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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"SEGA Ages Wonder Boy: Monster Land" is only $2.39 now in the Nintendo eShop (70% off)!
Sale ends on November 01, 2025.

Sequel to the original Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy: Monster Land returns in SEGA AGES for Nintendo Switch!

The arcade platform action RPG stars a now-teenage Tom-Tom, also known as Wonder Boy. Having previously saved Wonder Land from clutches of the evil king, the hero is called upon again when the evil MEKA dragon invades. It's up to Wonder Boy to defeat all the monsters in the now-called "Monster Land." Fight monsters, purchase magical weapons, and traverse the realm today!

Take advantage of these new features:
- Challenge Mode: Two time attack challenges and one score attack challenge
- Rankings: Record your high scores from Arcade and Challenge Modes
- Replays: Capture and re-watch gameplay in Arcade or Challenge Modes
- Power Up New Game: Enables you to restart a New Game with the gear you accumulated in your previous run

Links :
https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/sega-ages-wonder-boy-monster-land-switch/
https://archives.sega.jp/segaages/ml/

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*¨.:｡+ﾟ*•.¸ Today is SEGA Mega Drive's Birthday. Happy Birthday! *ﾟ+｡:.ﾟ•.¸¸

It was released on October 29th, 1988.
37 years ago today, the MEGADRIVE launched.
Happy birthday, SEGA MEGA DRIVE / GENESIS!🎂

Source: https://x.com/SEGA_OFFICIAL/status/1983187079514468808

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Twilight Sword Is A Tabletop RPG Inspired Wonder Boy

It's called Twilight Sword, and it's currently crowdfunding on Backerkit.
"From the ENNIE-Award-winning authors of Outgunned and Household, in collaboration with Free League Publishing, comes a new adventure role-playing game that will take you to the world of Radia," says the Backerkit page. "In Twilight Sword, you will play as a Champion awakened by the Spirits to bring Hope to a once-peaceful land."
The team behind the project is also keen to stress that no Generative AI was used in its production.
Two Little Mice is an Italian studio founded by Riccardo “Rico” Sirignano and Simone Formicola in 2015, and includes the artist Daniela Giubellini among its staff. Previous projects include the ...

Article: https://www.timeextension.com/news/2025/11/twilight-sword-is-a-tabletop-rpg-inspired-by-zelda-dragon-quest-and-wonder-boy

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Two New SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance Steam Bundles Celebrate Lizardcube Excellence!

Explore SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance with two exclusive Steam bundles that pair the iconic ninja game with a reimagined classic SEGA brand developed by Lizardcube, known for creating high-quality 2D games.
Pick up SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance alongside Streets of Rage 4 or Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap in two new bundles. Enjoy the beautiful art and amazing 2D action that await you!
Wield the blade, ready your fist, and slay the dragon with links to these sweet bundles below ...

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2025/11/20/two-new-shinobi-art-of-vengeance-steam-bundles-celebrate-lizardcube-excellence/

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🔥 Strictly Limited Games Cyber Weekend Sale is LIVE! 🔥

Save up to 80% on select Limited & Collector’s Editions + art cards — all in stock & shipping fast! 🎮
Expand your collection or grab the perfect gift before they’re gone.

Wonder Boy Anniversary Collector’s Edition (PS4 edition) – A Must-Have for Fans is also on sale! 🎮✨

 📦 Collector’s Box
 📖 Hardcover Artbook
 🎵 Best Of Soundtrack
 🎨 Acrylic Diorama & Art Cards
 🎲 Card Game & More!

🕒 Ends Dec 2, 2 PM CET

Link: https://ecs.page.link/HeEqN

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Monster World RPG (Fan Game) Special - [Part 5] - Old & New Comparison

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdI9TbkVLkI

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 #178: US Box Art Design (1989-2001)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9b8-5qwZYQA

In this episode of Sega Talk, we track the radical evolution of SEGA’s North American branding, from the clinical “graph paper” grids of the Master System to the high-tech “black box” era of the Genesis. We dive deep into why Sega abandoned its uniform look for the iconic red-stripe rebrand of the 90s, the switch to the massive plastic long-boxes of the Saturn, and finally, the Dreamcast’s sleek transition from bright orange swirls to the edgy “SegaNet” black. It’s a nostalgic look at how Sega used graphic design as a weapon in the console wars, shifting from a toy company aesthetic to a lifestyle brand that defined a generation.

Article: https://segabits.com/blog/2026/01/23/sega-talk-178-us-box-art-design-1989-2001/

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"Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap" is only $4.99 now in the Nintendo eShop (75% off)!
Sale ends on February 28, 2026.

Cursed into a half-human, half-lizard monstrosity by the Meka-Dragon, you are in search for a cure! The only way you can return to human form is to find the Salamander Cross, a magical item with the power to remove curses...

With each dragon slain, the curse intensifies, transforming you into different animals! Explore large, interconnected locations populated with grumpy monsters and exotic dragons!

Play as the game’s classic character, Hu-Man, or as his brand-new, long-awaited co-star Hu-Girl. You can also inhabit Lizard-Man, Mouse-Man, Piranha-Man, Lion-Man, and Hawk-Man, and use their unique abilities to uncover the land’s deepest secrets.

Enjoy 3 difficulty levels catering to players of all types, and switch from modern graphics and sound to 8-bit graphics/audio at any time — even during gameplay!

Link : https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/wonder-boy-the-dragons-trap-switch/

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Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is now 50% off in the Nintendo eShop!
Sale ends March 25, 2026

Fast and Fun-Packed Games of Skill and Timing!

One SEGA icon.
Six perfect games.
21 different versions!

There has never been a Wonder Boy collection quite like this!

Link : https://www.nintendo.com/us/store/products/wonder-boy-anniversary-collection-switch/

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Monster World RPG (Fan Game) - The Wedding

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9gdKAnAQU4

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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Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap is now FREE on the Epic Games Mobile Store until March 19, 2026 8:30 IST.







https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tlz-61ZlDd8

The cult classic returns with hand-drawn animation and re-orchestrated music!
Battle dragons, transform into unique animal forms, and explore vast lands in search of a cure.
Switch anytime between modern visuals or retro 8-bit style!

iOS : https://ow.ly/ckWQ50YsUT7
Android :  https://ow.ly/unWv50YsUT1