Sega Master System · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
Certified classic
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Westone |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wonder Boy |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is an action-adventure game released in 1989 for the Sega Master System, developed by Westone and published by SEGA. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It landed about 3 years into the Master System's life. Other notable Master System releases from 1989 include King's Quest I, Psycho Fox and ALF. Among the 11 Master System action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #1 by legacy score.
It is part of the Wonder Boy series; on the Master System you can also try Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Super Wonder Boy: Monster World. The series also appears on other systems with Monster World IV (Genesis) and Wonder Boy in Monster World (Genesis). Westone also made Mônica no Castelo do Dragão for the Master System.
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 Master System'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 Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 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 III: The Dragon's Trap cheats & codes
24 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00CF-5275 |
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Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
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Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap FAQ
When did Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap come out on the Master System?
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap was released for the Sega Master System in 1989.
Who made Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap?
It was developed by Westone and published by SEGA.
Is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap multiplayer?
No. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is a single-player game.
How long does Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap take to play?
As an action-adventure game, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 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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