Japanese publisher Bliss Brain has announced current-generation console ports for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is now available for Xbox Series X|S and PC (both via the Microsoft Store) and PS5 (via the PlayStation Store).
The Wonder Boy remake game has been available for Windows PC (via Steam), Switch, and PlayStation 4. Get our review here!
Here’s a rundown on the game, plus a new trailer:
This is Monster World.
Asha, a young warrior who has just begun her journey, finds herself entangled in a grave incident that threatens the very existence of her world. Four spirits have been imprisoned by an invader bent on conquering Monster World. Tasked by Queen Praprill to rescue the spirits, Asha embarks on an adventure alongside Pepelogoo, a mysterious creature she encounters in the royal capital of Rapadana. Together, Asha and Pepelogoo overcome numerous challenges. Can these two heroes save their world?
A Brave Little Warrior’s Grand Adventure Begins!
Run through countless stages with your blue companion, Pepelogoo, and save Monster World! The adventure of the young warrior Asha and her mysterious partner Pepelogoo begins!
Key Features
- Fluid and Accessible Side-Scrolling Action: Experience fast-paced, challenging action that’s been finely tuned for easy retries, encouraging players to jump back into the fray.
- Grab, Throw, and Glide with Your Blue Partner, Pepelogoo: A unique highlight of this title is the diverse range of actions utilizing the mysterious creature, Pepelogoo. Enjoy unique gameplay mechanics such as gliding while holding onto Pepelogoo, performing double jumps, and activating switches in distant locations.
- Diverse Action Stages: Traverse across various captivating environments including plateaus, volcanoes, ice worlds, and sky-high realms, all alongside Pepelogoo.
- Explore a Vast World: The expansive world is brimming with unknown encounters, events, and discoveries. Even after clearing a stage, revisiting it might unveil new secrets!
- Power Up and Conquer Challenges: Enhance your attack and defense by acquiring items and equipment. Prepare yourself to face formidable foes!
- Legendary Developers Reunited: This full remake of the 90s action RPG masterpiece, Monster World IV, brings together the original development team! Enjoy Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World reborn with fresh visuals, new sound, and modern tuning.
