The dragons trap is a beautifully drawn and animated remake of the unforgettable sega master system game wonder boy iii. The dragon s trap is everything a remake should be. Initially released in 1989 for the sega mastersystem, wonder boy 3. The dragons trap is a platform actionadventure game developed by lizardcube and published by dotemu. The dragons trap is currently available for pc, ps4, xbox one, and nintendo switch and will be coming to ios, android, and nvidia shield as well on may 30. Cursed into a halfhuman, halflizard monstrosity by the mekadragon, a lonesome adventurer is. Revisiting a classic sega game, this title lets players step into the shoes of human or his sidekick, hugirl, and choose multiple forms to battle beasts. The dragons trap is a remake of the original wonder boy iii. Wonder boy the dragon s trap is a fantastic game which i played as a kid on the sega master system.
The game itself is still very enjoyable with a world map thats fun to work through and a lean metroidvania structure that introduces new ideas right to the end. The dragon s trap was released on the sega master system back in 1989. Switch, ps4, xbox one, windows, mac, linux, ios, android. The combat system is fast and sharp, but also repetitive, and because there is so little in terms of story and characters, there are few reasons to replay the game once the short adventure is over. The dragon s trap is a remake of the original wonder boy iii. The dragons trap, action game for ps4 console from the official playstation website. This guide will show you where to go to get a 100% complete walkthrough. With each dragon slain, the curse intensifies, transforming you into different animals. Based on westone bit entertainment s original masterpiece, with the benediction of sega lat and the cooperation of legendary series creator ryuichi nishizawa. The dragons trap, which was originally developed by westone bit entertainment and published by sega for the master system as part of the wonder boy series.
The dragons trap is amusing for a few hours before it turns rather stale. Slay dragons and explore beautiful handdrawn scenes in wonder boy. Now, the team at lizardcube has recreated it in painstaking. Now, the team at lizardcube has recreated it in painstaking detail and while the dragons traps design. Remakes are a tricky business, especially for a game like wonder boy iii. The dragons trap is a mustown for fans of the series and oldschool gamers in general. The dragons trap on physical disc for the playstation 4. The dragons trap trophy list trophies 7,365 owners 34. The dragons trap is a platforming and actionadventure video game developed by westone as part of segas wonder boy series. Hello and welcome to my very first ever faq walkthrough.
Check out this new launch trailer for more information. The dragon s trap the wonder boy series has sort of a complicated history. The dragons trap sits in kind of an interesting spot. We are working on a modern version of cult classic wonder boy iii. This game is a remake of the sega master system classic of the same name that was released in 1989 as the third game in the wonder boy series. The dragons trap on the sega master system, gamefaqs has 9 faqs game guides and walkthroughs. The dragons trap is a ruthlessly faithful remake of the master system classic that boasts a dramatic and beautiful audiovisual makeover. The dragons trap is a remake of a game from 1989 for the sega master system.
Originally released on the sega master system in the console s waning days, the game didnt get a lot. I loved the game when i was a kid and i am excited to revisit it with fully reworked graphics and. Its got brand new handdrawn art, newly recorded music, and. The dragon s trap is mentioned in the same breath as mega man 2 and the legend of zelda as one of the great classics of the 8bit console era. Maybe its just higher fidelity graphics or a complete twist on the way you play the game. To get there, kill the enemies in the first bit of water that you see and jump in. Oh, and ninjas, which dont really fit the whole monster. The dragons trap will be available for ps4, xbox one and nintendo switch. This is just a video of how badly i played my first time and. Based on westone bit entertainments original masterpiece, with the benediction of sega lat and the cooperation of legendary series creator ryuichi nishizawa. The dragons trap on nintendo switch and you should play it, too. For your reference, this was the very first time very playing this series and this game in particular.
