i've just started replaying this and wow. i completely forgot how good this game was. like seriously, this game is a masterpiece. the aesthetic is simple yet hella charming, the music is absolutely beautiful, and the story is among the best in all of gaming. and the best part? it's completely free, at least the original is. yes, cave story+ adds a lot more content, and thus would be considered the more definitive version, but that doesn’t make the original inferior by any means. if you haven't played this gem yet, then please at least just try it. you're missing out otherwise.