Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap - Dev Diary 2: Music and Sound design

[@Musical_Nero]

This was the first game I ever played in my life, 4 years old. 15 years later, this music hits my nostalgia like a ton of bricks... good freaking job. HYPE!

[@elliec2943]

My first game too!

[@DarkQuill]

Lizardcube knows exactly what they're doing with this remake. The music is gorgeous, the sound design incorporates a lot of source material, and it's a pleasure look at the detail and love put into the visuals. Looking forward to playing this even more now!

[@Lizardcube]

Thanks for the kind words :)

[@TheCasualSubculturist]

This is quite amazing that you can overlap the original SMS song with this and it's perfectly in sync.

[@Link-ho8yq]

These dev diaries are awesome. I recently bought the game on Steam, I recently finished it, and it's really great to see how much love went into this remake. I wasn't even that much of a fan of the original game (it was mostly from watching a friend play), so for me this remake was my first real occasion to play the game... and I really enjoyed it, from start to end. Especially the music. The intro+The Last Dungeon sequence is grandiose, the desert music is catchy, and the dungeon theme will not leave your head. (well, that, and a bit of French pride XD -- it's good to see French studios produce great games)

[@Aran_MD]

you guys are amazing. I'm from Argentina and didn't got a chance to Play a master system in my childhood, but still i managed to play Wonder Boy III. I'm also a musician that tries to listen to any kind of music and Learn. inmediatly when you started showing the tracks i felt the tango vibe from Piazzolla. I'm quite surprised. your work is superb, the music and visuals are stunning! i'm more and more excited to Play your awesome remake! great job, and again: you guys are amazing. i hope someday i become good enough to work with a team like you :)

[@rengar91]

Oh my! The music sounds so majestic and magical when orchestrated. Thank you for sharing some of your wonderful pieces from the remake! ^-^

[@bjbegui]

I really love the hard work going into this game.. At a young age, i played and beat the original and had a life changing experience.. I can't wait for my children to have the same.

[@Adelchi86]

I just wish to get a Time Machine, going back to the little me and say, while I'm playing: "Don't worry, some awesome french guys will do a fantastic reboot about this wonderful game... good night, brave Warrior, good night, Monster Land..." (and also, these are the winning number for the Lottery...)

[@ParisCarbone]

As a musician and a huge childhood (and adulthood) fan of the game, words cannot express enough my appreciation for your work. Huge thanks for bringing such a masterpiece to the millennials and in such an exceptional quality and creativity. Really wish I had access to that great OST at this very moment. :)

[@Lizardcube]

Hi Paris, the OST is now available with a bunch of bonuses :) www.thedragonstrap.com/blog/post/201707_SoundtrackMacLinux/

[@angahith]

I'm literally crying to see and hear that you guys have as much love for the game as I do. Hearing those tunes played on actual instruments without losing the touch of the original... your work is absolutely beautiful. I don't think anyone else could possible do a better job at the remake. I really can't wait.

[@randysandals]

just coming back here nearly 6 years later and still can't believe this beautiful thing really happened. so wonderful.

[@guithegood87]

This soundtrack is something else. Amazing. Love it so much.

[@tibyandy]

I'm now on my 30's, but in the past I played a lot the original series. When I saw this on the Nintendo e-Shop, I was struck with nostalgia and HAD to buy this game. Now that I finished the game, I'd like to say to everyone involved in the creation process that all of you have made an amazing piece of art! I can see how much love was poured into a single remake, something that the big companies out there should learn from. Congratulations for this excellent work, @Dotemu!

[@mexicantacos1578]

lizard cube your doing great job on the music details

[@muppetmittstheOG]

I loved this so much as a kid. The music was phenomenal for an 8 bit console. You've taken a masterpiece and made it better.

[@slightlytwistedagain]

It's great taking creative liberties in the music department, however it's extremely important to match the tone of the levels. So far the new music has come across as more relaxed, as in it fits the credits more rather than being on a adventure facing danger and approaching a dungeon.

[@pladasker]

I can't believe this is a thing that exists and that I will get to experience it! Also, this music gets me really emotional. Your take on the dungeon music makes me tear up.

[@justinthehedgehog]

super cool!! i love the music in this game! really hope these guys get the chance to work on another game

[@MeteoraCedric]

C'est de l'or en barre vos Dev Diary, beau boulot les amis !! :-)

[@nicolamaritan7447]

I NEED THIS GAME AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

[@Nami]

Still my favorite game soundtrack from the 8-bit era. I can't wait.

[@FelinoJogador]

Hope you guys sell the soundtrack for the game on a special edition or just standalone, because these songs bring tears to my eyes

[@Lizardcube]

We're looking into the possibility of releasing the soundtrack as well.

[@vicp00]

Sounds looks awesome! Gorgeous work!

[@Streamer2k]

Awesome!!!! My favourite 8-bit game remastered!!!!! Nice, thanks a lot guys!

[@MrBen2177]

I cant wait anymore

[@KnowYourVideoGames]

I'm excited! Hope there's a sound track too!

[@Thegamingground]

My childhood is coming back to me :3

[@Alianger]

Sounds like it's in good hands.

[@bluemujika]

Please please release the OST along with the game!

[@Lizardcube]

We are looking into it :)

[@bluemujika]

Yipeeeee!

[@randysandals]

yes, ready to throw money at screen.

[@GeesusBeam]

Thank god, also artwork please :D

[@carmelogalarza8552]

omg mi first childhood game i want this game so bad

[@RobBurnley]

Really interesting, love the remake x

[@foxgloves321]

5:17, eargasm

[@davidtran1360]

The soundtrack is soooo good.

[@Lizardcube]

The full soundtrack with one million weird bonus track is available on Bandcamp! dotemu.bandcamp.com/album/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap

[@lucasrosmano]

Also, would be nice if we could choose the original soundtrack too!

[@blood2926]

Purée comme ça donne envie...

[@VarthRock]

0:00 You had to take the catchy drums off, hadn't you?

[@JeAga_]

i want the sheet of music "Adventure Zone" in piano ~my english is so bad~

[@moxty2795]

Good Job Boys

[@gilleswalther5964]

Maintenant je me demande si j'ai tellement aimé WB3, si ce n'est pas à cause des musiques 🤔

[@MrDictatore]

Oyun zaten güzel birde müzikleri harika olmuş bebekler.

[@lucasrosmano]

The game will be avaiable only for PS4, or PS3 either?

[@Lizardcube]

I don't think we'll be able to bring to PS3, as we are focusing on current generation consoles.

[@lucasrosmano]

And physical disc? Would be nice to have a manual and sketches, like the original game! By the way, thanks for answering! I loved ur job!

[@thiagobaptista]

"Initially I was not exited to work with the music, I thought it too repetitive" GODS, you French people are so incredible fucking arrogant! hahahaha But this work is indeed a masterpiece. Congratulations to this obviously very talented team!