Hey, I’m Tiffany, the programmer on Cave Story Wii. Things have been pretty busy for us as we get closer to release, but I wanted to say hello.
As you probably know, over the past few months we’ve been cracking away, trying to bring Cave Story over to the Wii platform. Thankfully to Pixel’s clean work, we’ve been able to do it without too many challenges. During the first few days of porting Cave Story I was able to see the hard work and love that went into making this game. Some of Pixel’s techniques, including the old school approach to sound generation, were really helpful in keeping the file sizes down (very helpful for WiiWare) and making this port a pretty straight forward one.
If you’ve read Tyrone’s post, you probably have figured out that the game is almost completely ported and getting close to done. There are still a few things left to do. One of the more obvious bugs from the initial port was a notable sound bug–you know “bleeding ears” and all–which I am currently working on. We promise to get it right! There were also several graphics bugs which have since been fixed. I am also working to get all of the Wii specifications in place, but that’s all secret stuff.
I am really excited to work alongside Pixel and Tyrone and feel very honored to have a hand in this project. Like you, I can’t wait to see the final result on the WiiWare Channel. I plan to make a couple of updates on Cave Story, so until next time thanks for reading!
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January 27th, 2009 at 18:33
Yay! I knew you guys were still alive
The new screenshot looks great, and I appreciate the update on the game progress. Keep up the good work. I can’t wait to get my hands on it and see it in action!
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January 27th, 2009 at 19:00
I’m so excited about Cave Story for Wiiware, and I’m jealous that you’re able to work alongside Pixel! I and the legions of Cave Story fans out there are grateful for the frequent updates.
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January 27th, 2009 at 20:10
Whoo! Another member of Nicalis shows their face!
Glad to hear the actual game is close to being done. I hope the extras aren’t proving to be that hard to implement!
I am incredibly happy you guys are giving Cave Story and Pixel this much love! Good luck with the rest of the project!
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January 27th, 2009 at 22:44
Glad to hear that things are going smoothly, can’t wait for the next update
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January 27th, 2009 at 23:56
Is that the finished caterpillar enemy? Looks a little rough, still (what’s with the pupilless eye?)
Skeleton looks VERY good.
You haven’t finalized the weapon icons, right?
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January 28th, 2009 at 03:17
You better have listened to that song a million times! I’m going to hear the ported music note-for-note to see if the original score remains faithful to the T.
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January 28th, 2009 at 03:21
Speaking of graphical bugs, the text and icons in the HUD could still use work. What’s with the Pole Star having that wierdly shaped…star?
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January 28th, 2009 at 03:21
I love the new looks, and I can’t wait to hear the newly polished music (on which I assume Nifflas is doing his magic). Any chance of a music preview?
Question, Tiffany: what games or other projects have you worked on before this? I’m sure a lot of people are curious about the team that’s working on these highly expected games.
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January 28th, 2009 at 05:36
Can’t wait for the game!
http://www.infendo.com/wiiware/wiiware-cave-story-almost-ready-for-release/
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January 28th, 2009 at 06:20
I can’t wait to see the finished HUD and weapons, and I hope some sample music is released the same way as the screenshots and sprite comparisons.
Also, you should be able to unlock those pixel arts from the credits as you do each bit in the game, to see in your pause menu.
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January 28th, 2009 at 06:42
Everything just looks awesome. I have a $20 target gift card just begging me to buy Wii Points for this game :p
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January 28th, 2009 at 06:43
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January 28th, 2009 at 12:51
I can’t wait for the release! The progress you guys have made on this seems wonderful~ Thanks for all your hard work <3
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January 28th, 2009 at 19:01
Esta genial la imagen!
Sigan con su buen trabajo!
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January 28th, 2009 at 19:45
Those platforms look niiiiice
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January 29th, 2009 at 19:34
I have a $20 Wii Points card saved up JUST for this game.
Also, you’re a FEMALE programmer? That’s awesome! Hope you continue great work, lady! 
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January 29th, 2009 at 19:47
~sigh
Yet another disappointing screenshot.
http://img511.imageshack.us/my.php?image=waytogouj9.png
Hooboy, lookit that sprite resizing.
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