Do the Mini-Games ever close? + Spelunker Question

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Originally Posted by DrunkenSushi

Anyone know if choosing Spelunker Mode in new game/new game + is harder/different than choosing Normal Mode and naming yourself SPELUNKER? like, IS spelunker mode the same as normal except 1 hit kills and no minigames etc? or is it EVEN harder than FROM mode PLUS 1 hit kills you??

(Just saved the guy, gonna be on Spelunker soon, figure i have to ask this)

It's easier to play spelunker mode from Mew Game +. The reason is that you don't have to upgrade your swords again, so they'll be powerful from the start.