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'''''Wonder Boy in Monster Land''''', originally released as '''''Wonder Boy: Monster Land''''' (ワンダーボーイ モンスターランド) in Japan, 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, though [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/wonderboy/wonderboy-interview.htm was planned for an overseas release].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''', originally released as '''''Wonder Boy: Monster Land''''' (ワンダーボーイ モンスターランド) in Japan, 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.
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The original arcade version was only released in Japan, though was planned for an overseas release.{{ref|http://web.archive.org/web/20120617031354/http://www.hardcoregaming101.net:80/wonderboy/wonderboy-interview.htm}}
  
 
==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
You play as Wonder Boy as he explores various short levels filled with respawning enemies. The control panel has two buttons: one to attack (with a sword you get in the first building you visit) and one to jump. {{Up}} enters buildings. At the end of each level, you have to enter a building to fight a boss, whose defeat will unlock the exit. There is a timer on the bottom left of the screen; if it runs out, you lose a heart. Run out of hearts and you lose the game. You gain full health after clearing a level.
 
You play as Wonder Boy as he explores various short levels filled with respawning enemies. The control panel has two buttons: one to attack (with a sword you get in the first building you visit) and one to jump. {{Up}} enters buildings. At the end of each level, you have to enter a building to fight a boss, whose defeat will unlock the exit. There is a timer on the bottom left of the screen; if it runs out, you lose a heart. Run out of hearts and you lose the game. You gain full health after clearing a level.
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===Achievements===
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==History==
 
==History==
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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 by [[Activision]] as '''''Super Wonder Boy'''''. When Hudson brought the game to PC Engine in Japan, the game was renamed ''Bikkuriman World'' and replaced some of the characters with others from a then popular sticker collection, which had just been turned into an anime.
 
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 by [[Activision]] as '''''Super Wonder Boy'''''. When Hudson brought the game to PC Engine in Japan, the game was renamed ''Bikkuriman World'' and replaced some of the characters with others from a then popular sticker collection, which had just been turned into an anime.
  
[[wikipedia:NMK (company)|NMK]] retooled the game for the [[wikipedia:Nintendo Entertainment System|Family Computer]] to resemble the Chinese novel ''[[wikipedia:Journey to the West|Journey to the West]]'' and released this as ''Saiyūki World'' (西遊記ワールド).
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An [[MSX]] version was planned for release in 1988/1989, but despite being previewed in the Japanese gaming press, failed to make it to market.
  
 
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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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 true sequel is considered to be ''[[Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap]]'', which brings back the gameplay first seen in this game.
 
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 true sequel is considered to be ''[[Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap]]'', which brings back the gameplay first seen in this game.
  
In 2008, game designer [http://www.giantbomb.com/hideki-kamiya/3040-60123/ Hideki Kamiya] listed ''Wonder Boy in Monster Land'' among his favorite games, citing it as one of the games that influenced his work. [https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=9380283311]
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In 2008, game designer [http://www.giantbomb.com/hideki-kamiya/3040-60123/ Hideki Kamiya] listed ''Wonder Boy in Monster Land'' among his favorite games, citing it as one of the games that influenced his work.{{ref|1=https://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=9380283311}}
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[[wikipedia:NMK (company)|NMK]] released a very similar game for the [[Nintendo Entertainment System]] as ''Saiyuuki World'' (西遊記ワールド). ''Saiyuuki World'' shares very similar gameplay, but is retooled to resemble the Chinese novel ''[[wikipedia:Journey to the West|Journey to the West]]''.
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==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
 
===System 2 version===
 
===System 2 version===
 
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*'''Producer:''' [[Ryuichi Nishizawa]]
*'''Producer:''' Ryuichi Nishizawa
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*'''Programmer:''' [[Ryuichi Nishizawa]], Michishito Ishizuka
*'''Programmer:''' Ryuichi Nishizawa, Michishito Ishizuka
 
 
*'''Artist:''' Naoki Hoshizaki, Hiromi Suzuko, [[wikipedia:Rie Ishizuka|Rie Ishizuka]]{{ref|1=http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=wonder-boy-in-monster-land-model-317-0043&page=detail&id=3184}}
 
*'''Artist:''' Naoki Hoshizaki, Hiromi Suzuko, [[wikipedia:Rie Ishizuka|Rie Ishizuka]]{{ref|1=http://www.arcade-history.com/?n=wonder-boy-in-monster-land-model-317-0043&page=detail&id=3184}}
*'''Composer:''' Shinichi Sakamoto
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*'''Composer:''' [[Shinichi Sakamoto]]
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===Amiga/Atari ST version===
 
===Amiga/Atari ST version===
 
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:'''1987 [[Sega]] /[[Westone]]. All Rights Reserved.'''
:1987 [[Sega]] /[[Westone]]. All Rights Reserved.
 
