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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Launches April 18 for PS4, Xbox One and Switch
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NinjaCatfish
Member
Super keen for this. Played the heck out of the early game as a kid but never got terribly far, so really looking forward to jumping in as an adult to get right into the game.
It'll be a great portable/TV game on Switch too!
It'll be a great portable/TV game on Switch too!
Son.Ralph.Funk
Member
Monster Land was one of my favourite games when I was a teen. My friend and I used to play Dragon's Trap on Sega Master System in his basement (more like me watching him play). Back then I didn't care for it...playing as a dragon? Why are the sprites so large on the screen?
Since then though I've learned to appreciate Dragon's Trap. And I've still never completed it, so I'm looking forward to this a lot.
Having said that, I'd still like a continuation of Monster Land. That would be a dream come true. Something like Monster Land:The Lost Levels.
Since then though I've learned to appreciate Dragon's Trap. And I've still never completed it, so I'm looking forward to this a lot.
Having said that, I'd still like a continuation of Monster Land. That would be a dream come true. Something like Monster Land:The Lost Levels.
Poimandres
Member
Have you seen Monster Boy? Looks like a straight up Wonder Boy sequel.
Dragon's Trap is day 1 for me. Great game!
baudelinog
Member
If anyone here listening have decision capability... PLEASE, bring this game to the Vita!!!!! Where it should belong!!!!
And Monster Land, what an amazing game it was too! Another remake would be welcomed!
And Monster Land, what an amazing game it was too! Another remake would be welcomed!
Possumowner
Member
Awesome,not sure whether to grab it on Switch or PC yet
Please be a physical release!
Poimandres
Member
Wii U? Damn, why would anyone bother when even Nintendo is trying to put it down?
Seriously. I think it would sell better on Vita than Wii U.
Shpeshal Nick
aka Collingwood
Hooooo boy. Let's do this.
Been in contact with one of the heads of the studio. Outside beating the game on hard, apparently the achievements/trophies are quite easy to get.
Been in contact with one of the heads of the studio. Outside beating the game on hard, apparently the achievements/trophies are quite easy to get.
Calm Mind
Member
Prey, Injustice 2, Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadow of Valentia, Rime and MK8DX.
toddhunter
Member
I'm with you. Dragon's Trap is a very good game but monsterland was just better designed overall. An updated version with some more levels and maybe another set of gear or two would be amazing.
For now, people should buy this. The work they have done is very impressive to update the game without completely destroying the gameplay and artstyle. Or "ducktalerizing it" as that mistake is known.
Meadow Drone
Member
I got Zelda for Wii U because my money is going towards other Very Important And Responsible Things, but man this is exactly the kind of game that makes me want a Switch. Much like how I loved having Rogue Legacy, Hotline Miami, Fez etc etc. on my Vita, I'd love to have more indie (both smaller and bigger budget) games like this available both on TV and in my handbag.
I played this game when I was 12, as some random cartridge I got along with my Game Gear on the cheap, and I was put off by the weirdness and difficulty at the start of the game, but once it clicked I was absolutely glued to the game until I beat it. When I first saw gameplay footage of this remake pop up on the front page of Youtube for me, with the new artwork, I spent a good whole minute going "wait, is that... no. It can't be. But this looks kinda like that game I had on the Game Gear, but... no. But I think it actually is...? But really? REALLY? WHAT"
Can't wait to play it again, will probably do full playthroughs both with the new artstyle and original!
I played this game when I was 12, as some random cartridge I got along with my Game Gear on the cheap, and I was put off by the weirdness and difficulty at the start of the game, but once it clicked I was absolutely glued to the game until I beat it. When I first saw gameplay footage of this remake pop up on the front page of Youtube for me, with the new artwork, I spent a good whole minute going "wait, is that... no. It can't be. But this looks kinda like that game I had on the Game Gear, but... no. But I think it actually is...? But really? REALLY? WHAT"
Can't wait to play it again, will probably do full playthroughs both with the new artstyle and original!
asker
Member
Where did you get this information?
I've been following the development and am really hyped for it, but disappointed that it will be delayed for PC. Since even the Switch version seems to be released before it, it's likely not due to any technical reason. Is the publisher deliberately staggering the release hoping to get some of that sweet Rockstar double-dip action?
I've been following the development and am really hyped for it, but disappointed that it will be delayed for PC. Since even the Switch version seems to be released before it, it's likely not due to any technical reason. Is the publisher deliberately staggering the release hoping to get some of that sweet Rockstar double-dip action?
They're delaying the release because they're a small studio that requires additional time to troubleshoot the PC version across different hardware configurations, there's no conspiracy here.
Tizoc
Member
Thankfully only rime interests me and i am in nohurry for injustice 2
JetSetRadio
Banned
Is this the one with the bad previews or was that another boy?
It's from one of the same devs, and this game is an extremely accurate mechanical conversion of a game made by totally different people, so I wouldn't stress the Soul Bubbles connection too much. (You're right though, Soul Bubbles is a rad game and I wonder who owns it nowadays, it'd work nice on Switch.)
True.
But since the game had already been announced for Wii U it's likely they already have it working there or almost.
If they are close it could be a good idea to publish it there anyway. IMHO.
The original Wonder Boy was my favourite arcade game as a kid. I'd sink mountains of 20c coins into the cabinet when I was like 5 or 6. I was so fascinated by Wonder Boy III when my cousin got it for her SMS, buy it was beyond my noob kid skills.
I'm pretty excited to finally be able to play this game in a modern format. The art style is gorgeous.
I'm pretty excited to finally be able to play this game in a modern format. The art style is gorgeous.
I think MK8DX is end of April.
I hear ya, and thanks for the clarification - I think regardless the level of polish, craft and care in that game speaks well to that same developer's development philosophy. This remake seems to ooze charm and care at every turn.
Mekensleep itself.
LiquidSolid
Member
I played the original as a kid and had completely forgotten about it up until the video Giantbomb put out a couple of weeks ago and it all came back to me. I'm pretty sure it was the first game I ever finished.
April 17th is a terrible date for me though, I might have to hold off for a month or so before picking it up.
April 17th is a terrible date for me though, I might have to hold off for a month or so before picking it up.
You're on the wrong forum bro
Svejk
Member
Holy shit... *Bro hug.. My daughter is eight as well (and a 6 year old son.) EXACTLY what I was thinking too. (although, this was the 2nd game I completed myself... first was Zillion)
Any word on Monster Boy release date? Should be soon as well... I would think.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Uh wow, didn't realize it was that close. Hope to hear good impressions but I will probably dive in day 1.
Banjo-Kazooie
Member
Prob with LRG
Annoying Old Party Man
Member
Wonder Boy, here's Switch. Switch, here's Wonder Boy.
Lapidus' Beard
Member
The pre-order with a nice 20% discount is up on PSN.
styl3s
Member
Does LRG ever do second or third runs on games that do well? I didn't know this place even existed till a bunch of games i would of bought physically came and went and re sellers want way too much money. I get it's limited but c'mon. C'mon.
Sir_Crocodile
Member
I'd buy a switch physical release for sure.
Poimandres
Member
Yeah man the more platforms the better. Cancelling games sucks.