Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom |OT| Pepelogoo in Wonder World [Now on PC]

[SharpX68K]

Game Player's magazine November 1989 on Wonder Boy III -

Notice they kinda describe it in a way that we'd recognize as a Metroidvania game, even though that term didn't exist back then.

Also, here is EGM's Fact-File on WBIII

GamePro Proviews on WBIII and the TurboGrafx-16 version, Dragon's Curse.

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[Deleted member 21003]

This makes me happy every time I see it.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

They had to put Yamane music in the spooky mansion in the graveyard.

 

[Cynn]

This makes me happy every time I see it.

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That's perfection. I'd buy a poster of it. I'd love to get a IV remaster. Typing in sentence fragments. Send help.

 

[Dashful]

A bit sad that I have to wait for a patch to be able to continue. My save is soft locked on progression. :(

I got other things I can do but I would have really loved to finish the game this week-end.

 

[mattiewheels]

I suppose if I loved the Dragon's Trap remake, I must play this game, huh... It must be much larger than that one, right?

 

[Aeana]

Any hints for how to solve the puzzle in the volcano where there's four fire pillars and a chest on the left side? I tried pounding them all down, which took some doing, but that didn't make the door open.

EDIT: I figured it out!

 

[Mega Man Zero]

I suppose if I loved the Dragon's Trap remake, I must play this game, huh... It must be much larger than that one, right?

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I think this one is much bigger than any of them. A lot more puzzle heavy than any of the others, too.

 

[Aeana]

A bit sad that I have to wait for a patch to be able to continue. My save is soft locked on progression. :(

I got other things I can do but I would have really loved to finish the game this week-end.

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What happened?

 

[Fuzzy]

What happened?

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The game just keeps getting better and better! Although I'm stuck after the cookie scene, can't seem to progress. No hints needed yet. Although it feels like a glitch right now.

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Thomas Kern confirmed to him it was a bug and he'll have to wait for a patch in order to continue from where he is.

 

[ced]

Does this play different than the remake of Wonder Boy? I didn't really care for that but this looks more interesting.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

Does this play different than the remake of Wonder Boy? I didn't really care for that but this looks more interesting.

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It's the same kind of game, but it's bigger, has more of a focus on puzzles, dungeons, and exploration. It's also a modern game with the kind of stuff you find in modern games, like save points and teleports.

 

[Deleted member 32359]

Ok of course there's Smash and I have so many games to play but I've played this for 2 hours today and :O

Game is f*cking gorgeous, I like everything about it so far. I'm so glad I paid 40€, I was hesitating and some in this thread mentioned the hard work put in this by all the team behind it and... just thank you. This game is made with love, you can feel it.

So yeah there's Smash but this game deserve so much more attention. I hope it'll be very successful.

I'm on Switch btw.. portability and else

 

[varkuriru]

So any news if the soundtrack is going to be released? I need it Stat! The remixes and original themes are most excellent. The visuals and theme on the area on the west of the village is amazing.

 

[Dashful]

What happened?

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After you get the dragon talisman my progression got stuck. Something that should have happened didn't so I can't get beyond that.

 

[Aeana]

After you get the dragon talisman my progression got stuck. Something that should have happened didn't so I can't get beyond that.

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Oh, that sucks. I hope that doesn't happen to me.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

After you get the dragon talisman my progression got stuck. Something that should have happened didn't so I can't get beyond that.

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What is supposed to happen? 'Cause that's exactly where I am.

 

[Dashful]

What is supposed to happen? 'Cause that's exactly where I am.

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haunted mansion, you bring back the cookie to mr hoots. Then he sends you to the heroes sanctum. There the goat nun is supposed to have moved inside. For me she stayed outside so I can't progress.

 

[ebi]

I haven't posted in here yet but I've been playing the game and enjoying it a lot. The puzzles, exploration and feeling of progression are wonderful. I wasn't sure what to expect as this is one of my favorite childhood series and this game does it justice. Oh, and the music has been incredible. That nostalgia!

 

[Thomas Kern]

What is supposed to happen? 'Cause that's exactly where I am.

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Spoiler: Avoid glitch after Dragon Quest

After obtaining the item for Mr. Hoots (you get the item at the end of Haunted Mansion area), return it to him. He sends you to the sanctum, go there. If you follow the steps you're safe. The Progress glitch can only happen when you obtained the item and don't return it to hoots or don't go to the sanctum after returning it. In this Moment, exploration is dangerous: There's a door in the falls area that has a bug which only hits this specific quest state. It's fixed in the next patch and it will also repair the progress.

 

[Thomas Kern]

I haven't posted in here yet but I've been playing the game and enjoying it a lot. The puzzles, exploration and feeling of progression are wonderful. I wasn't sure what to expect as this is one of my favorite childhood series and this game does it justice. Oh, and the music has been incredible. That nostalgia!

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Thank you very much! I'm happy you're enjoying it! ^_^

 

[Aeana]

Spoiler: Avoid glitch after Dragon Quest

After obtaining the item for Mr. Hoots, return it to him. He sends you to the sanctum, go there. If you follow the steps you're safe. The Progress glitch can only happen when you obtained the item and don't return it or don't go to the sanctum after returning it. In this Moment, exploration is dangerous: There's a door in the falls area that has a bug which only hits this specific quest state. It's fixed in the next patch and it will also repair the progress.

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Thank you very much for detailing how the glitch can happen and how to avoid it. I'm just going through the part leading up to this now.

 

[mattiewheels]

Yeah, this is fantastic so far. And coming from Dragon's Trap, the controls are really sharp and a bit more forgiving.

 

[Thomas Kern]

Ok of course there's Smash and I have so many games to play but I've played this for 2 hours today and :O

Game is f*cking gorgeous, I like everything about it so far. I'm so glad I paid 40€, I was hesitating and some in this thread mentioned the hard work put in this by all the team behind it and... just thank you. This game is made with love, you can feel it.

So yeah there's Smash but this game deserve so much more attention. I hope it'll be very successful.

I'm on Switch btw.. portability and else

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Thank you!! ^_^

So any news if the soundtrack is going to be released? I need it Stat! The remixes and original themes are most excellent. The visuals and theme on the area on the west of the village is amazing.

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There's currently no Soundtrack release planned because of additional licensing but never say never! We're really happy that y'all enjoy the OST. :)

 

[Aeana]

Any hints for this puzzle in the mansion?

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I've tried making the mallet come down so it hits at the same time the symbol scrolls past, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

 

[Chikae]

Really hoping for a MW4 release on Switch. I don't want to dig out my PS3 just to play it.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

Any hints for this puzzle in the mansion?

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I've tried making the mallet come down so it hits at the same time the symbol scrolls past, but it doesn't seem to do anything.

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Spoiler: Hint

You need all 4 music sheets.

 

[Aeana]

Spoiler: Hint

You need all 4 music sheets.

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Thanks. Another puzzle in the same area:

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What's the deal with the telescope? I put down all of the lenses inside, but I don't know what to do next. I thought maybe Pepelogoo had something to do with it, but I still don't get it.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

Thanks. Another puzzle in the same area:

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What's the deal with the telescope? I put down all of the lenses inside, but I don't know what to do next. I thought maybe Pepelogoo had something to do with it, but I still don't get it.

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Not sure about the telescope. I guess it's for later.

 

[Lylo]

I shoudn't have ignored the problems some reviewers pointed out with hitboxes, they are absolutely infuriating and while i enjoyed my initial time with the game, i had to stop because the game became too frustrating for me really fast.

 

[Aeana]

I shoudn't have ignored the problems some reviewers pointed out with hitboxes, they are absolutely infuriating and while i enjoyed my initial time with the game, i had to stop because the game became too frustrating for me really fast.

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I felt that way at first, especially on the first boss, but I think as you get more tools it becomes much less of an issue.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

I beat the mansion and started this quest for the relics and, OMGWTFBBQ!!

 

[Fuzzy]

Everyone in here should also check out the new thread by Krejlooc.

Wonder Boy -- What is the secret of your power??

