The Wonder Boy/Monster World thread

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Wonder Boy / Monster World Series

1986 - Wonder Boy / Super Wonder Boy / Revenge of Drancon / Adventure Island
1987 - Wonder Boy in Monster Land / Super Wonder Boy: Monster World / Super Wonder Boy in Monster Land / Monica: The Dragon's Castle / Bikkuriman World / Saiyuki World
1988 - Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair / Monster Lair               
1989 - Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap / Monster World II: Dragon no Wana / Monica's Gang to the Rescue / Dragon's Curse

1991 - Wonder Boy in Monster World / Wonder Boy V: Monster World III / Monica's Gang in the Land of Monsters / The Dynastic Hero
1994 - Monster World IV
2007 - Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection
2012 - Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World

2016 - Wonder Boy Returns (Remake)
2017 - Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap (Remake)
2018 - Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom
2019 - Wonder Boy Returns Remix (Remake)

2021 - Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World (Remake)
2021 - Clockwork Aquario
2022 - Wonder Boy Collection
2023 - Wonder Boy Ultimate / Anniversary Collection

SEGA Retrospective: Wonder Boy / Monster World :
http://segabits.com/blog/2016/04/15/sega-retrospective-from-wonder-boy-to-monster-world-to-adventure-island-and-beyond/
http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/series/wonder-boy/

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SamSoft's Wonder Boy-inspired "Miracle Boy in Dragon Land" for Atari ST is now available to download for 15.00€







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPxDA9-CP_M

The game was developed for the Atari 1040STf/STE using 68000 assembler, and, outside of some AI-looking artwork in the introduction sequence, it's very impressive. A physical version was made available a while back, but it is now completely sold out.
You can download a demo here before parting with your cash. This grants access to ...

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2026/05/miracle-boy-is-an-atari-st-masterpiece-you-can-download-now
Link : https://samsoft.itch.io/miracle-boy-in-dragon-land

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"WONDER BOY RETURNS REMIX" is now 60% off in the Nintendo eShop and Steam!
Sale ends on May 12, 2026.

This forever famous sidescrolling action game has been remixed and reborn for Nintendo Switch!
Join the adventure of a boy who's doing his best to save his girlfriend Tina -- updated with high-def anime-inspired visuals!
A new feature called the "Charge Shot" has been added to this latest incarnation, allowing you to destroy enemies with a gigantic stone axe!

Links
Steam : https://store.steampowered.com/app/1112240/Wonder_Boy_Returns_Remix/
Switch eShop : https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/wonder-boy-returns-remix-switch/

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Monster World RPG (Fan Game) - Internet Reactions

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OygzTB3dFVk

Monster World RPG is a new free RPG videogame developed by MAX TEAM & MOTA with RpgMaker2003.
MWRPG is based on the Wonder Boy/Monster World games series by SEGA/Westone.
It's not a sequel, prequel or remake, but a brand new game in RPG style instead of platform, inspired after the entire lore of Wonder Boy and Mosnter World (including clones, ports, comics, related games, etc.).

DOWNLOAD LINK: https://tinyurl.com/yc496ycu

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SEGA Talk #185: Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap (1989 & 2017)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcBsndH17s8

Get ready to transform! Today on Sega Talk, we’re questing through the Master System masterpiece: Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap. From cursed transformations to non-linear legends, we’re breaking down why this 8-bit epic and its remake still breathes fire today. Let’s dive in!

Article : https://segabits.com/blog/2026/05/08/sega-talk-185-wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-1989-2017/