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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.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a adventure, action and indie game
developed by Game Atelier
and published by FDG Entertainment.
Released on July 25th 2019 is available only on Windows
in 11 languages: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Portuguese - Brazil, Japanese, Russian, Korean, Simplified Chinese and Polish.
It has received 2,455 reviews of which 2,188 were positive and 267 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. 😎
The game is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam, but you can find it for 3.39€ on Eneba.
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- OS *: Windows 7,8,10
- Processor: Intel/AMD Quad Core
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: GPU with 2GB VRAM available.
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 5000 MB available space
- Sound Card: 100% DirectX 9.0c compatible sound card and drivers
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This game is criminally underrated and it saddens me to see this game wasn't more popular. This is one of the best Metroidvania games I've played over the years alongside Shantae, Ori, Hollow Knight, Nine Sols, and The Messenger. I played this on the Switch when it released and am finally playing it again on Steam for 100% completion. The level of polish in the animations and the artwork is insane and you can tell the developers put a lot of thought and love into this game to try to create an experience that was faithful to the Wonder Boy franchise while also bringing it into the modern era of gaming. The game looks and plays amazingly on high refresh rate monitors and even has dynamic ultrawide support in areas of the game where the map extends beyond the 16:9 aspect ratio. This game and the remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap are some of my favorite game OSTs of all time. The Green Fields song is such a bop. I tried playing the remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, but the floaty controls and brutally challenging combat just make it a difficult experience for me to enjoy in comparison to this game. Monster Boy can be a bit difficult at first, but it never felt unfair and the modern frequent checkpoints make it much more palatable than it's predecessor. This is the game that feels like the direction the Wonder Boy franchise truly deserves. I do hope that we get a sequel someday, even with how unlikely that seems. Also, for the guy saying this game is just a Dollar Store Shantae clone... The Wonder Boy franchise existed well before Shantae. Shantae was the one that was heavily inspired by the Wonder Boy franchise with being able to change into different creature forms. As much as I also love the Shantae series, you need to pay respect to the original works.
This is an excellent game. While it may seem aimed at younger players due to its visual style, it is actually suitable for players of all ages who enjoy challenging puzzles and exploration. I played it many years ago and got stuck. But after watching my nephew play it on my computer recently, I was drawn to it again and decided to finish it. It's a challenging game. You have to find the right perspective to solve the puzzles and defeat bosses, and you have to retry many times. The control is fluent. Very well-designed control. The map is large. There are many treasure hunts, ability upgrades, secret stages, and a lot of fun. Both music and anime are excellent. It’s Metrovania, but it’s not just Metrovania. Definitely worth playing. I’ve completed it with all achievements unlocked. It took me over 40 hours in total, and I enjoyed every minute in the game.
🥭 If this is the «Wonder Boy» legacy, then we can rest easy, because it's solid. This game clearly had a budget; it's a well-made, grand adventure that won't last for just one evening. A lot of effort was put into the game design, but it's a bit overdone. If platformers aren't your thing, I DON'T recommend this, as there are a lot of tricky moments, and the location design can fluctuate between neat and annoying, (but thank goodness there are no "Meat Boy" sections). Nothing is impossible, but it certainly won't be a walk in the park. There are plenty of secrets, and a wide range of skills are used constantly. Good bosses, plenty of tense moments (they're unlikely to make you want to replay). For those familiar with the series, there are quite a few nice references. And of course, everything looks great and sounds excellent (Yuzo Koshiro is a genius). The time it takes to complete can literally depend on your agility and puzzle-solving speed (don't AFK farm, it's not needed here). Excellent work with the genre and a truly unique creation.
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is currently priced at 28.99€ on Steam.
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 28.99€ on Steam.
Yes, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom received 2,188 positive votes out of a total of 2,455 achieving a rating of 8.54.
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom was developed by Game Atelier and published by FDG Entertainment.
Yes, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is playable and fully supported on Windows.
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is not playable on MacOS.
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is not playable on Linux.
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No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does not support VR.
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a single-player game.
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does not currently offer any DLC.
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does not support mods via Steam Workshop.
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
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| Steam price | 11 September 2026 18:45 UTC |
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