STEAM Please make a Trainer MAF! Lots of exploration to find upgrades, and the sound track - oh my. Wow, that looks like it's the names of two games. I'll have to find a proper rom file and try it sometime. I really want a remake of this game though. You could start by reading the reviews I guess. Regardless of the late game frustrations and spike in difficulty, it is one of the best modern day platformers I have ever played. I hit a brick wall in the volcano section. It can take you back if you die in certain parts, but I'm hopeful it's managed well going through the game. [–]altuniverseself 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]LesterBePiercin 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (13 children). use the following search parameters to narrow your results: The goal of /r/Games is to provide a place for informative and interesting gaming content and discussions. Is it because it's a platformer? I'm all for a lighter, family friendly Dark Souls-come-BOTW style Monster World game at this point though. Not true. It's fair. Seriously even reading the reviews hasn't helped me understand, it looks so basic, bland, and pretty shit, [–]DimZic 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). I hope that doesn't happen. The two Megadrive ones (WB5 and MW4, the Japanese one with a fan translation) are well worth playing (and hopefully they get remade too!). It plays very differently than Dragon's Trap, thanks to the vast customization and intelligent yet challenging level design. Though I guess it all comes down to design and intention. Check out the full version on my youtube channel which has a special bonus part at the end to trigger the nostalgia!! and it's about time we got more! Design based on /r/FlatBlue created by /u/creesch. Haven't played Monster Boy. I'm surprised it's not higher on people's metroidvania lists. Yeah one of my favorite MVs. The music also got an excellent work over. The secrets are very challening, some are too challening (and it's not a "git gud" situation, but literally too hard to find, those are some of it's game limited flaws). Attacks have such a tiny range and you can’t take much damage. Wonder Boy In Monster World is still a great game. Use our Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom message board to communicate any issues with the trainer, request assistance or just make general comments regarding the game. A couple of the puzzles could be a little tricky I guess, but none of the platforming or combat sections were remotely difficult. Wonder Boy is finally back, in his greatest adventure yet. It must attract some people who don't wouldn't like it while missing out on the opportunity to attract people who would. You'll get used to it. I was at 99% at the end and couldn't figure out why... but it ended up being one little square on the map that I hadn't visited and had to pour over the map to find it. This one is a spiritual successor to the Wonder Boy franchise, and there isn't any direct connection, as Sega(?) I really liked it as a whole. So why not make one and make money off your talent? Wonder Boy was adapted into two stories that ran in Fleetway's Sonic the Comic, which were loosely based on Wonder Boy in Monster World. Didn't see this anywhere so I made a quick crappy edited video, [–]Littlelaura89 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). So head … [–]Yabanjin 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Want to schedule an AMA with us? [–]Zabii 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I agree this is a super good game and way exceeded my expectations! [–]MeanSolean 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child). It isn't bad, it just isn't for me. An excellent balance between old school adventures and what we expect from the modern times. I think it's excellent but has stayed relatively under the radar 1) because of its pricepoint and 2) because it is not clear what the game is exactly. Do not solicit votes for your posts. I wish I knew, but I'm glad for this thread, I didn't know a new Monster Boy game was coming out. [–]Clapyourhandssayyeah 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). It is created by a small team with the help of the original creator of the series. I was so wrong, the level design is pretty amazing, the map is huge but always keep adding new stuff/enemies/enviroments to keep the game refreshing. Aside from the easter egg in the town, I'm pretty sure I 100%'d the game without a guide. [+]i_nezzy_i comment score below threshold-11 points-10 points-9 points 2 years ago (0 children), I read them, and it didn't really seem to help. There are spiders appearing from nowhere without any indicator killing me surprisingly. I feel like some of these reviews are half-assed and any kid with 5th grade english could write one similar to this on any game, [–]WorkplaceWatcher 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (12 children). I've got a few on wii vc and I still can't get it straight. It appears to be a well-made game with family-friendly visuals. Show an example of your own art and we'll judge if it's as good. it will lead you to the berries. No one really seeks out a 2/10 review for some indie game they’ve never would have heard of other than from said review. Agree on a few of the puzzles requiring a guide to solve. I remember writing those down too! Like Dragon's Trap, it has the transformation mechanic, except you can change forms on the spot! It sounds like the kind of music that would be in a corporate training video. We have seen some amazing platformers on the Nintendo Switch with games like Mario Odyssey and Hollow Knight – this game sits up there, close to those dizzy heights. [–]allofusarelost 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children). only part i had to end up looking up was the big door or whatever in the main town. It improves on the original in every way. A review thread, I might point out, indicates you're in the considerable minority when you count this game as "shit. It looks like shovelware to me, what am I missing? How do you feel that hand drawn graphics are generic... [–]tobberoth 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (1 child). When submitting a system report, please be aware that it may contain your personal information, like your computer name. “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom not only pays faithful homage to Wonder Boy, particularly The Dragon's Trap, but by refining the solid foundations of its spiritual predecessors with modern affordances, it becomes a rich platforming adventure in its own right.” 