Back in August, STUDIOARTDINK announced that it would be working with several members of the original Wonder Boy creative teams to remake the fourth entry in the series. Now, we have a few more details about the game’s release.
For starters there’s confirmation that the original Mega Drive/Genesis game, Monster World IV, will be included with all physical editions of the remake. Better yet, it’ll be on the Switch version’s cart (it’ll be a separate download on PS4).
On top of standard retail editions, Strictly Limited Games will also stock three limited versions of the game, with varying amounts of extra goodies. Here’s the run-down:
The Limited Edition is available for €39.99, limited to 3,500 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,700 copies for PlayStation 4 worldwide and features:
- Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World game (PS4/NSW)
- Monster World IV original game (PS4/NSW)
- Manual (Mega Drive Style)
- Reversible Variant Cover
- Individually Numbered
The Collector’s Edition is available for €99.99, limited to 2,500 copies for Nintendo Switch and 1,200 copies for PlayStation 4 worldwide and includes:
- Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World game (PS4/NSW)
- Monster World IV original game (PS4/NSW)
- Manual (Mega Drive Style)
- CE Box
- 2-sided Poster
- Monster World Map
- 2 OST (Original + Remix)
- Squishy Ball Pepelogoo
- Sticker
- Artbook
- Shikishi
- Acrylic Standee
- Fridge Magnet
- Stamper
The Mega Collector’s Edition is available for €179.99, limited to 999 copies for Nintendo Switch and 499 copies for PlayStation 4 worldwide. This edition celebrates the origins of the game and features everything from the Collector’s Edition plus:
- Asha and Pepelogoo Figurine (18cm / 7.1″)
- Mega Drive- / Genesis-Style Plastic Case with reversible inlay
- Console-Style Packaging
- Certificate of Authenticity
- Asha Pixel Pin
- Retro-style Registration Card
- Vinyl Sticker for your Console
The game and all of these physical editions will release in 2021, and Strictly Limited Games is now taking pre-orders.
Written by Tom Brown
Whether it’s an exciting new entry in a series long established or a weird experiment meant only for the dedicated, Tom is eager to report on it. Rest assured, if Nintendo ever announces Elite Beat Agents 2, he’ll be there.
