| WALKTHROUGH [sect100] |

The official Cave Story walkthrough covers 13 sections organized by area, detailing weapons, items, and upgrades.

The walkthrough is divided into 13 sections, with most sections categorized by the area you are in within Cave Story. At the beginning of each section, you will find a chart listing all weapons, items, and upgrades available in that specific area. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are optional.

The author welcomes alternative strategies. If you discover a more efficient method for defeating enemies or progressing through a part of the game, you can email them. If your strategy is effective, it will be added to the FAQ with credit given to you in the Credits section.