Wonder Boy in Monster World for Genesis
Review #4677
Wonder Boy in Monster World
Gameplay
Super slow movement.
Slightly slippery controls.
Attacks have a limited range although you can purchase new weapons in shops.
Plays a bit like a side scroller Zelda game. You spend a lot of time farming money from enemies which respawn almost immediately.
Lots of platforming and light puzzles which mostly involve talking to the right person who tells you what to do next.
Seems pretty linear.
Level Design
It's a typical hack and slash platformer. The levels have strange gates. I got lost almost immediately and used a guide to progress. That said, each area is distinct and fun to visit, even if the gameplay mechanics don't vary or develop much.
Theme
Super cute. Nauseatingly cute, even. The plot is paper thin but the game's cuteness is inviting despite the simple gameplay.
Art Style
Again, super duper cute. It's incredibly simple with almost not special effects but the world is bright, colorful, and warm. Basically it's the opposite of nearly everything else on the Genesis.
Audio
Fun, silly music.
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