのレストラン」に、ようこそー。>Welcome to the poo's restaurant.
さて、きょうのメニューは…>So, today's menu are...
あれ、おまえはミミガーじゃない？>What? You are not mimiga?
んじゃ泡友達希望？>Then, you want to be soap friends with me?
んなワケないよねー？>Nooo. Do you?
プー、オマエ知ってるよ>I know you.
コロシニ来たんでしょ？>You come here to kill me.

コンテニュー？はい/いいえ>continue? Yes/No

"Poo's Restaurant"...? A cave? Haha. It's probably some placeholder name or just a joke-title for the area.

Then... "Soap friends". It's sorta funny how he says stuff like that. And he proceeds saying he knows you've come to kill him.

Oh, one more thing. Yahooooo. It's not "Dorya" or "Huzzah!". That's an interesting thing to take note.

 

Wait, you said you requested it, but then you say it's already done. I'm confused...
EDIT: Never mind, I get it now.
EDIT EDIT:Hey, look, it's my 100th post!

 

Oh, and for those who asked about the site:

http://cavestory-dsi.com/