 
:[[Activision]]. Authorised User.
 
:[[Activision]]. Authorised User.
:Conversion By [[Images Design]].
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*'''Conversion By:''' [[Images Design]]
 
*'''Graphics:''' Jason Lithou, Andrew Pang
 
*'''Graphics:''' Jason Lithou, Andrew Pang
 
*'''Music:''' David Whittaker
 
*'''Music:''' David Whittaker
 
*'''Program:''' Laura.P.Paul.
 
*'''Program:''' Laura.P.Paul.
:A [[Software Studios]] Production.
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:'''A [[Software Studios]] Production.'''
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===Commodore 64 version===
 
===Commodore 64 version===
 
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:TM & (C) [[Sega]]/[[Westone]] 1987.
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:C64 Version By [[Images Design]].
 
 
*'''Program:''' James Smart.
 
*'''Program:''' James Smart.
 
*'''Graphix:''' Andrew Pang.
 
*'''Graphix:''' Andrew Pang.
 
*'''Music:''' James Smart.
 
*'''Music:''' James Smart.
:(C) [[Activision]] 1989
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:A [[Software Studios]] Production.
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===Virtual Console version===
 
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==External links==
 
==External links==
* Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages (Japanese): [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_ms_mw/ Master System], [http://vc.sega.jp/vca_wbml/ Arcade]
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* Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_ms_mw/ Master System], [http://vc.sega.jp/vca_wbml/ Arcade]
 +
* Nintendo catalogue pages: Virtual Console: [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wonder-boy-in-monster-land-wii US], [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Wonder-Boy-in-Monster-Land--280185.html UK], [http://web.archive.org/web/20120328012511/http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=42&prod_id=19908&pageID=4 AU]; Virtual Console Arcade: [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wonder-boy-in-monster-land-genesis-wii US], [https://www.nintendo.fr/Jeux/Arcade/Wonder-Boy-in-Monster-Land-280196.html UK]
 
* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00132_00wonderboymlpsnjp.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2726 KR]
 
* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00132_00wonderboymlpsnjp.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2726 KR]
* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/ゲーム/セガエイジスオンライン-ワンダーボーイ-モンスターランド/cid=JP0177-NPJB00132_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNJP JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land/cid=UP0177-NPUB30494_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNUS US], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land/cid=EP0177-NPEB00561_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNEU UK], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-au/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land/cid=EP0177-NPEB00561_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNEU AU], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ko-kr/게임/wonder-boy-in-monster-land-제품판/cid=HP0177-NPHB00341_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNAS KR]
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* ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/ゲーム/セガエイジスオンライン-ワンダーボーイ-モンスターランド/cid=JP0177-NPJB00132_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNJP JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land/cid=UP0177-NPUB30494_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNUS US], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land/cid=EP0177-NPEB00561_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNEU UK], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-au/games/wonder-boy-in-monster-land/cid=EP0177-NPEB00561_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNEU AU], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ko-kr/게임/wonder-boy-in-monster-land-제품판/cid=HP0177-NPHB00341_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNAS KR], [https://store.playstation.com/en-tw/product/HP0177-NPHB00341_00-WONDERBOYMLPSNAS TW]
  
 
==References==
 
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Wonder Boy in Monster Land
System(s): Sega System 2, Sega Master System, Amiga, Atari ST, Commodore 64, Virtual Console, ZX Spectrum
Publisher:
Arcade (System 2)
Sega Master System
Sega
Amiga
Amstrad CPC
Atari ST
Commodore 64
ZX Spectrum
Activision
Developer:
Peripherals supported:
Sega Master System
FM Sound Unit
Genre: Action

















Release Date RRP Code
Arcade (System 2)
JP
¥? ?































