Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection will launch digitally for PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Switch on January 26, 2023, publisher and developer Bliss Brain announced.
Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is a more extensive version of Wonder Boy Collection, which was previously released both physically and digitally for PlayStation 4 and Switch. Where the previous release featured four games, the new release features 21 versions of six games.
Pre-orders for physical editions are currently available at Strictly Limited Games, while supplies last.
Here is an overview of the collection, via Bliss Brain:
About
Featuring 21 versions of six of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released, this incredible compilation brings the influential platformer series to today’s hardware.
Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy series gained a vast cult following thanks to its distinct blend of energetic platforming, action RPG elements, and even shoot ’em up gameplay. And now you can enjoy a diverse spread of the Wonder Boy games that have left a powerful legacy throughout gaming, from the 1986 arcade original to 1994’s Monster World IV.
Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection brings the series up-to-date with precise ports for today’s hardware, and new features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment.
Whether you’re a retro devotee wanting to catch up on this important piece of gaming history, a Wonder Boy fan looking to play your favorites on cutting edge hardware or are simply looking to experience the very best in nostalgic gameplay, Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is about as essential as it gets.
Key Features
- Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair, Wonder Boy The Dragon‘s Trap, Wonder Boy in Monster World, and Monster World IV in a total of 21 ports.
- An unrivaled Wonder Boy collection for true retro gamers.
- Every title expertly ported to modern consoles, with extended features like filter, shader, a rewind option and an art gallery!
- Revisit one of the most unique, important platformers of the 1980s and 1990s.
- Get your nostalgia on with crisp chiptune audio and perfect pixel art.
Included Games
- Wonder Boy
- Wonder Boy in Monster Land
- Wonder Boy in Monster Land / International / Arcade (SYSTEM-2)
- Wonder Boy in Monster Land / International / Master System / SEGA MARK III
- Wonder Boy in Monster Land / Japan / Arcade (SYSTEM-2)
- Super Wonder Boy in Monster Land / Japan / Master System / SEGA MARK III
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap
- Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap / International / Master System / SEGA MARK III
- Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap / International / Game Gear
- Monster World II / Japan / Master System / SEGA MARK III
- Monster World II: The Dragon’s Trap / Japan / Game Gear
- Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
- Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair / International / Arcade (SYSTEM-16)
- Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair / International / Mega Drive / Genesis
- Wonder Boy in Monster World
- Wonder Boy in Monster World / International / Mega Drive / Genesis
- Wonder Boy in Monster World / International / Master System / SEGA MARK III
- Wonder Boy V: Monster World III / Japan / Mega Drive
- Monster World IV
- Monster World IV / International / Mega Drive / Genesis
- Monster World IV / Japan / Mega Drive