Release dates

June 8, 2017

96 months ago

PC

Released

PC
Jun 8, 2017
96 months ago
Switch
Apr 18, 2017
98 months ago
PlayStation 4
Apr 18, 2017
98 months ago
Xbox One
Apr 18, 2017
98 months ago

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap release date

The game Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is already released on Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and PC in the USA.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

Game
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A good curse makes a good game (or so they say)! turned into a half...
A good curse makes a good game (or so they say)! turned into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka-Dragon, a lonesome adventurer is facing the challenge of a lifetime! In search for a cure, our mutated anti-hero will explore the many traps of Monster Land... and defeat many stuff-throwing, curse-wielding dragons. How many more transformations can one hopeful body survive, as it turn...
A good curse makes a good game (or so they say)! turned into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka-Dragon, a lonesome adventurer is facing the challenge of a lifetime! In search for a cure, our mutated anti-hero will explore the many traps of Monster Land... and defeat many stuff-throwing, curse-wielding dragons. How many more transformations can one hopeful body survive, as it turns into a Lizard, a Mouse, a Piranha, a Lion, and a Hawk... The six different forms of our shape-shifting hero make up the cast of this non-stop action-adventure platformer!
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What the critics say

Based on 22 reviews, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap gets an average review score of 77

90/100
game-over.com
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Overall, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is an outstanding remake.

2928d ago

8.8/10
gamingnexus.com
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Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a fun and challenging game that I’m glad to see got a remake complete with optional retro assets.

2928d ago

8.5/10
destructoid.com
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Lizardcube and DotEmu have done a lot of work to bring The Dragon's Trap up to today's standards, and the new version plays as good as it looks.

2928d ago

8.5/10
psu.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a must buy.

2928d ago

4/5
thexboxhub.com
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Oh Boy, what a Wonder-ful game.

2928d ago

8/10
nintendolife.com
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It's clear that the team at Lizardcube are massive fans of the original Wonder Boy III, and that affection translates into what is without a shadow of a doubt the definitive version of a game.

2928d ago

8/10
gamegrin.com
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The Dragon’s Trap: Wonder Boy is an excellent remake of a beloved classic.

2928d ago

4/5
hardcoregamer.com
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Despite carrying over a couple of issues from it’s early Sega days, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is still a stellar platformer and metroidvania game.

2928d ago

8/10
playstationlifestyle.net
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

As a remake of 1989’s game of the year, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a brilliant and beautiful recreation.

2928d ago

8/10
godisageek.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

It's still relevant now just as it was all those years ago, and getting a beautiful art style helps to keep Wonder Boy fresh and enjoyable.

2928d ago

4/5
slantmagazine.com
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Lizardcube has both made The Dragon's Trap more vibrant and set a fascinating standard for game remakes.

2928d ago

8/10
gamecritics.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

Wonder Boy‘s developers are making the argument that good design is good design no matter how old the game is.

2928d ago

4/5
usgamer.net
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a faithful remaster of a classic that a lot of folks missed.

2928d ago

8/10
egmnow.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

It’s a great retro-meets-future gaming experience marred occasionally by elements that just don’t work as well all these years later.

2928d ago

73/100
cogconnected.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a game for Metroidvania fans.

2928d ago

7.1/10
ign.com
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It may be a bit dated, but this great-looking remake of a wacky classic is still engaging and fun after 30 years.

2928d ago

7.1/10
ign.com
c682956d-abc6-489e-a655-084409312d8a

It may be a bit dated, but this great-looking remake of a wacky classic is still engaging and fun after 30 years.

2928d ago

7.1/10
ign.com
0b4eb1d5-94d7-4c16-ad1c-1cb743df1a44

It may be a bit dated, but this great-looking remake of a wacky classic is still engaging and fun after 30 years.

2928d ago

7.1/10
ign.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

It may be a bit dated, but this great-looking remake of a wacky classic is still engaging and fun after 30 years.

2928d ago

7/10
pushsquare.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is a ruthlessly faithful remake of the Master System classic that boasts a dramatic and beautiful audiovisual makeover.

2928d ago

7/10
digitalchumps.com
60e84d51-f8bc-4c1d-8176-39ab3a6d40c5

Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a delightful trip down memory lane.

2928d ago

65/100
gamingtrend.com
0b4eb1d5-94d7-4c16-ad1c-1cb743df1a44

Frustrating gameplay mechanics and archaic design keep Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap from rising above anything but average.

2928d ago

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