What is Wonder Boy?

History of Wonder Boy

Wonder Boy is a platform video game series created by Sega in 1986. The original game was developed by Westone Bit Entertainment and released in arcades in Japan as Wonder Boy. It was ported to the Sega Master System in 1987 and released in North America and Europe as Wonder Boy in Monster Land.

The game was a critical and commercial success, and spawned several sequels and spin-offs. The most popular sequel is Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, which was released in 1989 and is considered one of the best platform games of all time.

Gameplay

Wonder Boy is a side-scrolling platform game in which the player controls a young boy named Tom-Tom. Tom-Tom must travel through various levels, defeating enemies and collecting items, in order to rescue his girlfriend Tina from the evil Monster King.

The game features a variety of weapons and power-ups that Tom-Tom can use to defeat enemies. He can also transform into different animals, each with their own unique abilities.

Legacy

Wonder Boy is a classic platform game that has been enjoyed by millions of players around the world. The game has been praised for its challenging gameplay, charming characters, and beautiful graphics.

The Wonder Boy series is still going strong today, with new games being released regularly. The latest game in the series, Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, was released in 2021.