Wonder Boy in Monster World (Master System) Playthrough [4K]
3"Wonder Boy in Monster World" is an action-adventure platformer game released for the Sega Master System in 1991. Developed by Westone Bit Entertainment, it is the fifth installment in the "Wonder Boy" series and the third game in the "Monster World" subseries. Players assume the role of a young warrior named Shion, who embarks on a quest to save the Monster World from impending doom.
Players must vanquish the land's monsters by conquering five bosses scattered across different regions. To achieve this, players must seek out specific NPCs to guide them towards these bosses, upgrade their equipment through purchases, and battle through waves of smaller foes before confronting the main adversaries. Gameplay involves exploration, platforming, and combat. The platforming segments aren't very challenging, but Shion can wield various weapons such as swords and axes too, as well as utilize magic spells to defeat enemies. Throughout the game, players can also acquire new equipment, items, and abilities to enhance Shion's strength and capabilities.
The game features colorful graphics, and a compelling storyline that unfolds as players progress through the adventure. Controls are good and straightforward. Moving and jumping feels smooth, but there's a delay between striking enemies and their reactions, which can cause some trouble with the timing. As players progress, they can increase their health, attack, defense, and speed by acquiring more heart cases and purchasing upgraded swords, armor, and boots. While the equipment system works effectively.
Overall, "Wonder Boy in Monster World" is one of the standout titles for the Sega Master System. There are flaws - the game's overall difficulty is relatively low, bosses are predictable, and some magic spells feels overpowered, like the shield, while others are unnecessery. Also, there is no way to change magic or items mid-battle against bosses. But the game is most importantly fun to play, with its engaging gameplay and great, charming visuals.