Wonderboy In Monsterland vs Chan and Chan

[Black Tiger]

1. I don't think the graphics in JJ & Jeff are that bad, but the backgrounds are pretty darn sparse and the tiles are repetitive. I felt this way back when I first played it. A little more variety in the stages would have really, really helped this game 's character. Also, some of the sprites were horrible (i.e. the bird!) while others were quite nice. Overall, I like the aesthetics of the game, despite sparse look of the stages.

2. JJ & Jeff = Adventure Island + tweaks to the gameplay. It is immediately apparent that there is a direct connection between Wonderboy1, AA and JJ&Jeff that transcend the general conventions of the platforming genre.

3. I prefer AA / Wonderboy 1 to JJ & Jeff, but that's because I like racing through AA / Wonderboy (in JJ & Jeff, you have to stop and kick stuff, which slows some segments down).

4. Furries make their first appearance on home consoles courtesy of a WB1/AA clone -- how can you not love this?

My favorite type of platformer is the kind you can run through nearly non-stop. Kinda like Sonic, except platformery.

I was psyched to give Wonderboy a serious play through once I got the Monster World collection and was disappointed to find that its way more stop 'n go than I remembered and I now believe that JJ&J/K&K is way more racing'ish.

[esteban]

I demand screenshots of the bird.

Seriously. IIRC, I have been complaining about the ugly hawk/eagle in Legendary Axe and the ugly bird in JJ&Jeff whenever these games are discussed.

My thesis: It's the work of FEKA. Clearly, whenever they attempted to sabotage a game, they left their mark with a fowl sprite. Pun intended. Sorry.

[Black Tiger]

Is this the bird you guys are talking about?



Because it doesn't look bad to me. 

[esteban]

Is this the bird you guys are talking about?



Because it doesn't look bad to me. 

Black_Tiger, you rock! Yes, that bird is not on par with the style and attention to detail give many of the other sprites. It should have more personality... I don't mind if stalagmites (stalagtites?) in a cave are uneventful, but a bird sprite is an opportunity to work some magic.

The hawk in Legendary Axe is even worse though! Ahhhgggg, that clunky hawk is in LOW RES whereas the rest of the game's sprites are gorgeous.

Clearly, B_T, I have issues!

[Turbo D]

haha, I like the bird

[FM-77]

Me too. No, in fact I love that bird! It was awesome!

[nat]

Me too. No, in fact I love that bird! It was awesome!

You'll be saying otherwise after it shits on you.

[esteban]

My heart is warmed by the fact that you folks like the bird in question. However, I stand by my original assessment: that bird is out-of-place compared to many other sprites. We were cheated! We could have had a mascot-worthy bird!

Black_Tiger, I'm still waiting for the pictures of JJ / Jeff in their furry costumes! Who was the fellow here who got defensive over furries? He should join me in my request!

[Black Tiger]

My heart is warmed by the fact that you folks like the bird in question. However, I stand by my original assessment: that bird is out-of-place compared to many other sprites. We were cheated! We could have had a mascot-worthy bird!

Black_Tiger, I'm still waiting for the pictures of JJ / Jeff in their furry costumes! Who was the fellow here who got defensive over furries? He should join me in my request!

I believe that Kitsunexus is our resident Furry freak.

Anyway, you can both enjoy this-

[esteban]

Awesome. Thank you B_T.

[FM-77]

This game looks like fun. Is it expensive (japanese version).

[Black Tiger]

This game looks like fun. Is it expensive (japanese version).

Some people on eBay are asking up to $30 for it complete, but its usually available pretty cheap.

[Tatsujin]

haha, I like the bird

who doesn't?

[Tatsujin]

This game looks like fun. Is it expensive (japanese version).

Some people on eBay are asking up to $30 for it complete, but its usually available pretty cheap.

but it's one of the more expensive hudson game here in japan, due to the popularity of kato-chan ken-chan in past decades. but you're not that wrong with $30, since it goes for about 3000~3500yen here usually.

[Keranu]

I agree with Steve about the bird, it just doesn't have as much detail as other sprites and it looks emotionless compared to the other wacky creatures you meet. But after seeing this bird get love on here, I am starting to see the light. It's just a dorky little bird flying around pooping on people.