Platform: Microsoft Xbox Series X
Region: Other
Developer(s): The Game Atelier
Publishers(s): FDG Entertainment
ReleaseDate: 2022-02-08
Players: 1
Co-op: No
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a side-scrolling adventure game in which players control Jin as he battles enemies and solves puzzles to progress through the story. Similar to the 1989 Sega Master System game, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, Jin gains five different animal forms throughout the course of the game, which can be switched between at will once obtained. These include a pig who can sniff out hidden contraptions and clues; a snake who can spit venom, climb walls and enter small spaces; a frog who can swim, use his tongue to swing on hoops and carry items; a lion who can dash and break through blocks; and a dragon who can fly and spit fire projectiles. Jin's human form can warp and pass through obstacles. In addition to these forms, players can obtain weapons and armor from shops, many of which offer unique abilities and can be upgraded by finding gemstones.
ESRB Rating: E - Everyone
Genre(s): Platform | Virtual Console