Sega Game Gear · Platformer
Wonder Boy
| System | Sega Game Gear |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Platformer |
| Developer | Escape |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Wonder Boy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Deep cut |
Developed by Escape and published by SEGA, Wonder Boy arrived on the Sega Game Gear in 1990 as a platformer.
It belongs to the Game Gear's earliest wave of games. Other notable Game Gear releases from 1990 include Columns and Boxxle.
It is part of the Wonder Boy series; on the Game Gear you can also try Monster World II: Dragon no Wana, Revenge of Drancon and Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap. 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).
Wonder Boy is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you've played the Game Gear hits and want something less obvious
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 cheats & codes
23 codes on file (Game Genie, Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Game Genie codes to start with:
| Start With 5 Lives | 05D-DDF-E66 |
|---|---|
| Start With 8 Lives | 08D-DDF-E66 |
| Start With 12 Lives | 0CD-DDF-E66 |
| Start With 5 Health/Vitality Units | 055-7E9-D5A |
| Start With 8 Health/Vitality Units | 085-7E9-D5A |
If you like Wonder Boy, the Matrix also picks…
Wonder Boy in Monster Land Classic
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 Classic
Sonic Chaos Classic
Super Mario Land Classic
Sonic the Hedgehog Classic
Playing Game Gear games today
Game Gear games are compact, colorful and closely related to the Master System library, so they are quick to dive into.
Wonder Boy FAQ
When did Wonder Boy come out on the Game Gear?
Wonder Boy was released for the Sega Game Gear in 1990.
Who made Wonder Boy?
It was developed by Escape 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 "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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