Overview
- Number of Players
- 1 (Single Player)
- Genre
- Release Date
Nintendo Switch
4th Dec 2018, $39.99
4th Dec 2018, £34.99
- Also Available On
- Official Site
- nintendo.com
Reviews
Is it any Wonder?
The hand-drawn 2D platformer has become such a common occurrence over the past couple of years that it might as well be a genre of its own. Since its launch, the Switch has seen its fair share of these, from Hollow Knight to Toki (the latter of which was released this week). One of the most notable examples of this was last...
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom News
News Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Is Getting A Collector's Edition
"this is real"
FDG Entertainment has announced a "limited special reprint" of the Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom physical edition for Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4. It'll take on the form of a Collector's Edition contains "all" of the launch edition goodies, a two-disc soundtrack, 64-page composer signature booklet and a cloth map. In a...
News Monster Boy Sold More Copies On Switch Last Week "Than The Entire 5 Months Before That"
The half-price sale paid off
Last week, publisher FDG Entertainment held a sale for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom to celebrate the game's first anniversary. It slashed the usual price of $39.99 / £34.99 in half for the first time ever. It looks like it was well worth it as well. According to an update on Twitter, FDG said the game sold more...
News Monster Boy Celebrates Its First Anniversary With A Half-Price Digital Sale
The lowest-price-ever!
A year ago, Game Atelier and FDG Entertainment released Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on the Nintendo Switch and multiple other platforms. Now, to celebrate the game's one-year anniversary, FDG is putting the title on sale for half-price. This offer will be available on the Switch later this week, on 4th December, and is...
News The Studios Behind Monster Boy Are Teaming Up Once More For An "Even More Ambitious Project"
"We can’t wait to show you more"
If you enjoyed Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, it looks like you're in luck. The developer and publisher behind the game have announced that they are once again partnering up for a new release. Game Atelier and FDG Entertainment are the folks you have to thank for last year's action-adventure platformer on...
News Monster Boy's Latest Patch Makes Great Use Of Switch Lite's Funky Colours
Version 1.0.5 out now
Today, FDG Entertainment is launching a new patch for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on Nintendo Switch, and it comes with nice little touch for Switch Lite owners. The developer actually teased the patch last month, saying that it had "a fun idea" for the game running on a Switch Lite. Now we know exactly what that idea...
News Monster Boy Dev Teases Switch Lite-Specific Game Feature
"It only makes sense on Switch Lite"
The new Nintendo Switch Lite is only just over a month away and we're looking forward to seeing how our favourite games from the system feel on a new piece of hardware. It looks like some may actually feel significantly different, if this little tease from FDG Entertainment is anything to go by. The Monster Boy...
News FDG Entertainment Releasing Monster Boy Demo On Switch eShop Later This Week
Finally
Since February, the video game publisher FDG Entertainment has been teasing a free Switch eShop demo for Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. It's now finally confirmed the demo will arrive later this week on 14th March. For anyone who doesn't already own this excellent action platform adventure, this is a great chance to try it out...
News Try Before You Buy When A Demo For Monster Boy Arrives Later This Month
Carry over your save file to the full game
Following a teaser in February, FDG Entertainment has now confirmed Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom will be receiving a Switch demo later this month. It’s not just any old demo, though. This one will allow anyone who downloads it to play through the first chapter for free and transfer their save file...
News Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Appears To Be Getting A Switch Demo
Try before you buy
Not long after December release of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, publisher FDG Entertainment said the number of copies sold on Switch was eight times the amount of combined sales on other platforms. In an attempt to boost sales on Nintendo's hybrid device even more, it appears the publisher is releasing a demo for the game...
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About The Game
Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations.
Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You'll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await.
Feature Overview:
- Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish.
- Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world.
- Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment.
- Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions.
- Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.
- Full HD graphics at 60 fps: the game supports 1080p/60fps in TV mode and 720p/60fps in Nintendo Switch handheld mode.
- HD rumble support: feel the action with high performance HD rumble support.
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Sure, I'll be the first. I've played every western-released Monster Boy game and love the series! The recent Dragon's Trap remake was really well done. Hope for more wonder!
@FantasiaWHT I am hearing good things no reviews yet but previews sound positive. Is it worth the price tag though which is twice as much as the dragon's trap remake though?.
Dragons trap remake was great. I LOVE wonder boy in monster world on mega drive so hope this new game is as good. Monster world over with the female character lead is also exceptional, I only recently got it on the Wii eshop for the official English translation. Sooo good.
I just started playing Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom for a few hours and I really enjoy it! Great graphics and gameplay! I think it’s the best platformer of 2018!
I definitely seeing this as being overshadowed by the SSBU release 12/7... Regardless, this game is amazing! Gorgeous graphics and excellent soundtrack from me well known composers in the industry. Don't let this title.slip by you if you enjoy platformers! 😎
Definitely looking forward to playing this one. Looks absolutely terrific.
a 9 out of 10.
i realy liked what they did with the puzzles and secrets, and its caracters.
also beautifull handdrawed graphics and magical music.
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