Status anarchistica Mar 12, 2026
Mobile free @ Epic this week:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-android-cca4a4
(Non-mobile version was given away before.)
Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017)
Remake of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
Android · Linux · Mac · Nintendo Switch · PC (Microsoft Windows) · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · iOS
3.50 from 223 ratings
1153 members have it in their collection · 32 playing now · 580 backlogged · 150 wish listed
How long? Main story 4h · with extras 6h · 100% 6h (from 18 logged playthroughs)
A modern version of cult classic Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap! A close collaboration between Lizardcube, DotEmu and legendary series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa, based on Westone Bit Entertainment's original masterpiece.
How many more transformations can one hopeful body survive as it turns into a Lizard, a Mouse, a Piranha, a Lion, and a Hawk... The six different forms of our …
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A modern version of cult classic Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap! A close collaboration between Lizardcube, DotEmu and legendary series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa, based on Westone Bit Entertainment's original masterpiece.
How many more transformations can one hopeful body survive as it turns into a Lizard, a Mouse, a Piranha, a Lion, and a Hawk... The six different forms of our shape-shifting hero make up the cast of this non-stop action-adventure platformer!
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Details
- Developers
- Lizardcube
- Publishers
- DotEmu
- Genres
- Adventure, Indie, Platform
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy, Kids
- Series
- Wonder Boy
- Steam
- View on Steam
Release dates
- Apr 18, 2017 (North_America) Nintendo Switch, Xbox One
- Apr 18, 2017 (Worldwide) Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
- Jun 08, 2017 (Worldwide) PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Jul 18, 2017 (Worldwide) Linux, Mac
- May 29, 2019 (Worldwide) Android
- May 30, 2019 (Worldwide) iOS
- Oct 07, 2022 (Worldwide) PlayStation 5
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Rating distribution
5 stars
37
4 stars
82
3 stars
68
2 stars
28
1 star
8
Community All Reviews Statuses
Status Reset_Tears Jul 19, 2022
This classic 2D platformer with adventure elements is free on Epic Games for a couple more days. My go-to example for an excellent remake of old-school games!
Status anarchistica Jul 14, 2022
This is free in the Epic store this week:
https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/p/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-26381d
It's a remake of a 1989 game.
Next week we get Shop Titans and Tannenberg.
Status filmbeats Aug 31, 2019
I was impressed by this game after finding out it pretty much plays the same as the original 8-bit SMS version but with updated graphics and music. It definitely feels like an 8-bit game with certain limitations but otherwise controls quite well. The transformation into different animal forms with different abilities that allow you to travel or access different areas …
I was impressed by this game after finding out it pretty much plays the same as the original 8-bit SMS version but with updated graphics and music. It definitely feels like an 8-bit game with certain limitations but otherwise controls quite well. The transformation into different animal forms with different abilities that allow you to travel or access different areas was surprisingly well done. Later on when you are able to switch forms at certain locations or using a certain weapon there is a bit of choice and openness to the world. There are some cleverly hidden secrets to find too. The new graphics and music are very good and add a lot of personality and charm to the game making it more inviting to explore. Perhaps some things could've been updated gameplay-wise but the original game is surprisingly playable even today.
It makes me wonder what other gems there are on the Sega Master System that aren't well known in NA because of the dominance of the NES.
Status zachbrownies Jul 13, 2019
This game is actually fantastic, I feel bad that I resisted playing it for so long because I had an impression that the graphics didn't look polished from screenshots - they are actually irresistibly beautiful when you're playing the game, I am constantly in awe at the backgrounds.
Status Reset_Tears Jun 17, 2019
This game was so much fun to play through -- enough so, that I'm now wanting to check out more Wonder/Monster Boy games. This one's a blast from the past, but with several fresh coats of paint (really, a complete refurbishing). This remake of Wonder Boy III (a 1989 title for the Master System) is not only a fun platformer …
This game was so much fun to play through -- enough so, that I'm now wanting to check out more Wonder/Monster Boy games. This one's a blast from the past, but with several fresh coats of paint (really, a complete refurbishing). This remake of Wonder Boy III (a 1989 title for the Master System) is not only a fun platformer made much more approachable for new/modern audiences, but also is a testament to its excellent Metroidvania-style level design so ahead of its time, it almost feels like it could've been made from the ground up today. You gradually unlock different animal forms for your character to turn into, each with its own abilities and attack movements. It's a great game to explore in, and it feels very rewarding when you uncover some new secret passage.
Wonderful art style, animation, music, and presentation. I think the presentation of the game itself deserves extra special notice, actually. The way you can switch between retro and modern graphics and sound instantly, any time you want, is just brilliant. And even the way you unlock and can view all the character design artworks and video clips of the instrumental recordings is delightful. Really, give that a section a look if you haven't yet.
Status Reset_Tears Jan 23, 2019
(loud echoing voice from atop the highest mountain)
This is how you do a remaaaaaaake!!!
...
That's all.
Status PietDAmore Jul 28, 2017
Awesome graphics, but Gameplay wasn't too much fun for me. I like many old games, but compared to others it doesn't hold up any more for me.
I am very impressed that this game has just one Artist and basically one dev.