8/10 – Gamespot Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Haunted Manor. The action is faster, the controls more responsive, the visuals are sharper and the music is more full and lush. Edit: Oops, never mind, had it confused with "Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap". All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom > General Discussions > Topic Details. [–]iNteg 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). I wouldn't even attempt it beforehand, plus I don't know how soul draining it will be to produce something I hate, [–]WorkplaceWatcher 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (4 children). About Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. Created in cooperation with series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa (former Westone Bit Entertainment) What am I missing? Amazing art, great music improvements, and I loved the gimmick of being able to on-the-spot switch between old and new. Does anyone know how to ground pound as the pig on switch? Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does everything right and leaves you without wanting or needing it too do more. Posted by 2 years ago. This IS a review thread, after all. Unfortunately I am really driven away by the style... ð£, More posts from the metroidvania community. [–]LE_TROLLFACEXD 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children). It’s even a little more sadistic. I need to go play this again. This is not fair, this is bullshit. [+]i_nezzy_i comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 2 years ago (2 children), Yeah it looks super generic in gameplay, graphics (similar to the free sprite/asset sheets you can find online), and in music. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Thunder Truffles. Someone explain how this franchise works. This 80's style theme song reminds me a lot of Nibbbs' theme from Awesomenauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQX2sShoy38, [–]MysteriousDingle 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). It isn't shovelware - you have a strange definition of it - and shovelware might resemble this not the other way around. [–]Revoran 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Other than that, it was pretty great. PSX Brasil - Júlio César Souza Pires - Portuguese - 95 / 100. I loved it. I really hate the physics; you drop like a rock. Metroidvania is a subgenre of 2D platforming games focused on guided non-linearity and utility-gated exploration. i'd give it a 7. I tried to play it years ago but I think it was a romhack version because I kept getting teleported to other areas with no context. IGN Spain - Juan García - Spanish - 8.7 / 10.0. [–]pfarly 36 points37 points38 points 2 years ago (3 children). Haven't seen this around but if anyone interested in a good farming spot for gold. I would agree with one or two secrets being just a bit too obscure though, the corked well in town being a prime example, how on earth you're supposed to work that out without a guide is beyond me, and the fact that you can't complete the final dungeon without a supposedly optional piece of gear is a slight misstep. No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell, Fall Guys: Doom Costumes - Official Trailer, League of Legends (LoL) generated $1.75 billion in 2020 for Riot Games, Pokemon Go generated $1.92 billion revenue in 2020 for Niantic, according to SuperData, Monster Hunter Rise Demo available on Nintendo Switch January 8, Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas arrives Jan 15 on PC // Jan 20 on Console, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart uses DualSense "to take each weapon’s unique personality even further", Dying Light 2: Art Director/Lead Writer Leaves Techland, Crying Suns is free at the Epic Games Store until January 14th. Finding everything on one's own without these would be pretty tough, but the game helps the player out pretty significantly. Then I go blinking invisible but the snake is following my moves exactly with matching exactly my speed and when my invincible timer ran out guess what: the snake is hurting me again because he is exactly in my spot from which I couldn't escape because the snake moves the same speed as me and jumps and changes directions. If,of course, the reviewers are being faithful to an x outta 10 rating system. While we look into the discussion board regularly, we may not see or react to all comments in a timely manner. So one of the characters/transformations looks an awful lot like Lion-O? [–]altuniverseself 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). The game is a followup to Sega's Wonder Boy series, and was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in December 2018, for Windows in July 2019, for Stadia in April 2020, and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is set to release at a later date. That's just not fun for me. We expected Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom to be good. It's real off-putting to me and I'm not sure why. [–]i_nezzy_i -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (5 children), Because I didn't know people buy this shit? Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Coin Chests. I really hate the cheesy sax. Throughout most of the game you are using 4 characters, each with different abilities, it's very fun to switch between them to find the one to solve the puzzle. I’m on my third animal transform, game is great so far. Yeah this game is great, one of my faves in recent years. and a ton of ability and gear to unlock. Great game, 8/10 for me, top metroidvania. Read our guidelines for more information! Yeah, I really enjoyed monster boy. Tags: and boy cursed kingdom monster monster boy and the cursed kingdom the. Our Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Trainer is now available and supports STEAM. For examples of quality discussion posts we'd like to see in our subreddit, please review this page. I've played for a few hours and I'm having a lot of fun. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a game that deserves to be on your end-of-the-year list of games to be played. The tags customers have most frequently applied to Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom have also been applied to … The music also bothers me a lot. It's great. I could have sworn I seen this game looking completely different over a year ago. A great neo-retro game that manages to be fresh and a perfect homage to some old classic like Wonder Boy. You're thinking of the remaster of Dragon's Trap, but the Wonder Boy series has always had an anime aesthetic. Just before the final boss battle, the player is given map markers to the locations of all the Golden armor and golden sword pieces. A must play. $29.99. Anybody know where to find the berries for the pork stew? [–]Clockwork_Owl 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children). wtf why is this so popular? I bought it when it came out on switch but it felt a bit too oldschool for my taste. If you are not afraid of challenges with a glimpse of complexity, you'll find a colorful, enjoyable adventure. Hence why reviews tend to hover around 7-10, [–]Mootleh 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). But, honestly, not that good. Maciejewski - 9.1 / 10.0. [–]boombafunk 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (0 children), [–]GreyGhostReddits 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). A great spiritual successor to Wonder Boy. I'm a huge Wonder Boy fan, but I've yet to dive into this one. Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap is one of the best remakes of such an old title I've ever seen. An old-school, visually stunning, funny and engrossing adventure. 0:00. I don’t think the problem is being lenient, more so that sites will only cover games people have interest in, and for the most part those are quality games. [–]i_nezzy_i -15 points-14 points-13 points 2 years ago (19 children). If you want to promote without participating in the community, purchase an ad. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom The Corked Well. All the games have different gameplay and don't really follow a story between them. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap follows off the end of Wonder Boy in Monster Land story-wise, but the games playstyle is fairly different. Also the art and Animation ist really great too imho. Szilimaci; Thread; Nov 14, 2018; Replies: 31; Forum: Trainers Requests; Tags. I hate doing long reviews so I'll keep it short, I'm a huge metroidvania fan and played a lot of them, I though monster boy would be something like Shantea, a cute, cartoon-ish game with somehow "uninspired" level design and very easy over-rall. The action is faster, the controls more responsive, the visuals are sharper and the music is more full and lush. Please consider reviewing and removing any personal information from the system report before submitting this file. Really underrated game IMO, one of my top 3 metroidvanias, charming art style, great level design (almost gives me zelda vibes with its dungeon like areas), and just plain fun. I hate doing long reviews so I'll keep it short. Some bosses/sections are literally trial and error, and you sometimes will die a few more than enough times while not even realizing what you need to do. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 4349 on r2-app-0768311011455fbfa at 2021-01-07 22:52:34.677937+00:00 running b2c6adc country code: JP. [–]Clockwork_Owl 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago (0 children), I think this quote from Kotaku's review is exactly what you're looking for. It’s even a little more sadistic. I was like "This really strikes me as a Castlevania composition..." and couldn't get that out of my head. to the right of the cannonball pile, there is a ramp made out of a broken mast which leads to some platforms up and to the right of that ramp. I'm a huge metroidvania fan and played a lot of them, I though monster boy would be something like Shantea, a cute, cartoon-ish game with somehow "uninspired" level design and very easy over-rall. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a brand new entry in the Wonder Boy/Monster World series. I read about reviewers getting stuck for 4 hours or 1.5 hours. 0:00. Geniet van een kleurrijk actie-avonturenspel gecreëerd in samenwerking met Ryuichi Nishizawa, maker van de originele Wonder Boy uit de Monster World-serie. Can someone tell me what the core-differences are between this and the other title "Wonderboy - The dragons Trap"? There is a frog tongue ring you need to grab on to. In reality, the game is much more accurately described as a Zelda-like sidescroller. PlayStation Universe - Garri Bagdasarov - 8.5 / 10.0. It improves on the original in every way. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a spiritual successor that draws inspiration from Wonder Boy III, modernizing the formula that made the original game such a classic. Monster Boy stands alongside the likes of Celeste and Yoku’s Island Express as truly fantastic representations of the genre, doing enough differently and with enough style, polish and care to ensure it’s kicking and screaming on the doors of the Game of the Year contenders. 31 minutes ago. 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STEAM Please make a Trainer MAF! Lots of exploration to find upgrades, and the sound track - oh my. Wow, that looks like it's the names of two games. I'll have to find a proper rom file and try it sometime. I really want a remake of this game though. You could start by reading the reviews I guess. Regardless of the late game frustrations and spike in difficulty, it is one of the best modern day platformers I have ever played. I hit a brick wall in the volcano section. It can take you back if you die in certain parts, but I'm hopeful it's managed well going through the game. [–]altuniverseself 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]LesterBePiercin 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (13 children). use the following search parameters to narrow your results: The goal of /r/Games is to provide a place for informative and interesting gaming content and discussions. Is it because it's a platformer? I'm all for a lighter, family friendly Dark Souls-come-BOTW style Monster World game at this point though. Not true. It's fair. Seriously even reading the reviews hasn't helped me understand, it looks so basic, bland, and pretty shit, [–]DimZic 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). I hope that doesn't happen. The two Megadrive ones (WB5 and MW4, the Japanese one with a fan translation) are well worth playing (and hopefully they get remade too!). It plays very differently than Dragon's Trap, thanks to the vast customization and intelligent yet challenging level design. Though I guess it all comes down to design and intention. Check out the full version on my youtube channel which has a special bonus part at the end to trigger the nostalgia!! and it's about time we got more! Design based on /r/FlatBlue created by /u/creesch. Haven't played Monster Boy. I'm surprised it's not higher on people's metroidvania lists. Yeah one of my favorite MVs. The music also got an excellent work over. The secrets are very challening, some are too challening (and it's not a "git gud" situation, but literally too hard to find, those are some of it's game limited flaws). Attacks have such a tiny range and you can’t take much damage. Wonder Boy In Monster World is still a great game. Use our Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom message board to communicate any issues with the trainer, request assistance or just make general comments regarding the game. A couple of the puzzles could be a little tricky I guess, but none of the platforming or combat sections were remotely difficult. Wonder Boy is finally back, in his greatest adventure yet. It must attract some people who don't wouldn't like it