Kurt Kalata
Nintendo LifeReview: Wonder Boy: Asha In Monster World - A Fine Revival, Faithful To A Fault
Published 5/25/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / Switch - 4/21/2021
Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World
Asha, the warrior protagonist of the game, is involved in a serious incident that will affect the survival of her world. Our green-haired heroine doesn’t have to save the world all alone, and sets off on an adventure with her cute flying friend, the blue Pepelogoo. Asha and the Pepelogoo have to work together to become the heroes the world needs them to be. The road ahead is long - will they be able to save their world?
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- Artdink
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- G Choice, ININ Games
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The critic average is 71 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 80–89 band.
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80–895 reviews · 38%
70–793 reviews · 23%
Below 704 reviews · 31%
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World Review
Published 5/25/2021
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Read originalScott Baird
Screen RantWonder Boy - Asha In Monster World Review: A Fun Retro Platformer
Published 5/21/2021
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