Six perspectives to explore
Time for a new update on our development progress! Last time we showed you concept art from the caves, now we already have playtesters exploring it in the game.
It's thrilling to see people enjoying the various transformation forms. There's a lot of variety on how to play the game depending which character is active. It's like playing the game from six perspectives, with each form offering awesome possibilities. Plus imagine what happens when you switch them on the fly that's so many ways to beat the game and discover secrets!
The Frog is one of our favorite characters as his tongue is magical! You'll be surprised what he can do with it! But for now we just need him for a lengthy and dangerous underwater section. No need for additional oxygen!

We still have new ideas coming everyday and it seems we need 10 Monster Boy games to realize all that...

Lastly we'd like to thank everybody who sent us encouraging feedback by email or in the blog! It's pushing us to keep working hard and we love you for that! Please stay tuned ^_^

Snake going vertical! What's up there?

Lion-Man is strong and fast - is he the right choice to pass the volcano ?

Frog-Man is a great swimmer, he can overcome lengthy underwater passages without oxygen.
We still have new ideas coming everyday and it seems we need 10 Monster Boy games to realize all that...

The sky is the limit! Dragon-Man is the last playable form. This image is from the intro.
Lastly we'd like to thank everybody who sent us encouraging feedback by email or in the blog! It's pushing us to keep working hard and we love you for that! Please stay tuned ^_^
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Any chance of another music sample post? I loved the last one! I hope this game is full of new versions of old Wonder Boy songs.
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Haven't commented before, but I want you to know that I've never been excited for a game to come out like this one. I consume Megadrive games as my number one passion, so you can imagine.
I've been visiting this blog with religious constance, and I can already tell your game has 0% chances of disappointing me.
I am expecially looking forward to the soundtrack. An eargasm is guaranteed there, with those guys and gals.
One question though, does it release on PS4 only at first?
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About your question: We release on both PS4 and Xbox One simultaneously.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZM_AZzeDf30
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BWqqqp4ZX9c
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It all sounds and looks amazing so far. Very much looking forward to this.
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Saw German demo. Can't wait to explore and discover the secrets in Cursed Kingdom. Music is brilliant.
Glad you have so many ideas for future Monster Boy title, I hope there are many to come.
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Any thoughts on this? I can't wait to play both now
https://youtu.be/ibKf66tVoFw
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Just wondering if there a chance this could also be ported to XBox 360, PS3, Wii & PSP?
Is there chance of a physical version of this with a collecters edition.
Will there be a playable moster girl character in this game with the same animal transformations as Monster Boy.
You could get WayForwards Shantae or Nega-Shantae to be a guest playable character(s) in the game as they both can dance into animals.
Any elements from Monster World IV in this game?
I hope there a wizard of booze in this game.
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We won't have any Wayforward character in the game but you'll meet a creature from MWIV
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How much to sell hoped game for a sequel?
Is a version box is planned?
Will there be DLC few months after the release? (New quests ...)
If we do all the quests, get all the trophies and finish the game 100% how it takes time about to finish the game?
Thank you for taking time to answer questions of all fans
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Will there be any pre-order deals closer to release?
Eg: free soundtrack, theme for the PS4 and XBox or option to play in retro graphics
Any chance of making a discount bundle deal if we plan to buy for more than one system? If so, I would get it on the PC and PS4
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I'm so happy right now! But I have a question. Will it have the same release date on PC and consoles? It would be amazing we PC players don't have to wait, like many other releases...
Thank you so much, take the time you need to do this and keep up the good work.
WonderBoy III was the very first game I played in my life. You are making this a dream come true for me.
Have a nice day ^^
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The game must be filled with 1000 secrets, it gives the game a huge replay value because it must be impossible to find all secrets in one run.
The Bat looks great, if you plan to include more ghosts, you should keep that glowing style.
"The Frog is one of our favorite characters as his tongue is magical! You'll be surprised what he can do with it!" - No comment lol
The last screen looks very impressive. Damn, I wish there would be more developers like you making games like these. Our world is overflued with too much brutal and senseless games, so many thanks to you guys and girls for creating this gem!
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For your next release of this game (crossing my fingers) is the plan ganna be once per 2 years? Any plan?
I believe you can understand why I have asked such a question as I have given up previously that such a game would have a sequel.
I dont want this game to be the last sequel.
Thanks guys for your efforts.
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Oh, also, do you guys have a Facebook Page? I can't find one, You could reach even more people with it. Please make one if not! IF You have a page can you direct me?
I love monster boy, I have them all on WiiU. I even got them on PSN. Believe it or not, I am more excited about this than any Triple A title announced this year.It looks like it will surpass them in almost every way
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that would be nice i will buy a ps or xbox
for this game yust to play this
Loved the dragons trap
thid one look yust as good even better
whe need more 2d games back on those new consoles
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I can't believe Sony won't accept this
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I'm curious: What was your last Vita game you bought ? Any favorites in Action Platformer genre? Shovel Knight?
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Don't worry, I won't let you down! Send me a copy and I help to ensure, you will deliver a great game.
No need to thank me
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Thank you for offering your help here but at this time we are not planning to send out copies of the beta to the public. However, please note that all you see here is still 'work in progress' material. We also have 20 playtesters checking the game so we hope to be able to release a great and enjoyable game. ^^
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Any chance of having action figures for the game?
Thanks
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Thank you for having created a Facebook page, it's really cool to have a picture with all the characters and the hero's picture with his intense gaze is really GREAT. Can you we have photos larger on the official site? Only flaw I prefer the former police major title. But that's just my opinion, I hope with all my heart to have a release date soon. Thank you
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The only bad thing is I saw the trailer video buy chance on YouTube, this game needs to be advertised more, it's definitely a purchase from me.
You guys have captured the feel of the classics, great job!
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Well, I hope the next series won't take much time to release since you have most of the design available to be reused. Yes yes yes, I am having a high expectation that you would release another series after that. At least I don't want to lose hope.
I'm waiting for the Pre-order if it is going to be available
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The production looks like this:
- Finish Game Production
- Port to Release Platforms
- QA stage Sony/Microsoft
- Agree with both Sony/Microsoft on release date
- Release.
Lots of unknowns for us e.g. because we don't know how fast we pass TRC (Console QA). We ended up heading into November release which was not recommended by Sony/MS so we launch in January 2017. Game is 90% finished but we keep adding some new ideas until August before we feature freeze because of the extended time towards January.
The demo will only be playable on Gamescom, it's not for download unfortunately. Anyway - we also release a new trailer soon! Hope you like it.
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Here's to hoping you'll do just that
The game looks amazing.
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If you could find the time to respond (either here or at my email: trulyjadedatoms@hotmail.com), are there going to be other platform releases other than Playstation 4? I would love to see it on PS3 or psvita/pstv. Even Steam would be great, although I don't use it since my computer is for working. Plus, I love my Sony controllers for games.
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Anyways, thank you all for being fantastic and reviving a project that has been long overdue in the minds of many. Yesterday, I was speaking with the manager of the local video game store. He was overjoyed when I told him about this exact progress update. You guys aren't just reviving Wonder Boy. You're reviving hope for a lot of gamers who have been waiting 20+ years for this! Your fans have patience, so please take your time and get this right.
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