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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap OT | What is The Secret of Your Power?
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People are still finding them out, but you can count the Thunder Ring being a QoL improvement: originally it was another sword you had to equip every time you wanted to smash blocks. Wasn't even all that strong. Now the ability is passive.
Also the reworking of charm stones: originally you collected them from chests and enemy drops and you could have up to 99, they were used to gauge whether certain equipment in shops could be sold to you, so there were times where you had to grind in order to buy better equips. Now they're extremely limited, hidden within new "Unknown" areas and only unlock the one post-meta sword from that one shop in the underground (and apparently also let you re-fight bosses in the village). Possibly other stuff I'm not aware of.
Oh, and if you beat the final boss you can reload and play in your hu-man form. You didn't have that option before.
Those are pretty slick changes. Thanks!
The original game had several hidden doors to secret shops and other goodies. There was no way to know if there was one unless you picked a spot and held UP to see if a door opens (or looked up their locations from a guide). The remake's new graphical backgrounds now sometimes contain clues that suggests there might be something there, whether it's a broken shop sign perilously hanging over empty space or in the way a wall's external makeup belies a familiar outline taking shape.
Just picked up the switch version and played about 15 minutes. Loving pretty much everything about this game. The art, the music, the way it seamlessly transitions between old and new and even the controls hold up really well (which I was a little worried about given the game's 8-bit origins).
Skeletos311
Junior Member
I just kind of got lucky with the timing. You gotta get into a rhythm of pressing jump just as you bounce off the trampoline. The window to get the button press right is very small, so I just had to try over and over and hope for the best.
Just equip the Magic Saber and the blocks wont break at all. I found that out after trying for 30 minutes.
https://youtu.be/y_nLuGmbYwM?t=2m25s
From village fly top left.
Speaking of handheld ... it's quite interesting to see how the Game Gear version differs due to its lower resolution
Master System
Game Gear
In the original, you don't have to equip the sword, just have it in your inventary to break blocks. The rework is a good thing because it had no use other than just have it.
The stones main use was to teleport you back to the village. This is missing from the remake but now you can just exit to title and load a save and you will be back to the village.
Stealth-edit: I had the Game Gear version, and I just discovered that in this version the teleport function was added and the Charm Points system removed (that's what you mention about buying different things in relation of the number of stones you have)
Speaking of handheld ... it's quite interesting to see how the Game Gear version differs due to its lower resolution
Okay, so that's why I found some places a bit strange and was even more confused when checking they were that way in the original too. I had the Game Gear version lol
I wish I saw your post earlier. After 40 minutes I finally managed to pass it without breaking any blocs.
cireza
Member
I really love the work that was done for many ports on the Game Gear, always staying true to the original game, while making all the necessary visuals adjustments.Game Gear
Game Gear Dragon's Trap is how I discovered the game.
AgentOtaku
Member
Looks like I'll be able to rebuy this on Switch sooner than later
Was able to nab a console from AAFES this morning (^______^)
Was able to nab a console from AAFES this morning (^______^)
Enjoy a blissful handheld experience!
I should probably stop checking out this thread for a while. Too much getting spoiled!
Speaking of handheld ... it's quite interesting to see how the Game Gear version differs due to its lower resolution
Master System
Game Gear
Wow that's really neat and quite clever on the dev's behalf, most console-handheld ports didn't go to that effort!
Speaking of handheld ... it's quite interesting to see how the Game Gear version differs due to its lower resolution
Master System
Game Gear
Now I can see why Ryuichi Nishizawa had to work on the Game Gear version of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap.
This caused him to not be involved with Wonder Boy in Monster World at the time.
Man that's an interesting 'What could have been', excellent though MW was
Speaking of handheld ... it's quite interesting to see how the Game Gear version differs due to its lower resolution
Master System
Game Gear
Sometimes it works out. Sometimes...
Really silly question:
Lizardman shoots fire. You can buy swords that increase his attack.
So which of the following is true?
A) The swords increase the power of the fire attacks
B) There is a way to hit with the sword, which I'm stupidly missing
C) The swords actually do nothing for Lizardman, despite the descriptions in the shops
D) Something else I didn't think of because I'm at bit of a thickie.
Lizardman shoots fire. You can buy swords that increase his attack.
So which of the following is true?
