Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap - Beginner Tips

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Wonder Boy III remake, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, was made free for a limited time for anyone to grab it in the Epic store, giving this timeless classic a new opportunity to charm gamers with its improved art style and fun gameplay.

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While Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap will feel familiar to anyone who was around in the 90s, some less seasoned gamers could have a hard time adjusting to the game's mechanics. That's why we've collected the best tips to help you in your adventure as Wonder Boy or Wonder Girl.

This game rewards curiosity. There are multiple paths to follow and secrets to uncover. While exploring, you never know where a door will take you or how many secret passages are out there.

You will notice there are different ways to explore a level, whether that'll be using ledges to move around or diving to see what's under the sea. Moreover, each form Wonder Boy can take has unique abilities that will let you explore areas that were previously out of reach. So take your time and explore around to see what you can find!

This one might seem obvious for seasoned gamers, but it could catch a person or two off guard. The starter area in this game works like a maze, so unless you go through a specific path, you will always end up in the same zone. There isn't a tutorial or some lore that tells you this, so you will need to figure this out on your own.

To get out and keep progressing through the game:

Blocking in this game is relatively easy. As long as you have a shield equipped, your character will auto-block whenever a projectile hits you. However, one of the earliest forms you will play as is the Lizard-Man. This one can't use a shield, making it impossible to block.

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