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Wonder Boy Collection

Released: 6/3/2022

A carefully curated collection of essential Wonder Boy releases - featuring four SEGA masterworks from the golden era of platformers. This quartet of acclaimed games brings something for everyone with their blend of classic platforming and action-RPG gameplay. Whether you’re a series fan or a newcomer looking to experience a gaming legend, Wonder Boy Collection brings the perfect Wonder Boy package! Bringing together four of the very best Wonder Boy games - from the original 1986 arcade version to 1994’s Monster World IV - this remarkable collection gives you a chance to experience one of the most influential series from gaming’s past. Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy games built up a huge following with their dazzling blend of energetic platforming and action-RPG elements. Unlike other titans from the platform genre, however, the Wonder Boy games have seen very limited release in the West on modern gaming hardware. Until now! The Wonder Boy games are designed to be simple to pick-up and play for gamers of every ability - but contain enough depth and challenge to keep even the most skilled players busy. And now they’re updated with modern features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment. So whether you’re looking to try this iconic gaming series for the first time, revisit a youth spent playing Wonder Boy, or add a refreshingly distinct platformer to your collection, Wonder Boy Collection is the perfect package for you! • Features Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV • Precisely ported to modern consoles, with extended features like filter, shader, a rewind option and an art gallery! • A fantastic blend of platforming and RPG action • Get nostalgic with vibrant pixel art and crisp chiptune audio • Simple and welcoming for new players - with enough depth and challenge to captivate the most devoted!

A carefully curated collection of essential Wonder Boy releases - featuring four SEGA masterworks from the golden era of platformers. This quartet of acclaimed games brings something for everyone with their blend of classic platforming and action-RPG gameplay. Whether you’re a series fan or a newcomer looking to experience a gaming legend, Wonder Boy Collection brings the perfect Wonder Boy package! Bringing together four of the very best Wonder Boy games - from the original 1986 arcade version to 1994’s Monster World IV - this remarkable collection gives you a chance to experience one of the most influential series from gaming’s past. Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy games built up a huge following with their dazzling blend of energetic platforming and action-RPG elements. Unlike other titans from the platform genre, however, the Wonder Boy games have seen very limited release in the West on modern gaming hardware. Until now! The Wonder Boy games are designed to be simple to pick-up and play for gamers of every ability - but contain enough depth and challenge to keep even the most skilled players busy. And now they’re updated with modern features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment. So whether you’re looking to try this iconic gaming series for the first time, revisit a youth spent playing Wonder Boy, or add a refreshingly distinct platformer to your collection, Wonder Boy Collection is the perfect package for you! • Features Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV • Precisely ported to modern consoles, with extended features like filter, shader, a rewind option and an art gallery! • A fantastic blend of platforming and RPG action • Get nostalgic with vibrant pixel art and crisp chiptune audio • Simple and welcoming for new players - with enough depth and challenge to captivate the most devoted!

A carefully curated collection of essential Wonder Boy releases - featuring four SEGA masterworks from the golden era of platformers. This quartet of acclaimed games brings something for everyone with their blend of classic platforming and action-RPG gameplay. Whether you’re a series fan or a newcomer looking to experience a gaming legend, Wonder Boy Collection brings the perfect Wonder Boy package! Bringing together four of the very best Wonder Boy games - from the original 1986 arcade version to 1994’s Monster World IV - this remarkable collection gives you a chance to experience one of the most influential series from gaming’s past. Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy games built up a huge following with their dazzling blend of energetic platforming and action-RPG elements. Unlike other titans from the platform genre, however, the Wonder Boy games have seen very limited release in the West on modern gaming hardware. Until now! The Wonder Boy games are designed to be simple to pick-up and play for gamers of every ability - but contain enough depth and challenge to keep even the most skilled players busy. And now they’re updated with modern features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment. So whether you’re looking to try this iconic gaming series for the first time, revisit a youth spent playing Wonder Boy, or add a refreshingly distinct platformer to your collection, Wonder Boy Collection is the perfect package for you! • Features Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV • Precisely ported to modern consoles, with extended features like filter, shader, a rewind option and an art gallery! • A fantastic blend of platforming and RPG action • Get nostalgic with vibrant pixel art and crisp chiptune audio • Simple and welcoming for new players - with enough depth and challenge to captivate the most devoted!

Critics
72

Score Breakdown

71.7

Critic Average

32 reviews

N/A

Steam User Score

Less than 50 reviews

N/A

Metacritic User Score

Less than 20 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
N/A
Combined Disparity
N/A

Average of both sources

Review Timing

5 early (16%)20 launch window (63%)7 late (22%)

Review summary

Updated Aug 27, 2023

Based on 32 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 71.7/100. Reviews were published 5 before release, 20 within the 60-day launch window, and 7 later.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 32)+
  1. Sam DiglettviaExpansive
    Aug 27, 2023·Late review
    60/100View review
  2. Andrew ThorntonviaHey Poor Player
    Feb 6, 2023·Late review
    60/100View review
  3. Jim SmaleviaGert Lush Gaming
    Jan 30, 2023·Late review
    80/100View review
  4. Fingal BelmontviaNiche Gamer
    Sep 20, 2022·Late review
    80/100View review
  5. Paul CollettviaFingerGuns
    Aug 19, 2022·Late review
    70/100View review