It may be a bit dated, but this greatlooking remake of a wacky classic is still engaging and fun after 30 years. The best place to get cheats, codes, cheat codes, walkthrough, guide, faq, unlockables, trophies, and secrets for wonder boy. Find great deals on ebay for wonder boy the dragon s trap ps4. It was published by sega and released for the master system in 1989 and for the game gear in 1992 as wonder boy. The sega master system classic makes an unexpected return, with some of the best graphics youll see all year. Released back in 1989 for the sega master system, wonder boy 3. The game is a remake of the 1989 game wonder boy iii. Several different franchises have claimed at least one of the series titles, including wonder boy. The games developer, lizardcube, reverseengineered the original game in order to faithfully replicate the character movements, item drop logic, secret door locations and much more.
The dragon s trap, with gameplay reverse engineered from the original master system code and brand new handdrawn graphics. The dragon s trap is mentioned in the same breath as mega man 2 and the legend of zelda as. The dragons trap received the game of the year award from. The dragons trap the wonder boy series has sort of a complicated history. Wonder boy was one of the first games i had received, and i was enthralled by itand subsequently wonder boy in monster land, monster lair, and dragons trap.
Theres a good chance that many of you reading this werent even alive when wonder boy iii. The dragon s trap, the remake of wonder boy 3, by jon ryan on playstation 4 and nintendo switch. The dragons trap, the remake of wonder boy 3, by jon ryan on playstation 4 and nintendo switch. The dragons trap featured all the hallmarks of the then upandcoming genre. The dragon s trap is a mustown for fans of the series and oldschool gamers in general. Dragon s trap is one of the greatest, truly a work of art. You begin the game as the titular wonder boy on a quest to vanquish the meka dragon who, upon defeat, curses our hero, turning him into a sort. The dragons trap on the sega master system, gamefaqs has 21 cheat codes and secrets.
The dragon s trap is a ruthlessly faithful remake of the master system classic that boasts a dramatic and beautiful audiovisual makeover. Feb 14, 2018 the lizardman charm is underwater in the desert. Cursed into a half human, halflizard monstrosity by the mekadragon, a lonesome adventurer is. Latest news on the development blog much joy to be had on our facebook page. Make sure when you jump in you move to the right to avoid the. The dragon s trap will be available for ps4, xbox one and nintendo switch. Originally released on the sega master system in the consoles waning days, the game didnt get a. Youll be defeating every boss, conquering every dungeon, collecting every. Nov 11, 2017 share tweet share share email comments a lot can change in almost 30 years of gaming, but a good platformer is forever. The dragon s trap on the playstation 4, gamefaqs has 2 faqs game guides and walkthroughs. It doesnt matter if you grew up with the original version if you. Turned into a halfhuman, halflizard monstrosity by the mekadragon, a lonesome adventurer is facing the challenge of a lifetime. Cursed into a halfhuman, halflizard monstrosity by the meka dragon, you are in search for a cure.
Nicalis and dotemu are teaming up to publish physical retail editions of the game for switch and ps4. The dragons trap is presented in widescreen hd, with enhanced interface functions, a new playable character wonder girl and the option to toggle between the allnew handdrawn visuals and the original spritetilebased graphics on the fly. The dragon s trap picks up right where wonder boy in monster land left off in fact, the first stage in this game is the same as the last stage in its predecessor. Boasting beautiful, handdrawn animations and a reorchestrated soundtrack, the cult classic returns with a unique blend of exploration, action, and adventure. The dragons trap is a remake of the sega master system cult hit. The dragon s trap trophy list trophies 7,365 owners 34.
Its the textbook case of how to bring an old fossil of a game to a modern audiencehow to do a remaster the right way. Apr 18, 2017 somewhere in an alternate universe, wonder boy 3. I loved it then and so i leapt at the chance to get the remake and i loved every minute of it. Jul 18, 2017 after reaching and defeating each dragon, youll transform into new creatures with different abilities, such as a mouse that can climb walls or a fishman that can swim, which in turn allows you to reach new areas and stab differently colored crabs, ghosts, and dragons.
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