WHAT? Side scrolling adventure is back on the Wii with Cave Story, a title that I’m giving the term “Epic Side Scrolling Adventure” to because, well, it is just that.

(Side scrolling, BTW, is a term used to identify games that move left to right on a two-dimensional plane.  A good example of this would be the original Super Mario Bros.)

WHY? Side scrolling is a genre that, while still popular in some circles, has lost out in terms of mass appeal to 3D gaming and better technology.  It’s a bit sad to me because without side scrolling games, video gaming may not be as popular as it is right now.  Cave Story is a beautiful game that may just bring the side scroller back into the limelight.  Full of depth, action, and originality, this is an excellent title to introduce the gamers in your library to.  At the same time, it’s also quite a simple game that anyone can enjoy it.

WHO? Put on your salesperson hat.  Time to sell this game to the gamers at your gaming program at your library.  They’ll be better gamers for knowing this title.  Highly recommended.

For more information on this excellent title, please visit http://www.cavestory.com/