Is Wonder Boy in Monster World [Genesis] Worth Playing Today? - Segadrunk

[@madmaxandrade]

Fun story: here in Brazil this game was reskinned and the main character was replaced by popular comic character Monica. Which is kinda odd, because usually Monica comics are based in a world not unlike our own - not exactly a character you'd expect to star in a fantasy RPG.

[@Bluematchhead]

"Like eatin a big bowl of cereal on a Saturday morning"... I didn't just understand that analog, I felt it.

[@timthingsivemissed4668]

That's what I was gonna say! So relatable.

[@Larry]

Diabeties?

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

Yeah these kind of games do give me the most pleasant nostalgia hit. Take you back to a simpler time, childhood. When a game like this was amazing and you could play it all day.

[@lldjslim]

Wonderboy in monster world just went up in price after the snesdrunk video

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

@@lldjslim That is how it seems to go every single time. When something's obscure it's cheap the minute it becomes popular/well known that price skyrockets right through the roof. Luckily it's readily available digitally for dirt cheap.

[@actualzafra]

Alright, another segadrunk video! Here's a nice story about WonderBoy: there is this hugely popular comic book series called Turma da Monica here in Brazil. Another popular thing is Sega, because there actually was a company specialized in distributing their consoles here: TecToy. And TecToy actually went on to make two mods for Wonderboy, changing its graphics, texts and themes to that of Monica's. So not only it was really cool to see the characters from the comic books in the game but also they were actually speaking portuguese, which we had never seem before. So yeah, WonderBoy is a really good game, but it holds a special place in brazillian hearts.

[@coryjohnson2486]

That’s pretty cool!! Thanks for sharing!!

[@captain_halvo]

I adored this game as a child and still do today at the age of 35. Definitely one of my comfort games, from the bright, cute graphics to the charming and catchy music.

[@NightFlyStudio]

Man, this art style holds up very well even today. The sprites are so charming. Used to watch my brother play this a lot but never played it myself. Think it's time to change that.

[@feistygandhi]

This game inspired my imagination for exploration and challenge throughout my childhood! I used to dream about being in its worlds lol.

[@feistygandhi]

@@gabemorales7814 man. I used to get to different sections and just leave my character there and listen to the music while playing with other toys or drawing.

[@feistygandhi]

@@gabemorales7814 no I haven't! I think I own the Monster Land remake but haven't played it (loved the original). If Monster Boy is a different game, I don't think I've heard of it. I'll check it out!

[@feistygandhi]

@@gabemorales7814 wow, that's awesome! I really want to play it now lol. Have you heard of an indie game called Aggelos? It's clearly inspired by Wonder Boy games, but has its own distinct identity. It really scratches the Wonder Boy itch for me, and I've come back to it several times now.

[@booski1865]

@@feistygandhi Monster Boy and Aggelos are both excellent and carry on the Wonder Boy tradition well. Really hoping for sequels to both.

[@amjh4lah809]

Absolutely LOVED this game. One of my favourite SEGA MegaDrive titles.

[@suicidalparrot]

This and Monster World IV are phenomenal. It's a shame this wasn't more popular or we might have gotten an actual western release for Monster World IV back in the day.

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. Wizard gives you a firestorm spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them. Its seriously worse then Kaizo Mario.

[@brendankappler4257]

So glad to hear you enjoyed this game! It's a childhood staple of mine!

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. Wizard gives you a firestorm spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them. Its seriously worse then Kaizo Mario.

[@23Scadu]

The previous game, Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap for the Master System is also excellent, if a bit more primitive. There's also a very nice remake that plays the same as the original but has modernized graphics.

[@KeMiZe44]

It's my favourite game on that system. It's the Metroid of that console.

[@tonyp9313]

Wonder Boy 3 The Dragon's Trap is a lot better than this game. The remake is even better as they made things a lot easier.

[@billystars]

Have you tried the PC Engine version (renamed “Dragons Curse”)? It’s the same game but with a few minor differences (the sound is better, the stills of the shop keepers have been changed, & the sprites for all the main characters you control are different (lion man is now a tiger etc).

[@tonyp9313]

@@billystars is the game play any easier?

