Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

 PlayStation 4
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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 59 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 59
  3. Negative: 8 out of 59
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  1. SuperkenGaming
    Apr 19, 2017
    7
    Wonder Boy: The Dragons Trap
    A Modern look with a dated feel
    The Dragons Trap is a remake of the master system game Wonder Boy 3 You can even swap between the 2 versions of both sounds and visuals with the touch of a button This is an action platformer where you play as wonder boy or wonder girl trying to undo a curse that turns you into a lizard man There are definitely some    Wonder Boy: The Dragons Trap
    A Modern look with a dated feel
    The Dragons Trap is a remake of the master system game Wonder Boy 3
    You can even swap between the 2 versions of both sounds and visuals with the touch of a button
    This is an action platformer where you play as wonder boy or wonder girl trying to undo a curse that turns you into a lizard man
    There are definitely some metroidvania style feels here…
    You basically explore a sort of open map until you can’t anymore... you’ll eventually find the right path to the next boss and pick up coins and other items dropped from enemies along the way…
    The coins can be used to heal your character as well as buy new armor shields and swords from shops scattered throughout the game…
    Unfortunately you can’t use the coins to buy any of the consumable weapons which sucks... I’d much rather grind for coins than random drops…
    These consumable weapons are so rare that you’re better off ignoring them, because relying on them you’ll quickly find is a mistake because of this rarity…
    Once you make it to a boss, you take part in a battle of dodging and attacking the head..
    These battles are where the games problems really start to show…
    The biggest issue is that you have to hit the enemies head, meaning you have to get close...
    problem is if you get too close you take damage and you can’t attack for a few seconds after damage is taken…
    This makes every single boss battle feel luck based and cheap…
    There was really only one boss I felt like I beat using timing and skill…
    The others I had to rely on my potions that refilled my health after I lost all of my hearts while I try to get lucky with being just the right distance while at the same time not having taken damage from their spammy attacks…
    These encounters are just not fun…
    and if you die you restart from the little village and have to make your way back through all of the obstacles and enemies again…
    If you do defeat the boss you unlock a new form...
    You then use this form to reach areas you couldn’t reach before and it’s the same cycle of go until you cant or until you find a boss for the next form…
    Each form feels unique and has its own abilities…
    The mouse though clearly the worst and most frustrating to use thanks to its forced extra close ranged attacks...
    Wonder Boy The Dragons Trap is fun to play through... its gorgeous.. It’s my favorite kind of metroidvania where you feel the urge to explorer rather than feeling like you’re forced to do so and it’s a fairly quick game that can be beat in a little less than 3 hours…
    But still this is a remake of an old game and it shows...
    The platforming is stiff... bosses are cheap thanks to this no doing damage after you’ve taken damage window…and the grind for pickups is no fun
    But what is fun is unlocking all of the abilities and finding all of the secrets this game has to offer.
    I give Wonder boy: The Dragons trap
    a 7/10    … Expand
  2. titten
    Dec 3, 2018
    5
    The new visuals are just mindblowing, but on the other hand, the retro graphics are plain ugly. I mean, it looks great on the master system, but this port's "retro mode" is not pleasant on the eyes. Howerver it's great that you can swap between modern and retro on the fly. Some areas are easier to play in retro mode because of clearer distinction of the graphics elements.

    Gameplay wise    The new visuals are just mindblowing, but on the other hand, the retro graphics are plain ugly. I mean, it looks great on the master system, but this port's "retro mode" is not pleasant on the eyes. Howerver it's great that you can swap between modern and retro on the fly. Some areas are easier to play in retro mode because of clearer distinction of the graphics elements.

    Gameplay wise I could never get into the game. The controls and pacing just feels too slow and off. I'm a huge retro fan, but this was very disappointing.    … Expand
  3. frederik1478
    Nov 1, 2021
    7
    The charm of this game is on a level I've never seen , the amazing artwork graphics and all the small things in the background and the amount of Love The in this one, you never feel like you're stuck in this one place because as Long as you always get money you always moving forward
    , If you have the slightest want to play it then do it you will not regret it
  4. Cafe_8bits
    Dec 26, 2019
    5
    The sad thing its that this game is a big missed opportunity. The old game design did not aged well, it does not play as good as it should, but its stylish and kinda fun. But im kinda frustrated with the gameplay.
  5. Ginger_Avenger
    Nov 19, 2022
    6
    I had this game way back when on the Master System, but I have to say the art of this remake was a really nice change. You can still switch to the old graphics, which I actually did to get thru some sections, and the updated music is nice. I think the game shows its age more than a bit, and even with the reskin, I wasn't always feeling it.

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#81 Best PS4 Game of 2017

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Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 41 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 41
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 41
  3. Negative: 0 out of 41
  1. games(TM)
    Jun 23, 2017
    70
    A gorgeous but sometimes galling nostalgia trip. [Issue#188, p.81]
  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jun 8, 2017
    94
    I loved the remake of Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. Everything I remember is in place, only with updated - beautifully so - visuals and sound. The whole original game is included and an integral part of the package, and this is the kind of remake that drives fans absolutely wild. Newer gamers may shy away from some of the old-school issues that all games from back then seemed to share, but those willing to look to the past with fresh eyes will find a gem of an action platformer that was nothing short of amazing for its time. Old fan or new gamer, make sure you give Wonder Boy more than a passing glance.
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  3. DarkStation
    May 25, 2017
    80
    Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is an excellent remaster of an underrated game. Though the playtime is short, it’s a worthy experience for anyone who enjoys nonlinear “Metroidvania” styled platformers. It’s great to see such a faithful adaptation, but it would have been nice to see new content other than the gender option. Either way, it’s clear that a lot of passion went into making the game look and sound as great as it does. Lizardcube has set a new standard for remaking an old game, and I’d look forward to seeing what’s next on their table. Perhaps we’re due for a proper new entry in the Wonder Boy series.
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