Sega Master System
JP
¥5,5005,500 G-1346
Sega Master System
US
7007
Sega Master System
EU
MK-7007-50
Sega Master System
AU
MK-7007-50
Sega Master System
KR
Amiga
UK
£24.9924.99[5]
Atari ST
UK
£19.9919.99[5]
Amstrad CPC
ES
(Cassette)
Amstrad CPC
ES
(Disk)
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Cassette)
£9.999.99[5]
Amstrad CPC
UK
(Disk)
£14.9914.99[6]
Commodore 64
ES
(Cassette)
Commodore 64
UK
(Cassette)
£9.999.99[5]
ZX Spectrum
ES
(Cassette)
ZX Spectrum
UK
(Cassette)
£9.999.99[5]
Wii Virtual Console
JP
500pts500[8]
CERO: A
Wii Virtual Console
US
500pts500[9]
ESRB: Everyone
Wii Virtual Console
EU
500pts500[10]
Wii Virtual Console
AU
600pts600[12]
OFLC: General (G)
Wii Virtual Console
JP
(Arcade)
800pts800[2]
CERO: A
Wii Virtual Console
US
(Arcade)
900pts900[14]
ESRB: Everyone
Wii Virtual Console
EU
(Arcade)
900pts900[15]
PEGI: 3+
Wii Virtual Console
DE
(Arcade)
900pts900[15]
USK: 0
Sony PlayStation 3
JP
¥571 (600)571 (600)[18] NPJB-00132
CERO: A
Sony PlayStation 3
US
$4.994.99[19] NPUB-30494
ESRB: Everyone
Sony PlayStation 3
EU
€4.494.49[22] NPEB-00561
PEGI: 3+
Sony PlayStation 3
DE
€4.494.49[23] NPEB-00561
USK: 0
Sony PlayStation 3
UK
£3.693.69[21] NPEB-00561
PEGI: 3+
Sony PlayStation 3
AU
$6.756.75[24] NPEB-00561
OFLC: General (G)
Sony PlayStation 3
KR
₩6,3006,300[20] NPHB-00341
GRB: All
Sony PlayStation 3
TW
NT$159159[25] NPHB-00341
GSRR: 0+

Wonder Boy in Monster Land, originally released as Wonder Boy: Monster Land (ワンダーボーイ モンスターランド) in Japan, 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, though was planned for an overseas release.[26]

Gameplay

You play as Wonder Boy as he explores various short levels filled with respawning enemies. The control panel has two buttons: one to attack (with a sword you get in the first building you visit) and one to jump. Up enters buildings. At the end of each level, you have to enter a building to fight a boss, whose defeat will unlock the exit. There is a timer on the bottom left of the screen; if it runs out, you lose a heart. Run out of hearts and you lose the game. You gain full health after clearing a level.

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Achievements

Main article: Wonder Boy in Monster Land/Achievements.

History

Legacy

In Japan's 1987 Gamest Awards, it came eighth place in the "Best Ending" award category.[27]

Wonder Boy in Monster Land was later ported to the Sega Master System and released to all regions. 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 by Activision as Super Wonder Boy. When Hudson brought the game to PC Engine in Japan, the game was renamed Bikkuriman World and replaced some of the characters with others from a then popular sticker collection, which had just been turned into an anime.

An MSX version was planned for release in 1988/1989, but despite being previewed in the Japanese gaming press, failed to make it to market.

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 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 true sequel is considered to be Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, which brings back the gameplay first seen in this game.

In 2008, game designer Hideki Kamiya listed Wonder Boy in Monster Land among his favorite games, citing it as one of the games that influenced his work.[28]

NMK released a very similar game for the Nintendo Entertainment System as Saiyuuki World (西遊記ワールド). Saiyuuki World shares very similar gameplay, but is retooled to resemble the Chinese novel Journey to the West.

Versions

Localised names

Also known as
Language Localised Name English Translation
English Wonder Boy in Monster Land Wonder Boy in Monster Land
English (US) Wonder Boy in Monster Land Wonder Boy in Monster Land
Japanese ワンダーボーイ モンスターランド Wonder Boy: Monster Land

Production credits

System 2 version


Amiga/Atari ST version

1987 Sega /Westone. All Rights Reserved.
Activision. Authorised User.
  • Conversion By: Images Design
  • Graphics: Jason Lithou, Andrew Pang
  • Music: David Whittaker
  • Program: Laura.P.Paul.
A Software Studios Production.


Commodore 64 version

TM & (C) Sega/Westone 1987.
  • C64 Version By: Images Design.
  • Program: James Smart.
  • Graphix: Andrew Pang.
  • Music: James Smart.
(C) Activision 1989
A Software Studios Production.


