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Explore the Cave Story credits, acknowledging Pixel, the tribute site, GameFAQs, and the many players who contributed tips and corrections to this walkthrough.

Alright, let's wrap things up by giving credit where it's due! This section is all about the folks who helped make this guide, and the game itself, shine.

First and foremost, a massive shout-out to Pixel, the absolute genius behind Cave Story. Seriously, the game speaks for itself!

Then there's the Cave Story Tribute Site. This place is a goldmine for English-speaking fans, packed with game downloads, guides, save files, and fan creations. A lot of the info you've seen in the Weapons, Items, and Bestiary sections actually came from there – it's that good.

We also have to thank CjayC for creating GameFAQs, which is an amazing resource for everyone, whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out.

A personal thanks goes to jc_rcw, who was the one who first got me hooked on Cave Story, essentially making this walkthrough possible.

And the list of contributors goes on! Niek Dijkstra spotted an error I made regarding the statues in Sacred Ground. Lyger provided the correct experience (exp.) values for the weapons, which is super helpful for leveling up.

jcys810 helped clean up some spelling mistakes and even corrected my understanding of the first Balrog fight's attack pattern. Keith Brunkala reminded me that Misery does indeed use those fish missiles during the final battle – easy to forget when things get hectic!

Jp found a ton of spelling and grammar errors, which is always appreciated. Corbele pointed out a neat trick for respawning hearts in Sacred Ground B3, and Danneh confirmed a rumor about a 100-ammo Missile Launcher also found in Sacred Ground B3.

For the tricky Press gauntlet in Last Cave, Rory O'Kane, Deuxhero, and Haim, aka Wizzy all sent in their own strategies. While there are plenty of ways to get through it, thanks for sharing your approaches!

Marianne noted something pretty wild: it's actually possible to drown during the Core fight if you're incredibly unlucky. And Moddex Everest found another way to avoid those pesky Sandcrocs.

NeatNit clarified details about the Red Demon fight and mentioned that the respawning hearts trick from Sacred Ground B3 works for the Butes too. Corey Gross submitted an alternative method for defeating Omega using the Machine Gun, and Charlie highlighted that the bats spawned by Misery and the Doctor are actually a great way to stock up on power-ups.

obesebear shared a different approach to beating Pooh Black. Finally, a huge thanks to all of you, the readers! Cave Story is a gem, and even though it might get overshadowed by bigger, newer games, I hope you've had a fantastic and unique time playing it. Please help spread the word by recommending it to your friends and family. Thanks for sticking with the guide!