while missing out on the opportunity to attract people who would. You'll get used to it. I was at 99% at the end and couldn't figure out why... but it ended up being one little square on the map that I hadn't visited and had to pour over the map to find it. This one is a spiritual successor to the Wonder Boy franchise, and there isn't any direct connection, as Sega(?) I really liked it as a whole. So why not make one and make money off your talent? Wonder Boy was adapted into two stories that ran in Fleetway's Sonic the Comic, which were loosely based on Wonder Boy in Monster World. Didn't see this anywhere so I made a quick crappy edited video, [–]Littlelaura89 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). So head … [–]Yabanjin 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Want to schedule an AMA with us? [–]Zabii 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I agree this is a super good game and way exceeded my expectations! [–]MeanSolean 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child). It isn't bad, it just isn't for me. An excellent balance between old school adventures and what we expect from the modern times. I think it's excellent but has stayed relatively under the radar 1) because of its pricepoint and 2) because it is not clear what the game is exactly. Do not solicit votes for your posts. I wish I knew, but I'm glad for this thread, I didn't know a new Monster Boy game was coming out. [–]Clapyourhandssayyeah 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). It is created by a small team with the help of the original creator of the series. I was so wrong, the level design is pretty amazing, the map is huge but always keep adding new stuff/enemies/enviroments to keep the game refreshing. Aside from the easter egg in the town, I'm pretty sure I 100%'d the game without a guide. [+]i_nezzy_i comment score below threshold-11 points-10 points-9 points 2 years ago (0 children), I read them, and it didn't really seem to help. There are spiders appearing from nowhere without any indicator killing me surprisingly. I feel like some of these reviews are half-assed and any kid with 5th grade english could write one similar to this on any game, [–]WorkplaceWatcher 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (12 children). I've got a few on wii vc and I still can't get it straight. It appears to be a well-made game with family-friendly visuals. Show an example of your own art and we'll judge if it's as good. it will lead you to the berries. No one really seeks out a 2/10 review for some indie game they’ve never would have heard of other than from said review. Agree on a few of the puzzles requiring a guide to solve. I remember writing those down too! Like Dragon's Trap, it has the transformation mechanic, except you can change forms on the spot! It sounds like the kind of music that would be in a corporate training video. We have seen some amazing platformers on the Nintendo Switch with games like Mario Odyssey and Hollow Knight – this game sits up there, close to those dizzy heights. [–]allofusarelost 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children). only part i had to end up looking up was the big door or whatever in the main town. It improves on the original in every way. A review thread, I might point out, indicates you're in the considerable minority when you count this game as "shit. It looks like shovelware to me, what am I missing? How do you feel that hand drawn graphics are generic... [–]tobberoth 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (1 child). When submitting a system report, please be aware that it may contain your personal information, like your computer name. “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom not only pays faithful homage to Wonder Boy, particularly The Dragon's Trap, but by refining the solid foundations of its spiritual predecessors with modern affordances, it becomes a rich platforming adventure in its own right.” 8/10 – Gamespot Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Haunted Manor. The action is faster, the controls more responsive, the visuals are sharper and the music is more full and lush. Edit: Oops, never mind, had it confused with "Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap". All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom > General Discussions > Topic Details. [–]iNteg 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). I wouldn't even attempt it beforehand, plus I don't know how soul draining it will be to produce something I hate, [–]WorkplaceWatcher 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (4 children). About Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. Created in cooperation with series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa (former Westone Bit Entertainment) What am I missing? Amazing art, great music improvements, and I loved the gimmick of being able to on-the-spot switch between old and new. Does anyone know how to ground pound as the pig on switch? Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does everything right and leaves you without wanting or needing it too do more. Posted by 2 years ago. This IS a review thread, after all. Unfortunately I am really driven away by the style... ð£, More posts from the metroidvania community. [–]LE_TROLLFACEXD 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children). It’s even a little more sadistic. I need to go play this again. This is not fair, this is bullshit. [+]i_nezzy_i comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 2 years ago (2 children), Yeah it looks super generic in gameplay, graphics (similar to the free sprite/asset sheets you can find online), and in music. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Thunder Truffles. Someone explain how this franchise works. This 80's style theme song reminds me a lot of Nibbbs' theme from Awesomenauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQX2sShoy38, [–]MysteriousDingle 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). It isn't shovelware - you have a strange definition of it - and shovelware might resemble this not the other way around. [–]Revoran 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Other than that, it was pretty great. PSX Brasil - Júlio César Souza Pires - Portuguese - 95 / 100. I loved it. I really hate the physics; you drop like a rock. Metroidvania is a subgenre of 2D platforming games focused on guided non-linearity and utility-gated exploration. i'd give it a 7. I tried to play it years ago but I think it was a romhack version because I kept getting teleported to other areas with no context. IGN Spain - Juan García - Spanish - 8.7 / 10.0. [–]pfarly 36 points37 points38 points 2 years ago (3 children). Haven't seen this around but if anyone interested in a good farming spot for gold. I would agree with one or two secrets being just a bit