Release Date: May 28, 2021
Remake of the action platformer with RPG elements entitled Monster World IV, developed by Artdink studio. In Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World we take the role of Asha, who wants to free imprisoned spirits, travels through the land and faces many dangers.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a full remake of an action platformer with RPG elements, Monster World IV, released in 1994. The game was developed by the Artdink team and supervised by people who took part in the creation of the original; we are talking about Ryuichi Nishizawa, Shinichi Sakamoto, Maki Ozora and Takanori Kurihara, among others.
The protagonist of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a girl named Asha. Her task is to free four ghosts imprisoned by evil forces. The heroine is not alone, as she is accompanied by a blue creature called Pepelogoo, whose abilities are useful during her dangerous journey.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a side-scroller. As we play, we travel through a variety of colourful stages, jumping on platforms and avoiding environmental traps, as well as fighting enemies with a sword. Pepelogoo comes in handy especially when we have to get to areas inaccessible for the girl. Besides, the creature can fly, which Asha makes use of, using it as a kind of cushion absorbing the force of a fall from a great height or as an additional platform.
As we progress we face stronger and stronger enemies, so we often have to return to the town, which serves as a hub, where we can improve the protagonist's equipment by buying better armour, shields and swords. Injuries can be healed with potions found during exploration.
In comparison to the original, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World has a totally new graphic design. The game features 3D cel-shaded graphics; the protagonist's voiceover has also been added.
Platforms:
PC Windows June 29, 2021
PlayStation 4 May 28, 2021
Nintendo Switch May 28, 2021
PlayStation 5 July 3, 2025
Xbox Series X/S July 3, 2025
Developer: Artdink
Publisher: ININ Games
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System Requirements for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 or better, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Video Game.
God is a Geek: 5 / 10 by Chris White
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a basic platformer that never holds your excitement, with mechanics that just don't work anymore.
Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Jeremy Peeples
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World improves upon Monster World IV in every way.
PlayStation LifeStyle: 8 / 10 by Rebecca Smith
Those wanting to compare the new version of the game to the original can do so if they buy the retail version, which comes with a download code for the original Monster World IV. For the few improvements there have been, though, I'd recommend sticking with the remake; the game just seems more refined even if it does keep most of the '90s tropes. As an (almost) bug free experience, those looking for a more traditional game will love it. However, those who prefer modern platformers will probably want to avoid it.
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