The original's gameplay remains fully intact here, too. I wish they included more extra content to work through but unfortunately it's just the same game with a handful of extra challenges. You can complete the entire campaign in little over an hour if you know what you're doing which just isn't long enough for modern gamers. Although these areas add some replay value, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is still a very short game. By the way, this system replaces the original game's charm points system. These allow merchants to sell you additional goods so collecting them all is a rewarding endeavor indeed. Reaching the end of these areas (which can be very tricky) will award you with a Charm Stone. Nothing can stand in Piranha-Man's way when he's in his natural habitatĪnother addition to this version of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is the challenge areas that put your skills at controlling each animal to the test. Lizardcube sure did an exemplary job here. Also, I found using the retro visuals to actually help me play better in more tricky situations. Switching between the two at certain points to see how they updated the graphics is great fun. At any point, you can tap buttons to toggle between the original graphics and sound and their modern interpretations (like I do in my gameplay video). The environments and characters come together to form picturesque scenes with each frame looking like its own painting while the music is composed of live instruments that take the familiar tunes and breathe new life into them. The new visuals and soundtrack are absolutely wonderful. Overall, exploring the somewhat intricate world while searching for treasures is a joy. Each animal has its own unique traits such as the mouse being able to cling to certain walls and the hawk can fly. You'll transition from a human to a lizard, mouse, piranha, lion, and hawk throughout the adventure. Every time you defeat a boss, you're "cursed" to live as a different animal. What makes it such a phenomenal game is its use of various transformations in its Metroidvania world. Anyway, this is essentially the exact same game as the 1989 Master System original but with completely redone graphics and sound (and the option to choose a girl protagonist with an impeccable haircut at the beginning). Even though I have only played the TurboGrafx-16 version (known simply as Dragon's Curse), I could tell that the adventure will be a perfect fit for modern audiences. ![]() ![]() □□ Lion-Man sure knows how to swing a sword!Īs a fan of Wonder Boy, I was delighted when I first heard the news that The Dragon's Trap was being remade. │ At Video Chums, accessibility is important and we go to great lengths to ensure that it's easy for everyone to enjoy our content. Now, the classic Metroidvania has been remade for modern consoles so let's see how it holds up in high-definition. Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is also available for PS5, Xbox One, and Nintendo SwitchĪlthough there were two Wonder Boy III games, The Dragon's Trap is definitely the most memorable. Maciejewski playing a PS4 on April 21, 2017
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