Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Monster World IV
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Westone |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wonder Boy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 12 |
Released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994, Monster World IV is an action-adventure game developed by Westone and published by SEGA. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
It landed about 5 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1994 include Sonic the Hedgehog 3, Mortal Kombat II and FIFA International Soccer. Among the 18 Genesis action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wonder Boy series; on the Genesis you can also try Wonder Boy in Monster World and Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair. 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). Westone also made Turma da Mônica na Terra dos Monstros and Mega Bomberman for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Monster World IV is like
Action-adventures blend real-time combat with exploration, puzzles and item collection. You open up a larger world gradually as new tools let you reach places you couldn't before.
Tip for newcomers: Keep a mental (or paper) map of locked doors and unreachable ledges; most action-adventures expect you to come back once you find the right item.
Monster World IV cheats & codes
29 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Have 39,000 Gold | FFDA80:9999 |
|---|---|
| Max Blue Hearts | FFDA7A:000F |
| Infinite Blue Hearts | FFDA76:000F |
Monster World IV walkthroughs & guides
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Monster World IV FAQ
When did Monster World IV come out on the Genesis?
Monster World IV was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1994.
Who made Monster World IV?
It was developed by Westone and published by SEGA.
Is Monster World IV multiplayer?
No. Monster World IV is a single-player game.
How long does Monster World IV take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Monster World IV typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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