Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [PS4, Switch, XBONE] – Sphinx / Jin (All)

Media: video game: “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom”
Developer: Game Atelier
Platform: PS4, Switch, XBONE

Description: 

In the second half of the Lost Temples, there is a Sphinx that acts as a doorway of sorts, that appears similar to Ketz, looking somewhat like a lion statue. On answering its three questions correctly, it will allow Jin to enter its mouth to proceed further into the area, warning to “Be careful, it is a little sticky in there.” Contrary to this, however, is that its insides do not appear biological; they appear as any other room in the Lost Temples. This area can be returned to later in the game, with Jin’s other forms, whether Human, Pig, Snake, Frog, Lion or Dragon.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [PS4, Switch, XBONE] – Frog / Jin (All)

Media: video game: “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom”
Developer: Game Atelier
Platform: PS4, Switch, XBONE

Description: 

Frog enemies in the game will commonly use their tongue to strike at Jin, but will not pull him in or swallow him. They can be found in the Crystal Caves, among other places. Any of Jin’s forms can be exposed to this, whether Human, Pig, Snake, Frog, Lion or Dragon.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [PS4, Switch, XBONE] – Ketz / Jin (Pig, Snake, Frog)

Media: video game: “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom”
Developer: Game Atelier
Platform: PS4, Switch, XBONE

Description: 

Ketz is a miniboss in the Lost Temples area, and appears to be a lion’s head statue on the wall. Its upper and lower jaws will separate to fire beams at Jin, and Jin must use his Frog form to rotate the room in order to enter Ketz’s mouth three times, completing short segments in his Pig, Snake and Frog forms. Ketz’s insides however do not look organic; simply another room, in keeping with it being a (sentient?) statue. Once complete, Jin will be forced out of Ketz.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [PS4, Switch, XBONE] – Dark Realm Guardian / Jin (All)

Media: video game: “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom”
Developer: Game Atelier
Platform: PS4, Switch, XBONE

Description: 

In the final area of the game, the Dark Realm, there is a huge skeletal fish enemy known as the Dark Realm Guardian in the backdrop that cannot be attacked. If not shielded by the crystal walls, it will begin to inhale Jin’s soul for ongoing damage, but will not actually inhale Jin himself. Any of Jin’s forms can be exposed to this, whether Human, Pig, Snake, Frog, Lion or Dragon.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [PS4, Switch, XBONE] – Ghost / Jin (All)

Media: video game: “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom”
Developer: Game Atelier
Platform: PS4, Switch, XBONE

Description: 

Ghosts of various colors can be found in the Haunted Manor area. Yellow Ghosts will often disappear after being attacked, only to reappear next to Jin to attempt to lick him, causing the confusions status. Red Ghosts will inhale Jin’s soul while growing in size, should he enter their radius, causing damage over time. Any of Jin’s forms can be exposed to this, whether Human, Pig, Snake, Frog, Lion or Dragon.

Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom [PS4, Switch, XBONE] – Ancient Frog / Jin (Pig, Snake)

Media: video game: “Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom”
Developer: Game Atelier
Platform: PS4, Switch, XBONE

Description: 

The boss of the Crystal Caves area is the Ancient Frog, which can only be fought with Jin in his Pig and Snake forms. A few times during the fight, the Ancient Frog will grab Jin with its long tongue and swallow him. Inside is a mini-platforming segment in which Jin must use his Snake form to climb the walls of the Ancient Frog’s insides and attack its heart, while out-running the rising levels of stomach acids. Skeletons of humans, fish and some monsters can be seen inside the stomach of the Ancient Frog. Regardless of whether Jin is exposed to the stomach acids, or he successfully beats at the heart, the Ancient Frog will gag and regurgitate Jin up. Each time Jin is swallowed, he appears to be sent lower down in its stomach, evidenced that he has to climb a farther distance to reach the heart.