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TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Action-Adventure / Platformer
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
Certified classic
| System | TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine |
|---|---|
| Released | 1990 |
| Genre | Action-Adventure, Platformer |
| Developer | Westone |
| Publisher | NEC |
| Players | 1–2 players |
| Commitment | Weekend project (Roughly 6–20 hours) |
| ESRB | E10+ |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 13 |
Released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap is an action-adventure game developed by Westone and published by NEC. Depending on the region, you may also know it as Dragon's Curse. It blends action-adventure and platformer elements.
It came out in the TurboGrafx-16's second year on the market. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1990 include Bonk's Adventure, Klax and Devil's Crush. Among the 5 TurboGrafx-16 action-adventure games in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.
Westone also made Bikkuriman World for the TurboGrafx-16.
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap supports up to 2 players, whether that means taking turns or going head-to-head.
Pick it if…
- you want to get lost in a long quest
- you have time for a weekend project (roughly 6–20 hours)
- you have a friend to play against
- you want to experience one of the TurboGrafx-16's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you want a game you can finish in one short session
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
38 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:
| Infinite Energy | 1f141a:28 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Gold | 1f1422:09 |
| Unlimited Fireballs | 1f1406:63 |
| Unlimited Whirlwind | 1f1407:63 |
| Unlimited Arrows | 1f1408:63 |
| Unlimited Boomerang | 1f1409:63 |
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap walkthroughs & guides
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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 TurboGrafx-16?
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1990.
Who made Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap?
It was developed by Westone and published by NEC.
Is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap multiplayer?
Yes. Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap supports up to 2 players.
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.
Read more about Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 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.