Monster World IV Classic
Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Wonder Boy in Monster World
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Westone |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wonder Boy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Developed by Westone and published by SEGA, Wonder Boy in Monster World arrived on the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive as an action-adventure game. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Wonder Boy V: Monster World III. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
Among the 18 Genesis action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #12 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wonder Boy series; on the Genesis you can also try Monster World IV 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.
Wonder Boy in Monster World is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
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 Wonder Boy in Monster World 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.
Wonder Boy in Monster World cheats & codes
26 codes on file (Other codes). Here are a few Other codes codes to start with:
| Invincible | R1TA-A6WR |
|---|---|
| Increase Speed Of Boots And Other Items | 96FA-BTH6 |
| Hits Take No Energy | 95TA-B768 |
| Infinite Hearts | AMTA-AA7E |
| Infinite Gold | VENA-A0NC |
| Infinite Elixir | AJWA-AA9W |
Wonder Boy in Monster World walkthroughs & guides
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Wonder Boy in Monster World FAQ
Who made Wonder Boy in Monster World?
It was developed by Westone and published by SEGA.
Is Wonder Boy in Monster World multiplayer?
No. Wonder Boy in Monster World is a single-player game.
How long does Wonder Boy in Monster World take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Wonder Boy in Monster World typically falls into the "Weekend project" category: roughly 6–20 hours. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Wonder Boy in Monster World 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.