Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Set to Arrive on Console Next Week

Written by Brandon Hofer on November 27, 2018

News: The first entry in the Wonder Boy in Monster World series in over two decades is set to arrive in the near future.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom are going to arrive next week from FDG Entertainment. This will be the first entry in the Wonder Boy in Monster World series in 24 years. If you aren’t familiar with Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom the premise is below:

”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.”

Some of the game’s features will include the following:

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.

Switch: Full HD graphics at 60 fps: the game supports 1080p/60fps in TV mode and 720p/60fps in Nintendo Switch handheld mode.

Switch: HD rumble support: feel the action with high-performance HD rumble support.

Xbox One and PlayStation 4: Full HD graphics at 60 fps

Xbox One and PlayStation 4: Achievements and Trophies (incl. Platinum)

Take a look at the trailer below and tell us what you think. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom will be available on December 4 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. The PC version is currently in development and will be released during the second quarter of 2019. Will you be picking up Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom?