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Navigate the Outer Wall in Cave Story. Learn how to get the Nikumaru Counter and find the Little House.

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Navigate the Outer Wall in Cave Story. Learn how to get the Nikumaru Counter and find the Little House.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    From the main platform in the Outer Wall, jump down and boost left into a narrow space.
  2. 2
    Walk along the corridor, avoiding a gap in the floor, to reach a door. Enter the door into the Little House.
  3. 3
    In the Little House, talk to Mrs. Little.
  4. 4
    Return to the Outer Wall and boost back onto the main platform.
  5. 5
    Climb the platforms upwards, defeating Hoppies (small yellow jumping creatures) and Night Spirits (white ghost-like creatures that shoot non-destroyable balloons).
  6. 6
    When you see a block with a clock carving, follow the attached rope to the left end of the crevasse to find a small opening with a railing, which is a door. Enter this door into the Clock Room.
  7. 7
    If you have the Booster v2.0 and have rescued and drained water from Curly in the Waterway, the chest will open and you will receive the Nikumaru Counter. This item records your best runthrough time.
  8. 8
    Exit the Clock Room and continue climbing in the Outer Wall.
  9. 9
    Avoid the sand pits, as Sandcrocs reside there.
  10. 10
    After the sand section, navigate another set of platforms.
  11. 11
    Near the top of Outer Wall, defeat multiple Hoppies and two Night Spirits.
  12. 12
    Boost up to the tunnel and enter the door to proceed.
Tips
  • Save your game before attempting to boost left into the narrow space under the initial platform, as falling will result in death and require you to start over.
  • The Nikumaru Counter is optional but can be used to record your best times.
  • Hoppies are easy to defeat and predictable.
  • Night Spirits are more challenging; their balloons deal moderate damage and cannot be destroyed. They also take many hits to kill.
  • Avoid the sand pits in the Outer Wall at all costs.

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