Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World announced (PS4/Switch/Steam) [Up: Remake of MWIV]
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I was hyped based on the art in the IGN article. Was that original for the remake, or just art from the original release? If new, bow can't they see how that style is so much better than what they came up with?
It's new art by the original artist. Many of the key developers from the original are working on this remake.
Just seen the trailer. The frame rate is bad when Asha defeats enemies and the music is...not very good either.
Physical Switch and PS4 versions are going up on the Strictly Limited Games partner store in less than an hour. 40 Euro for base game, 100 Euro for the CE, and 180 Euro for the Mega CE.
In addition to the remake, the Switch version comes with the translated MWIV on the cart while the PS4 version comes with a PSN EU DL code for it.
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In addition to the remake, the Switch version comes with the translated MWIV on the cart while the PS4 version comes with a PSN EU DL code for it.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Publisher:ININ Games / Studio ArtdinkDeveloper:Studio ArtdinkPhysical Edition Pre Order Date:17.12.2020Platforms:Nintendo Switch, Playstation 4 Go to the collectionThe Saga continues with Asha and her little friend!Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World!Asha is chosen to leave her village in order to...
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Oh that's awesome news!
Wish they would also have it separate eshop release but I doubt they will do it. Still thought good news.
You can get the original game even on digital? I don't mind get the remake if it's not a standalone release.
Nope only for the physical:
Both of the digital retail releases on PSN and the eShop will lack Monster World IV. (Quoted their email)
That is quite.. sad :( I will get the OG game on Xbox then. Shame.
Strictly Limited games usually end up having regular releases (like with Ys Origin for Switch). Does anyone know if that will happen to this too? It's by ININ Games after all
The original being a download exclusive to the release and not sold separately is odd, last time I remember that happening was the Genesis version of Castle of Illusion that came with the remake on the PS3.
We probably won't know until closer to the actual release, and it could end up being slightly different. Space Invaders Invincible Collection got a western release (physical and digital) just this last week, for instance, but it was different: it was called Space Invaders Forever and had less games (lower priced, at least).
We probably won't know until closer to the actual release, and it could end up being slightly different. Space Invaders Invincible Collection got a western release (physical and digital) just this last week, for instance, but it was different: it was called Space Invaders Forever and had less games (lower priced, at least).
The Mega Drive Mini also has it, if you consider that "physical".
There will be a regular retail release but with a different cover and no manual
That's good to know since I will very likely won't be able to get the limited edition release but a proper retail one that has the original MD version of MWIV is a day one buy for me.
Oh, nice!
So I'll be able to order the retail release through Amazon or whatever, and get the physical MWIV (original) on there too? That saves me a bit of money, since importing the ININ release to Canada isn't exactly cheap (due to currency exchange and possible brokerage charges). I know I'll be missing out on the manual (and possibly reversible cover?), but to save a bit of money it's a worthy trade-off.
Awesome! I'll just wait for the regular retail release on Amazon I guess, doubt it'll hit shelves here in my country (but you never know).
I wish Wonder Boy Returns got a physical release on Switch too, just for the sake of 'completion'. I don't think it did anyway? I know there is a PS4 one.
I wish Wonder Boy Returns got a physical release on Switch too, just for the sake of 'completion'. I don't think it did anyway? I know there is a PS4 one.
I treated myself and ordered the Switch Mega Collector's edition. This will be my second time ordering from SLG, I was really impressed with their deluxe Darius Cozmic Collection box set which was very high quality so can't wait for this. Besides all the collector items, it will be great to have the localized MD version of MW IV on cart as well.
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I love Monster World, but those 3d graphics still can't compete with the original 2d graphics, imo.
I wish this looked like the rest of the new entries mostly for the sake of consistency but I think this looks fine.
(Then again, I don't know if I should buy it since I didn't really enjoy the last two releases despite of the hype around here. I would get it just because I'm a completionist).
(Then again, I don't know if I should buy it since I didn't really enjoy the last two releases despite of the hype around here. I would get it just because I'm a completionist).
Looks better than before but still not that great, they should improve animations and some textures' quality at least.
Still, seems very interesting and somewhat ambitious, it kind of reminds me of the Castle of Illusion 3d remake.
Hopefully it'll improve further and it'll be at least nice looking, an old 2d Sega ip being handled by some of its original key designers and not looking like a french-belgian cartoon it's such a rare sight nowadays.
Still, seems very interesting and somewhat ambitious, it kind of reminds me of the Castle of Illusion 3d remake.
Hopefully it'll improve further and it'll be at least nice looking, an old 2d Sega ip being handled by some of its original key designers and not looking like a french-belgian cartoon it's such a rare sight nowadays.
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OMG, saw this in the trailer description. Physical versions include the original MW IV!!
Does anyone know if ININ games releases are hard to find or to pre-order?
Does anyone know if ININ games releases are hard to find or to pre-order?
Man, those visuals are tragic. I find it actively unattractive, to the point that it puts me off of ever wanting to play it. What a shame, considering the past couple titles
lmao no way it does with those framerate drops.
also, MWIV original isn't even as good as Monster Boy. :P
Looks better, but like others have said, the animation is the weakest part of this game. Just copying the original is not enough.
Suppose i can stomach the visuals as long as the gameplay is solid, much like Bloodstained.
Can't say i'm a fan of Monster Boy being so heavily puzzle-oriented.
Suppose i can stomach the visuals as long as the gameplay is solid, much like Bloodstained.
Bet the trailer's running on Switch hardware.
Can't say i'm a fan of Monster Boy being so heavily puzzle-oriented.
It definitely looks better. Sure, I would've loved 2D sprites but I'm actually quite happy with how it looks now. I went from "eh, I will play it, because I love the original so much" to "yeah, I actually like it now for what it is". I hope it will play too. The original is still one of my most favorite games.
Looks better than last time. I really need to play through the original to appreciate/criticize the new version appropriately.
Still would rather have preferred a sequel than a 1:1 remake.
Still would rather have preferred a sequel than a 1:1 remake.
Why the discrepancy? Can't be a space issue.
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It'll be exclusively through Strictly Limited Games
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Exclusive Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Vita games in strictly limited quantities.
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No, the "ININ Games" label is what they use for retail releases, this one is getting a retail release. That's why it's under the "Partner Store" section of the SLG website.It'll be exclusively through Strictly Limited Games
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Exclusive Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation Vita games in strictly limited quantities.
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Looks better but still not what I want. Some of the animations are pretty cute.
MWIV being physical only is extra bullshit though. ININ has been frankly awful with leaving retro games from their Taito releases too (Bubble Bobble SMS, Sagaia GB, a ton of Space Invaders games). Fuck this company.
MWIV being physical only is extra bullshit though. ININ has been frankly awful with leaving retro games from their Taito releases too (Bubble Bobble SMS, Sagaia GB, a ton of Space Invaders games). Fuck this company.