gingerbeardman
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I do wonder if the assets are versatile enough to be reused in another adventure? I seem to remember that they don't use tiles but rather big paintings of each level?
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap OT | What is The Secret of Your Power?
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OrbitalBeard
Member
The game holds up very well. I'm very happy the devs took this approach.
WordAssassin
Member
This game is amazing! I played it for about two hours just now, I'm a mouse? I don't know if there's an order the beast forms come in though, the game seems relatively open ended in that respect?
I don't know if I've ever played a game like this before, it's difficult as hell while high too hahahaha. When I die, I always start again at the Village and have to go through everything again to get to where I died, is that how it's supposed to work, or am I missing some kind of checkpoint system?
Oh and the graphics are absolutely stunning
I don't know if I've ever played a game like this before, it's difficult as hell while high too hahahaha. When I die, I always start again at the Village and have to go through everything again to get to where I died, is that how it's supposed to work, or am I missing some kind of checkpoint system?
Oh and the graphics are absolutely stunning
There's no checkpoints, the game used a password system so you only ever spawn in the village.
HoopzBarkley
Member
So where do I download this on switch? I paid and was charged for it but it asked for my info again, I didnt do it but I only see the buying option.
Fredrik
Member
It downloads automatically when you purchase it. If you was charged but it doesn't download you probably just added funds to your eshop wallet instead of purchased the game.
TheProphet
Banned
i agree. its really fun, even with the loose controls. perhaps thats the charm of the game.
TheProphet
Banned
that area was a pain, but fun. i just finished it after spending about 1.5 hours on it
Same here, can't tell it's there
Yeah devs seem to be having a hard time making the HD rumble the right amount. It's either way too much or too subtle.
The only time I realized anything significant was an interesting feeling when you jump out of water, then I started paying attention to the rumbles other things make and I appreciate it but you've really gotta pay attention. The pro controllers rumble is so weak you can't feel anything at all tho.
WordAssassin
Member
I haven't tried quitting the game (just in sleep mode) but I assume when you do it give you the password then?
HoopzBarkley
Member
I checkked my bank, just shows the charge and a reversal lol. Have no idea why I can't buy this game. i hope it doesn't actually charge me twice.
You don't need a password unless you really wanted to play it old school.
It auto saves, so you can return to the title screen and your save file will be okay.
TheProphet
Banned
i can feel it fine. like when im swimming or when i change animals
WordAssassin
Member
Excellent! Thanks for all the answers!
I'm trying to find the
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it should be in the jungle and it's with piranha man so i thought it should be in that one area with water but i haven't found it. I did find a hidden door but it only took me to where that Cyclops is and nothing else was hidden.
Oh, so that's where it was in the end.
Someone put up YouTube videos of it.
Edit: Now I just figured out how to get the top right sword in the inventory.
last unknown area
Oh, so that's where it was in the end.
Someone put up YouTube videos of it.
Edit: Now I just figured out how to get the top right sword in the inventory.
I got to Piranha Man last night. The game is everything I hoped it would be, and is probably the third best game experience I've played all year behind RE7 and Nier.
Since its origins are from 1989, that's damn impressive. Cannot wait to explore more and start finding the secret areas.
Thanks to More_Badass for fixing my spacing and apostrophe screw up in the title
Since its origins are from 1989, that's damn impressive. Cannot wait to explore more and start finding the secret areas.
Thanks to More_Badass for fixing my spacing and apostrophe screw up in the title
Skeletos311
Junior Member
Just buy a $20 eShop code off Amazon. That's how I bought it. Not because I had credit card problems, I just had an Amazon coupon.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01LYOCVZF/?tag=neogaf0e-20
Oh.
I'm guessing I almost 100% completed the game now. I got everything except one heart container... Can't believe I'm missing that.
I'll take a break and then play a new game on Hard mode.
I got all 6 stones from the hidden areas, it seems to be the same as having 99 stones in the old game for what you can do with it. Unless there's something newer besides the areas you had to find them in.
I'm guessing I almost 100% completed the game now. I got everything except one heart container... Can't believe I'm missing that.
I'll take a break and then play a new game on Hard mode.
Yes.
You're welcome. Hope you kept a list for the rest of us! =D
you just remove the block in the centre, you'll see there's a pattern of shapes. The one in the centre is the odd one out, turn it into a block and then break it to make a question item appear and pick it up
It doesn't​ matter now, someone put the whole thing up on YouTube. I can still list them below.
the first is obviously the big house in the village that has a new door appear when you finish the game where wonder boy/girl goes to.
The canyon/lava area, you just fly there all the way to the right above the blocks.
Desert, it's in the water to the right behind some blocks you need to break.
Beach, below the water, it's a hidden door on top of one of the platforms near a door that goes to a shop. The hidden door is on this two block platform.
Beach, there's another one, stay above water and go right, it should be with the octopus that are red, turn on retro mode, you should see two blocks to break with lion man on the ground.
Underground cave, you go as mouse man and feel along the walls to your left as you go along, you should find a hidden path through the wall that takes you to the area.
The canyon/lava area, you just fly there all the way to the right above the blocks.
Desert, it's in the water to the right behind some blocks you need to break.
Beach, below the water, it's a hidden door on top of one of the platforms near a door that goes to a shop. The hidden door is on this two block platform.
Beach, there's another one, stay above water and go right, it should be with the octopus that are red, turn on retro mode, you should see two blocks to break with lion man on the ground.
Underground cave, you go as mouse man and feel along the walls to your left as you go along, you should find a hidden path through the wall that takes you to the area.
