Wondrous adventures await - Wonder Boy Collection is now available
Four of the most iconic entries of the series are now playable on PS4 and Nintendo Switch with additional features
Stuttgart, Germany - 3 June, 2022: ININ Games and Bliss Brain are happy to announce that Wonder Boy Collection launches today, digitally and as a boxed version, on PlayStation 4 (PS4) and Nintendo Switch. The collection features four essential titles of the beloved franchise with new filters and shaders and additional features - perfect for newcomers and retro enthusiasts alike.
Immensely popular throughout the 1980s, 1990s and beyond, the Wonder Boy franchise received several entries and remakes over the years, building up a huge following all over the world with their enjoyable blend of energetic platforming and action RPG. With very few releases in the West, ININ Games and Bliss Brain are happy to bring this carefully curated collection for PS4 and Nintendo Switch to everyone.
A trailer celebrating the release of the collection can be found here.
Now available at amazon.com and many other retailers worldwide (a retailer list can be found at iningames.com), the Wonder Boy Collection includes these four cult classics:
Wonder Boy (1986)
Console Port version: Arcade (SYSTEM 1)
Help Boy to rescue his girlfriend Tina, who got captured by the evil King. Guide him carefully through different areas and battle the devious enemies that await you on your quest. Use a variety of items that help Boy on his adventure. Face the evil King in various battles to reach your aim and rescue Tina!
Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987)
Console Port version: Arcade (SYSTEM 2)
Years after the adventures of Wonder Boy, peace in Wonder Land was once again threatened, by the invasion of a dragon with its evil monsters turning Wonder Land into Monster Land. Help protagonist Book fight the monsters, defeat the dragon and restore the peace to the land and its people again. On your journey, you can collect equipment and magical spells to help you in your battles. But beware – every round has a time limit so you got to be quick!
Wonder Boy in Monster World (1991)
Console Port version: SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis
Guide the young, adventurous Shion and help him on his quest to defeat the evil BioMeka and his army of monsters that are threatening the land. However, Shion is not alone! Accompanied by the four spirits Priscilla, Hotta, Shabo and Rotto, he explores the different regions of Monster Land. Collect money, weapons, armour and magic spells to get stronger and banish evil for good!
Monster World IV (1994)
Console Port version: SEGA Mega Drive / Genesis
The young girl named Asha sets out on her mission to save the four spirits that were captured by the evil wizards. With the help of Asha's loyal companion Pepelogoo, they overcome every obstacle and fight their way through various enemies!
Additional information can be found on iningames.com and via blissbrain.co.jp.
Limited & Collector's Editions at Strictly Limited Games
To celebrate the 35th birthday of this beloved franchise, Strictly Limited Games offer the Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch/PS4). This includes six games with 21 versions of Wonder Boy in total - that's two games more than in the regular retail version, the perfect edition for every fan or collector!
The Collector's Edition and Ultra Collector's Edition, including awesome exclusive items, are still available at strictlylimitedgames.com - only while stock lasts.
About ININ Games
ININ Games focuses on the digital and physical publishing of high-quality, feel-good retro and arcade games. ININ Games brings retro games to life and creates the classics of the future. They are best known for "Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World", "CrossCode", "Cotton Reboot", "Slaps and Beans" and as the publishing partner for the TAITO titles "Bubble Bobble 4 Friends: The Baron is Back" and "The Ninja Saviors – Return of the Warriors" in North America and Europe. Numerous other milestones of classic gaming culture are in the planning and will be announced in the coming months.
ININ Games is part of United Games Entertainment GmbH. For more information, visit https://www.iningames.com/.
About Strictly Limited Games
Strictly Limited Games is a German publisher based near Stuttgart, specialized in releasing a curated selection of digital download-only games in exclusive collectible physical editions for PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita and Nintendo Switch. The company was founded in 2017 by Dennis Mendel, a former scholar for game studies and advisor at Fraunhofer Institute, and Benedict Braitsch. Both passionate collectors with a combined collection of over 7.000 digital and physical games for all console generations, their intention is to form an opposite pole to the current trend of digital-only releases. All collectors' editions are available exclusively at Strictly Limited Games online store www.strictlylimitedgames.com
About Bliss Brain
Bliss Brain is a Japanese publisher that brings retro and high quality games back to life in the modern age and releases them worldwide in digital versions. Bliss Brain has released "Princess Maker 2 Refine", "Princess Maker ~Faery Tales Come True~", and "Princess Maker 5" on Steam. "Wonder Boy Collection" will be our first release for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch. We will continue to discover and release new games in the future.
For more information about Bliss Brain, please visit https://blissbrain.co.jp/.
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