Wonderful in presentation, less-so in practice: Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap review
A hero grasping his sword and shield, storming a castle to battle a dragon. A scenario that many gamers should know well, and one of the first images that comes to mind when reflecting on the era of early console gaming, this is the position I found myself in upon booting up Wonder Boy: The Dragon's...
Beautiful; fun art style; Excellent music; Packed with nostalgia for fans of the original
Poorly aged gameplay mechanics; Incredibly difficult early game; Cumbersome ability progression and selection; Little reward for completionists