Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017)

Developer

Lizardcube

Publisher

Dotemu

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Genres

Action, Adventure, Indie

Rating

4.2 of 5, 2,570 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 7.0 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

A charming, hand-drawn side-scroller with a retro feel, where exploration and challenging combat are paired with a lighthearted fantasy tone.

cutechallenginghand-drawnretroexplorationaction-adventurecolorfulfamily friendly

What players say

Players praise this as a faithful and loving remake of the original, especially highlighting the option to switch between new and old graphics and music. It is a short, accessible game with a relaxing feel, though some find it deceptively challenging and note the controls can be slippery.

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