You may have played one of the many Wonder Boy games on older consoles like the SEGA Genesis or on your favorite arcade machine. While the collection has come to PlayStation before on the PS2, now it’s fully being brought over to modern day consoles. The Wonder Boy Collection, with four notable games, comes to Nintendo Switch and PS4 very soon.
The Wonder Boy Collection
Fans can enjoy these four different games in the upcoming collection:
Wonder Boy (1986)
The original Wonder Boy follows the eponymous character, whose girlfriend Tina has been captured by the evil King. Help him rescue her by guiding the Boy through seven different areas while using different items to support him.
Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
As the sequel to the original game, Boy, now known as “Tom-Tom”, sets out on another adventure. With a dragon destroying Wonder Land, Tom-Tom must restore peace to the land. Collect magical spells and equipment to aid Tom-Tom in battle.
Wonder Boy in Monster World (1987)
This time, play as Shion on his quest to save Monster World from the BioMeka. Accompanied by four different spirits, Shion travels through the interconnected regions of Monster World. Soon, he’ll be powerful enough to face the BioMeka with his powered-up equipment.
Monster World IV (1994)
Young Asha hears spirits whispering for help, pleading for her aid. Adopting a small monster named Pepelogoo, they travel together to save the four spirits captured by evil wizards. Be a part of her journey with expanded combat controls and equipment upgrades.
Additionally, here are some key features:
- Four of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released
- Filter and shader
- Rewind / fast forward option
- Save anytime option
- Beautiful art gallery
- Fantastic blend of platforming and RPG action
- Nostalgic with vibrant pixel art and crisp chiptune audio
- Simple and welcoming for new players
- Enough fun, depth and challenges to captivate even the most skilled gamer
What will be available?
The Wonder Boy Collection will be available digitally on the Nintendo eShop and the PlayStation Store. Additionally, fans should keep an eye out for the upcoming Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection, releasing for the series’ 35th anniversary. Newcomer or longtime fans, be sure to enjoy the experience the Wonder Boy games have to offer.
