Ken McKown
ZTGDWonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (XB1) Review
Published 4/21/2017
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PS4 / Linux / Android / PC / iOS / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 4/18/2017
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
A modern version of cult classic Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap! A close collaboration between Lizardcube, DotEmu and legendary series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa, based on Westone Bit Entertainment's original masterpiece. How many more transformations can one hopeful body survive as it turns into a Lizard, a Mouse, a Piranha, a Lion, and a Hawk... The six different forms of our shape-shifting hero make up the cast of this non-stop action-adventure platformer!
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- Lizardcube
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- DotEmu
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Critic avg
80
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40
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Score range
65–100
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Score range is 31+ points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 80 across 40 scored reviews, with a 35-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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40 included scored reviews
90–1006 reviews · 15%
80–8923 reviews · 57%
70–799 reviews · 23%
Below 702 reviews · 5%
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Ben Moore
Easy AlliesWonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap - Easy Allies Review
Published 4/21/2017
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70
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalTao Dawkins
NoobFeedWonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Xbox One Review
Published 4/20/2017
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94
+14 vs critic avg
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Read originalHeidi Kemps
GameSpotWonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Review
Published 4/19/2017
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Metro GameCentralWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap review – retro master remake
Published 4/19/2017
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70
-10 vs critic avg
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Read originalKai Powell
WccftechWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Review – The Remake Bar Just Got Raised
Published 4/19/2017
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82
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalTomas Franzese
DualShockersWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Review — Setting the Standard for Future Remakes
Published 4/19/2017
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85
+5 vs critic avg
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Read originalStephan Adamus
COGconnectedWonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap Review – Metroidvania Before It Was Cool
Published 4/18/2017
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73
-7 vs critic avg
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Read originalAlex Tudor
Digital ChumpsDigital Chumps Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Review
Published 4/18/2017
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70
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Read originalNoah McGuire
GamingTrendWonderful in presentation, less-so in practice: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap review
Published 4/18/2017
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65
-15 vs critic avg
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