Release Date: May 28, 2021
Remake of the action platformer with RPG elements entitled Monster World IV, developed by Artdink studio. In Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World we take the role of Asha, who wants to free imprisoned spirits, travels through the land and faces many dangers.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a full remake of an action platformer with RPG elements, Monster World IV, released in 1994. The game was developed by the Artdink team and supervised by people who took part in the creation of the original; we are talking about Ryuichi Nishizawa, Shinichi Sakamoto, Maki Ozora and Takanori Kurihara, among others.
The protagonist of Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a girl named Asha. Her task is to free four ghosts imprisoned by evil forces. The heroine is not alone, as she is accompanied by a blue creature called Pepelogoo, whose abilities are useful during her dangerous journey.
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a side-scroller. As we play, we travel through a variety of colourful stages, jumping on platforms and avoiding environmental traps, as well as fighting enemies with a sword. Pepelogoo comes in handy especially when we have to get to areas inaccessible for the girl. Besides, the creature can fly, which Asha makes use of, using it as a kind of cushion absorbing the force of a fall from a great height or as an additional platform.
As we progress we face stronger and stronger enemies, so we often have to return to the town, which serves as a hub, where we can improve the protagonist's equipment by buying better armour, shields and swords. Injuries can be healed with potions found during exploration.
In comparison to the original, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World has a totally new graphic design. The game features 3D cel-shaded graphics; the protagonist's voiceover has also been added.
Platforms:
PC Windows June 29, 2021
PlayStation 4 May 28, 2021
Nintendo Switch May 28, 2021
PlayStation 5 July 3, 2025
Xbox Series X/S July 3, 2025
Developer: Artdink
Publisher: ININ Games
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System Requirements for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Video Game:
PC / Windows
Minimum System Requirements:
Intel Core i5, 6 GB RAM, graphic card 2 GB GeForce GTX 750 Ti or better, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Recommended System Requirements:
Intel Core i7, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 3 GB GeForce GTX 1060 or better, 7 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit.
Game Ratings for Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Video Game.
Nintendo Enthusiast: 5.5 / 10 by Arthur Damian
In the end, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is a mediocre game. Uninspired level design, frustrating movement controls, and permanently missable power-ups all contribute to a lackluster experience. When I think the best part of the title is the cute butt dance Asha does when she opens a chest, you know things are bad. Just play Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap or Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom instead.
Gaming Nexus: 7 / 10 by Eric Hauter
Attractive and charming animation makes Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World appear to be a modern game, but don't be fooled. A lack of modern conveniences-autosave, a map, etc.-places Asha squarely in the old-school department. Blistering boss fights, meandering levels, and a very weird-feeling double jump all combine to make Asha in Monster World a fun game to visit, but only fans of the classic franchise will want to stay.
VideoGamer: 7 / 10 by Josh Wise
The fun of playing these games, especially these days, lies in the director, Ryuchi Nishizawa, whose approach to genre was one of precise and genial disregard.
Average score from votes.
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