Andrew Farrell
PC InvasionMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom review – Monster mash
Published 8/5/2019
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Stadia / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/4/2018
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
A legendary game series returns with an all-new adventure! Monster Boy is a colourful side-scrolling action adventure created in cooperation with Ryuichi Nishizawa, the creator of the Wonder Boy Monster World series (Trademark of SEGA Corporation Japan). Monster Boy is being created to bring back the enjoyment of classic games that shine by simplicity. Pure, exciting gameplay; upbeat music and smooth graphics. You'll need to overcome huge bosses, find hidden passages, discover powerful equipment and use all your wits and skills to remove a powerful curse. Monster Boy can transform into 5 different creatures, each with their own skills and abilities. Take advantage of all the unique powers to open new paths and advance in an epic story. Monster Boy is a love letter to gaming from the 80's and 90's - will you join us and celebrate together with us?
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- Game Atelier
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- FDG Entertainment
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Neil Flynn
Cubed3Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (Nintendo Switch) Review
Published 5/21/2019
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90
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Read originalTyler Kelbaugh
The Outerhaven ProductionsMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (Switch) Review
Published 4/29/2019
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80
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Read originalDrew Leachman
ZTGDMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (XB1) Review – ZTGD
Published 1/15/2019
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90
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Read originalDrew Hurley
Cubed3Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (PlayStation 4) Review
Published 1/11/2019
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80
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Read originalTory Favro
ImpulsegamerMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom PS4 Review
Published 1/8/2019
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80
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Read originalMichael Chow
COGconnectedMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Review – My Kingdom for a… Pig?
Published 12/20/2018
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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Read originalJason Coles
TheSixthAxisMonster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Review
Published 12/18/2018
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Metro GameCentralMonster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom review – wonderful reboot
Published 12/14/2018
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Read originalAndrew King
PlayStation LifeStyleMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Review- Anime Cuphead (PS4)
Published 12/12/2018
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