Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom |OT| Pepelogoo in Wonder World [Now on PC]

[Mega Man Zero]

Genre - Side Scrolling Action Adventure (AKA Metroidvania)
Platforms - Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC
Release Date - consoles - December 4, 2018 | PC - July 25, 2019
Console Price - US - $39.99, CA - $49.99, UK - £34.99, EU - € 39.99
PC Price - $30

Dev Blog - http://www.monsterboy.com/blog/
Game Atelier - http://www.game-atelier.com/index.html
Game Atelier on Twitter - https://twitter.com/gameatelier
FDG Entertainment - https://www.fdg-entertainment.com/
FDG Entertainment on Twitter - https://twitter.com/fdg_games

PS4 Trophies - https://psnprofiles.com/trophies/8504-monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom
Xbox One Achievements - https://www.exophase.com/game/monster-boy-and-the-cursed-kingdom-xbox/achievements/

Features

• Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish.
• Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world.
• Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment.
• Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions.
• Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.
• Switch: Full HD graphics at 60 fps: the game supports 1080p/60fps in TV mode and 720p/60fps in Nintendo Switch handheld mode.
• Switch: HD rumble support: feel the action with high performance HD rumble support.
• Xbox One and PlayStation 4: Full HD graphics at 60 fps
• Xbox One and PlayStation 4: Achievements and Trophies (incl. Platinum)

Giant Bomb Quick Look



Trailers






Physical Edition (PS4 & Switch, US and Canada only)

Transformations

Similar games in the series

Artwork

 

[Piccoro]

It costs € 39.99 in the rest of the Euro regions.
Gonna get this on PS4, can't wait!

 

[thomasmahler]

I'm hearing good things about this one. I'm there Day 1.

Got a chance to play an early version a year ago and it was already pretty good, so I'm pretty sure this title is gonna be a home run for all the Wonderboy fans out there.

 

[KingDrool]

Happy to see an OT for this! My copy has been shipped and I'm super excited to try it out.

 

[Tohsaka]

Nice OT, looking forward to playing it tomorrow.

 

[Agent Unknown]

Great OT! Picking up my LE physical copy tomorrow, can't wait to finally play this!

 

[Dancrane212]

Saw a lot of love from folk who played this so far. After having a great time with the Dragon's Trap remake I'll definitely have to give this a go.

 

[Simba]

I have it on digital preorder.

I hope it unlocks midnight tonight.

 

[Jonnykong]

I'll be honest in that I was thinking, oof that's a bit expensive, but then I read it has 15 hours worth of content so that price suddenly seems fair.

I'm looking forward to it anyway, just hope it doesn't have a frustrating difficulty spike like the previous game did.

 

[BDGAME]

That game looks very good, and since it's a new game, I will give a try for sure on my switch.

 

[FormatCompatible]

Really good OT. I'm so freaking excited for it!

 

[Mega Man Zero]

Glowing impressions from Happy Console Gamer.

 

[Ys45]

Here we go!
Amazon charged my CC so I should be getting this in the next few days.

 

[DominicanGlory]

Is it 39.99 digital as well? Because... That's steep

 

[Lugnutal]

slightly irritated by Amazon that I'm not getting this till Thursday...patience is a virtue they say. Wonder Boy was one of my all time favorite games on the Genesis and I can't wait for this one!

 

[Red Devil]

I feel like I've waited for this forever. New adventure, here I come!

 

[Mzo]

I had my doubts in the past but CouryC from My Life in Gaming really liked it. I trust his Wonder Boy opinion, so now I'm excited.

 

[Deleted member 49319]

Glowing impressions from Happy Console Gamer.

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There are very few games that he doesn't describe as "amazing" though...

 

[Deleted member 11413]

There are very few games that he doesn't describe as "amazing" though...

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Yeah he prefers to talk about games he likes. Nothing weird about that.

 

[manchego obfuscator]

Glad that this has apparently turned out well and that all the delays paid off; bummed that it's not coming to PC until next year. Ah well.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

There are very few games that he doesn't describe as "amazing" though...

