Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (PC, PS4, Switch, XB1) is a remake of WB3 (there are actually two games called WB3 but never mind that) and is a great game to try out. It even has a "retro" mode that you can switch on the fly to play with the original graphics from the Sega Master System. It also lets you listen to the original music. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (PC, PS4, Switch, XB1) is the newest game in the series and is really great also. If you like them then there are some released on the PS3 (and 360?) if you want to play the older ones and try different styles.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World announced (PS4/Switch/Steam) [Up: Remake of MWIV]
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More Wonder Boy is always a good thing ... 😊
Out of curiosity, what platform was Monster World 4 originally on?
Surprised there's no PC version, and no Xbox either, although the latter is not quite as big a surprise.
Out of curiosity, what platform was Monster World 4 originally on?
Surprised there's no PC version, and no Xbox either, although the latter is not quite as big a surprise.
So lately for SEGA properties we've had or are going to have...
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
- Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
- Panzer Dragoon: Remake
- Shenmue 3
- Sakura Wars
- Streets of Rage 4
- Phantasy Star Online 2 Global
- Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
- And now Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Yes, absolutely. I only played the PS3 version when it was localized, but even with hindsight and knowing what Genesis games could look like, it's still great.
The funny thing with it was the cover on the PS3 release always bothered me, since it was obviously CG and I didn't think CG was capable of lighting like that back then. I kept wondering what the original cover actually looked like. Turns out that was the original cover and it was a photo of a clay model, lol.
I bought the last one on ps4. People were saying it's a great Metroidvania but Fuck me, the art and gameplay is kinda awful and I gave up when I got to the pig form. 🤢 The movement and it's general clunkiness is just urgh
I wish I can get a refund
I wish I can get a refund
Thanks for the heads up! It's so cool that this IP is getting more love, can't wait to see this, the bar is set high after Monster Boy and Dragon's Trap.
Yeah that clay model is awesome. A shame they never released a figure or something reproducing it, would've bought it in a heartbeat haha.
I'm so happy about this ;_;. And guys, I have a question.... what are the chances of seeing a port of Monster World IV on current consoles? (as sega ages or whatever). Been waiting for it for so long, but I really don't want to buy a Sega Genesis Mini just for it ;_;
tbf that wasn't an official game in the series though. The art direction in the originals is better and imo the gameplay too.
There was a collection of games released last gen, might be backwards compatible on Xbox
I'm hyperventilating. First Monster Boy, now this. One of my favourite franchises coming back in such a big way is something I never predicted.
It was on the Genesis/Mega Drive. Only released in Japan until last generation.
Other way around.
And only the first Wonder Boy is like that. I guess III is more similar but still not quite.
That's what I said, it's the franchise that Adventure Island reskinned. Not a reskinned Adventure Island.
Reading is fundamental.
You read the post wrong. They were clunky in their wording but correct.
It's clunky phrasing lol
I see what you mean tho. Sorry for the correction!
It is an official game in the series, it has a really nice art direction and the gameplay is fantastic
It's been a really great time to be an old school Sega fan.
I honestly can't believe Monster Boy/World is an active and thriving franchise in 2020. That's so rad.
The Wonder Boy revival is truly the most miraculous thing to happen this gen.
I didn't enjoy Monster Boy as much as i thought i would, but the game was still a pleasant experience. I would recommend Monster World 4 to any newbies to the series over Monster Boy.
I didn't enjoy Monster Boy as much as i thought i would, but the game was still a pleasant experience. I would recommend Monster World 4 to any newbies to the series over Monster Boy.
Of ALL the old Sega franchises I never expected to come back (let alone get THREE games), this is up there with Gain Ground and The Ooze. As someone who played Dragon's Trap, Monster World, and IV growing up, this makes me very happy. I assume Sega is just licensing this out again?
And how about some Ristar love.
For some reason Sega felt the need to translate IV 15 years after release
And how about some Ristar love.
You can still download the Wonder Boy bundle on 360 if you have that hooked up
For some reason Sega felt the need to translate IV 15 years after release
Preach. I just finished 7 sirens and the objectification shit got to a ridiculous level.
I swear to god if they lewd my girl Asha.
Excite!
Hopefully it'll be as good as or *gasp* even better than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
Hopefully it'll be as good as or *gasp* even better than Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom.
Ah man! Really interested in jumping in on this series. A bit OT but can anyone help by listing an order to play these from the beginning? The ordering is pretty confusing...
Yeah, I couldn't even bring myself to get 7 Sirens. The picture in the IGN article looks pretty not!lewd so hopefully we're good on that front.
Asha for Smash!
It's available on Xbox One.
That's the old 360 store link.
Here's the link on the newer Xbone store: Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World
OMG this makes me so happy!!! I'm glad we're getting a new Wonder Boy game made in Japan, also starring best protagonist Aisha!
I was so tired of all the outsourced western stuff, even though i'm not really convinced about Artdink's ability to deliver.
I was so tired of all the outsourced western stuff, even though i'm not really convinced about Artdink's ability to deliver.
I can't do better than this thread.
Wonder Boy -- What is the secret of your power??
First of all, some music for this post, I encourage you to read this topic while playing this song: Monster Boy just came out and is one of the very best games this year, but the casual fan might not know that Monster Boy is the 7th game in one of the longest running gaming series out there...
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Just know that the first 3 games (Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy III: Monster's Lair) were originally arcade games and play like you'd expect from an arcade game.
This will be the fourth WB game this gen. There's also Wonder Boy Returns.
Not exactly. It's more like Castlevania 2 than Metroid.
WB Retrurns got a physical release from Strictly Limited Games and...
Signing up for email updates on the site brings you to Strictly Limited Games' site after confirmation. Guess it's gonna get a physical release. 🙂
Wonder Boy - Asha in Monster World
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Some games are classic platformers, some are linear platformers with rpg elements, one is a shoot em up, two of them are straight up metroidvania games.
Monster World IV was more of a linear platformer with rpg elements, so maybe this one will be like that too.
Them being involved in this new game probably more to do working with Nishizawa to finish up and release Westone's lost game (Clockwork Aquario) then that one.
OMG WHAT
Monster Boy is the more modern take on the franchise, there's a free demo apparently:
For literally $1 you can play this Genesis classic on a toaster and it's still really good:
Monster Boy is the more modern take on the franchise, there's a free demo apparently: