Nintendo Switch User Reviews

Reskins of classic titles are both often very cool but a risky proposition in many regards when the original gameplay is left completely intact. I think Asha is a pretty great example of this problem, as it looks absolutely gorgeous without a doubt but it’s hard not to reflect on the inherent repetition in the level designs and general play and be a bit disappointed by comparison. If you happen to be a fan of the original title I’m sure there will be something special about seeing it realized in such a polished modern form, but for people like me with no such connection it just comes through as being a bit sloppy where play is concerned generally. Depending on where you fall on action platformers you may find everything to be perfectly fine here, but the higher expectations you apply to Asha unfortunately the more it will suffer from its dated overall feel. ****/2021/05/mini-reviews-may-25th-edition-nintendo.html

This game is basically a re-skin of the Mega Drive game Monster World IV. It looks and sounds newer but not much was added, except the possibility to save the game at any moment and the shrill Japanese voice acting. The production value doesn't seem to have been enormous, especially when compared to the earlier released Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom which has a lot more polish. The settings feel a little sterile, maybe the developers could've added stuff like passing birds to fill up the scenery. Furthermore this game is easy and short. It took me a bit more than 5 hours to finish it, including the time I wasted running around in the hub town to gather items needed to progress in-game. In conclusion it might be a fine game for small children.

The original Monster World IV is considered the black sheep of the Wonder Boy series. Despite that, it's still a great entry in the series and this remake, Asha in Monster World, is an improvement in many ways. The story is simple and easy to jump into even if you never played a Wonder Boy game. The text is alright and it's interesting to see what the townsfolk have to say as you keep progressing, though there are moments where it's missing words or has spacing issues. The Japanese voice acting is pretty good, especially since it's done by just three people. The game is pretty comparable to Zelda II: Link's Adventure. Asha can swing a sword in multiple directions, block attacks with a shield, and either walk or dash across areas. It's fairly simple to grasp and pretty fun, especially if you can pull off tricks like using a downwards slash to pogo off numerous enemies. The remake adds the Magical Hit mechanic, which can make some encounters easy but it also comes in handy if you're in a pinch. You can get coins and buy items from merchants in the hub world of Rapadanga. Swords increase your attack, the type of shield can determine what element is easier to block, and the armor upgrades your heath. You can also buy healing items and trade any gold bars you find to an NPC in exchange for more coins. Another way of extending your health is by finding ten Life Drops, of which there are many. They are often hidden in chests, around areas, and sometimes enemies can drop them. There are also items that pertain to dungeon puzzles, and the remake helpfully makes it so that you simply have to interact with something as long as you have the required item instead of having to open the inventory. One huge improvement is that before, carrying too much items would prevent Asha from collecting more, and would have to discard an item to get another. Now the herbs and gold bars stack on each other, giving you way more space to collect items. Once Pepelegoo joins her, she can use him to glide, double jump, and serve as a means to hit switches or become a platform for her to jump upon. It serves to emphasize platforming and exploration and makes the levels more enjoyable. If things get tough you can also call the Lamp Spirit to whisk you back to town to recover, although you'll have to travel all the way back to where you were afterwards. Another thing unlike most Wonder Boys is that's it's largely linear. After the beginning, you search around the town and palace finding the medallion to open the entrance to one of the four dungeons, then go through a short path followed by the dungeon itself. The remake redesigns some of the areas in 2.5D, which makes exploring the kingdom and dungeons less of a hassle than before One issue the original had is that you couldn't backtrack to previous stages after you cleared them. The remake fixes this somewhat by leaving the portals to the levels open so you can revisit them. However, you'll still locked out of the first few levels and later on you're unable to fully explore most of the other areas. I feel like this could have worked better. That said the only content lost are gold bars and life drops, the latter of which there are more than enough of in the remake to max out your health and only changes some text at the end otherwise. In MW4, you could only save if you talk to an old man that appears often. In the remake, you can save wherever, though you have to manually save. The lack of an autosave is a valid criticism, but as long as you remember to save before a tight spot it shouldn't be too big a deal. The dungeons can be pretty lengthy and maze-like like the Water Temple and Ice Pyramid, and early on the enemies can easily kill you. But it never gets brutal, the platforming is some of the best in the series, and the bosses put up a pretty good fight without feeling too hard. The overall look is that of a 100,1 Nights fairy tale compared to the medieval style seen in other Wonder Boy titles. The presentation is colorful and cartoon-like, and the characters can range from pretty cute like Asha and Pepelegoo to surreal like the bosses. The music is lovingly rearranged here by a new team with main series composer Shinichi Sakamoto, who also wrote a new ending piece for this remake. With a cheat code, you can unlock the original Mega Drive music as well. Most of the tracks are based off a reoccurring leitmotif which could get repetitive to some, but to me it stands as a very good soundtrack with both the old and new versions, with some exceptions like the Sky Castle theme. The Switch version has moments of slowdown, especially on the save and load screen, but is perfectly playable and a good choice way to play this game on the go. The physical release even comes with the original game! There's a few spots that could have been touched up better, but this is definitive way to play Asha and Pepelegoo's amazing journey through Monster World!

A classic title remade for the modern day. Nearly everything has been updated, but some things are still a bit dated by today's standards, but other remakes tend to be too, so it's not truly an issue. The controls, music, and even the cut scenes are indeed superior to the original game in every way. It really boils down to what graphical style you prefer honestly. The reveal trailer had me disappointed, but the developers managed to clean up a lot of that and I'm happy with the result! It gets a ten from me ^_^

This is a clean recreation of the original Monster World IV with some quality of life updates and some added content. My only true beef with it is that it's too easy and some areas get blocked off late in the game for a certain reason I won't spoil for you. An update to Asha's moveset other than the Magical Hit would have been nice to have too. If they plan on a sequel or something, I hope they won't keep it so simple.

Around 27 years after the release of the original, the traces of the age are already visible. With some sometimes questionable level design, blunt plot and short playing time, unfortunately you can't win a flower pot these days. The graphic style, the remixed music and the general gameplay, on the other hand, are bursting with charm. You can really tell while playing that this project was close to the hearts of the developers. Unfortunately, they have tied a little too closely to the conventions of the original. One could have deviated a little from the formula from back then.

A complete and solid remake of a lost 1994 classic that did not reach the west until nearly 20 years later. Its simplicity may seem a bit dated to a degree, but it is a perfect way to experience the original game in a new light. We recently received the best 2D games the series has to offer, so it's refreshing to see full 3D graphics for the first time in 35 years. If you like the original, you'll likely like this one too (if not more since it updates a lot of things). Perfect for newcomers and action game fans in general!

Asha in Monster World is a remake that focuses on one thing mainly, making itself accessible to everyone and as such it is an easy game, a relaxed adventure that you can finish with next to no problems at all It is also a very straight forward retelling of the original game, but in no way lacks new content. AiMW has a few completely new optional quests and subplots that helps fleshing out the general state of Monster World and Rapadagna The plot additions, the extra characterization of almost every classic NPC and greater graphical freedom makes this game a prime addition to the hardcore fans of the Wonder Boy saga, and the generally lighthearted tone is ideal for casual players that just want to spend a few hours with a superbly polished action game In this remake you can backtrack to previously cleared dungeons which was impossible in the original release, which is utilized to a good extent by adding extra collectibles which you can track down in the old classic areas and a few redesigned spots, which in the end will bag you a new ending The soundtrack has been remastered too with the collaboration of the two main composers of the Wonder Boy Saga, giving you the chance to swap between the new and the retro soundtracks in general Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World is an undoubtedly complete experience, albeit an easy one But it has some clear flaws too The translation is faulty, nothing game breaking but it can make you scratch your head in confusion in certain key points of the game The a few characters have been redesigned, most in a good way (but not all of them) while others didn't got the redesign that they so much deserved The backtrack function is very enjoyable but sadly it's not complete and you are completely unable to return to the starting area Recommended game for everyone but especially to the long time fans which will be able to fully enjoy it for what it is and what it teases

Welcome to Monster World! This remake of Monster World 4 while being a faithful recreation of the original, also does excellent job of making good use of the modern era technology. From cutscenes that add to the narrative to quality of life features like saving anywhere and rebalancing in various areas and new items, the game is certainly an improvement over the original. The snappy and responsive combat truly shows that the devs behind know what they were doing. If the game appear short in length, know that the game encourages you to make multiple runs and backtracking for items that can make your journey easier. Collect the achievements and you may even find secrets Don't worry about difficulty either, the rebalancing made the game easier for casual players, and also let's you freely self impose challenged like nuzzloke challenged in Pokemon. And the game was made to be played on a controller, it can and will work on a keyboard, but be aware that the game will be made harder given it's a platformer that relies on quick inputs.

Completamente fiel ao original inclusive no gameplay, mas traz algumas melhorias interessante. Os gráficos 3D não surpreendem mas também não fazem feio. No Switch o grande este varia e não fica em 60.