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Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap OT | What is The Secret of Your Power?
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When you say
pirate zone
Jump, and then up + attack while mid-air.
get this
I've decided that the Disney Afternoon Collection will only get my money if it's released physically or during a big sale.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Before I purchase the Switch version here in a few minutes.....
1080p docked? Smooth performance?
1080p docked? Smooth performance?
robot
Member
Robin64
Member
Yes, and it's a constant 60fps.
Silurus
Member
1080p and locked 60fps.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Yes, it's exactly the same as every other version in that regard, except obviously for the fact that it's also portable. It's got HD Rumble support too if you care about that.
It's the de facto superior version, honestly.
I had to ask my press contact. *heh* So far as I know, it doesn't explain, and originally on the Master System you needed two controllers to use it, so the method had obviously changed.
Minus achievements or trophies, which doesn't matter to me enough to me to impact my purchases. I do wish Nintendo would have checked that box though.
OrbitalBeard
Member
Me too. I've never been a big achievements guy but I would have loved a system like that for BotW.
You can play with new visuals and old music.Love the new visuals but I don't like the new music.
Love the new visuals but I don't like the new music.
That was my thought as well to begin with. It grew quite well on me, and now I only switch to the classic tune when I'm back in town. I think the town theme has been burned into my mind, and hearing any other variant of it just messes my childhood memories up. I love all the effort that went into this remake.
TheProphet
Banned
wow. this game is pretty awesome and fun. its definitely an old school style game with a new skin.
i played this on the switch for about an hour and a half at the library on the switch. Amazing graphics, even on handheld mode.
i played this on the switch for about an hour and a half at the library on the switch. Amazing graphics, even on handheld mode.
Sword Of Doom
Member
Glad it's 60fps like the other versions. I'm kind of skeptical of anything running 1080p on the switch since the UI doesn't seem to run native resolution on my tv. I'm guessing that's just a UI issue and doesn't have to do with the switch's ability to render in 1080p at the moment
Hot Coldman
Banned
this game is kicking my ass. I love it
I think it's funny how I've played the Monster World series in reverse. 4 definitely feels the best to play, but it's suuuuuuper linear compared to Wonder Boy in Monster World, and suddenly THAT game now feels lacking compared to the ability switching of the different forms in this. Shame swapping forms is a bit awkward.
The graphical treatment is amazing. The difference between the top of the village tower is hilarious - from generic stone tower on a single-colour background to a windmill treehouse against a sunset. It's gorgeous.
I think it's funny how I've played the Monster World series in reverse. 4 definitely feels the best to play, but it's suuuuuuper linear compared to Wonder Boy in Monster World, and suddenly THAT game now feels lacking compared to the ability switching of the different forms in this. Shame swapping forms is a bit awkward.
The graphical treatment is amazing. The difference between the top of the village tower is hilarious - from generic stone tower on a single-colour background to a windmill treehouse against a sunset. It's gorgeous.
Yep, retro music is still the best.
The stage with the crabs is my favorite tune and I just don't like what they did with it. The Pyramid stage sounds good though.
gingerbeardman
Member
Same. Who knows, maybe their paid service will introduce something similar? There's like a 0 percent chance of that happening, I know.
Finished
Lovely remake overall and it was such a treat to revisit this gem with such a beautiful aesthetic update, not to mention the ease with which you can swap to the original visuals+music. It's pretty much the new gold standard for retro remakes on that front.
If I'm honest though, I think the game on Normal (which somewhat resembles the original game's difficulty) may be too frustrating for a lot of folks, it pushed my patience as I forgot how reliant WB3 is on grinding+getting specific equipment. Certain segments are gruellingly punishing if you're not set up the right way, and the backtracking needed in those cases can be pretty annoying.
As such, I'd probably recommend easy mode on the first run for most folks, all the while keeping an FAQ handy just in case. It's likely how I'll replay it in future runs, as the game doesn't particularly benefit from those frustrating elements. Normal (and hard, brrr) can always be saved for future playthroughs.
Still recommended then, but as I say just be aware this is a 1989 game with some of the obtuse trappings of a game from that era, and don't feel you're wimping out by going on easy. I don't want to speak for every player of course, and if those aspects don't bother you then maybe just go straight to normal.
Even with all that said I still had a big dumb smile on my face the whole time playing it Progressing throughout is usually immensely satisfying, and the platforming+combat is still very engaging.
Lovely remake overall and it was such a treat to revisit this gem with such a beautiful aesthetic update, not to mention the ease with which you can swap to the original visuals+music. It's pretty much the new gold standard for retro remakes on that front.
If I'm honest though, I think the game on Normal (which somewhat resembles the original game's difficulty) may be too frustrating for a lot of folks, it pushed my patience as I forgot how reliant WB3 is on grinding+getting specific equipment. Certain segments are gruellingly punishing if you're not set up the right way, and the backtracking needed in those cases can be pretty annoying.
As such, I'd probably recommend easy mode on the first run for most folks, all the while keeping an FAQ handy just in case. It's likely how I'll replay it in future runs, as the game doesn't particularly benefit from those frustrating elements. Normal (and hard, brrr) can always be saved for future playthroughs.
Still recommended then, but as I say just be aware this is a 1989 game with some of the obtuse trappings of a game from that era, and don't feel you're wimping out by going on easy. I don't want to speak for every player of course, and if those aspects don't bother you then maybe just go straight to normal.
Even with all that said I still had a big dumb smile on my face the whole time playing it
Progressing throughout is usually immensely satisfying, and the platforming+combat is still very engaging.
Kagoshima_Luke
Gold Member
I'm now 100% convinced I'll get Rayman Legends, 2D looks so good on this little screen.
My library keeps building, I now officially have a backlog.
Wait, how do you have multiple rows of game tiles on your dashboard? Mine is just one huge row.
Buy more games, basically.
It shows when you have more games
The option unlocked at 12 games IIRC.
About games amount, I counted upcoming announced titles I'll buy this year, and realized I'll have more Switch games in 9 months than Wii U games during its whole lifetime.
nckillthegrimace
Member
The range on the mouse's sword is so bad that it's making me hate this game. The shitty controls for sticking/unsticking to tiles isn't helping either.
The ui thing is beyond annoying but it has nothing to do with the internal resolution of the games. Most of the games available are >720p when docked.
Back in topic, got it this morning and managed to play a bit undocked. Looks and plays fantastic, the Switch really is the perfect console for these games.
After watching this Let's Play, I think I'd rather throw $20 out the window.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEnL2K58Rdo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zEnL2K58Rdo
They are pretty similar. Dragon's Trap obviously has a little more in the way of traversal abilities with the different animal forms, but it should otherwise be pretty familiar for you.
http://eskipaper.com/images/back-to-the-future-wallpaper-5.jpg
It's just this!
Go to the link on your PS4 internet browser, then take a screen shot photo of it using the share functions. With your screenshot taken, go to Settings > Themes > Select Theme > Custom > Select Image > Other. Hit apply!
AdventureRacing
Member
It's similar. Personally wonderboy in monster world is my favourite and I definitely prefer it to this game. Still I feel it you like one you'll enjoy the other.
That worked! Thanks!
Anyway, there's barely any story like NPC dialogue in this game compared to Monster World III aka Wonder Boy in Monster World. It's mainly explore different places with whatever transformation you have.
Sir Abacus
Member
This is a shot-for-shot remake of a game made in 1989. Games were hard back then and we didn't have 17 button controllers (except on the Colecovision)
robot
Member
Really? If you have the right sword, the last boss goes down in a few hits. Maybe because I fought him as the lion though.