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Mainline Entry 01 - Wonder Boy
Formats: Arcade, Amstrad, Spectrum, Commodore 64, Master System, Game Gear, Wii
In time honoured fashion it's a hero rescuing the girl tale as Wonder Boy sets off to save his girlfriend Tina from the clutches of the dark King. With his hatchet and skateboard he traverses 7 levels to save her, an 8th available if you collect 28 dolls strewn throughout the game. The arcade original was a big hit and led the way over merely okay ports.
Mainline Entry 02 - Wonder Boy in Monster Land
Formats: Multiple
Taking place 11 years after the original game thereby raising the obvious question as to how he's still referred to as a boy, Wonder Land is transformed into Monster Land and so a new journey begins across 12 areas to save the day. The sequel added in the collection of gold to buy items that would help you on your way
Mainline Entry 03 - Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Formats: Arcade, Mega Drive and Wii
The final entry released for arcades, the third game mixed in declining health fended off by collecting fruit as you progress through the game. The game continues the series blend of platforming and side shooting action but this time allows two players to take on two new characters defending their land from invading monsters.
Spin Off Entry 01 - Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
Formats: Master System, Game Gear and Others
An alternate sequel to the first two games, this entry is a non-linear title that put Wonder Boy back in the lead role. Remade as recently as 2017, this title was better received than the other WB3.
Spin Off Entry 02 - Wonder Boy in Monster World
Formats: Mega Drive, Master System and Others
Controlling new character Shion, players were tasked with saving Monster World from a new threat. The game took the series and stepped it closer to taking inspiration from the Zelda franchise with townsfolk and adventure elements added into the gameplay mix. It was another well received entry but some criticism came from how the series lacked the sense of advancement other franchises received from newer hardware.
Mainline Entry 04 - Monster World IV
Formats: Mega Drive
The true fourth entry continued on from the direction that WBiMW had taken the series in with an increase on the RPG elements. A new character called Asha took the lead but this time the new game would see its release limited to Japan and therefore the sales figures coming in low. This brought the series to an end until 2016 when a remake of the original Wonder Boy was released. The following year a remake of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap followed.
Mainline Entry 05 - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Formats: Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC
Releasing late in 2018, the latest sequel finally saw release of a sequel that saw new character Jin travel to the Dark Realm to defeat a cursed evil with the help of the spirits of past Wonder Boy's. Playing similar to Dragon's Trap the new game received solid reviews and opening sales potentially opening the door to new sequels.
Share your thoughts and memories of Wonder Boy
Clue for 090: Snaking around the blue planet
Mainline Entry 01 - Wonder Boy
Formats: Arcade, Amstrad, Spectrum, Commodore 64, Master System, Game Gear, Wii
In time honoured fashion it's a hero rescuing the girl tale as Wonder Boy sets off to save his girlfriend Tina from the clutches of the dark King. With his hatchet and skateboard he traverses 7 levels to save her, an 8th available if you collect 28 dolls strewn throughout the game. The arcade original was a big hit and led the way over merely okay ports.
Mainline Entry 02 - Wonder Boy in Monster Land
Formats: Multiple
Taking place 11 years after the original game thereby raising the obvious question as to how he's still referred to as a boy, Wonder Land is transformed into Monster Land and so a new journey begins across 12 areas to save the day. The sequel added in the collection of gold to buy items that would help you on your way
Mainline Entry 03 - Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
Formats: Arcade, Mega Drive and Wii
The final entry released for arcades, the third game mixed in declining health fended off by collecting fruit as you progress through the game. The game continues the series blend of platforming and side shooting action but this time allows two players to take on two new characters defending their land from invading monsters.
Spin Off Entry 01 - Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
Formats: Master System, Game Gear and Others
An alternate sequel to the first two games, this entry is a non-linear title that put Wonder Boy back in the lead role. Remade as recently as 2017, this title was better received than the other WB3.
Spin Off Entry 02 - Wonder Boy in Monster World
Formats: Mega Drive, Master System and Others
Controlling new character Shion, players were tasked with saving Monster World from a new threat. The game took the series and stepped it closer to taking inspiration from the Zelda franchise with townsfolk and adventure elements added into the gameplay mix. It was another well received entry but some criticism came from how the series lacked the sense of advancement other franchises received from newer hardware.
Mainline Entry 04 - Monster World IV
Formats: Mega Drive
The true fourth entry continued on from the direction that WBiMW had taken the series in with an increase on the RPG elements. A new character called Asha took the lead but this time the new game would see its release limited to Japan and therefore the sales figures coming in low. This brought the series to an end until 2016 when a remake of the original Wonder Boy was released. The following year a remake of Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap followed.
Mainline Entry 05 - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
Formats: Switch, Playstation 4, Xbox One and PC
Releasing late in 2018, the latest sequel finally saw release of a sequel that saw new character Jin travel to the Dark Realm to defeat a cursed evil with the help of the spirits of past Wonder Boy's. Playing similar to Dragon's Trap the new game received solid reviews and opening sales potentially opening the door to new sequels.
Share your thoughts and memories of Wonder Boy
Clue for 090: Snaking around the blue planet
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