A) The swords increase the power of the fire attacks
B) There is a way to hit with the sword, which I'm stupidly missing
C) The swords actually do nothing for Lizardman, despite the descriptions in the shops
D) Something else I didn't think of because I'm at bit of a thickie.
bock
Member
I'm sure plenty of people have already expressed interest in Alex Kidd in Miracle World getting this treatment but I would love to see Zillion get it.
I would love to see those two get similar treatment. AKiMW is one of the best games on the SMS and Zillion is another one of those games that were kind of ahead if thier time. Not sure how that would work with licencing though.
gingerbeardman
Member
This seems to have taken them at least a couple of years, possibly more. They said the art alone took one year.
Plus they're still porting this to more platforms.
So Lizardcube's next game is probably a while away?
Plus they're still porting this to more platforms.
So Lizardcube's next game is probably a while away?
Go to the other side of the pyramid in the desert.
Dark Cloud
Member
Can someone explain to me what the Retro Password is for?
I'm loving this game. I'm a mouse right now and I'm grinding for money.
I'm loving this game. I'm a mouse right now and I'm grinding for money.
Fredrik
Member
Just finished my first ever playthrough. What a wonderful game! It's been sheer joy playing it from the start to the very end, I'm definitely a nostalgic but I haven't played it before and yet this game managed to not only go right into my own heart but also my kids, can't praise it enough really
7:50 was my time, not 100-percented though.
And the ending credits and gallery It's really heart-warming to see the love that has been poured into this title. I really hope it sells well, especially on Switch because I want more games from these guys for Switch.
Time for a 100% run!
7:50 was my time, not 100-percented though.
And the ending credits and gallery
It's really heart-warming to see the love that has been poured into this title. I really hope it sells well, especially on Switch because I want more games from these guys for Switch.Time for a 100% run!
Fredrik
Member
If you have the Sega Master System game you can use the retro password there. And if you have the game on Sega Master System and an old password written down somewhere you can use that old password in this new game too. Pretty awesome!
Dark Cloud
Member
Woah that's crazy! I actually don't have a SMS, but that's very cool. I just turned into Aqua Man.
Dark Cloud
Member
I just turned into him and checked the waters.
i couldn't find any new paths at the beach. My guess is you have to go back to the dessert and go right instead of left.
That's my guess so far. I haven't checked it out.
timetokill
Banned
Just saw a video of Fahey playing it. Game looked fun despite his incompetence with it. Might pick it up for Switch this weekend.
Trying that in a moment, thanks!
I had no idea what you meant so I looked it up and saw it was based on an anime series. I watched a bit on YT and saw that his gun was the SMS light phaser and I laughed.
KodeAndGame
Member
So has anyone noticed HD rumble on switch version? It's pretty neat. Try jumping into lava with the sound off to really notice it. It feels like water splashing upwards. I assume it works in water too but haven't tried yet.
Dark Cloud
Member
So I went that way...let me know if you find anything or if that was the correct way.
Moff
Member
have you gotten lion man? I thought it was very easy and farmed it a few times for coins.
Dark Cloud
Member
How do I change my character? I tried to go change my character and it looks like I might've messed up....
Never mind...I found something lol
im the mouse and I can't get to the door to turn to piranha man
Never mind...I found something lol
I'm at the point where you get the sword that
This is easily the second best Switch game, my favorite metroidvania since maybe Cave Story, my third favorite game of the year until now and one of the best looking games ever. When i started it i was like "eh it's good, looks beautiful but maybe it really aged a lot"
Nope. It's incredibile. And i kinda wanna punch those who were shitting on the music lol
can create blocks and i have to figure out where to go next.
This is easily the second best Switch game, my favorite metroidvania since maybe Cave Story, my third favorite game of the year until now and one of the best looking games ever. When i started it i was like "eh it's good, looks beautiful but maybe it really aged a lot"
Nope. It's incredibile. And i kinda wanna punch those who were shitting on the music lol
I went that way too,
found a bracelet that allows you to break some blocks and found a platform that let's you change between the Dragon, Mouse and Piranha, but I have no clue what to do next.
Ninja Scooter
Member
I don't know if it's because I just got done listening to a podcast dedicated to it featuring the 8-4 guys, but I can't stop thinking about how awesome a Zelda II getting this same treatment (even similar art would be fine tbh) would be.
Yes, especially with the realtime switching of graphics. I wish they did that for audio too. Probably Startropics