The Wonder Boy/Monster World thread

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Sega Black Friday Sale Offers
Lots Of Great Savings On Switch (North America)



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6v0sM-Clnk

All of these deals are available from now right up until 2nd December :

- Catherine: Full Body – $29.99 (was $49.99)
- Citizens of Space – $4.49 (was $14.99)
- Hatsune Miku: Project Diva Mega Mix – $19.69 (was $39.39)
- Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 – $29.99 (was $59.99)
- Rock of Ages 2: Bigger & Boulder – $5.99 (was $14.99)
- SEGA Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Columns II: A Voyage Through Time – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Fantasy Zone – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Gain Ground – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Herzog Zwei – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Ichidant-R – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Lightening Force: Quest for the Darkstar – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Out Run – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Phantasy Star – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Puyo Puyo 2 – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Shinobi – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Sonic the Hedgehog 2 – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Space Harrier – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Thunder Force AC – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Virtua Racing – $5.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Ages Wonder Boy: Monster Land – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- SEGA Genesis Classics – $14.99 (was $29.99)
- SEGA Ages G-LOC Air Battle – $3.99 (was $7.99)
- Shining Resonance Refrain – $11.99 (was $29.99)
- SolSeraph – $4.49 (was $14.99)
- Sonic Forces – $9.99 (was $19.99)
- Sonic Mania – $9.99 (was $19.99)
- Super Monkey Ball: Banana Blitz HD – $19.99 (was $29.99)
- Team Sonic Racing – $19.99 (was $29.99)
- Two Point Hospital – $19.99 (was $39.99)
- Valkyria Chronicles 4 – $17.99 (was $29.99)

Source: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2020/11/sega_black_friday_sale_offers_lots_of_great_savings_on_switch_north_america

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Collector’s Edition of Clockwork Aquario Revealed by Strictly Limited Games

  Clockwork Aquario comes in a standard limited edition for €29.99 EUR on Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 4.
The Collector’s Edition (€69.99 EUR) and Ultra Collector’s Edition (€129.99 EUR) also feature a wealth of extra goodies.
The Collector’s Edition is limited to 1,300 copies on PlayStation 4, and 2,500 copies on Nintendo Switch.
The Ultra Collector’s Edition is limited to 499 copies on PlayStation 4, and 999 copies on Nintendo Switch.

Article : https://nichegamer.com/2020/11/26/strictly-limited-games-celebrate-third-anniversary-with-physical-clockwork-aquario-last-labyrinth-and-gryphon-knight-epic-definitive-edition/

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Collector’s Edition of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Revealed by Strictly Limited Games
Original Monster World IV included

Publisher ININ Games and developer Studio Artdink have announced three limited print collector’s editions for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, all available exclusively via the Strictly Limited Games Partner Store.
1. The Limited Edition is available for €39.99, limited to 3,500 copies for Switch and 1,700 copies for PlayStation 4 worldwide.
2. The Collector’s Edition is available for €99.99, limited to 2,500 copies for Switch and 1,200 copies for PlayStation 4 worldwide.
3. The Mega Collector’s Edition is available for €179.99, limited to 999 copies for Switch and 499 copies for PlayStation 4 worldwide.
Pre-orders open today. 

Link : https://www.gematsu.com/2020/12/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-limited-print-collectors-editions-announced

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Save 60% on Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on Steam
Offer ends 06 January 2021.

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure!
Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Link : https://store.steampowered.com/app/449610/Monster_Boy_and_the_Cursed_Kingdom/

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Wonder Boy Composer Shinichi Sakamoto Will Be The Sound Producer for Clockwork Aquario

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD7_YN533w0

Shinichi Sakamoto, composer and former member of Westone Bit Entertainment, will personally join us as sound producer for Clockwork Aquario!
In the past he’s been responsible for several beloved soundtracks of the Wonder Boy series, and is also the soundtrack creator of the unreleased Aquario of the Clockwork.

Article : https://realotakugamer.com/wonder-boy-composer-shinichi-sakamoto-will-be-the-sound-producer-for-clockwork-aquario

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Why was the phantom arcade game revived after 27 years?

Interview with Original version director Ryuichi Nishizawa
and Strictly Limited Games co-founder Dennis Mendel

What's interesting is that the graphics in old 3D games don't look good anymore, but the graphics in old 2D games are still attractive enough. 2D graphics are timeless, and even with just a few screenshots of Clockwork Aquario this year, we've received a lot of feedback from gamers around the world. People soon realized the beauty of the game and reminded me that Weston was making great games at the time. I was really impressed that the media around the world reported and we all shared the joy of finally releasing such a beautiful game.

Full interview : https://translate.google.com/translate?sl=ja&tl=en&u=https://www.famitsu.com/news/amp/202010/23207274.php

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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World launches April 22 in Japan

Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World will launch for PlayStation 4, Switch, and PC via Steam on April 22 in Japan, publisher G Choice and developer Studio Artdink announced.
The Switch version will be available at retail in standard and “Special Pack” editions for 3,980 yen and 5,980 yen, respectively.
The Special Pack includes a collector’s box, two art books (one 80 pages, one 40 pages), and a copy of the game. 

Article : https://www.gematsu.com/2021/01/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-launches-april-22-in-japan

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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World - JP Trailer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aEPbgdvaphw

Article : http://segabits.com/blog/2020/08/24/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-announced-for-ps4-and-nintendo-switch-with-the-original-development-team/

[Mystic Monkey]

When it comes to the name "Wonder boy" I can't help but be reminded of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL4HSiGvk68
Hard to believe a game about a little tribal boy running got so popular.

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MUGEN - Mephisto vs Shantae and Asha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnWA3YYQyoY

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When it comes to the name "Wonder boy" I can't help but be reminded of this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FL4HSiGvk68
Hard to believe a game about a little tribal boy running got so popular.

Not familiar with the song, but  as a comic lover the name "Wonder boy" reminded me of Robin The Boy Wonder.

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Wonder Boy Asha in Monster World - Interview with Director Ryuichi Nishizawa

You no longer need to be an elder to talk about the Wonder Boy series with tremolos in your voice.
Since the series has returned to the forefront with a silversmith's remake - Wonder Boy The Dragon's Trap at Lizardcube and Dotemu, and a brand new tribute episode - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom at Game Atelier, it's been quite a feat.
The two previous projects were French, but now the creator himself, Ryuichi Nishizawa, who will be responsible for giving a second youth to Monster World IV.

Article : https://www.gamekult.com/actualite/wonder-boy-asha-in-monster-world-notre-interview-du-realisateur-ryuichi-nishizawa-3050836003.html

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Why Are There So Many Independent Physical Publishers These Days?

Generally, this trend feels like good news for the companies which are facilitating this process, the developers who are getting a bit of much-needed extra cash, and of course the players who not only have more games to play but can start building up their physical collections more.
The fear that digital is the future, for now at least, will have to wait, because independent physical publishers have proven that physical copies are still heavily desired, especially ones of indie games.

Link : https://nintendolink.com/2021/02/12/why-are-there-so-many-independent-physical-publishers-these-days/

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Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World - Pepelogoo and Asha in action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SFG44GDxvY

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Clockwork Aquario Developers On The Restoration Of Westone's Lost Arcade Gem

Ryuichi Nishizawa: Games have always progressed along with technology, so the stereotype that future games are always better than the past may have something to do with it.
It was kind of hard to imagine that an old game would stay in people's memories and that it would come back into the spotlight.
And thanks to the evolving technology, past works can now run on the latest gaming platforms.

Full interview here : https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2021/03/feature_clockwork_aquario_developers_on_the_restoration_of_westones_lost_arcade_gem