Cave Story tribute art by Nigoro. Like the brilliant art from Adam “Atomic” “Ice Cold 3000” “Gravity Hook” Saltsman, this was sent to Nicalis to celebrate Daisuke “Pixel” Amaya’s birthday. Also like that brilliant art, this one comes from one of our favorite indie game creators.

Nigoro just happens to be behind the wonderful slap-fighting Flash game Rose & Camellia, which, I just realized, I’ve gone too long without playing. Without the Rose & Camellia connection, this artwork is fantastic. Having noticed the connection, however, it’s even better.

Is Nigoro working on this game too? I mean, between Adam Atomic, Nifflas, and (obviously) Pixel, the Cave Story WiiWare team is already somewhat of a supergroup. And if they aren’t, maybe I should try to bug them about a WiiWare or DSiWare version of Rose & Camellia.

tags / cave story / nigoro / rose & camellia / jc