HiddenWings
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Where is this? I don't see it on the US store (at least not on the web store).
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Launches April 18 for PS4, Xbox One and Switch
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Where is this? I don't see it on the US store (at least not on the web store).
sixteen-bit
Member
that would be awesome
Dayum that's pretty soon.
Will pre-order this as soon as the link is available.
Much excite.
Agreed.
Not that I condone cheating but I wonder if the WB3 cheat generator still works.
Will pre-order this as soon as the link is available.
Much excite.
Agreed.
Not that I condone cheating but I wonder if the WB3 cheat generator still works.
So excited for this! Playing the TG-16 version on Wii VC made me a huge Wonder Boy fan 
Changing between old and new visuals+music so seamlessly is amazing, I love how this can basically function as a widescreen exact port of the original like Christian Whitehead's Sonic conversions.
Changing between old and new visuals+music so seamlessly is amazing, I love how this can basically function as a widescreen exact port of the original like Christian Whitehead's Sonic conversions.
Snkfanatic
Banned
Huh never heard of this guy. Watching now, thanks for the link.
rochellepaws
Member
Looking forward to it, it's one of the few master system games that still hold up.
Will get it on PS4 over Switch due to trophies.
Will get it on PS4 over Switch due to trophies.
Should have put in a actual link. He's pretty good. Used to work for Sierra I think and has some nice videos at times. He got his hands on that rare US N64DD last year and is located in the Seattle area(so that helps)
Octavianus
Banned
Nice, I figured this would release somewhere much later in the year for some reason.
There are so many games releasing in march and april that I'm looking forward to its nuts.
There are so many games releasing in march and april that I'm looking forward to its nuts.
I was thinking about this also.. but having 1080p console and 720p handheld is way too much to pass up. Plus you're more likely to be able to double dip on a PSN sale (or PS Plus) than an eShop sale. Just my thoughts.
Snkfanatic
Banned
I had to stop watching it, too much hype lol. Holy crap it looks amazing and it's great to hear how much of a fan of the game the Dev is and how close he is sticking to it. Being able to switch the visuals or sounds on the fly is just...awesome.
Cannot wait to have this on my Switch.
Octavianus
Banned
The art for this game is so good. If they do a physical release with this as its boxart I would buy it in an instant:
I mean, I'll buy it anyway but still.. I can dream.
pre-order link is live on EU PSN
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...trap/cid=EP1470-CUSA06649_00-WBPREORDERBUNDLE
£12.79 with PS+ (£15.99 without)
https://store.playstation.com/#!/en...trap/cid=EP1470-CUSA06649_00-WBPREORDERBUNDLE
£12.79 with PS+ (£15.99 without)
Snkfanatic
Banned
I am day one digital but if I ever see that for sale for Switch Physical I would so double dip just for that.
With a reversible cover mimicking a Master System case.
Interfectum
Member
Perfect game for Switch... nice.
dancrane212
Member
I'll echo both sentiments of being surprised at how soon this is releasing and how great a physical release would be.
jimmyjimmyo
Member
Hopefully it will be the same price on switch
Reineldinho
Member
Just waiting to the pre-order option on xbox one. The child in me is telling me that this is bigger than Mass Effect: Andromeda... and somehow I agree with him (me? eh?)
Really, so happy of this happening
Edit: Nice price tag on PSN
Really, so happy of this happening
Edit: Nice price tag on PSN
Pretty much me too, unless Yooka-Laylee comes on April 11 to the Switch.
Will be interesting to see how the Switch price compares. I think this might be priced slightly higher on switch and inline with things like Fast Racing RMX and Snipperclips
I'm guessing the non-PS Plus price will be the same across PS4/XB1/NSW, otherwise people will probably be up in arms. The £ price listed above is probably below the NA MSRP in numeric value, though.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
Great news.
I'm in the uk so i hope it's £15.99 on switch too.
Edit - seeing as Rime costs more on Switch then elsewhere i now think this definitely will too.
Yeah I'm hoping it's not a precedent with Rime :/
I don't see this being more expensive on Switch as it's unlikely to have a physical release on that platform.
