Apparently this is coming out May 28th? In Spain's Game website it has that date. 40€ by the way
And there was a new trailer a couple of days ago!
And there was a new trailer a couple of days ago!
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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World announced (PS4/Switch/Steam) [Up: Remake of MWIV]
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This game is out on the JP PS4 Store and the HK PS4 Store. The Hong Kong store is listing that the game is in English (as well as CH/JP). It's also on the JP Switch store.
Anyone taken a look at this yet?
I might grab the HK version over the weekend if I hear it's not a disaster.
Anyone taken a look at this yet?
I might grab the HK version over the weekend if I hear it's not a disaster.
The physical version comes with the original game included as well, so it's very tempting. I hope it reviews well.
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I've played up through getting the earth spirit... It's fine? I guess? It's very faithful, but it isn't very good looking. There isn't really anything new or interesting going on besides being able to save anywhere. They've made minor changes here and there, and they're trying to embrace the background/foreground stuff but outside of the town, it doesn't amount to much.
The translation is TERRIBLE, and I really hope one of the reasons the English release is later is so they can fix it. The JP VA is really quite bad, too, though.
Overall, I'm not really sure I'd recommend it over the original, which was really quite beautiful. But it also isn't a total disaster.
The translation is TERRIBLE, and I really hope one of the reasons the English release is later is so they can fix it. The JP VA is really quite bad, too, though.
Overall, I'm not really sure I'd recommend it over the original, which was really quite beautiful. But it also isn't a total disaster.
Translation being shitty reminds me of importing multiple Asian English games only to regret it because the western release was better. I guess I'll just wait a month and see.
man too bad this wasn't given a bigger budget or handled by lizard cube or game atelier.
Except this one is actually made by essentially the same leads from the original, and I don't know how to feel about that right now.
Honestly very conflicted about this.
Pixel was still involved with Nicalis when CS3D happened too. I don't think things really soured until a bit after that.
Actively involved or just giving his blessing to the project?
This is all incredibly disappointing to hear, but not unexpected for any fan who watched the trailers.
I got this on the Hong Kong psn store and it's not bad honestly. I beat the original game back in 2018 and I loved it and I adore the Wonder Boy franchise. It's more of a remaster than a full on remake, gameplay is the same with some qol changes and it looks real nice and colorful in some areas too. But yea if it's your first time, this remaster is perfectly fine, and I don't regret it at all. As long as your not expecting the visuals of a Dragon Trap remake or Monster Boy. But yea if your a Wonder Boy fan then this remaster is worth getting.
Wow, that's great. More remakes should do this, makes it a complete package.
Honestly from what I've seen I'm "kind of" impressed. It looks more polished than I thought it would be
So I'm watching Kyle Bosman do a full playthrough of the original game right now on his Twitch channel and decided to look up a video of the remake.
And, wow.
The new graphics completely eliminate all of the charm that the original sprites had. Everything is so flat, boring and ugly.
And, wow.
The new graphics completely eliminate all of the charm that the original sprites had. Everything is so flat, boring and ugly.
That's sad to hear - but also expected tbh. Ever since they first revealed the visuals, this game had me worried.
Doesn't help that the WonderBoy bar was already pushed so high with the Dragon's Trap remaster and MonsterBoy Cursed Kingdom.
Thanks!
Well that makes it easy I guess. Since the remake is looking kinda shitty I'll just get a PS4 copy for the code and sell the disc if I'm not into it.
Some reviews mentioned a bunch of typos early in the game, so I'm going to say no new translation.
In spanish there are typos, some missing dialogue and sometimes lower case at the beginning of a name... I'm enjoying it, though. It's low budget but it looks nice and the controls feel awesome
gives me a sega ages PS2 vibe for sure but im enjoying it so far the OST is great. in the earth temble though im pretty dissapointed that theres no background layer, just totally pitch black looks cheap as hell.
The translation sucks. No patches available either.
The cart is set to another region too. Even though the box has an ESRB rating on it! Can't get My Nintendo points.
Boxed version comes with the Genesis game and it gets its own tile. It has nice emulation options. It runs well. No save states, though.
The cart is set to another region too. Even though the box has an ESRB rating on it! Can't get My Nintendo points.
Boxed version comes with the Genesis game and it gets its own tile. It has nice emulation options. It runs well. No save states, though.
I don't see any mention of Steam or anything on their site. Just PS4 and Switch.
Decided to give this a chance. It's as i initially feared - it's an average remake of a great game.
Animations, particularly Asha's walk/run, are really stiff and lifeless. Graphics are better in person, but not anything special. Music is lackluster as well.
I only cleared the Earth temple so far, so i have a bit to go. Overall it's as good as I expected it to be...which isn't that good lol.