[@billystars]

@@tonyp9313 the gameplay is (from what I can remember) exactly the same as the master system version. Is definitely worth a look though, still such a great game.

[@Murdoc_rusche]

Huge props man. I didn't own a Genesis as a youngling; I was a nes and Snes kid, but I had a couple of friends that did. I loved this game back then, and have it on my Xbox 360 now. To anyone who reads this, the final boss is no joke.

[@Julford]

I had this game as a child, I really struggled with a lot of the later areas of the game and never even saw the final area back then. Ended up playing through the whole game back when the Genesis mini first came out, absolutely adore this little gem! I definitely needed to look up a map for a couple areas in the game (mostly all the water areas), but I genuinely loved my time with it and recommend it to anybody who enjoys these type of side-scrolling action RPGs

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. Wizard gives you a firestorm spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them. Its seriously worse then Kaizo Mario.

[@billdoor3140]

Yeah I couldn't find the final piece of armour as a kid

[@billdoor3140]

​@EmeraldEyesEsoteric nah you're simply not very good 😅

[@StrangeAustralian]

Even though I'm happy for you to upload whenever, I'm really glad you've had a bunch of new uploads lately SNES Drunk. Love your work.

[@Xanatos21]

This would definitely be in my Top 10 Genesis games of all time! Love the gameplay and soundtrack! Still have fond memories of playing this over at a friend's house back in the early 90's.

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. You get a spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them in a row. This game is unplayable.

[@starlightwitch12]

This is the game that I remember playing a lot because of the Purapril Castle theme. Also this was ported to the Turbo CD under the name The Dynastic Hero by Hudson Soft, which changes the main character sprite but adds cutscenes. There is also a version of this on the Sega Master System, but only in Europe.

[@Dark.Shingo]

@@gabemorales7814 Would it be better to play the Turbo CD version or the Genesis one?

[@Dark.Shingo]

@@gabemorales7814 thanks for the response, you put a very good case.

[@inkredibill6352]

There are a couple of cryptic things in this game, but in general, amazing game, very underrated.

[@neomontag]

I hope you continue to review games even after you finish with SNES related material. Your perspective is valuable! Especially amongst a sea of nostalgic overstatement on the one hand and shallow praise of the new and shiny on the other, you offer helpful insight.

[@chazmaru9583]

Westone is pronounced like West+Stone. Loved this game as a child. I still remember the Ocarina "codes" by heart. Would be a cool idea to see you review all (remaining) MD Mini & MD2 Mini games indeed!

[@not2tired]

Westplusstone. Got it.

[@Malkavian_Grin]

I stumbled across this game as a kid at the rental shop and fell in love instantly with the style and forgiving action RPG elements. Never ended up beating it though. Maybe it's time...

[@Jburneyjr]

Love this game. My dad introduced it to me when I was like 6 and we used to watch him play it. Fast forward to college I emulated it and beat it and told him how to get all the pygmy gear that we got stuck on when I was much younger. Then eventually beating the game.

[@usamahphilips8897]

But the last boss....that buzz saw thingy felt totally unfair (I know that it was added in to the US release of the game). I got right to the end but never beat the last boss.

[@Jburneyjr]

@@usamahphilips8897 I eventually got it, haven't played it in like 13 or 14 years

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. You get a spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them in a row. This game is unplayable.

[@Useraccount85]

Wonder Boy in Monster Land on the Master System is a lot of fun too, a little more linear with level progression but you still collect gold that you can spend in stores to upgrade your character.

[@askance43]

And it’s last level was a bear as well

[@goatbone]

Shame. He usually mentions ports.

[@goatbone]

@@gabemorales7814 Sorry missed the title I thought we were talking about the port on the master system.

[@tonyp9313]

Wonder Boy 2 on the Sega Master system is the best Wonder Boy game I have played. I never liked it before because it was too hard but now it's my favorite game because I know everything in it. If you never played Wonder Boy 2 ever, you don't look up a guide, this game is really hard to beat.

[@tonyp9313]

@@goatbone The Port on the Master system you should play that one over this one. It's the best Wonder Boy port ever. Wonder Boy in Monster land.

