A little too puzzle-heavy for me. It's like every room is a puzzle you have to solve just to get around. Last time I played one of these games was on the master system I can't remember if it was the same way.
This is a non issue because you can turn off the ring menu in the game options. The reason why the game defaults to ring menu later is because it makes the game more accessible in later levels. Sometimes you need to switch forms very quickly or mid-air and the ring menu gives you enough time to do that by pausing the gameplay.I played more of it and while solid in a few places, I mostly find it... clunky.
For example, the game tells you can change magic with either R or L and that's fine but what you actualy do when you press them is enter a menu that is poorly implemented to actually choose the magic you want to use. I was initially relieved once that it seemed that you could instantly change forms after getting your second transformation but once you get the third one, you get yet another badly designed menu to choose it and it's just tiresome.
I don't know if there's an option to fix this but this just too obnoxious for me to keep playing. I was initially convinced this wouldn't be as old-school obtuse as Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap but it suffers from almost the same exact problems.
Thanks a lot! Please enjoy ^_^I was waiting for GP originally too but when it hit 50% off I just went for it and I'm so glad I did. Slow beginning but the rest of the game is an absolute joy to play and the world is filled with interesting nooks and crannies.
Hi! If you missed the prince tunic in the lost temples, you can buy it in the shop at pirate beach. There's also another item to extend the glow from prince tunic. However, the equipment is not required to beat the pitch black underwater section, just makes it a lot easier. There are crystals spread around that will glow and light part of the surrounding when you use the snake spit on them. They're self illuminated so you'll be able to spot them either way. The prior section with some enemies in the dark is rather short and you'll quickly see the first crystal when you go right.I've been enjoying the game, I love the art and music, but I seem to be stuck. I left the lost temple without getting the glow in the dark Princes Tunic, I didn't even know it existed. Now I'm at the pirate shore and have to go underwater to get a pirates flag but its pitch black down there. I can't seem to get back into the lost temple or warp out of the pirate shore, so it seems I'm screwed.
It's worth $60 at least. $40 is a steal. Games of this quality are exceedingly rare. I genuinely believe this one of the best games in the history of the medium.
Also, it's an extremely lengthy game too - but in a good way. It's packed with variety and interesting ideas until the end.
Hi! If you missed the prince tunic in the lost temples, you can buy it in the shop at pirate beach. There's also another item to extend the glow from prince tunic. However, the equipment is not required to beat the pitch black underwater section, just makes it a lot easier. There are crystals spread around that will glow and light part of the surrounding when you use the snake spit on them. They're self illuminated so you'll be able to spot them either way. The prior section with some enemies in the dark is rather short and you'll quickly see the first crystal when you go right.
I was only expecting like an 8 hour diversion, but nearly 20 hours is a bit of a commitment for me. I wasn't sold on making the commitment from the initial hour or so I played.Your first run will be under 20 hrs so I'm guessing you were looking for a game to beat in one sitting?
I bought Dragon's Trap based on Era's impressions and it was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Absolutely atrocious game.
Sorry, but I can't trust you on this one. Never again.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is an awful game
I purchased the remake some days ago based on Era's impressions, and I gotta say, this game is beyond awful. The only redeeming quality of this game is the remade graphics, but everything is bad. The combat is horrendous, with awful detection boxes and very short range attacks. OK, fine, I can...www.resetera.com
yah I'm still in the mansion and don't have the will power to finish the gameThis game took a nosedive and overstayed it's welcome after the volcano region... The stealth part, the haunted mansion.... I'm only playing just to because I am so close at this point
yah I'm still in the mansion and don't have the will power to finish the game
I couldn't get into that game at all, but loved Monster Boy. I think there's a demo. The game gets a lot better after the initial pig transformation section though.I bought Dragon's Trap based on Era's impressions and it was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Absolutely atrocious game.
Sorry, but I can't trust you on this one. Never again.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is an awful game
I purchased the remake some days ago based on Era's impressions, and I gotta say, this game is beyond awful. The only redeeming quality of this game is the remade graphics, but everything is bad. The combat is horrendous, with awful detection boxes and very short range attacks. OK, fine, I can...www.resetera.com
Hi! If you missed the prince tunic in the lost temples, you can buy it in the shop at pirate beach. There's also another item to extend the glow from prince tunic. However, the equipment is not required to beat the pitch black underwater section, just makes it a lot easier. There are crystals spread around that will glow and light part of the surrounding when you use the snake spit on them. They're self illuminated so you'll be able to spot them either way. The prior section with some enemies in the dark is rather short and you'll quickly see the first crystal when you go right.
