Publisher and retro masters Dotemu and Playdigious today announce Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap, the critically acclaimed re-imagining of Westone and SEGA’s cult classic adventure, will invite mobile gamers into its breathtaking hand-drawn world on May 30th, on iOS and Android devices, as well as the Nvidia Shield, for £7.49. Those who pre-register via the Google Play Store will be notified via email to receive a whopping 30 percent discount when the game is available.
The mobile adaptation will offer the full premium experience of one of this generation’s most warmly received remakes by fans and critics alike. Redesigned for PC and console in 2017 by Lizardcube, the game has been optimised by development studio Playdigious for mobile, including the iPhone X to best present its gorgeous, fluid depiction of Monster Land’s charming environments and menacing baddies. Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap features the same beautiful hand-drawn animation from its PC and console counterparts, bringing every moment within its vibrant world to life, as shown in this new trailer showcasing handheld gameplay:
Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap’s mobile version has been adjusted for touchscreens and will allow players to enjoy the action platformer on the go. Each of the remake’s highly lauded additions will be present, allowing fans to switch between classic and remastered visuals and audio on the fly, enter retro passwords discovered from the original 1989 release, and experience the playable debut of Wonder Girl.