too obscure though, the corked well in town being a prime example, how on earth you're supposed to work that out without a guide is beyond me, and the fact that you can't complete the final dungeon without a supposedly optional piece of gear is a slight misstep. No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell, Fall Guys: Doom Costumes - Official Trailer, League of Legends (LoL) generated $1.75 billion in 2020 for Riot Games, Pokemon Go generated $1.92 billion revenue in 2020 for Niantic, according to SuperData, Monster Hunter Rise Demo available on Nintendo Switch January 8, Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas arrives Jan 15 on PC // Jan 20 on Console, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart uses DualSense "to take each weapon’s unique personality even further", Dying Light 2: Art Director/Lead Writer Leaves Techland, Crying Suns is free at the Epic Games Store until January 14th. Finding everything on one's own without these would be pretty tough, but the game helps the player out pretty significantly. Then I go blinking invisible but the snake is following my moves exactly with matching exactly my speed and when my invincible timer ran out guess what: the snake is hurting me again because he is exactly in my spot from which I couldn't escape because the snake moves the same speed as me and jumps and changes directions. If,of course, the reviewers are being faithful to an x outta 10 rating system. While we look into the discussion board regularly, we may not see or react to all comments in a timely manner. So one of the characters/transformations looks an awful lot like Lion-O? [–]altuniverseself 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). The game is a followup to Sega's Wonder Boy series, and was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in December 2018, for Windows in July 2019, for Stadia in April 2020, and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is set to release at a later date. That's just not fun for me. We expected Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom to be good. It's real off-putting to me and I'm not sure why. [–]i_nezzy_i -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (5 children), Because I didn't know people buy this shit? Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Coin Chests. I really hate the cheesy sax. Throughout most of the game you are using 4 characters, each with different abilities, it's very fun to switch between them to find the one to solve the puzzle. I’m on my third animal transform, game is great so far. Yeah this game is great, one of my faves in recent years. and a ton of ability and gear to unlock. Great game, 8/10 for me, top metroidvania. Read our guidelines for more information! Yeah, I really enjoyed monster boy. Tags: and boy cursed kingdom monster monster boy and the cursed kingdom the. Our Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Trainer is now available and supports STEAM. For examples of quality discussion posts we'd like to see in our subreddit, please review this page. I've played for a few hours and I'm having a lot of fun. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a game that deserves to be on your end-of-the-year list of games to be played. The tags customers have most frequently applied to Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom have also been applied to … The music also bothers me a lot. It's great. I could have sworn I seen this game looking completely different over a year ago. A great neo-retro game that manages to be fresh and a perfect homage to some old classic like Wonder Boy. You're thinking of the remaster of Dragon's Trap, but the Wonder Boy series has always had an anime aesthetic. Just before the final boss battle, the player is given map markers to the locations of all the Golden armor and golden sword pieces. A must play. $29.99. Anybody know where to find the berries for the pork stew? [–]Clockwork_Owl 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children). wtf why is this so popular? I bought it when it came out on switch but it felt a bit too oldschool for my taste. If you are not afraid of challenges with a glimpse of complexity, you'll find a colorful, enjoyable adventure. Hence why reviews tend to hover around 7-10, [–]Mootleh 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). But, honestly, not that good. Maciejewski - 9.1 / 10.0. [–]boombafunk 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (0 children), [–]GreyGhostReddits 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). A great spiritual successor to Wonder Boy. I'm a huge Wonder Boy fan, but I've yet to dive into this one. Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap is one of the best remakes of such an old title I've ever seen. An old-school, visually stunning, funny and engrossing adventure. 0:00. I don’t think the problem is being lenient, more so that sites will only cover games people have interest in, and for the most part those are quality games. [–]i_nezzy_i -15 points-14 points-13 points 2 years ago (19 children). If you want to promote without participating in the community, purchase an ad. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom The Corked Well. All the games have different gameplay and don't really follow a story between them. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap follows off the end of Wonder Boy in Monster Land story-wise, but the games playstyle is fairly different. Also the art and Animation ist really great too imho. Szilimaci; Thread; Nov 14, 2018; Replies: 31; Forum: Trainers Requests; Tags. I hate doing long reviews so I'll keep it short, I'm a huge metroidvania fan and played a lot of them, I though monster boy would be something like Shantea, a cute, cartoon-ish game with somehow "uninspired" level design and very easy over-rall. The action is faster, the controls more responsive, the visuals are sharper and the music is more full and lush. Please consider reviewing and removing any personal information from the system report before submitting this file. Really underrated game IMO, one of my top 3 metroidvanias, charming art style, great level design (almost gives me zelda vibes with its dungeon like areas), and just plain fun. I hate doing long reviews so I'll keep it short. Some bosses/sections are literally trial and error, and you sometimes will die a few more than enough times while not even realizing what you need to do. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 4349 on r2-app-0768311011455fbfa at 2021-01-07 22:52:34.677937+00:00 running b2c6adc country code: JP. [–]Clockwork_Owl 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago (0 children), I think this quote from Kotaku's review is exactly what you're looking for. It’s even a little more sadistic. I was like "This really strikes me as a Castlevania composition..." and couldn't get that out of my head. to the right of the cannonball pile, there is a ramp made out of a broken mast which leads to some platforms up and to the right of that ramp. I'm a huge metroidvania fan and played a lot of them, I though monster boy would be something like Shantea, a cute, cartoon-ish game with somehow "uninspired" level design and very easy over-rall. