About Aggelos 2
One thing is certain: Aggelos 2 doesn't try to impress too much. When you start the game, there's no music; the logos appear, and the title screen shows a bright blue sky. The options are limited to controller settings, language, music, and sound effects. The whole thing has a simplicity that reminds us of our first adventures on the NES, Game Boy, or Master System. At least the game doesn’t mislead you: the experience will be retro. After choosing the difficulty level (Normal or Hard), you’re all set to embark on this great adventure.
Compared to the first game, Aggelos 2 features graphics reminiscent of the 16-bit era, whereas the original had an 8-bit aesthetic. The scope has also been expanded, with an interconnected world twice as vast. At the start of the adventure, the hero loses his equipment—a pretext for a proper tutorial. A love letter to the Wonder Boy series, Aggelos 2 is one of those tribute games that takes the essence of classic titles and elevates it to new heights.
From the environments you traverse to the music and its progressive gameplay, the game brings back memories of moments experienced on the Mega Drive and Super Nintendo. While the first installment took its cues from Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap, this sequel readily echoes Wonder Boy in Monster World. It’s a journey back in time, but with a modern twist.
Why Should I Play Aggelos 2?
Aggelos 2 is an action/platformer game featuring an angel who travels through two interconnected worlds plagued by an invasion of dark creatures. Like in The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on the Super Nintendo, the game involves exploring the Kingdom of Light and its dark counterpart, the Kingdom of Darkness. While drawing inspiration from the Wonder Boy series, Aggelos 2 also takes cues from Gargoyle’s Quest for its vertical sections and from Mega Man for its shooting mechanics. To progress, the character interacts with various mechanisms and makes use of his angelic abilities, as well as items he collects throughout the adventure, such as a grappling hook. Despite save points that are sometimes very far apart, this title from Wonderboy Bobi Studio is certainly worth playing.
After a while, the game unfolds across two interconnected worlds: the World of Light and the World of Darkness. This shift is not without consequences: the hero, in turn, undergoes a transformation and becomes even more powerful. In its original form, the game resembles a Wonder Boy title that emphasizes anticipation, precision, and defense (especially once you obtain the shield).
Upon transitioning to the demonic world, Aggelos becomes faster, more agile, and his attacks deal more damage. Once this transformation occurs, the puzzles challenge the player to navigate between shadow and light in order to progress. It is precisely this “distorted mirror” mechanic that makes the game so unique. Even though some sections are difficult and you must defeat more than a dozen bosses to complete the game, Aggelos 2 is rewarding and reminiscent of Super Metroid in its level design.
Is Aggelos 2 Free-to-play?
No, Aggelos 2 is a paid game, even though it’s sold at a modest price. It’s not available on any premium subscription services such as Xbox Game Pass, PC Game Pass, or PlayStation Plus. As of now, there is no demo for the game.
Where Can I Download Aggelos 2?
Aggelos 2 is an action/platformer game available for download on Windows PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. As a direct sequel to the first game released in 2018, it is available as a digital download as well as in limited-edition physical boxed versions.
What Games Should I Play If I Enjoy Aggelos 2?
If you like Aggelos 2, we highly recommend checking out the first installment. Aggelos draws inspiration from Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap to offer a retro adventure steeped in the traditions of 8-bit games. It captures the feel of classic games from the NES to the Master System, with a kingdom under threat that needs saving. True to the Metroidvania genre, villages, forests, caves, and dungeons unfold as you explore, with each new ability unlocking previously inaccessible paths. The progression is classic, but the game is visually appealing and the atmosphere immediately draws you in.
We stay in the Wonder Boy universe with Lizardcube’s excellent Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap. In addition to its cartoon-style visuals, this game features transformations that allow the hero to progress through worlds infested with creatures. Struck by a curse, the young knight you play as transforms, in turn, into a mouse, a piranha, a falcon, or even a lion. Each form has distinct abilities: climbing walls and ceilings, swimming, flying, or gaining tenfold striking power. With its reorchestrated soundtrack and varied environments, this game is a marvel.
Another entry in the series—though less well-known than the previous ones—Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom by The Game Atelier builds on the concept of The Dragon's Trap. Once again, the hero must change forms, taking on various animal forms: snake, frog, lion, and so on. Developed in collaboration with the series’ creator, Ryuichi Nishizawa, it’s a truly enjoyable experience, thanks to both the quality of its gameplay mechanics and its production values.