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Like Dynamine Dux.

 

[Deleted member 49319]

Yeah he prefers to talk about games he likes. Nothing weird about that.

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I actually like the way he says the word.

 

[Oneself]

Great! My copy is on the way, I'll be playing tomorrow! :)

 

[Poimandres]

When are reviews going to hit?

 

[F34R]

There are a good bit of reviews on twitter. This game is a masterpiece. I'm triple dipping on this. Xbox One digital, PS4/Switch physical.

 

[AnimeJesus]

Forgot I preordered this when Amazon still offered 20% off via prime.

 

[Dashful]

Thanks for making the OT! It's pretty great.

We can finally retire the preview thread.

 

[Fularu]

Got my copy yesterday

Game is fantastic

 

[Net_Wrecker]

Been sitting on this preorder for months now. Looking forward to getting into it tomorrow.

 

[Etain]

Ugh, forgot it came out and too tight on money for the Amazon order. Still have Gamer Club Unlocked though, may just try within a few weeks at Best Buy.

 

[Deleted member 25888]

Gonna wait for reviews at that price.

 

[SharpX68K]

Nice OP!

The wait is finally coming to an end.

I started playing the Wonder Boy series with The Dragons Trap, Christmas 1989. Wonderful memories.

 

[Boomchil]

Honestly I expected it to be at 20€/$ given all the recent releases of « similar » games like the Dragon's trap remake, Hollow Knight or Guacamelee 2.

Twice the release price of these games seems a bit too much for me, even though I absolutely love the Monster World Series since I played the V on Master System.

 

[mauaus]

So this is a brand new game? Not a remaster like Dragons trap?

 

[Ricker]

NM,Answered below.

 

[SharpX68K]

So this is a brand new game? Not a remaster like Dragons trap?

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It is indeed a brand new game. Not a port or remaster or remake.

 

[Dr J]

I want to get this game and Princess Madelyn for my Switch tomorrow but I don't know if I should wait for the reviews for both games

 

[AgentOtaku]

Did my part and preordered on Switch for pickup tomorrow

So excited!

Previously i had bought and completed Wonder Boy The Dragons Trap on XB1, PS4 and Switch... suffice to say, I'm a huge fan :D

 

[Ricker]

It is indeed a brand new game. Not a port or remaster or remake.

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Ah ok,I thought it was a remake,thanks for that,cancelling my earlier question then lol.

 

[Ze_Shoopuf]

mine shipped today!

can't wait to play - the game looks so good.

 

[Adventureracing]

Like Dynamine Dux.

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Dynamite dux is amazing.

 

[Adventureracing]

Apologies double post.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

I know $40 is much more than the average indie Metroidvania, but a group of people been working on this game for 5 years. This isn't a 2 person job, like some other indie games. And Yuzo Koshiro and Michiru Yamane don't work for free. :P

 

[belairjeff]

When are the reviews coming in?

 

[Ghost_Messiah]

When are the reviews coming in?

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I'd like to know this too. Game's release is imminent.

 

[Tohsaka]

I know $40 is much more than the average indie Metroidvania, but a group of people been working on this game for 5 years. This isn't a 2 person job, like some other indie games. And Yuzo Koshiro and Michiru Yamane don't work for free. :P

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The PS4 version was $24 on Amazon yesterday and the day before, I'm glad I got in on that.

 

[Diego Renault]

The game has such a lovely artstyle and presentation.

 

[Mega Man Zero]

The PS4 version was $24 on Amazon yesterday and the day before, I'm glad I got in on that.

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Yeah, there have been plenty of opportunities to get a deal on this game since the boxed version was announced.

 

[Big One]

So how much content does this game have exactly? If it's like the other Wonder Boy games I'm unsure if it's really worth 40 dollars tbh.

 

[Abylim]

What's the trophy list looking like? Y'all got anymore of them platinums?