Cave Story ~ Doukutsu Monogatari

[tSwitch]

I must play this game.
I haven't yet because I didn't have a download, but now I do

[Diokatsu]

I must play this game.
I haven't yet because I didn't have a download, but now I do

I really hope you like it. It was definitely worth the time. Its gameplay is quirky and awesome,  its story is nice and well done, and the characters are wonderful. I'm actually sure you'll like this game, I guarantee it. :V [/Men's Warehouse]

[tSwitch]

I've gotten 4/5 dogs in the sand zone, and I can't find the last one D:

1) the one near the life canister
2) the one that runs around
3) the sleeping one
4) the one in the dark room

[winkio]

did you get the one in the chest, near Jenka's house?  (there is a paw block you can go through right near it)

[KRoP]

I think I must've done something really, really wrong.

  So I go through the cutscene at the egg hatchery.  I climb the wall and go through the level at the planation.  But instead of finding the core, I only find an alternate to the final cave of the game.  The entire rest of the game is void of people, save for the old lady at the Sand Zone.  Can I still go and find the core, because otherwise I'm probably going to end up starting over.

[winkio]

If you find the alternate final cave, that means that you did everything right.  After you go through it and beat the game (including the core at the end), you can now do the final level, sacred grounds.  The people all disappear after you build the rocket...

[Starrodkirby86]

The entire rest of the game is void of people, save for the old lady at the Sand Zone.  Can I still go and find the core, because otherwise I'm probably going to end up starting over.

What?

You can't exit the Plantation from the Final Cave door. o.o; How did you get past that...?

Are you talking about all the Mimigas and friends being gone...? With that ominous music? That's intentional...o_o;

The core is the 'final' boss, you'll fight it no matter what. Alternate level of the Final Cave will reduce all levels of your weapons to 1.

[KRoP]

  I knew the Mimigas were supposed to dissapear, but when I found the green haired dude with the dragon was gone I figured I must have gone through the wrong chain of events, heh.

  That "final cave" (if a game location is titled "final something" you know it's never the final level) is hard. :l The problem is that my level always ends up going to one for all my weapons.  You know what?  I'm shocked there isn't an "experience boost" item you can keep in yer inventory.  Would definately make things easier.

[Starrodkirby86]

You do know that you don't need to increase the level back to maximum for all of them anyway right? I mean, the only one I keep the level up is the Missile Launcher and the Bubbler in the Final Cave. Besides, they're all going back to one anyway.

Kazuma and the Sky Dragon being gone...that's OK I suppose.

Is this because some dark wind goes through you or is it because of you getting hurt so much? If it's the former, you're taking the right route.

[Pokol DaErran]

I don't have anything better to put on my computer, so I might as well play this.
And I think that Kazuma and the Sky Dragon are supposed to disappear at a certain point in the game.  You're going the right way, most likely

[tSwitch]

did you get the one in the chest, near Jenka's house?  (there is a paw block you can go through right near it)

I believe that's the one near the life canister, in which case, yes I did.

[Starrodkirby86]

There's a dog in the Sand Zone Residence that one of the Mimiga children tell you to get...Did you get that one?

The Sand Zone Residence is where you meet Curly. The dog's in the bedroom.

[Fantasist]

That "final cave" (if a game location is titled "final something" you know it's never the final level) is hard. :l The problem is that my level always ends up going to one for all my weapons.  You know what?  I'm shocked there isn't an "experience boost" item you can keep in yer inventory.  Would definately make things easier.

Try getting the "Nemesis" from the Little family. Of course, this is only available if you first find Mr.Little from the graveyard in the Mimiga village. Their house is below where Kazuma and his Sky Dragon were there. Jump down and use the Booster to go left.
Mr.Little (the small guy in green) will offer to exchange your Blade for the Nemesis. Remember that you can switch them back as long as you can still go to their house.

Here's the thing about Nemesis: It's strongest in Lv1 and ridiculously weak in Lv3. Perfect for the situation, right?

[tSwitch]

There's a dog in the Sand Zone Residence that one of the Mimiga children tell you to get...Did you get that one?

The Sand Zone Residence is where you meet Curly. The dog's in the bedroom.

yeah I remembered that one right after I posted.
I'm now on that tank boss in the labyrinth, and I'm taking a break after losing 5 times.

figured out how to damage it, got it to 50% twice, but lost, I'll try again later.

[KRoP]

@Starrod: It's the second. :x
@Fantasist: I'll check the graveyard to see if I can find him.

[Starrodkirby86]

@Starrod: It's the second. :x
@Fantasist: I'll check the graveyard to see if I can find him.

Hmm...if it's because you keep getting hurt, then that means you're on the wrong Final Cave. You'll be on the route to the Normal Ending.

You must have screwed up somewhere.

Criteria: ShowHide

• Curly is alive (Tow Rope)


• Booster is alive (Booster 2.0)


• Curly's memory is back (Iron Bond)


• You aren't in the Mimiga Mask

[Diokatsu]

There's a dog in the Sand Zone Residence that one of the Mimiga children tell you to get...Did you get that one?

The Sand Zone Residence is where you meet Curly. The dog's in the bedroom.

yeah I remembered that one right after I posted.
I'm now on that tank boss in the labyrinth, and I'm taking a break after losing 5 times.

figured out how to damage it, got it to 50% twice, but lost, I'll try again later.

The rockets are good for that boss, but lvl 3 if possible. Sword lvl 3 is the best though, so try and make sure it's as high as possible.

[KRoP]

Hmm...if it's because you keep getting hurt, then that means you're on the wrong Final Cave. You'll be on the route to the Normal Ending.

  Yep.  I went back and finished the game before I saw yer post.  It wouldn't have helped much, though, because Curly DID die in the flooded chamber. :l
  Just curious, how could I have made her survive?

[Starrodkirby86]

How to unlock the Hard Route: ShowHide

• First, do NOT talk to Booster in the Labyrinth. Skip him immediately.


• In the Core Room, go to the bottom right corner before fighting the Core. You'll obtain the Tow Rope.


• You can now carry Curly in the Waterway.


• Stop at the cabin and read the message on the computer, then do the methods to take out the water in her system.


• When she faints again, pick her up.


• She'll leave you after beating the fish. If you get the message, "Her life functions have ceased.", then you haven't taken the water out of her, therefore not doing the whole cabin thing right (or at all). o_o;
  
• Booster will give you the Booster 2.0.


• Say no to Kazuma.


• In the Plantation, go south and talk to Cthulhu. He'll say there's a mushroom that revives memories.


• Go to the Graveyard and through the door in there. Get the Mushroom Badge.


• Talk to Ma Pignon again and beat that thing in a battle.


• Get the Iron Bond.


• Do the rocket process, and give the Mimiga Mask to Momorin.


• If you did it right, a dark wind should cover you when entering through the door to the Final Cave. The name of the stage should be Final Cave (Hidden) or (Secret) or something...


• Play as regular and after you beat the Undead Core, run into the Prefab Chamber.

[KRoP]

Wow, that is complicated.  I'll give it a shot though.  I'm curious to see this "Sacred Ground".