Wonder Boy: Monster Land 1987

Released: July 1987
Genres: Platform · Role-playing (RPG)
Platforms: Arcade · Wii
Developer: Escape
Publisher: Sega
More info: Wikipedia IGDB

Where to buy

Digital: Nintendo PlayStation
In a collection: Wonder Boy: Anniversary Collection

Nintendo PlayStation
Physical: Search on Amazon

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Is it still worth playing?

Wonder Boy sets out to destroy the monsters of Monster Land and defeat the fire breathing MEKA dragon in this platform game, released in Japanese arcades in 1987 and for the Master System in 1988. He starts in the City of Wonder Land with no items or gold, and the city's mayor hands him a sword and a revival potion to begin with. There are twelve levels, each with its own features, items, monsters and secrets, from towns and valleys to deserts, islands and castles. His life meter is a row of red hearts, five at the start, and they turn black when he takes damage. Items can be bought in the shops. A quest for a stronger sword and a few more hearts is still a fine way to pass an hour.