Nicalis, Inc.

COMPANY

California,U.S.A.

Nicalis, Inc. is an independent games developer and publisher, led by Tyrone Rodriguez. They most notably specialize in ports & remakes.

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Overview

Niclalis, Inc. have re-engineered two existing titles by independent developers (Cave Story (Game) & LA-MULANA) for the WiiWare online service. These versions of the game are not just ports, but also feature improved graphics and gameplay. The team has also developed multiple rhythm games for mobile platforms. In 2011 the company released physics-puzzle game NightSky (Game) which is currently available for WiiWare and PC. NightSky has won IGF awards for its gameplay and ambient soundtrack composed by experimental musician Chris Schlarb.

Developed Games

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Game)

4 November 2014

An enhanced remake of the original Binding of Isaac that features expanded gameplay, pixel art visuals, and a variety of other new additions - including full controller support and local asymmetric co-op.

PC​ MAC​ NSW​ +9

Cave Story 3D (Game)

8 November 2011

Nicalis and NIS bring the cult favorite 2D platformer to the 3DS with new content and polygonal graphics.

3DSE​ 3DS​

Cave Story's Secret Santa (Game)

10 December 2021

A short, free stealth game about delivering Christmas presents, featuring characters and settings from the game Cave Story

PC​

NightSky (Game)

1 March 2011

NightSky is an indie physics-based puzzle/platform game for the Wii, 3DS, and PC in which the player manipulates a rolling sphere.

PC​ MAC​ ANDR​ +3

Night (Game)

31 December 2009

A new platform/action puzzle game for WiiWare from Niklas Nygren of Nicalis, the person behind Knytt and Within a Deep Forest.

WSHP​

Crystal Crisis (Game)

28 May 2019

A massive crossover puzzle/fighting game featuring characters from Nicalis, Tezuka Productions, and even the video game debut of Johnny Turbo.

PC​ NSW​ PS4​

Published Games

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Game)

4 November 2014

An enhanced remake of the original Binding of Isaac that features expanded gameplay, pixel art visuals, and a variety of other new additions - including full controller support and local asymmetric co-op.

PC​ MAC​ NSW​ +9

1001 Spikes (Game)

3 June 2014

1001 Spikes is a "masocore" platformer where the player is given 1001 lives to complete the game.

PC​ MAC​ NSW​ +6

Hydra Castle Labyrinth (Game)

31 December 2011

Hydra Castle Labyrinth is a Japanese action-adventure game. The gameplay style is inspired by Maze of Galious for the MSX.

PC​ NSW​

Ittle Dew 2 (Game)

15 November 2016

The sequel to Ludosity's top-down action-adventure game.

PC​ NSW​ XONE​ +1

Blade Strangers (Game)

28 August 2018

A crossover fighting game from Studio Saizensen, bringing together characters from not only their previous games, but games from publisher Nicalis.

PC​ ARC​ NSW​ +1

Cave Story's Secret Santa (Game)

10 December 2021

A short, free stealth game about delivering Christmas presents, featuring characters and settings from the game Cave Story

PC​

Toribash Next (Game)

24 January 2024

Toribash returns in 2024.

PC​

NightSky (Game)

1 March 2011

NightSky is an indie physics-based puzzle/platform game for the Wii, 3DS, and PC in which the player manipulates a rolling sphere.

PC​ MAC​ ANDR​ +3

'90s Super GP (Game)

Unknown Release

A Kickstarter-funded racing game inspired by the great arcade racers of the 90s, built on Unity in collaboration with Nicalis.

PC​ MAC​ NSW​ +2

Castle in the Darkness (Game)

5 February 2015

A retro-themed 2D action game, inspired by sidescrollers like the early Castlevania games.

PC​

Tasukete Tako-San: Save me Mr Tako! (Game)

30 October 2018

Save me Mr Tako is a platformer RPG conceived as a tribute to the original Nintendo Game Boy. Created by Christophe Galati, Music and Sound Design by Marc-Antoine Archier, published on Nintendo Switch and Steam by Nicalis.

PC​ NSW​

Knight Terrors (Game)

24 October 2017

An fantasy themed action platformer developed by FreakZone Game.

NSW​

Company details

Name

Nicalis, Inc.

Abbreviation

Founded

Location

California,U.S.A.

