Recent reviews by Andrus

Dangerously addictive, a fun game that will last for hours and (console) generations. Recommended for all that are looking for a game about managing tasks, developing resources and want to waste hours trying to create a perfect 10/10 video game masterpiece.

After 180 hours, I can honestly say that this is a good game. I played the Prepare to Die version for 85 hours, and I still come back for more with this one. The remastered looks better and have a few conveniences that the PTD version lacks, but both of them are a fine addition.

This game is amazing. It clearly shows how much the devs loved the source material, and it's outstanding how much it still holds up today.

Originally on the Sega Master System, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap is an action platformer borrowing some of the exploration of Metroid to a simpler extent. The game is the follow-up to Wonder Boy in Monster Land, and it begins with a redux version of the last level of Monster Land. After you beat the first boss, your character is cursed and turned into a monster. You will travel across the land unlocking new abilities and transformations and upgrading your gear to face new challenges.

The new art is beautiful and completely expands on the original. You can toggle between the modern and retro art and sound at will, but the 1989's graphics haven't aged all that well and some color palettes are somewhat jarring.

The modern art also gives you an advantage on the gameplay, as there are new frames for your walking cycle, as well as attacking, jumping and turning. Once you get used to it, it makes a lot easier to know if your attack will land or if you are about to walk out of the ledge of a platform. Also, as the enemies have new animations as well, it's easier to know when they are about to attack.

The new soundtrack is great, and there are some amazing remixes to match the level's feel, but some of the original songs are still amazing and can't be that easily replaced, so I've been toggling the music through modern to retro on a lot of more occasions than the graphics.

The new text on the shops is also really well done, matching the quirky feel of the overall game. It's a love letter to the 1989 original, a great action-RPG with Metroidvania aspects, and a must buy for everyone looking for a fun and rewarding game.