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Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover]
Nintendo 3DS · 2011
About this game
Cave Story 3D is an enhanced remake of Cave Story and the first version for the 3DS platform.
The most notable change is a revamped visual style, turning the 2D of the original into a 2.5D mode with the environment and the sprite characters remade in a high definition 3D polygon objects with dynamic lighting.
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It also has a distinct change in overall design with much more detail, replacing visual elements entirely, as a moving block now becomes an electric elevator for instance, water is animated, and basic platforms become statues.
It also has a dynamic camera systems that zooms in or out automatically to give a better view.
Optionally the game can still be played in a classic mode with the original 2D sprites in the 3D world.
The game's soundtrack has been remixed by Dustin Kulwicki and Danny Baranowsky .
The overall game design is nearly identical, with small tweaks to make the platforming a little easier and with more health pick-ups.
The base game is extended with four additional levels, based on designs of an unreleased beta of the original game.
This new area also adds a few characters, a new weapon and references from franchises of publisher NIS, such as Prinny in the Western version and references to Crazy Climber , Dragon Slayer and Ikki in the Japanese version.
Players can also unlock the Sanctuary Time Attack mode.
It does not have all the content of the previous versions however.
The soundtrack player of the Nintendo DSi version is not included and it also does not carry over most of the additional content of the 2010 WiiWare version or the 2011 Cave Story+ , such as the improved version of the 2D graphics.
The new unlockable Wind Fortress area with the new enemies and bosses, and the Nemesis Challenge ( Cave Story+ ), and the two game modes Boss Rush and Curly Story ( Cave Story+ and the WiiWare version) are also not present.
About Nintendo 3DS
The Nintendo 3DS (2011) added glasses-free stereoscopic 3D and a second analog input to Nintendo's handheld line, eventually building a library that rivaled the DS in size and quality. Because the eShop for digital purchases has since closed, physical 3DS cartridges are the only way to preserve access to many titles — a dynamic that's pushing more collectors toward cartridge-based copies even for games that were originally digital-first.
Gamevaro tracks Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover] for Nintendo 3DS with separate market values for loose, complete-in-box (CIB) and factory-sealed copies, sourced from real eBay sales. Prices also vary by region — PAL, NTSC-U and NTSC-J releases of the same game often sell for different amounts due to print run sizes and regional collector demand.
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Price history
Market values by condition
NTSC-U
Recent sales
| Date | Type | Region | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-12 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-12 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1.43 |
| 2026-07-12 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1.92 |
| 2026-07-11 | Item only | NTSC-U | €69.99 |
| 2026-07-10 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €1.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €1.75 |
| 2026-07-10 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €1.92 |
| 2026-07-10 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €1.43 |
| 2026-07-10 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €1.43 |
| 2026-06-18 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.41 |
| 2026-06-18 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €27.85 |
| 2026-06-18 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €114.80 |
| 2026-06-18 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.62 |
| 2026-06-18 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.36 |
| 2026-06-17 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €114.80 |
| 2026-06-17 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.62 |
| 2026-06-17 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €27.85 |
| 2026-06-17 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.41 |
| 2026-06-17 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.36 |
| 2026-06-15 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €115.07 |
| 2026-06-15 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €27.92 |
| 2026-06-15 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.61 |
| 2026-06-15 | Manual Only | NTSC-U | €17.45 |
| 2026-06-15 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.78 |
| 2026-06-13 | Graded New | NTSC-U | €115.07 |
| 2026-06-13 | Box Only | NTSC-U | €27.92 |
| 2026-06-13 | Complete in Box | NTSC-U | €69.78 |
| 2026-06-13 | New (sealed) | NTSC-U | €104.61 |
Rarity & condition
Only a handful of market sales have been tracked for Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover], suggesting it doesn't trade hands very often — a sign of relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
Complete-in-box (CIB) copies typically command a premium over loose cartridges/discs because the original box and manual are more fragile and get discarded or damaged over time — fewer complete sets survive.
Frequently asked questions
How much is Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover] worth?
Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover] for Nintendo 3DS is currently worth €69.99 loose, €1.43 complete in box, and €1.75 factory sealed. Prices are based on real sales and update regularly on Gamevaro.
Is Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover] rare?
Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover] has only a handful of tracked market sales, suggesting relative scarcity compared to more common Nintendo 3DS titles.
What's the difference between loose, CIB and sealed for Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover]?
Loose means cartridge or disc only, CIB (complete in box) includes the original box and manual, and sealed means factory-sealed and never opened. For Cave Story 3D [Lenticular Slipcover], loose is €69.99 and CIB is €1.43 — CIB commands a premium because original boxes and manuals are fragile and often don't survive.
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