Strictly Limited Games will open pre-orders for Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection for PlayStation 4 and Switch on March 6, the distributor announced. It is a more extensive version of the recently announced Wonder Boy Collection.
While Wonder Boy Collection includes four titles (Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder in Monster World, and Monster World IV) across four versions, Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection includes six titles (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) across 21 versions.
Pre-orders will be available at the following links:
- Standard Edition (€49.99)
- PlayStation 4 – Limited to 2,000 copies
- Switch – Limited to 4,000 copies
- Collector’s Edition (€99.99)
- PlayStation 4 – Limited to 1,500 copies
- Switch – Limited to 3,000 copies
- Ultra Collector’s Edition (€149.99)
- PlayStation 4 – Limited to 499 copies
- Switch – Limited to 999 copies
Here is an overview of the collection, via Strictly Limited Games:
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.
Includes 21 Versions
Original Title Version Console Port Wonder Boy International / West Arcade (SYSTEM 1) Wonder Boy Japan SG-1000 Super Wonder Boy Japan Master System / Sega MARK III Wonder Boy International / West Master System / Sega MARK III Revenge of Drancon (Wonder Boy) International / West Game Gear Wonder Boy Japan Game Gear Wonder Boy in Monster Land International / West Arcade (SYSTEM 2) Wonder Boy in Monster Land International / West Master System Wonder Boy in Monster Land Japan Arcade (SYSTEM 2) Super Wonder Boy: Monster World Japan Master System / Sega MARK III Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap International / West Game Gear Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap International / West Master System Monster World II (Dragon’s Trap) Japan Master System / Sega MARK III Monster World II: The Dragon’s Trap Japan Game Gear Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair International / West Arcade (SYSTEM 16) Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair International / West Mega Drive / Genesis Wonder Boy in Monster World International / West Master System / Sega MARK III Wonder Boy in Monster World International / West Mega Drive / Genesis Wonder Boy V: Monster World III Japan Mega Drive Monster World IV International / West Mega Drive / Genesis Monster World IV Japan Mega Drive
Watch a trailer below.