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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

A legendary game series returns with an all-new adventure! Monster Boy is a colourful side-scrolling action adventure created in cooperation with Ryuichi Nishizawa, the creator of the Wonder Boy… Is it your kind of game?

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About Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

A legendary game series returns with an all-new adventure! Monster Boy is a colourful side-scrolling action adventure created in cooperation with Ryuichi Nishizawa, the creator of the Wonder Boy Monster World series (Trademark of SEGA Corporation Japan). Monster Boy is being created to bring back the enjoyment of classic games that shine by simplicity. Pure, exciting gameplay; upbeat music and smooth graphics. You'll need to overcome huge bosses, find hidden passages, discover powerful equipment and use all your wits and skills to remove a powerful curse. Monster Boy can transform into 5 different creatures, each with their own skills and abilities. Take advantage of all the unique powers to open new paths and advance in an epic story. Monster Boy is a love letter to gaming from the 80's and 90's - will you join us and celebrate together with us?

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IGDB

83%

34 ratings

Steam:

88%

2,441 reviews

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$9.89

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Platforms
PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch
Release date
December 4, 2018
Length
About 17 hours
Difficulty
4/5 (estimated)
Genres
Platform · Role-playing (RPG) · Adventure · Indie
Themes
Action · Fantasy
Perspective
Side view
Modes
Solo only
Languages
3 languages
Text in your language
Yes
Steam Deck
Playable
Microtransactions
None

Frequently asked questions

How long is Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom?
About 17 hours to finish the main story.
Which platforms is Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on?
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is available on PlayStation · PC · Mobile · Xbox · Switch.
Does Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom have co-op?
No, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is single-player only.
Does Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom run on Steam Deck?
Playable
What does Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom cost?
$9.89 on Steam.

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