Kinda regretting the purchase overall.
Animations, particularly Asha's walk/run, are really stiff and lifeless. Graphics are better in person, but not anything special. Music is lackluster as well.
I only cleared the Earth temple so far, so i have a bit to go. Overall it's as good as I expected it to be...which isn't that good lol.
Kinda regretting the purchase overall.
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Is the physical edition going to be rare or something?
I had intended to wait until reviews hit before I ordered it, but upon checking both VGP, EBGames, Walmart, AND Amazon are all sold out of the Switch version. VGP even pulled the Switch listing entirely which leads me to believe they won't be getting more, otherwise they would have listed it as "Out of Stock". Thankfully Amazon.com still has copies of the Switch version (PS4 is unavailable, though), so I went ahead and paid the premium to import a copy from there just in-case. It cost me an extra $15 than I would have paid if I could have ordered from within Canada, but it's not worth the risk for me to hold out and see if more copies surface.
I had intended to wait until reviews hit before I ordered it, but upon checking both VGP, EBGames, Walmart, AND Amazon are all sold out of the Switch version. VGP even pulled the Switch listing entirely which leads me to believe they won't be getting more, otherwise they would have listed it as "Out of Stock". Thankfully Amazon.com still has copies of the Switch version (PS4 is unavailable, though), so I went ahead and paid the premium to import a copy from there just in-case. It cost me an extra $15 than I would have paid if I could have ordered from within Canada, but it's not worth the risk for me to hold out and see if more copies surface.
I reviewed the remake earlier in the week. Basically I think it's better than I went in expecting it to be, but I can't see it replacing the original. The core game is pretty much intact so it's still good, I'd just say play the MD version first then give the remake a go.
Also, there is this absolute gem of a line from after you beat the game on the standard difficulty (technically not a story spoiler but hey)
I have to imagine the save screen is like 10fps or lower. I have NO idea why, it's so confusing.
Also, there is this absolute gem of a line from after you beat the game on the standard difficulty (technically not a story spoiler but hey)
Framerate is all over the place on Switch. It's 50ish most of the time. 😕
I have to imagine the save screen is like 10fps or lower. I have NO idea why, it's so confusing.
That's also the same reason why I bought the physical Switch version. Kinda viewing the remake as an added bonus. lol
Yeah it's the other way around for me too, haha. Buy the classic WWIV, and get the remake for free!
This actually looks like it turned out better than I expected it to when the first trailer came out. I'll prob have to pick it up if it ever goes on sale.
Playing it for myself I found the blemishes graphics and animation wise to be not so bad, but at the same time they could be better/pushed harder.
Like I like Asha's Attacking animations much more here than in the original, they are significantly more fluid, but the posing is kinda stiff. Asha her self looks great, and I really appreciate the physics with the wind effect in her town, but the weight of her hair really needs to be improved, it's kinda like a wet noodle
Enemies deffo took a hit animation wise though.
I'm not that far in, but it really feels they tried their best, I dunno if they were new to 3d or what but it hasn't been enough to yank me out the game, I still find it very much charming.
Like I like Asha's Attacking animations much more here than in the original, they are significantly more fluid, but the posing is kinda stiff. Asha her self looks great, and I really appreciate the physics with the wind effect in her town, but the weight of her hair really needs to be improved, it's kinda like a wet noodle
Enemies deffo took a hit animation wise though.
I'm not that far in, but it really feels they tried their best, I dunno if they were new to 3d or what but it hasn't been enough to yank me out the game, I still find it very much charming.
My review is not online yet but i agree it s better than what i thought.I reviewed the remake earlier in the week. Basically I think it's better than I went in expecting it to be, but I can't see it replacing the original. The core game is pretty much intact so it's still good, I'd just say play the MD version first then give the remake a go.
Also, there is this absolute gem of a line from after you beat the game on the standard difficulty (technically not a story spoiler but hey)
the game play change are minimal and level design is almost the same.
There is some collisions badly managed.
The cinematics are better.
Since it's still available on Amazon US, might be Canada getting extremely limited supplies. After much debate, managed to order a copy from Walmart on Friday.
Raiden IV is another title that's almost impossible to find here (added to VGP just recently but only releasing next week). Had to import it from a US retailer.
Why can't I just pay $15 just for the original game? :-/ have zero interest in the remake or in spending 35€ for a physical version, ugh.
Hate Inin Games for pulling this shit again, like with Bubble Bobble (which contrary to PS4 has no ACA BB release on Switch).
Hate Inin Games for pulling this shit again, like with Bubble Bobble (which contrary to PS4 has no ACA BB release on Switch).
lol PS3.
90% of my gaming is done on Switch in portable mode. So I'd like to buy games on a platform where I'll actually have a chance to play them.