Sega Master System · Action-Adventure / Adventure
Wonder Boy in Monster World
| System | Sega Master System |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Adventure |
| Developer | Shimada Kikaku |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| Series | Wonder Boy |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Sega Master System, Wonder Boy in Monster World is an action-adventure game developed by Shimada Kikaku and published by SEGA. It blends action-adventure and adventure elements.
Among the 11 Master System action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #6 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 III: The Dragon's Trap 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).
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
76 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | 00C5-8D0C |
|---|---|
| Shion Starts With Maximum Hearts | 00C5-8B08 |
| Shion Can Multi-Jump | 00C6-7001 |
| Infinite Firestorm Magic | 00C5-850B |
| Infinite Quake Magic | 00C5-860B |
| Infinite Thunder Magic | 00C5-870B |
Wonder Boy in Monster World walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Master System games today
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Wonder Boy in Monster World FAQ
Who made Wonder Boy in Monster World?
It was developed by Shimada Kikaku 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.
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