Comparison

Peppermint Ghost vs Monster Boy

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Peppermint Ghost

Features
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Climb the ladders and avoid the enemies as you work your way through the levels in Peppermint Ghost. Collect all of the peppermints in each level to advance to the next. Green peppermints will give you extra lives, which you will need in order to complete the 24 levels and win the game!

About

Monster Boy

Embark on a vibrant action-adventure as a young hero tasked with saving a magical kingdom. Utilize unique character forms, discover hidden secrets, and upgrade equipment in a sprawling, hand-drawn world. Enjoy an epic journey with a memorable soundtrack.

Highlights
  • Six unique character forms with special abilities
  • Unlock paths with magic weapons and items
  • Over 15 hours of interconnected exploration
  • Gorgeous hand-drawn animations
  • Supports game controllers and touch controls
  • Iconic Japanese composer soundtrack
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A legendary series returns with a grand new adventure! Enjoy a colorful action-adventure game made alongside Ryuichi Nishizawa, creator of the original Wonder Boy in Monster World series. Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom borrows the best from the classic series to deliver a fresh, modern adventure with fun gameplay, memorable music and gorgeous hand drawn animations. Can Jin save Monster World Kingdom? Help our young hero defeat challenging enemies, discover hidden locations, upgrade powerful equipment, and more! You'll also unlock special forms with unique skills used to open new paths where mighty bosses and secret treasures await. Feature Overview: - Six awesome forms with unique combat and platforming abilities to make your adventure exciting from start to finish. - Unlock new paths and secrets with special equipment: look for magic weapons and items that gradually open up the world. - Over 15 hours of epic adventure: explore the new Monster World in a vast interconnected environment. - Hand Drawn animations: characters and enemies come to life with detailed animations and fun facial expressions. - Supports game controllers (Xbox, PlayStation, MFi) and touch controls. - Soundtrack from iconic Japanese composers: Yuzo Koshiro, Motoi Sakuraba, Michiru Yamane, Keiki Kobayashi and Takeshi Yanagawa.

Screenshots

Peppermint Ghost4 screens
Monster Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Peppermint Ghost at $1.99 against Monster Boy's $12.99. Peppermint Ghost also leads on iOS requirement (12.2 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Peppermint Ghost costs $1.99 and Monster Boy $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Peppermint Ghost versus Monster Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeppermint GhostMonster Boy
Price$1.99 — better$12.99
Rating—4.6 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—8 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1.8 GB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAnthony HindleFDG Entertainment GmbH & Co.KG

In-app purchases

None

Peppermint Ghost

No in-app purchases

None

Monster Boy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Peppermint Ghost free?
Peppermint Ghost costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Monster Boy free?
Monster Boy costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Peppermint Ghost or Monster Boy have ads?
Neither Peppermint Ghost nor Monster Boy shows ads.

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