Optical media costs a few cents, where as solid state media might cost a few dollars. Unless Nintendo drop their manufacturing fee to counteract that, then physical might occasionally be more expensive than on other platforms. Some publishers won't sell digital for less than physical RRP, which is unfortunate. However, for digital only titles (or at least for ones that only see a limited physical release), the price should be the same.
Anyway, this is the biggest game that's worth buying on Switch ... so I hope it is bought accordingly.
Optical media costs a few cents, where as solid state media might cost a few dollars. Unless Nintendo drop their manufacturing fee to counteract that, then physical might occasionally be more expensive than on other platforms. Some publishers won't sell digital for less than physical RRP, which is unfortunate. However, for digital only titles (or at least for ones that only see a limited physical release), the price should be the same.
Anyway, this is the biggest game that's worth buying on Switch ... so I hope it is bought accordingly.
Nope, unfortunately not. eBay will be your only bet right now.
Day fucking 1 on Switch.
For a MEKA Dragon-sized dose of nostalgia, here's some 1989-1990 magazine coverage of the original Sega Master System game.
Electronic Gaming Monthly:
GamePro:
Game Player's:
Video Games & Computer Entertainment:
click to reveal part 1 & part 2 of VG&CE's WB III guide:
For a MEKA Dragon-sized dose of nostalgia, here's some 1989-1990 magazine coverage of the original Sega Master System game.
Electronic Gaming Monthly:
GamePro:
Game Player's:
Video Games & Computer Entertainment:
click to reveal part 1 & part 2 of VG&CE's WB III guide:
Thanks for the US perspective ... US reviewers were so beholden to publishers that they never reviewed a game badly ... infact ... they didn't even give scores for a while. UK reviewers were a lot more harsher at the time (the market was still flooded with 8-bit computer software). So it's maybe more impressive the reviews that it got in the UK at the time ...
CVG:
Complete Guide to Consoles:
S The Sega Mag:
Conrad Link
Member
Omg I'm so excited.
I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF!
Getting it on Switch day 1, I want the Xbox One ver too so I can get all the Achievements.
Hope they do a physical release one day, or some Amiibo!
AHHH EXCITED!
I CAN'T CONTAIN MYSELF!
Getting it on Switch day 1, I want the Xbox One ver too so I can get all the Achievements.
Hope they do a physical release one day, or some Amiibo!
AHHH EXCITED!
I think it's better if they have a bit of space between them ... holiday 2017 would be fine ... they can take advantage of great publcity from WBIII
RichiRamjag
Member
You guys are getting me psyched. Day one on switch.
I still need to buy horizon and yakuza. Too many damn games!
I still need to buy horizon and yakuza. Too many damn games!
AdventureRacing
Member
Will buy this game the same day I get a switch. Would so double dip if there is a physical release. Hoping this sell super well so some other games in the series get a similar treatment. The more wonderboy the better.
Now give me wonderboy in smash bros!
Now give me wonderboy in smash bros!
You can buy Horizon for years, and for a lot cheaper .... you really need to buy Yakuza whenever you can, that will actually go up in price (and it's an amazing game too).
It's so surreal this is relevant in 2017. What a time to be alive.
Conrad Link
Member
I honestly hope Monster Boy releases a decent amount of time after this, they both deserve their own time in the spotlight.
I understand it is weird to be saying that statement in 2017 about FRICKING WONDER BOY GAMES lol. I'm just happy to have anything after all this time.
Very excited!
I understand it is weird to be saying that statement in 2017 about FRICKING WONDER BOY GAMES lol. I'm just happy to have anything after all this time.
Very excited!
TLZ
Banned
Conrad Link
Member
I watched some of it, don't want to spoil too much lol. As silly as that might sound for a remake of a game I've played a million times before - I don't want to see all the redesigns etc before I'm playing it for myself!
Good ol' Metal Jesus Rock asking about a collector/physical edition though lol, one of us! I really hope they can do one eventually.
Good ol' Metal Jesus Rock asking about a collector/physical edition though lol, one of us! I really hope they can do one eventually.
Morrigan Stark
Arrogant Smirk
Awesome! Man 2017 is so stacked.