Wonder Boy in Monster Land Classic
Commodore 64 · Platformer
Wonder Boy
| System | Commodore 64 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Westone Bit Entertainment |
| Publisher | Sega |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Quick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun) |
| Series | Wonder Boy |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 3 |
Developed by Westone Bit Entertainment and published by Sega, Wonder Boy arrived on the Commodore 64 as a platformer.
It is part of the Wonder Boy series. The series also appears on other systems with Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Master System) and Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (Master System).
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Wonder Boy is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Wonder Boy walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Wonder Boy.
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Playing C64 games today
C64 games loaded from cassette or floppy disk, and many reward patience and practice. The THEC64 reissues make original-style play easy on modern TVs, and Rec0m88 supports the C64 if you own your games.
Wonder Boy FAQ
Who made Wonder Boy?
It was developed by Westone Bit Entertainment and published by Sega.
Is Wonder Boy multiplayer?
No. Wonder Boy is a single-player game.
How long does Wonder Boy take to play?
As a platformer, Wonder Boy typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wonder Boy on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.