I didn't like dragon trap at all too, and that was more for the fact that dragon trap is a faithful remake to an 80s game so it's not surprising, but this game is completely different not just because it's from a totally different developer, and this being a new game in the series but because it's a modern game with great game design, a long playtime thanks to the developers taking their sweet time (5 years I think), the world is wonderful, full with many, many locations and dungeons, it's basically a Zelda game in 2d, and for anyone who loves the Zelda series this game is a must.I bought Dragon's Trap based on Era's impressions and it was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Absolutely atrocious game.
Sorry, but I can't trust you on this one. Never again.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is an awful game
I purchased the remake some days ago based on Era's impressions, and I gotta say, this game is beyond awful. The only redeeming quality of this game is the remade graphics, but everything is bad. The combat is horrendous, with awful detection boxes and very short range attacks. OK, fine, I can...www.resetera.com
I went back and beat it on Hard last week after 100%ing both WB in Monster World and Monster World IV the week before. It's okay to not have the same taste as other people.I bought Dragon's Trap based on Era's impressions and it was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Absolutely atrocious game.
Sorry, but I can't trust you on this one. Never again.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is an awful game
I purchased the remake some days ago based on Era's impressions, and I gotta say, this game is beyond awful. The only redeeming quality of this game is the remade graphics, but everything is bad. The combat is horrendous, with awful detection boxes and very short range attacks. OK, fine, I can...www.resetera.com
The last room for me was just before the final boss. Definitely worth consulting a full map online IMO.Beat it a few weeks back. Great game. Need to go back to 100% since I got to 99.3 or something like that.
The well?The last room for me was just before the final boss. Definitely worth consulting a full map online IMO.
Also one secret in the game is mind-blowingly obscure.... Never would've figured it out on my own. Super cool though.
That's too bad but we all like different things, for me this is pure joy except for the mansion which overstayed it's welcome. Late game is gloriously retro crazy. Love it! :)I bought Dragon's Trap based on Era's impressions and it was one of the worst decisions I have ever made. Absolutely atrocious game.
Sorry, but I can't trust you on this one. Never again.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is an awful game
I purchased the remake some days ago based on Era's impressions, and I gotta say, this game is beyond awful. The only redeeming quality of this game is the remade graphics, but everything is bad. The combat is horrendous, with awful detection boxes and very short range attacks. OK, fine, I can...www.resetera.com
Zelda 2? I don't think that's a good way to sell a game on this board tbh. :pit's basically a Zelda game in 2d, and for anyone who loves the Zelda series this game is a must.
I thought Zelda 2 was generally praised here unlike many other places I've seen. It's a flawed game, but good nonetheless.Zelda 2? I don't think that's a good way to sell a game on this board tbh. :p
I'm actually playing through that right now on the NES mini. I wish they would make another one, it's incredibly unique for the Zelda serie. I'd say that it still holds up. But I've always liked it, I know people hate on it here, it's not for everyone.
Iirc the Souls games were inspired by Zelda 2, with the tactical fights, difficulty and collecting experience that you lose on death etc.
Yeah I don't think they're similar either, just took the opportunity to talk about it a bit. There are definitely people here that like it but we're a small group I think, or maybe it's just that those who don't like it are hating it and are louder. I'm at the final palace now. Going through it smoothly using save states. It all started when my 4yo wanted to see a new Zelda, so I thought why not lol, to him this is the latest one ;)I thought Zelda 2 was generally praised here unlike many other places I've seen. It's a flawed game, but good nonetheless.
However, I don't really see much of a comparison between the games myself. Both games are difficult sure, both games have character upgrades in a slight RPG style sure, but that's about it. Monster Boy is way more puzzle-heavy game (even the character progression aims pretty much for the puzzles only), way more story telling and meaningful characters, feels a lot more linear despite being actually more free in a way than Zelda 2 (maybe due to lack of the overworld), and Zelda 2 depends on the combat way more than this game.
Now both games are good and I left my little review earlier in this thread about Monster Boy.
Doesn't break the top five for me:
1) Super Metroid
2) Metroid Fusion
3) Order of Ecclesia
4) Dawn of Sorrow
5) Portrait of Ruin
Most of the other metroid style vania's would prob be ahead too. Good game though
Woah is Dawn of Sorrow that good? I have it on my shelf, untouched. I'm jumping right on it! Just finished Zelda 2 today so I need something new to play, and I love Order of Ecclesia so anything that comes close to that is worth a look, thanks for the tip!Doesn't break the top five for me:
1) Super Metroid
2) Metroid Fusion
3) Order of Ecclesia
4) Dawn of Sorrow
5) Portrait of Ruin
Most of the other metroid style vania's would prob be ahead too. Good game though
Game is great, but be warned the drop rates are pretty bad. Lot of end game grinding if you want to get all the weapons & souls.Woah is Dawn of Sorrow that good? I have it on my shelf, untouched. I'm jumping right on it! Just finished Zelda 2 today so I need something new to play, and I love Order of Ecclesia so anything that comes close to that is worth a look, thanks for the tip!