Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is a remake of the 1989 classic platformer Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap. Developer Lizardcube has officially confirmed that the game is coming to Android and iOS later this month on May 30th. At launch, it’ll have a price of $8.99 (Rs 625), though right now you can pre-register for the game to get it at a 30% discount.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Mobile Announcement Trailer
This remake undoubtedly looks stunning with its hand-drawn graphics. Ever since the game first launched on Steam back in 2017, it has received positive feedback from gamers and critics alike. As a result, unless something goes seriously wrong, this mobile port will be one that fans of classic platformers will want to keep an eye out for.
The story of Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap revolves around a cursed adventurer who has to embark on an adventure to hunt down the ancient dragons in order to lift said curse. Throughout the game, the protagonist will gain access to several animal forms that will help him overcome many enemies. This is an interesting mechanic that ensures the game stays fresh as you progress.
As a premium title, Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap will include no ads nor in-app purchases, and it is expected to support Bluetooth controllers as well.
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap should be appealing to fans of classic platforming games, and it also allows you to switch between the original 8-bit visual style and the newer, more polished hand-drawn graphics as you see fit. Controller support is another extremely welcome title, as the game will pose quite a challenge on the touchscreen. Overall, the mobile port Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is looking pretty promising, so keep an eye out for its release at the end of this month. Also, don’t forget to stay tuned for any potential update!
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