Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection

Celebrating a very special anniversary

Featuring 21 versions of six of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released, this incredible compilation brings the influential platformer series to today’s hardware.

Through the 1980s and 1990s the Wonder Boy series gained a vast cult following thanks to its distinct blend of energetic platforming, action-RPG elements, and even shoot ‘em up gameplay. And now you can enjoy a diverse spread of the Wonder Boy games that have left a powerful legacy throughout gaming, from the 1986 arcade original to 1994’s Monster World IV.

Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection brings the series up-to-date with precise ports for today’s hardware, and new features such as the ability to rewind your game at any moment.

Whether you’re a retro devotee wanting to catch up on this important piece of gaming history, a Wonder Boy fan looking to play your favourites on cutting edge hardware or are simply looking to experience the very best in nostalgic gameplay, Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection is about as essential as it gets.

Features:

  • Wonder Boy, Wonder Boy in Monster Land, Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair, Wonder Boy The Dragon‘s Trap, Wonder Boy in Monster World and Monster World IV in a total of 21 ports
  • An unrivaled Wonder Boy collection for true retro gamers
  • Every title expertly ported to modern consoles, with extended features like filter, shader, a rewind option and an art gallery!
  • Revisit one of the most unique, important platformers of the 1980s and 1990s
  • Get your nostalgia on with crisp chiptune audio and perfect pixel art

Wonder Boy

This side-scrolling action game was released as an arcade game in 1986. The main character, Boy, runs through forests, oceans, mountains, and caves to save his girlfriend, Tina. Its excellent level design is considered a masterpiece of platforming and has captivated game fans around the world.

Wonder Boy for Arcade(SYSTEM 1)

Wonder Boy for Arcade(SYSTEM 1)

This is one of the originals of the Wonder Boy series. Its excellent level design is considered a masterpiece of platforming and has captivated game fans around the world.

Wonder Boy for SG-1000

Wonder Boy for SG-1000

It is a ported version for Sega’s home game machine SG-1000. Due to the performance difference from the arcade machine, it is almost a different game, and it reminds me of the hardships of the developers at the time.

Wonder Boy for SEGA MARK III

Super Wonder Boy for SEGA MARK III (JP)

This is the English version of the Japanese Sega Mark III version. It inherits additional elements from the arcade version, etc., and is almost identical to the Japanese version.

Super Wonder Boy for SEGA MARK III (JP)

Wonder Boy for SEGA MARK III

The atmosphere of the game is a work ported as it is from the arcade version. A new volcano stage, gimmicks that fly above the clouds, etc. have been added, and all 40 stages have been powered up.

Revenge of Drancon for GAME GEAR

Revenge of Drancon for GAME GEAR

It is the North American version of the Japanese Game Gear version. The title has changed significantly, but the contents are almost the same except for the title screen. In gallery mode, package illustrations with an atmosphere that matches the title are recorded.

Wonder Boy(J) for GAME GEAR

Wonder Boy(J) for GAME GEAR

It is a work that ported the Sega Mark III version, and the additional elements of the same work have been carried over to this version. The game balance has changed slightly due to the smaller screen size.

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

Released as an arcade game in 1987, this second title in the series was a long-running hit for its groundbreaking game content that incorporated the exploration and growth elements of RPGs, and is said to have established a new game genre: action RPGs. It is also famous for its backdoor method of making money through wiggle-jump.

Wonder Boy in Monster Land(J)
for Arcade (SYSTEM 2)

Wonder Boy in Monster Land(J) for Arcade (SYSTEM 2)

This second installment in the series became a long-running hit with groundbreaking game content incorporating RPG exploration and growth elements.
The wiggle jump to earn money is also famous.

Wonder Boy in Monster Land
for Arcade(SYSTEM 2)

Wonder Boy in Monster Land for Arcade(SYSTEM 2)​

This is the English version of the arcade version. Each message in the game, such as item names and store text, is in English.

Super Wonder Boy in Monster Land (J)
for SEGA MARK III

Super Wonder Boy in Monster Land (J) for SEGA MARK III

This is a ported version to Sega Mark III. Where there is originally a large difference in hardware performance, it is well arranged and covered.