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a brand new entry in the Wonder Boy/Monster World series. I read about reviewers getting stuck for 4 hours or 1.5 hours. 0:00. Geniet van een kleurrijk actie-avonturenspel gecreëerd in samenwerking met Ryuichi Nishizawa, maker van de originele Wonder Boy uit de Monster World-serie. Can someone tell me what the core-differences are between this and the other title "Wonderboy - The dragons Trap"? There is a frog tongue ring you need to grab on to. In reality, the game is much more accurately described as a Zelda-like sidescroller. PlayStation Universe - Garri Bagdasarov - 8.5 / 10.0. It improves on the original in every way. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a spiritual successor that draws inspiration from Wonder Boy III, modernizing the formula that made the original game such a classic. Monster Boy stands alongside the likes of Celeste and Yoku’s Island Express as truly fantastic representations of the genre, doing enough differently and with enough style, polish and care to ensure it’s kicking and screaming on the doors of the Game of the Year contenders. 31 minutes ago. 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Also to be fair, Wonder Boy wasn't that hard after Monster Land (second game). The Dragon's Trap is a graphical remake, and it is entertaining and gorgeous. [–]MysteriousDingle 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (0 children). :/. I'm not sure how you're qualifying it as "shovelware". Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap is a remake of the original 1989 Sega Master System game, which is simply given a new art style. A system report or other file containing a description of your computer's technical specification is required to submit this technical support request. The term, popularized by video game critic Jeremy Parish, is a portmanteau of Metroid and Castlevania. Settings. owns the rights to the Wonder Boy franchise. Note: If you wish to see the maps pinpointing the location of every single collectible in the game, then visit the Area Maps page. Request Trainer Options: - Infinite Health - Infinite Coins - Infinite Gems - Easy Kill Game Store:> STEAM Please make a Trainer MAF! Lots of exploration to find upgrades, and the sound track - oh my. Wow, that looks like it's the names of two games. I'll have to find a proper rom file and try it sometime. I really want a remake of this game though. You could start by reading the reviews I guess. Regardless of the late game frustrations and spike in difficulty, it is one of the best modern day platformers I have ever played. I hit a brick wall in the volcano section. It can take you back if you die in certain parts, but I'm hopeful it's managed well going through the game. [–]altuniverseself 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). [–]LesterBePiercin 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (13 children). use the following search parameters to narrow your results: The goal of /r/Games is to provide a place for informative and interesting gaming content and discussions. Is it because it's a platformer? I'm all for a lighter, family friendly Dark Souls-come-BOTW style Monster World game at this point though. Not true. It's fair. Seriously even reading the reviews hasn't helped me understand, it looks so basic, bland, and pretty shit, [–]DimZic 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (0 children). I hope that doesn't happen. The two Megadrive ones (WB5 and MW4, the Japanese one with a fan translation) are well worth playing (and hopefully they get remade too!). It plays very differently than Dragon's Trap, thanks to the vast customization and intelligent yet challenging level design. Though I guess it all comes down to design and intention. Check out the full version on my youtube channel which has a special bonus part at the end to trigger the nostalgia!! and it's about time we got more! Design based on /r/FlatBlue created by /u/creesch. Haven't played Monster Boy. I'm surprised it's not higher on people's metroidvania lists. Yeah one of my favorite MVs. The music also got an excellent work over. The secrets are very challening, some are too challening (and it's not a "git gud" situation, but literally too hard to find, those are some of it's game limited flaws). Attacks have such a tiny range and you can’t take much damage. Wonder Boy In Monster World is still a great game. Use our Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom message board to communicate any issues with the trainer, request assistance or just make general comments regarding the game. A couple of the puzzles could be a little tricky I guess, but none of the platforming or combat sections were remotely difficult. Wonder Boy is finally back, in his greatest adventure yet. It must attract some people who don't wouldn't like it while missing out on the opportunity to attract people who would. You'll get used to it. I was at 99% at the end and couldn't figure out why... but it ended up being one little square on the map that I hadn't visited and had to pour over the map to find it. This one is a spiritual successor to the Wonder Boy franchise, and there isn't any direct connection, as Sega(?) I really liked it as a whole. So why not make one and make money off your talent? Wonder Boy was adapted into two stories that ran in Fleetway's Sonic the Comic, which were loosely based on Wonder Boy in Monster World. Didn't see this anywhere so I made a quick crappy edited video, [–]Littlelaura89 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). So head … [–]Yabanjin 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Want to schedule an AMA with us? [–]Zabii 0 points1 point2 points 1 year ago (0 children). Looks like you're using new Reddit on an old browser. I agree this is a super good game and way exceeded my expectations! [–]MeanSolean 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (1 child). It isn't bad, it just isn't for me. An excellent balance between old school adventures and what we expect from the modern times. I think it's excellent but has stayed relatively under the radar 1) because of its pricepoint and 2) because it is not clear what the game is exactly. Do not solicit votes for your posts. I wish I knew, but I'm glad for this thread, I didn't know a new Monster Boy game was coming out. [–]Clapyourhandssayyeah 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). It is created by a small team with the help of the original creator of