Action

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Single Player

Critic · IGDB

3.8

Users · RAWG

2017

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateApril 18, 2017

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionAdventureIndiePlatformer

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About this game

A direct sequel to Wonder Boy in Monster Land, you wander through the lands using multiple forms that each have different abilities. Each defeated boss unlocks a new form that has to be used to advance to a new area, while shops give you access to new equipment for money.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Hand-drawn art and animation define the remake's visual identity.
Preserves the original's structure, mechanics, and overall feel.
Interconnected world hides secrets and unlocks areas through transformations.
Animal transformations vary movement, combat, and exploration.
Re-orchestrated soundtrack retains the character of the original compositions.

Cons

High difficulty and awkward enemy encounters retain older design conventions.
Some objectives, secrets, and progression steps lack clear signposting.
Later sections require substantial backtracking through the interconnected world.
Short, largely faithful remake released at full launch price.

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