Website

http://nicalis.com/

Aliases

Developed Games

• The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Game)
• Cave Story 3D (Game)
• Cave Story's Secret Santa (Game)
• NightSky (Game)
• Night (Game)
• Crystal Crisis (Game)
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Published Games

• The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth (Game)
• 1001 Spikes (Game)
• Hydra Castle Labyrinth (Game)
• Ittle Dew 2 (Game)
• Blade Strangers (Game)
• Cave Story's Secret Santa (Game)
• Toribash Next (Game)
• NightSky (Game)
• '90s Super GP (Game)
• Castle in the Darkness (Game)
• Tasukete Tako-San: Save me Mr Tako! (Game)
• Knight Terrors (Game)
• Creepy Castle (Game)
• Crystal Crisis (Game)
• RemiLore: Lost Girl in the Lands of Lore (Game)
• Spectacular Sparky (Game)
• Critadel (Game)
• Ira (Game)
• view all →

Franchises

• Cave Story (Franchise)
• McMillenverse (Franchise)
• The Binding of Isaac (Franchise)
• Umihara Kawase (Franchise)
• Aban Hawkins (Franchise)
• Daytona USA (Franchise)
• Hyper Light (Franchise)
• Ittle Dew (Franchise)
• Puzzle Fighter (Franchise)
• Redout (Franchise)
• Sega Rally (Franchise)
• Street Fighter (Franchise)
• Super Smash Bros. (Franchise)
• The Legend of Zelda (Franchise)
• Toribash (Franchise)
• Touch Detective (Franchise)
• Zero Escape (Franchise)

People

• Daisuke Amaya (Person)
• Edmund McMillen (Person)
• Antonis Pelekanos (Person)
• Hiroshi Iuchi (Person)
• Kinu Nishimura (Person)
• Magnus Pålsson (Person)
• Masaki Ukyo (Person)
• Nicklas Nygren (Person)
• Nikola Rakonjac (Person)
• Tetsuhiko Kikuchi (Person)
• The-Vinh Truong (Person)
• Tyler Glaiel (Person)

Characters

• Curly Brace (Character)
• Isaac (Character)
• Quote (Character)
• Aban Hawkins (Character)
• Solange Blanchefleur de Luxe (Character)
• Umihara Kawase (Character)
• Ali Vava (Character)
• Balrog (Character)
• Bum-bo (Character)
• Gish (Character)
• King (Character)
• Misery (Character)
• Steven (Character)
• Sue Sakamoto (Character)
• The Doctor (Character)
• Abaddon (Character)
• Allegro Nantabile Cantabile (Character)
• Ash (Character)
• Astro Boy (Character)
• Bandage Girl (Character)

Concepts

• Digital Distribution (Concept)
• Steam (Concept)
• Epic Games Store (Concept)
• 2D (Concept)
• Indie (Concept)
• Male Protagonists (Concept)
• PAX West 2018 (Concept)
• Pixel Art (Concept)
• Steam Achievements (Concept)
• Sprite (Concept)
• Achievements (Concept)
• Boss (Concept)
• Boss Fight (Concept)
• Death (Concept)
• Health (Concept)
• Original Soundtrack Release (Concept)
• Search Action (Concept)
• Secret Area (Concept)
• Boss Rush (Concept)
• Deliberately Retro (Concept)

Locations

• Laboratory (Location)
• Cave (Location)
• Space (Location)
• Basement (Location)
• Castle (Location)
• Grassland (Location)
• Hell (Location)
• Junkyard (Location)
• Library (Location)
• Antarctica (Location)
• Bar (Location)
• Bedroom (Location)
• Bristol, England (Location)
• Casino (Location)
• Catacombs (Location)
• Cathedral (Location)
• Ceiling (Location)
• Cemetery (Location)
• Desert (Location)
• Dimension VVVVVV (Location)

Objects

• Sword (Object)
• Bone (Object)
• Skull (Object)
• Spikes (Object)
• Water (Object)
• Coin (Object)
• Fireball (Object)
• Laser (Object)
• Ball (Object)
• Blood (Object)
• Bottle (Object)
• Chains (Object)
• Crate (Object)
• Glasses (Object)
• Key (Object)
• Map (Object)
• Mushroom (Object)
• Paper (Object)
• Photo (Object)
• Pipe (Object)