Wonder Boy in Monster Land
for MASTER SYSTEM / SEGA MARK III

Wonder Boy for SEGA MARK III

This is the English version of the Sega Mark III version. Original stages and bosses have been added in the Master System/Sega Mark III version.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap

It was released in 1989 as a game for the Master System. Starting from the last scene of the previous game “Monster Land,” this is the story of the adventures of the main character, who has been turned into a monster by a dragon’s curse and tries to regain his human form. It has been highly acclaimed as a metroidvania with a high degree of perfection.

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap
for MASTER SYSTEM / SEGA MARK III

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 
for MASTER SYSTEM / SEGA MARK III

Beginning with the last scene of “Monster Land”, this is the story of an adventure in which the main character, who has been turned into a monster by the dragon’s curse, tries to regain his human form.

Monster World II(J)
for SEGA MARK III

Monster World II(J) for SEGA MARK III

It is a phantom version that has not been released in Japan. 
It has received high praise as a highly complete Metroidvania.

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap
for GAME GEAR

Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap for GAME GEAR

This is the English version of the Game Gear version, but the title name has been changed from the Sega Mark III version. The title name has been changed from the Sega Mark III version, and various messages are in English.

Monster World II: The Dragon's Trap(J)
for GAME GEAR

Monster World II: The Dragon's Trap(J) 
for GAME GEAR

It is a ported version from the Sega Mark III version. In order to match the resolution of the Game Gear, adjustments have been made such as making the screen slightly narrower.

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair

It first appeared in arcades in 1988 as an evolutionary action game of Wonder Boy. Each stage has an action part in the first half and a shooting part in the second half. Sixteen comical and unique boss characters will entertain you.

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
for Arcade(SYSTEM 16)

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair for Arcade(SYSTEM 16)​

A major feature of this game is that the first half of each stage is an action part, and the second half is a shooting part.
It is the only game in the series that allows two players to play simultaneously.

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair
for MEGA DRIVE / GENESYS

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair 
for MEGA DRIVE / GENESYS

This is a ported version to the Mega Drive, and two people can play at the same time in this work. Due to the high performance of the hardware, the graphics and gameplay have been arranged from the arcade version.

Wonder Boy in Monster World

Released in 1991 as a console game for the Mega Drive, this fifth title in the series fully exploited the capabilities of the hardware, which had evolved to 16-bit, and broke new ground in action RPGs with beautiful images and pleasant sound. This title is still supported by many fans today.

Wonder Boy in Monster World
for GENESIS

Wonder Boy in Monster World for GENESIS

Taking full advantage of the 16-bit hardware performance, this game breaks new ground in action RPGs with beautiful visuals and pleasant sounds.

Wonder Boy V Monster World III(JP)
for MEGA DRIVE

Wonder Boy V Monster World III(JP) for MEGA DRIVE​

Taking full advantage of the 16-bit hardware performance, this game breaks new ground in action RPGs with beautiful visuals and pleasant sounds.

Wonder Boy V: Monster World III
for MASTER SYSTEM

Wonder Boy V: Monster World III for MASTER SYSTEM

It will be the version released only in the European MASTER SYSTEM. Despite the considerable difference in hardware performance, it has been ported fairly faithfully.

Monster World IV

It was released in 1994 as a game for the Mega Drive. It is the sixth and final game in the series. Many fans were surprised by the unexpected setting of the game, where the main character is a girl in an Arabian-style world. The main character Asha’s cute gesture when she opens a treasure chest became a topic of conversation.

Monster World IV
for GENESIS

Monster World IV for GENESIS

English version of Monster World IV was not actually released by GENESIS, but was officially localized in a later collection. This localized version is included.

Monster World IV (JP)
for MEGA DRIVE

Monster World IV (JP) for MEGA DRIVE

Many fans were surprised by the unexpected setting of the main character being a girl in an Arabian world view, which was completely different from the past. The cute gesture of the main character, Ahsha, when she opens a treasure chest has become a hot topic.

Digital Edition

PlatformSwitch, PS4, PS5
RegionWorldwide (exclude Japan)
Release DateJanuary 26th 2023
PublisherBliss Brain

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Limited Edition

As the legendary Wonder Boy game series is celebrating its 35th anniversary, publisher Strictly Limited Games will offer the ultimate Wonder Boy Anniversary Collection (Nintendo Switch/PS4) that will feature even more of the most iconic Wonder Boy games ever released together with exclusive physical collectibles!
Available at https://www.strictlylimitedgames.com/

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