Wonder Boy in Monster Land for the Sega Master System is a landmark 1988 action-platformer that introduces deep RPG elements to the classic arcade formula. Developed by Westone, you guide Bock Lee on a quest to defeat the MEKA Dragon and save Monster Land. Unlike the original Wonder Boy, this sequel focuses on combat and exploration, requiring you to collect gold coins to upgrade your gear with new swords, armor, shields, boots, and magic spells purchased from shops hidden throughout the game’s twelve distinct rounds.
How to play
Your objective is to traverse each round before the hourglass timer runs out, defeating enemies and challenging bosses. Gold collected from monsters and hidden spots is essential for buying the upgrades you will need to survive later stages.
- Move: Arrow keys
- Attack: Z
- Jump: X
- Enter Doors / Use Magic: Up arrow
- Pause / Start: Enter
Tips
- Hidden Coins: Jump in empty, suspicious spaces! Many coins are hidden and only appear when you jump or attack in specific spots. Finding these is key to affording the best late-game gear.
- Buy Boots Early: Prioritize buying boots from the shop as soon as possible. They increase your movement speed and jump height, making platforming hazards much easier to navigate.
- Wiggle for More Gold: When a defeated enemy drops a coin, rapidly tap left and right on the movement keys before picking it up. This will often increase the value of the coin you receive!
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