Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021)

Developer: G CHOICE, Monkey Craft
Publisher: Bliss Brain
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, RPG
Rating: 4.1 of 5, 167 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.7 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A bright and breezy side-scrolling adventure with a cheerful anime style, where you jump through colourful levels alongside a flying blue companion.

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What players say

A faithful and charming remake of the 1994 original, players say it is simple and easy throughout, with light puzzles and a short run of about four to seven hours. The game is linear and relaxing, though some find the art style plasticky compared to pixel art and a few report an unpatched bug tied to high refresh rates.

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