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'''''Wonder Boy in Monster Land''''' is the direct sequel to ''[[Wonder Boy]]''. Developed by [[Westone]] and published by [[Sega]] for [[Sega System 2]] hardware, the game ditches the left-to-right platforming gameplay of its predecessor in favour of a platform-RPG hybrid gameplay style. The original arcade version was only released in Japan. | '''''Wonder Boy in Monster Land''''' is the direct sequel to ''[[Wonder Boy]]''. Developed by [[Westone]] and published by [[Sega]] for [[Sega System 2]] hardware, the game ditches the left-to-right platforming gameplay of its predecessor in favour of a platform-RPG hybrid gameplay style. The original arcade version was only released in Japan. | ||
− | The game was later ported to the [[Sega Master System]] and released everywhere except the United States. In Japan, this port is known as '''''Super Wonder Boy in Monster World''''' (スーパーワンダーボーイ モンスターワールド), beginning the ''Monster World'' naming trend | + | The game was later ported to the [[Sega Master System]] and released everywhere except the United States. In Japan, this port is known as '''''Super Wonder Boy in Monster World''''' (スーパーワンダーボーイ モンスターワールド), beginning the ''Monster World'' naming trend that would eventually replace ''Wonder Boy'' as the series's name in Japan. In Brazil, the game was renamed '''''Mônica no Castelo do Dragão''''', with characters being taken from the Brazilian comic series ''Turma da Mônica'', also starting a trend of renaming ''Wonder Boy' releases to tie into the show. |
− | The game saw the most success on the Sega Master System, though it was also brought to the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx-16, and ZX Spectrum. The home computer ports were handled by Activision. | + | The game saw the most success on the Sega Master System, though it was also brought to the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx-16, and ZX Spectrum. The home computer ports were handled by Activision. Computer versions were called '''''Super Wonder Boy'''''. When brought to the TurboGrafx-16 in Japan, the "Wonder Boy" name was dropped and replaced with '''''Bikkuriman World''''', with characters being taken from a then popular Japanese anime. |
The Master System version has been included as part of the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service. The arcade version was released as part of ''[[Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World]]''. Both versions were released in ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection]]''. | The Master System version has been included as part of the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service. The arcade version was released as part of ''[[Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World]]''. Both versions were released in ''[[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection]]''. |
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System(s): Sega System 2, Sega Master System, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx-16, Virtual Console, ZX Spectrum | |||||
Publisher: Sega | |||||
Developer: Westone | |||||
Genre: Action | |||||
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Wonder Boy in Monster Land is the direct sequel to Wonder Boy. Developed by Westone and published by Sega for Sega System 2 hardware, the game ditches the left-to-right platforming gameplay of its predecessor in favour of a platform-RPG hybrid gameplay style. The original arcade version was only released in Japan.
The game was later ported to the Sega Master System and released everywhere except the United States. In Japan, this port is known as Super Wonder Boy in Monster World (スーパーワンダーボーイ モンスターワールド), beginning the Monster World naming trend that would eventually replace Wonder Boy as the series's name in Japan. In Brazil, the game was renamed Mônica no Castelo do Dragão, with characters being taken from the Brazilian comic series Turma da Mônica, also starting a trend of renaming Wonder Boy' releases to tie into the show.
The game saw the most success on the Sega Master System, though it was also brought to the Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, TurboGrafx-16, and ZX Spectrum. The home computer ports were handled by Activision. Computer versions were called Super Wonder Boy. When brought to the TurboGrafx-16 in Japan, the "Wonder Boy" name was dropped and replaced with Bikkuriman World, with characters being taken from a then popular Japanese anime.
The Master System version has been included as part of the Wii's Virtual Console service. The arcade version was released as part of Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World. Both versions were released in Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection.
Until both the Virtual Console and Sega Vintage Collection releases, only the Amiga and Commodore 64 ports were released in the United States.
The game was followed by Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair, a scrolling shoot-'em-up with features from both Wonder Boy and Wonder Boy in Monster Land. The game which followed, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, brings back the gameplay first seen in Monster Land.
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System 2 Version
Master System Version
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86 | |
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Based on 16 reviews |
Amiga Version
Atari ST Version
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Based on 8 reviews |
Commodore 64 Version
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Based on 3 reviews |
ZX Spectrum Version
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85 | |
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Based on 6 reviews |
External Links
- Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages (Japanese): Master System, Arcade
Games in the Wonder Boy series | |
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Wonder Boy (1986) | Wonder Boy in Monster Land (1987) | Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair (1988) | Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (1989) | Wonder Boy in Monster World (1991) | Monster World IV (1994) | Monster World Complete Collection (2007) | Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World (2012) | Arcade Archives Wonder Boy (2014) | Wonder Boy Returns (2016) | Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (2017) | Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2018) | Wonder Boy Returns Remix (2019) | Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (2021) | Wonder Boy Collection (2022) | Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection (2022) | |
Wonder Boy related media | |
Monster World Complete Collection Original Sound Track (2007) | Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap Original Soundtrack Sampler (2018) | Wonder Boy Collection - Best Of Soundtrack (2023) | |
Wonder Boy V Monster World III Koushiki Guide Book (1991) |
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