 

[Lugnutal]

I grew up with Wonder Boy Monster World on Genesis being one of my favorite games. This one brings back that childhood wonder and joy. I can't put it down. Red Dead and Assassins Creed will have to wait. Please let there be more Monster Boy!!

 

[Guaraná]

Is it digital only?

 

[Fuzzy]

Is it digital only?

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No, there's physical versions for both the PS4 and Switch in NA.

 

[Guaraná]

No, there's physical versions for both the PS4 and Switch in NA.

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Great! I'll get it physical, then.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

I was just listening to IGN Nintendo Voice Chat and Peer said something like this looks like a mobile game. Zach then said that the other guy said earlier that he played it 2 years ago and didn't like it. Basically every driveby post about this game here before release.

 

[Deleted member 3017]

I was just listening to IGN Nintendo Voice Chat and Peer said something like this looks like a mobile game. Zach then said that the other guy said earlier that he played it 2 years ago and didn't like it. Basically every driveby post about this game here before release.

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Sometimes NVC is good. Most times it is bad. I miss Jose Otero so much.

 

[Chikae]

I'm stuck at a treasure chest in the volcano area. There are

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four pillars of lava and a chest shut behind a door. I tried freezing and pounding down the lava pillars but they come back up too quickly for me to do all four.

 

[Deleted member 12790]

I was just listening to IGN Nintendo Voice Chat and Peer said something like this looks like a mobile game. Zach then said that the other guy said earlier that he played it 2 years ago and didn't like it. Basically every driveby post about this game here before release.

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Saying this looks like a mobile game is so stupid. None of this is vector tweened animations. They're all hand drawn, frame by frame animations. It's like Wario Land: Shake it up. All comparing this to mobile games tells me is those people have absolutely no artistic eye. This game is beautiful.

 

[Aeana]

I'm stuck at a treasure chest in the volcano area. There are

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four pillars of lava and a chest shut behind a door. I tried freezing and pounding down the lava pillars but they come back up too quickly for me to do all four.

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Look at the mural in the main room, it has the answer on it.

 

[Thomas Kern]

I was just listening to IGN Nintendo Voice Chat ..Zach then said that the other guy said earlier that he played it 2 years ago and didn't like it. Basically every driveby post about this game here before release.

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We actually remember that other guy from 2 years ago very well. It was on an Xbox event and the IGN guy tried the game. He fell into the water (right in the first beach section) and tried to jump back out onto the platform he was falling from and it didn't work. When he learned he had to swim back to the ladder to get back up he threw the controller on our table and left calling it a shit game. It was a very shocking and disrespectful scene. So that was all he saw from this beautiful big game.

 

[Deleted member 12790]

We actually remember that other guy from 2 years ago very well. It was on an Xbox event and the IGN guy tried the game. He fell into the water (right in the first beach section) and tried to jump back out onto the platform he was falling from and it didn't work. When he learned he had to swim back to the ladder to get back up he threw the controller on our table and left calling it a shit game. It was a very shocking and disrespectful scene. So that was all he saw from this beautiful big game.

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He's sadly been doing it for years. I knew exactly who they were talking about, because he also posted a preview of Monster Boy about a year or so ago, and said almost verbatim the same exact complaints. "It looks like a mobile game." It was a dumb comment then, and it's a dumb comment now.

 

[B. Spaceman]

So I finally caved in and bought this as an import. 10€ more expensive than digital but I think it's worth it, I hope it is a long game though! (longer than The Dragon's Trap at least)

 

[Jonnykong]

Jesus the volcano is a major step up in difficulty. It's getting on my nerves quite a bit.

 

[Aeana]

All finished. A truly special game. I loved every second of it! Thanks so much to everyone involved. I really hope you guys get to make another one. Thomas Kern

 

[Jonnykong]

I still haven't actually worked out what to do with rainbow drops?

 

[Jonnykong]

I still haven't actually worked out what to do with rainbow drops?

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Literally just discovered my answer ten seconds after posting haha

 

[Aeana]

I still haven't actually worked out what to do with rainbow drops?

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You can spend them in Aeria to get the locations of items you haven't found yet marked on your map.