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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom Sales Ratio on Switch Is 8:1 Versus Other Platforms

FDG Entertainment went to Twitter today to announce that Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom on Switch has sold 8 times more than the PS4 and Xbox One versions.

ZeekQuattro1953d ago

It sold more than the PS4 and Xbox versions combined. Where have I heard that one before? Congrats to FDG Entertainment. Monster Boy earned it.

Geobros1952d ago

Congrats to FDG and Nintendo, the Switch is the best place now to revive games like this.

Segata1952d ago

I love the Wonderboy series since the Master System and this is easily one of the best in the series. Amazing game and maybe one of the best Metroidvania's ever made (this series predates the term but gets no credit)

King_Noctis1952d ago

Congrats to the devs. This just goes to show that third party games do sell well on the Switch.

PhoenixUp1952d ago

Small budget games like these do at least

King_Noctis1952d ago

Maybe you forget a small budget game called Starlink Battle For Atlas.

PhoenixUp1952d ago

You know that game flopped right? Having a flop selling the most on your platform isn’t something to gloat about

Neonridr1952d ago

regardless if the game flopped it's actually quite fun. While I don't necessarily care so much for the toys to life games, removing that from the equation the game is pretty darn cool. My kid loves it.

And Switch has proven that the nostalgia factor runs high on their machines. What better way to play a game like this than to take it on the go with you.

King_Noctis1952d ago

At this point you are just trying to downplay the Switch. It doesn’t matter if the game flop or not, my point stands that it sold the most on the Switch. Plus, that is not the only one. There are many other as well if you bother to do abit of research.

EddieNX 1952d ago

Some indie games are absolutely fantastic like Celeste , Shovel Knight and many more. Theyre all selling best on Switch.

The problem is Sony and Xbox players are too busy playing Call of duty instead of works of art like Celeste.

PhoenixUp1952d ago

@ Neo

I’m not talking about the quality of the game, only that it flopped commercially.

@ King

How is stating the truth downplaying? How many big budget games sell better on Switch than on other platforms? I can only think of Sonic Forces. Most other games that sell immensely better on NS are small budget games.

@ Eddie

I’m aware, that’s why I said small budget games.

You think PS and XB owners only play CoD?

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lellkay1952d ago

It's a perfect match for Switch.

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PlayStation Plus Game Catalog for April: Kena, Doom Eternal, Riders Republic and more

Also added this month: The Evil Within, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Paradise Killer, Dishonored: Definitive Edition.

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MaximusPrime_398d ago

Riders republic. Nice. I never bought it but played beta twice. Good fun openworld game.

BigBosss398d ago

I have 3 other mates who like playing multiplayer games. Is this something we will all enjoy together?

Astrokis398d ago

It’s a really fun game when there’s a lot of people on but the player base dropped a lot compared to launch. This should help increase the amount online drastically.

It’s definitely a - I want to chill with my friends type of game so definitely check it out! Also it’s a huge improvement over Steep

MaximusPrime_398d ago

Sounds good. Also, Horizon Forbidden West Burning Shores DLC coming a day after. I'll be more likely spending time on that DLC first. But will join when free.

closed_account398d ago (Edited 398d ago )

Riders Republic is a ton of fun and one of the best things Ubisoft has done in recent years IMO.

The music and acting are obnoxious, which I just turn down... but it's so much just freeriding mountain bikes or other stuff across the mountains. I haven't played w friends, but I imagine it would be a ton of fun in MP. Very underrated game!

SlothLordPootus398d ago

I kept getting caught up in other games so I never got around to buying Doom Eternal. If it's good I'll still buy it so i can keep it. The reboot was awesome, i think i played through it about 5 times, and platinumed it.

closed_account397d ago

Same here, I've had Doom Eternal on my wishlist for a long time. I'm definitely jumping in considering the free PS5 upgrade they released.

Storm23397d ago

It is a lot of fun. First FPS in a while that has really grabbed me. And I love FPS games. C’mon Killzone/Resistance series remasters/remakes/sequels…anyt hing.

DefenderOfDoom2397d ago

I agree , Sony has not produced a single player FPS campaign in about 8 years. I already played DOOM Eternal which was awesome.

FallenAngel1984398d ago

A whole lotta Bethesda titles in this lineup

Sackboy also got included as well despite already being as Essential title

crazyCoconuts398d ago

Regarding sackboy, you're right... That's confusing. At least wait until it's not in essential, as it's impossible to have extra without essential.

Welshy398d ago (Edited 398d ago )

Damned if you do and damned if you don't with that one I think. When a former monthly free game goes into the subscription catalog at a later date it also gets criticism, so may as well just add it straight away for people who don't claim it going forward I guess.

Profchaos398d ago

Hopefully the claim on the game counts as a essentials claim so when the game leaves the catalogue it doesn't leave the players library.

I found a similar situation frustrating I played fallout 76 when it was introduced as a premium game a month or so later it was a essentials game and I could not repurchase it so I'll lose the game when it leaves the Library

crazyCoconuts398d ago

Spiderman is in the titles leaving Extra in May. Guess 1st party titles aren't guaranteed to stay

Welshy398d ago

That's just the way of subscription services in general, titles come and go, but I'm sure it'll be back. Maybe it's a Quantum Break deal where it's just a license refresh?

It's one of the reasons I fear a subscription/digital only future. I don't want the platforms telling me what I can and can't play at any given time and waiting of tenterhooks for games I actually want to be available.

closed_account398d ago

Oh boy, that's making me want to jump back into Returnal! Not that I'd mind buying the game, love it.

EvertonFC398d ago

Great Month, own most of them but looking fwd to trying monstor boy, nice sto have EW in my collection now and some wolfeinstein.

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Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom for PS5 now available

Publisher FDG Entertainment and developer Game Atelier have released the PlayStation 5 version of Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom via PlayStation Store. Users who already own the PlayStation 4 version can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version free of charge. The PlayStation 5 version features DualSense wireless controller support, and runs in native 4K resolution and 120 frames per second.

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Switch eShop deals - Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection, Monster Boy, Oxenfree, Shadowverse, Unravel Two

A number of new deals are up and running on the North American Switch eShop. These include Ghosts ‘n Goblins Resurrection, Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom, Oxenfree, Shadowverse: Champion’s Battle, Unravel Two, and more.

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