Hints

Magazine articles

Main article: Wonder Boy in Monster Land/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

Master System JP TV advert
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Home computers print advert in Commodore User (UK) #73: "October 1989" (1989-09-26)
also published in:
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Print advert in Tilt (FR) #70: "Octobre 1989" (1989-xx-xx)
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Print advert in Power Play (DE) #1989-11: "11/89" (1989-10-09)
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Print advert in Power Play (DE) #1989-12: "12/89" (1989-11-13)
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Print advert in Excalibur (CZ) #21 (1993-12-10)
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Artwork

Physical scans

System 2 version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
80 [33]
Arcade
80
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Arcade
N/A
Based on
0 reviews

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

System 2, JP
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Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
87 [34]
87 [35]
87 [36]
90 [37]
90 №144, p65
91 [38]
70 №31, p58
87 [39]
80 [40]
80 [41]
90 [42]
100 [43]
Sega Master System
87
Based on
12 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
87
[34]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
87
[35]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
87
[36]
Console XS (UK) PAL
90
[44]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
90
[45]
Dragon (US) NTSC-U
90
[46]
Game Mania (UK)
87
[47]
Games Preview (DK)
91
[38]
Micromanía (segunda época) (ES)
70
[48]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
87
[39]
Power Play (DE)
80
[49]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[41]
Sega Pro (UK)
90
[42]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
90
[50]
Soft (DK)
100
[51]
Tilt (FR)
70
[43]
Sega Master System
86
Based on
16 reviews

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

Master System, US
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Wbml sms us manual.pdf
Manual
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Cover
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Cart
WonderboyInMonsterLandSMSEUManual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU
® variant
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Cover
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Cart
WonderboyInMonsterLandSMSEUManual.pdf
Manual
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Cart
Wonderboy-In-Monster-Land-JP-Master-System-Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, AU
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Cover
Wonderboy-In-Monster-Land-AU-Master-System-Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, KR

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Cart

Amiga version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
52 [52]
51 №8, p49
73 [53]
41 [54]
80 [55]
36 [56]
Amiga
56
Based on
6 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Amiga Action (UK)
52
[57]
Amiga Format (UK)
51
[58]
Amiga Joker (DE)
73
[53]
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
75
[59]
Commodore User (UK)
41
[54]
Zzap!64 (UK)
36
[56]
Amiga
55
Based on
6 reviews

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

Amiga, UK
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Cover

Amstrad CPC version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
64 [6]
Amstrad CPC
64
Based on
1 review
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Amstrad Computer User (UK)
64
[6]
Amstrad CPC
64
Based on
1 review

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

Amstrad CPC, UK (cassette)

Amstrad CPC, UK (disk)

Amstrad CPC, ES (cassette) (MCM)
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Amstrad CPC, UK (disk) (MCM)
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Cover

Atari ST version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
84 [60]
88 [61]
88 №17, p8
80 [55]
73 [62]
85 №3, p101
Atari ST
83
Based on
6 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
75
[63]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
84
[60]
The Games Machine (UK)
88
[61]
Génération 4 (FR)
88
[64]
Joystick (FR)
88
[65]
Power Play (DE)
80
[55]
ST Action (UK)
73
[66]
Zero (UK)
85
[67]
Atari ST
83
Based on
8 reviews

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

Atari ST, UK

Commodore 64 version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
71 [61]
80 [55]
85 [68]
68 [56]
Commodore 64
76
Based on
4 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
37
[63]
The Games Machine (UK)
71
[61]
Zzap!64 (UK)
68
[56]
Commodore 64
59
Based on
3 reviews

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

Commodore 64, UK
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Commodore 64, ES

Commodore 64, IT

ZX Spectrum version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
88 [69]
84 [60]
83 [61]
90 [70]
75 [71]
ZX Spectrum
84
Based on
5 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
Crash (UK)
88
[69]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
84
[60]
The Games Machine (UK)
83
[61]
Svet Igara (YU)
88
[72]
Sinclair User (UK)
90
[73]
Your Sinclair (UK)
75
[71]
ZX Spectrum
85
Based on
6 reviews

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

ZX Spectrum, UK

ZX Spectrum, ES (MCM)
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Cover

Virtual Console version

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 8cbef0c1
MD5 8f8aaac492de96f2cfddb9d1a57dd979
SHA-1 51715db7a49a18452292dadb2bba0108aa6d6402
256kB Cartridge (EU/US)
Sega Master System
 ?
CRC32 b1da6a30
MD5 8883790d3b3d4fed9a845d63aa251786
SHA-1 f4cd1ee6f98bc77fb36e232bf755d61d88e219d7
256kB Cartridge (JP)

External links

  • Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Master System, Arcade
  • Nintendo catalogue pages: Virtual Console: US, UK, AU; Virtual Console Arcade: US, UK
  • Wonder Boy in Monster Land on PlayStation.com: JP, US, KR
  • Wonder Boy in Monster Land on PlayStation Store: JP, US, UK, AU, KR, TW

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Book
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