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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom

Updated to v1.0.1rc6

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom is a side-scrolling action-adventure platformer that follows Jin, a boy cursed to transform into animal forms, as he explores a sprawling interconnected world. Players switch between six distinct transformations, such as frog, dragon, and pig, each granting unique abilities to solve environmental puzzles, access new areas, and combat enemies. The game blends exploration, precise platforming, and combat with hand-drawn visuals and fluid animations, offering a modern evolution of the Wonder Boy series with nonlinear progression and hidden secrets to uncover.

Action Adventure Platformer
Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Release Date:
Platform:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11)
Developer:
Game Atelier
Publisher:
FDG Entertainment GmbH & Co KG
About this game

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Overview

A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure!

Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations.

Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You’ll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await.

Feature Overview:

  • Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish.
  • Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world.
  • Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment.
  • Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions.
  • Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.
Can Your PC Run It?

System Requirements

Minimum:
  • System: Windows 7
  • Processor: Core i3 CPU
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Direct X 10 graphic card (GTX 750 Ti with 2 Go VRAM recommended)
  • Storage: Disk Space 5 GB
  • Additional Notes: Sound card Direct X 9.0c
Easy Install and Play

Instructions

  1. Click the download button. You can also select a previous version if available.
  2. You’ll be redirected to Vidgazoo. Wait 5 seconds, then directly click the button or copy the link.
    • Make sure you have a supported download client installed (it’s free here) before downloading.
  3. Once the download process reaches 100%, locate the downloaded files.
    • Get ready for installation and make sure you have enough disk space for the game.
  4. To Install DRM-free Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom:
    • Run or double-click setup_monster_boy_and_the_cursed_kingdom_********.exe to launch the installer.
    • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
    • If a DLC folder is included, run any .exe files inside it as well.
  5. Once the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.

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