MindCollizion
Member
I am blown away. When I discovered that swap to the original sprite graphics, I fell in love with the game and the concept. I have never played anything like this before. Makes me wonder which other classic gems I have yet to discover for the first time. It also fills me with wonder at which other games may receive the same treatment from Nintendo's own library.
Candescence
Member
Bought this game for the Switch. Normally I'd wait for a PC version and play it with my 8Bitdo SNES gamepad, but it looks gorgeous on the Switch's screen, and it feels awfully appropriate considering The Dragon's Trap was both a Master System and Game Gear game, aka both a console and handheld title. The button-based d-pad is actually more than adequate for playing this game handheld as well, it's just the ergonomics aren't optimal. The gameplay itself has aged to mixed degrees, but it still holds up.
Also, switching between the visual styles from a single button press makes comparing the old and the new so easy and it makes appreciating the remake visuals easier as well - while the old visuals had their charm and comparing is fun in itself, the remake visuals add so much depth and detail to the world. Also, the fleshing out of certain "generic" rooms that were previously just a collection of blocks is utterly inspired.
LizardCube knocked this one out of the park. I hope they remake Wonder Boy: Monster Land as well, and I imagine HD art like this would suit other NES/SMS remakes as well.
Also, switching between the visual styles from a single button press makes comparing the old and the new so easy and it makes appreciating the remake visuals easier as well - while the old visuals had their charm and comparing is fun in itself, the remake visuals add so much depth and detail to the world. Also, the fleshing out of certain "generic" rooms that were previously just a collection of blocks is utterly inspired.
LizardCube knocked this one out of the park. I hope they remake Wonder Boy: Monster Land as well, and I imagine HD art like this would suit other NES/SMS remakes as well.
firehawk12
Subete no aware
I just want to say it's kind of amazing so many people are playing the game now.
As a SMS owner, I always felt like I was the only one playing this game while everyone else was going through the Mario games. lol
As a SMS owner, I always felt like I was the only one playing this game while everyone else was going through the Mario games. lol
Hot Coldman
Banned
Are the Unknown areas new?
Just did it. Thanks!
Muskieratboi
Member
Crap, I think I'm stuck!!
Anyone know a way out of the above spoilered predicament?
Got to the first Transformation room,
switched to mouse, and got the lightning ring, but then I returned to town in Mouse form, and I can't return to the transformation room since you need Piranha form to continue..
switched to mouse, and got the lightning ring, but then I returned to town in Mouse form, and I can't return to the transformation room since you need Piranha form to continue..
Anyone know a way out of the above spoilered predicament?
AdventureRacing
Member
Yeah it's cool seeing how active this thread is. Really hoping this game sells well enough to justify other remasters. Hoping for more wonderboy games but would take others from that era as well
Thank ya kindly.
Door below the village shop. Hit block. Doorway appears. Boom.
D.Lo
Member
I agree the original slippy controls and relatively clunky combat are not exactly the best of the era.
But what I've found interesting is what this remake does is fixes the original by adding animation. The slippy/floaty controls now have animation 'tells' that actually make the exact same controls better. Also, the fancy backgrounds make the most of the pretty plain/boring level layouts by adding graphical detail. These guys are very talented though, would be great to see them make a game not held back by the old cruft.
Comparing this to say the Duck Tales remake, obviously it looks a lot better, but sticking to the original level layouts is better than Duck Tales which IMO kind of botched the changes it made, DT would have been better taking this approach.
AdventureRacing
Member
I never minded the controls or combat. I can see how they're frustrating to some but I just saw them as different to other games and something to adjust to. You get used to them after a while.
Been playing this for 3 or 4 hours, this was one of my favorite games when I was a child even though I never managed to beat it. I´ve already unlocked
, but I didn´t know where to go and ended up
:S
Anyway, I´m really enjoying the game, the art is beautiful and the animations are amazing, very smooth and expressive. I love how
squashes and strecthes or how
´s arm drags behind due to the sword´s weight. Still, due to nostalgia I find myself jumping between retro and modern looks constantly. Same with music; the modern arrangements are great, but there´s something about the old chiptunes that keeps pulling me back. It´s amazing that you can combine graphics and music independently. This game is amazing in these regards.
Lion Man
finding a secret zone with some sick Mouse Man platforming and a lot of enemies. I got my ass kicked, lost my 3 potions and died. I didn´t like this zone much, I think the difficulty (specialy the Mouse Man platforming) ramps up dramatically, there is nothing in the game to prepare you for the kind of jumps you have to make and if you fail one (or get hit by an enemy) you fall down and must repeat the section. What´s worse, the closer you are to the end, the more you´ll have to repeat if you fall
Anyway, I´m really enjoying the game, the art is beautiful and the animations are amazing, very smooth and expressive. I love how
Mouse Man
Lion Man
Yes.
Muskieratboi
Member
MindCollizion
Member
Was just watching some of those now. Beautiful.
I'd be all over a "Master quest" DLC with new level layouts. Reminds me I still haven't tried the Game Gear version...
Kain-Nosgoth
Member
just finished it 100%
The best thing about this remake are the remixes, i can't get tired of thoses! Hope the soundtrack will be available soon enough!
The best thing about this remake are the remixes, i can't get tired of thoses! Hope the soundtrack will be available soon enough!
Skeletos311
Junior Member
There is a part in the lava zone right after the blue frogs where there are 2 green goblins and in the next area there is a red genie goblin. That's a really good area to farm fire spells and they drop potions too. Just kill the green ones, go to the next zone, kill the red one, go back, repeat.
Hot Coldman
Banned
The gallery is VERY, VERY GOOD. More games should include
video fo the music recording sessions.
Skeletos311
Junior Member
Random thought I had. If Zelda had stayed a sidescroller like Zelda II, Majora's Mask might have been kind of like Dragon's Trap.