Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Launches Q2 2021 in the West - News
by William D'Angelo , posted on 03 February 2021 / 1,061 Views
Publisher G Choice and developer Studio Artdink announced Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World will launch for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and PC via Steam in Q2 2021 in North America and Europe, as well as in Japan on April 22.
View the latest trailer of the game below:
Here is an overview of the game:
The Original Development Team Behind the Wheel
The game is a fully remastered version of the famous Wonder Boy IV from 1994 with the development being led by the creator of the Wonder Boy series, Ryuichi Nishizawa. Nishizawa-san is supported by members of the original development team. Shinichi Sakamoto (sound), Maki Ōzora (character design) and Takanori Kurihara (creative management) are creating the next entry of the beloved series.
Dream Team with New Features
Asha is chosen to leave her village in order to rescue missing spirits and to save the world. Luckily, she has her blue flying friend Pepelogoo to help her on her adventures.
While the story stays true to the origins, there are many updates and features that will be included in the new Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World:
- For the first time ever: Character voices.
- Remastered graphics with a fresh 2.5D design.
- New dynamic and impressive cutscenes and animations.
- Remastered game sounds and soundtrack by Shinichi Sakamoto.
- Additional easy mode, so everyone alike can enjoy the game.
The developers listened closely to the fans to make sure that their feedback will be implemented in order to create a stunning fresh take on the Wonder Boy brand that will make gamers happy.
Original Monster World IV Included
The beloved original Monster World IV is included in all physical editions. Monster World IV is featured on the cartridge for Nintendo Switch and will be an exclusive download code that comes with the PlayStation 4 disc version of Asha in Monster World.
A life-long and avid gamer, William D'Angelo was first introduced to VGChartz in 2007. After years of supporting the site, he was brought on in 2010 as a junior analyst, working his way up to lead analyst in 2012. He has expanded his involvement in the gaming community by producing content on his own YouTube channel and Twitch channel dedicated to gaming Let's Plays and tutorials. You can contact the author at wdangelo@vgchartz.com or on Twitter @TrunksWD.
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Dislike how the original game isn't able to be downloaded/included with the PC version, despite the fact that Switch will have it included with it's cartridge and PS4 gets a download code...
Also annoying how this article is the only source that tells us that it's even coming to POC, because their trailer sure as hell doesn't, not even the vid description says anything about a PC version. Like c'mon, it's 2021, stop omitting info that's meant to be shown.
Not feeling it, the art style is subpar compared to the Dragon's Trap remake and the new Monster Boy that came out a while ago, doesn't get much favors compared to the original Mega Drive game either.
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