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Virtual Console Mondays: December 3 and December 10, 2007

Dynastic Hero

by Les Thomas - December 11, 2007, 1:37 am EST

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The Dynastic Hero is, in fact, Wonder Boy. Wonder Boy’s variety of console treatments and multiple publishers is too lengthy for the purpose of this recommendation. This is his fifth and final rendering, a remake of a Genesis game which was already released on the Virtual Console as Wonder Boy In Monster World. Wonder Boy is the Prince of Betras, Dyna, who vows to save the Insect Kingdom of Tarron from the evil Drilkor Empire. It’s a pretty straight-forward side-scrolling RPG. Wonder Boy looks a bit like Mega Man, plays a bit like Legend of Zelda II, and sounds a bit like Super Mario Bros. But you get to play an ocarina.

The Dynastic Hero, though not dynamic, is surprisingly charming. The controls for the Wii Remote can be confusing when playing the ocarina, but this control method is still the best bet. The graphics since Monster World are noticeably improved. The inclusion of an opening anime sequence with cheesy female vocalist is probably worth the price of admission. If you own Monster World and loved it or are just an anime fan, this is a cult classic, so go there if you dare.

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