SUE: | This is my first time playing Cave Story. It's quite fun. No wonder so many people suggest it. (Photo by Brian Crecente)
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I grabbed a copy of the DSiWare version of Cave Story earlier this month when I realized I had to spend my Nintendo Points before transferring to the 3DS. I've never actually played the game before. It's pretty great. Great enough to replace Resident Evil: The Mercenaries 3D on my portable's screen time. –Brian Crecente
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