Epic Games Storeusers can currently claimAncient EnemyandKilling Floor 2, but as always, these two titles will be replaced on July 14 at 10 am CT. They will be replaced by a game pack and a game calledWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap.
TheWonder Boyseries may not be the most well-known toEpic Games Storeusers, but this title is a remake of a 1989 game. It’s popular enough to have a staying power few games ever achieve. Indeed, it’s well worth checking out for any Epic Games Store user.
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Epic Games Store – Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Story
It should be noted that this is a direct sequel toWonder Boy in Monster Land; however, for those wanting to check this out for free, it’s worth noting fans don’t lose much information. The story set up is pretty simple. At the end ofMonster Land, Wonder Boy has been cursed by the Meka Dragon, which results in him obtaining a ton of new forms. The new game sets him out on a quest to return to human form by getting to the Dragon’s room.
Epic Games Store – Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Gameplay
Graphics-wise, everything inWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trapis hand-drawn. This is obvious in every action-platformer gameplay moment, and it’s a shining feature of the title. Players will explore the various parts of Monster land, defeat enemies to obtain items like arrows, fireballs, weapons, and armor, as well as obtain all forms and abilities possible. Players begin as Lizard-Man who spits fire, and over the course of the game, they will unlock Mouse-Man (who can cling to certain blocks), Piranha-Man (swimming), Lion-Man (vertical slash attack), and Hawk-Man (for flight).
Otherwise, it’s a pretty standard action platformer where players will face level traps, enemies, and will need to fight and jump to get through. As a remake, this title does feature some new features like instant weapon-toggling, additional difficulty settings, the ability to play Wonder Girl, and hidden bonus areas not included in theoriginalWonder Boyseries.
The overall 80s gameplay design rings through, with the remake bringing the best modernizations to an otherwise nostalgic experience. It’s hard to explain, but it feels as simple as a classic Mario game with the currentquality of platformers likeRogue Legacy 2.
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