Publisher ININ Games and developer Bliss Brain have announced a release date for Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection.
The new re-release collection is coming to Switch, PlayStation 4, and PlayStation 5 on January 26th, 2023. Preorders for a physical version are now available over on Strictly Limited Games.
The new collection is an expanded version of the previously released Wonder Boy Collection, which released for Switch and PS4 with four of the series’ titles. The new release has 21 versions of six titles from the series.
Here’s a rundown on the collection:
Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection
Featuring 21 versions of six of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released, this incredible compilation brings the influential platformer series to today’s hardware. Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy series gained a vast cult following thanks to its distinct blend of energetic platforming, action-RPG elements, and even shoot ‘em up gameplay. And now you can enjoy a diverse spread of the Wonder Boy games that have left a powerful legacy throughout gaming, from the 1986 arcade original to 1994’s Monster World IV.
Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection brings the series up-to-date with precise ports for today’s hardware, and new features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment.
Whether you’re a retro devotee wanting to catch up on this important piece of gaming history, a Wonder Boy fan looking to play your favourites on cutting edge hardware or are simply looking to experience the very best in nostalgic gameplay, Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is about as essential as it gets.
Features:
- Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair, Wonder Boy The Dragon‘s Trap, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV in a total of 21 ports
- An unrivaled Wonder Boy collection for true retro gamers
- Every title expertly ported to modern consoles, with extended features like filter, shader, a rewind option and an art gallery!
- Revisit one of the most unique, important platformers of the 1980s and 1990s
- Get your nostalgia on with crisp chiptune audio and perfect pixel art
