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Stadia / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 12/4/2018
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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Critic avg
82
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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom review - a vital updating of a classic series
Published 12/11/2018
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80
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Read originalMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Published 12/10/2018
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70
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Read originalMonster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Review - Thy Kingdom Come
Published 12/10/2018
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80
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Read originalMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (NS) Review
Published 12/9/2018
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80
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Read originalMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Review – GameSpew
Published 12/7/2018
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70
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Read originalReview: Monster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom - The Best Wonder Boy Game Yet, Even If It Lacks The Name
Published 12/5/2018
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90
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Read originalMonster Boy And The Cursed Kingdom Review - PlayStation Universe
Published 12/4/2018
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85
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Read originalNindie Spotlight Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Review
Published 12/4/2018
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80
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Read originalMonster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (Switch) Review
Published 12/3/2018
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85
+3 vs critic avg
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