the series. I was so wrong, the level design is pretty amazing, the map is huge but always keep adding new stuff/enemies/enviroments to keep the game refreshing. Aside from the easter egg in the town, I'm pretty sure I 100%'d the game without a guide. [+]i_nezzy_i comment score below threshold-11 points-10 points-9 points 2 years ago (0 children), I read them, and it didn't really seem to help. There are spiders appearing from nowhere without any indicator killing me surprisingly. I feel like some of these reviews are half-assed and any kid with 5th grade english could write one similar to this on any game, [–]WorkplaceWatcher 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago (12 children). I've got a few on wii vc and I still can't get it straight. It appears to be a well-made game with family-friendly visuals. Show an example of your own art and we'll judge if it's as good. it will lead you to the berries. No one really seeks out a 2/10 review for some indie game they’ve never would have heard of other than from said review. Agree on a few of the puzzles requiring a guide to solve. I remember writing those down too! Like Dragon's Trap, it has the transformation mechanic, except you can change forms on the spot! It sounds like the kind of music that would be in a corporate training video. We have seen some amazing platformers on the Nintendo Switch with games like Mario Odyssey and Hollow Knight – this game sits up there, close to those dizzy heights. [–]allofusarelost 4 points5 points6 points 2 years ago (0 children). only part i had to end up looking up was the big door or whatever in the main town. It improves on the original in every way. A review thread, I might point out, indicates you're in the considerable minority when you count this game as "shit. It looks like shovelware to me, what am I missing? How do you feel that hand drawn graphics are generic... [–]tobberoth 8 points9 points10 points 2 years ago (1 child). When submitting a system report, please be aware that it may contain your personal information, like your computer name. “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom not only pays faithful homage to Wonder Boy, particularly The Dragon's Trap, but by refining the solid foundations of its spiritual predecessors with modern affordances, it becomes a rich platforming adventure in its own right.” 8/10 – Gamespot Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Haunted Manor. The action is faster, the controls more responsive, the visuals are sharper and the music is more full and lush. Edit: Oops, never mind, had it confused with "Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap". All Discussions Screenshots Artwork Broadcasts Videos News Guides Reviews Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom > General Discussions > Topic Details. [–]iNteg 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). I wouldn't even attempt it beforehand, plus I don't know how soul draining it will be to produce something I hate, [–]WorkplaceWatcher 9 points10 points11 points 2 years ago (4 children). About Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. Created in cooperation with series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa (former Westone Bit Entertainment) What am I missing? Amazing art, great music improvements, and I loved the gimmick of being able to on-the-spot switch between old and new. Does anyone know how to ground pound as the pig on switch? Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does everything right and leaves you without wanting or needing it too do more. Posted by 2 years ago. This IS a review thread, after all. Unfortunately I am really driven away by the style... ð£, More posts from the metroidvania community. [–]LE_TROLLFACEXD 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (2 children). It’s even a little more sadistic. I need to go play this again. This is not fair, this is bullshit. [+]i_nezzy_i comment score below threshold-9 points-8 points-7 points 2 years ago (2 children), Yeah it looks super generic in gameplay, graphics (similar to the free sprite/asset sheets you can find online), and in music. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Thunder Truffles. Someone explain how this franchise works. This 80's style theme song reminds me a lot of Nibbbs' theme from Awesomenauts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQX2sShoy38, [–]MysteriousDingle 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (1 child). It isn't shovelware - you have a strange definition of it - and shovelware might resemble this not the other way around. [–]Revoran 0 points1 point2 points 2 years ago (0 children). Other than that, it was pretty great. PSX Brasil - Júlio César Souza Pires - Portuguese - 95 / 100. I loved it. I really hate the physics; you drop like a rock. Metroidvania is a subgenre of 2D platforming games focused on guided non-linearity and utility-gated exploration. i'd give it a 7. I tried to play it years ago but I think it was a romhack version because I kept getting teleported to other areas with no context. IGN Spain - Juan García - Spanish - 8.7 / 10.0. [–]pfarly 36 points37 points38 points 2 years ago (3 children). Haven't seen this around but if anyone interested in a good farming spot for gold. I would agree with one or two secrets being just a bit too obscure though, the corked well in town being a prime example, how on earth you're supposed to work that out without a guide is beyond me, and the fact that you can't complete the final dungeon without a supposedly optional piece of gear is a slight misstep. No, Microsoft isn't forced to use batteries in Xbox controllers because of a deal with Duracell, Fall Guys: Doom Costumes - Official Trailer, League of Legends (LoL) generated $1.75 billion in 2020 for Riot Games, Pokemon Go generated $1.92 billion revenue in 2020 for Niantic, according to SuperData, Monster Hunter Rise Demo available on Nintendo Switch January 8, Path of Exile: Echoes of the Atlas arrives Jan 15 on PC // Jan 20 on Console, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart uses DualSense "to take each weapon’s unique personality even further", Dying Light 2: Art Director/Lead Writer Leaves Techland, Crying Suns is free at the Epic Games Store until January 14th. Finding everything on one's own without these would be pretty tough, but the game helps the player out pretty significantly. Then I go blinking invisible but the snake is following my moves exactly with matching exactly my speed and when my invincible timer ran out guess what: the snake is hurting me again because he is exactly in my spot from which I couldn't escape because the snake moves the same speed as me and jumps and changes directions. If,of course, the reviewers are being faithful to an x outta 10 rating system. While we look into the discussion board regularly, we may not see or react to all comments in a timely manner. So one of the characters/transformations looks an awful lot like Lion-O? [–]altuniverseself 1 point2 points3 points 2 years ago (0 children). The game is a followup to Sega's Wonder Boy series, and was released for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One in December 2018, for Windows in July 2019, for Stadia in April 2020, and for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S is set to release at a later date. That's just not fun for me. We expected Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom to be good. It's real off-putting to me and I'm not sure why. [–]i_nezzy_i -2 points-1 points0 points 2 years ago (5 children), Because I didn't know people buy this shit? Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Coin Chests. I really hate the cheesy sax. Throughout most of the game you are using 4 characters, each with different abilities, it's very fun to switch between them to find the one to solve the puzzle. I’m on my third animal transform, game is great so far. Yeah this game is great, one of my faves in recent years. and a ton of ability and gear to unlock. Great game, 8/10 for me, top metroidvania. Read our guidelines for more information! Yeah, I really enjoyed monster boy. Tags: and boy cursed kingdom monster monster boy and the cursed kingdom the. Our Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Trainer is now available and supports STEAM. For examples of quality discussion posts we'd like to see in our subreddit, please review this page. I've played for a few hours and I'm having a lot of fun. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a game that deserves to be on your end-of-the-year list of games to be played. The tags customers have most frequently applied to Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom have also been applied to … The music also bothers me a lot. It's great. I could have sworn I seen this game looking completely different over a year ago. A great neo-retro game that manages to be fresh and a perfect homage to some old classic like Wonder Boy. You're thinking of the remaster of Dragon's Trap, but the Wonder Boy series has always had an anime aesthetic. Just before the final boss battle, the player is given map markers to the locations of all the Golden armor and golden sword pieces. A must play. $29.99. Anybody know where to find the berries for the pork stew? [–]Clockwork_Owl 12 points13 points14 points 2 years ago (0 children). wtf why is this so popular? I bought it when it came out on switch but it felt a bit too oldschool for my taste. If you are not afraid of challenges with a glimpse of complexity, you'll find a colorful, enjoyable adventure. Hence why reviews tend to hover around 7-10, [–]Mootleh 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). But, honestly, not that good. Maciejewski - 9.1 / 10.0. [–]boombafunk 5 points6 points7 points 2 years ago* (0 children), [–]GreyGhostReddits 2 points3 points4 points 2 years ago (1 child). A great spiritual successor to Wonder Boy. I'm a huge Wonder Boy fan, but I've yet to dive into this one. Wonderboy: The Dragon's Trap is one of the best remakes of such an old title I've ever seen. An old-school, visually stunning, funny and engrossing adventure. 0:00. I don’t think the problem is being lenient, more so that sites will only cover games people have interest in, and for the most part those are quality games. [–]i_nezzy_i -15 points-14 points-13 points 2 years ago (19 children). If you want to promote without participating in the community, purchase an ad. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom The Corked Well. All the games have different gameplay and don't really follow a story between them. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap follows off the end of Wonder Boy in Monster Land story-wise, but the games playstyle is fairly different. Also the art and Animation ist really great too imho. Szilimaci; Thread; Nov 14, 2018; Replies: 31; Forum: Trainers Requests; Tags. I hate doing long reviews so I'll keep it short, I'm a huge metroidvania fan and played a lot of them, I though monster boy would be something like Shantea, a cute, cartoon-ish game with somehow "uninspired" level design and very easy over-rall. The action is faster, the controls more responsive, the visuals are sharper and the music is more full and lush. Please consider reviewing and removing any personal information from the system report before submitting this file. Really underrated game IMO, one of my top 3 metroidvanias, charming art style, great level design (almost gives me zelda vibes with its dungeon like areas), and just plain fun. I hate doing long reviews so I'll keep it short. Some bosses/sections are literally trial and error, and you sometimes will die a few more than enough times while not even realizing what you need to do. REDDIT and the ALIEN Logo are registered trademarks of reddit inc. π Rendered by PID 4349 on r2-app-0768311011455fbfa at 2021-01-07 22:52:34.677937+00:00 running b2c6adc country code: JP. [–]Clockwork_Owl 15 points16 points17 points 2 years ago (0 children), I think this quote from Kotaku's review is exactly what you're looking for. It’s even a little more sadistic. I was like "This really strikes me as a Castlevania composition..." and couldn't get that out of my head. to the right of the cannonball pile, there is a ramp made out of a broken mast which leads to some platforms up and to the right of that ramp. I'm a huge metroidvania fan and played a lot of them, I though monster boy would be something like Shantea, a cute, cartoon-ish game with somehow "uninspired" level design and very easy over-rall. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a brand new entry in the Wonder Boy/Monster World series. I read about reviewers getting stuck for 4 hours or 1.5 hours. 0:00. Geniet van een kleurrijk actie-avonturenspel gecreëerd in samenwerking met Ryuichi Nishizawa, maker van de originele Wonder Boy uit de Monster World-serie. Can someone tell me what the core-differences are between this and the other title "Wonderboy - The dragons Trap"? There is a frog tongue ring you need to grab on to. In reality, the game is much more accurately described as a Zelda-like sidescroller. PlayStation Universe - Garri Bagdasarov - 8.5 / 10.0. It improves on the original in every way. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a spiritual successor that draws inspiration from Wonder Boy III, modernizing the formula that made the original game such a classic. Monster Boy stands alongside the likes of Celeste and Yoku’s Island Express as truly fantastic representations of the genre, doing enough differently and with enough style, polish and care to ensure it’s kicking and screaming on the doors of the Game of the Year contenders. 31 minutes ago. 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