[@diegog1853]

Really hope you give the rest of the Wonderboy Monster World series a try. They are more similar to classic Shantae than to Metroid I would say. Monster World 2, Monster world 3 (this one) and Monster World 4 (also inclueded in genesis mini) are all pretty good.

[@clarafedde8674]

Except first one. That was adventure island clone. 2nd one was actually port of a different series and Doki Doki panic that all the way through.

[@clarafedde8674]

Gabe dude, all the games were made by Hudson soft. Nintendo made Doki Doki panic and mostly everyone knows that story. If you want a funnier story, search the history about milon. That one is hilarious.

[@diegog1853]

@@clarafedde8674 Adventure Island is an adaptation of wonderboy for the nes. Wonderboy was released in march of 1986 while adventure island was released on September of 1986, later adventure island deviated from the original wonderboy even if retaining the same basic gameplay of wonderboy. Funnily enough, later on the snes super adventure island 2 incorporated elements from the wonderboy monster world series with the adventure focus, using swords and shields and a more open map. Also a similar thing happened with a game called Dragon Curse, also made by hudson soft which is an adaptation of wonderboy 3 with changed sprites (like the original adventure island). But all came after wonderboy, just check the japanese release dates if you don't believe it. Doki doki panic is just mario 2 I don't know why that has anything to do with wonderboy, doki doki panic was released the same month as wonderboy in monsterland anyway so I don't know how can one be a clone of the othwr

[@TheVioletBunny]

@@clarafedde8674 except the first wonderboy came first…. Adventure island was a clone that change some assets due to legal issues. So not really

[@KeMiZe44]

The Dragon's Trap/Curse on the Master System/Turbo gfx is awesome and my favourite game on the Master System.

[@zecmo]

This is one of my favorite games of all time. So happy to see you reviewing it. Looking fwd to this video.

[@darkpandatv]

I was really into this game a couple years ago. I stopped playing after getting stuck on a boss, but you've inspired me to pick it up again.

[@monkeyball0204]

Good stuff. Got this coming in a collection from limited run games. Can’t wait to try this

[@MsAhutch]

I had this growing up, I was way too young to get it. The soundtrack has stuck in my head for 30 years

[@AL_Talks]

Love it whever someone discovers the Wonderboy series. My first one was the Dragon trap. This series and Sonic probably made me the gamer that I am today

[@tonyp9313]

I discovered Wonder Boy in the arcade. I liked that a lot that I bought the 3 games on Master System at the time when they all came out.

[@nickravera4069]

💕 Love this game 💕 I got Wonderboy in Monster World when it came out because it looked cute and cuddly, but surprisingly, it had a lot of depth to it.

[@Larry]

Monster World was a bit of a step back from The Dragon's Trap I felt, I loved the whole MetroidVania thing Dragon's Trap had going for it (before I knew that was a thing) where as Monster World is far more linear. Also, making the final boss ridiculously hard by adding a conveyer belt to the floor in the Western version was pure dickishness!!!

[@AintNobodyAtAll]

What's the best version of Dragon's Trap? I played a bit of the Master System via everdrive recently and it felt jerky. There's a PCEngine version, right?

[@carn9507]

@@AintNobodyAtAll I'd say the remake from a few years ago. Though if you didn't like the MS version you might not like that one because it's basically the same but with nicer graphics and sounds ( you can switch between the modern hand drawn graphics and the old basic 8 bit stuff at any time too)

[@KeMiZe44]

@@AintNobodyAtAll They're the same from my recollection. I played both and only recall some minor graphic differences. I could be wrong so feel free to look up something more definitive but I do know you can't go wrong with either. There is an excellent remake made by DotEmu that came out a few years ago as the other fellow here has mentioned so I'd also recommend that.

[@Larry]

@@AintNobodyAtAll Now, probably the remake on PS4/Xbox/Switch as you can switch back and forth between the orginal and the new. But the PC Enging version (I think) is called Adventure Island (confusingly)

[@yoman8027]

@@Larry It's called Adventure Island in Japan and Dragon's Curse in the West.

[@HenloBoppo]

Played this for a bit about two years back after trying out the recent Monster Boy game released cross platform. I really enjoyed it, agreed 100% with your take. Great work on the uploads as always 👌

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. You get a spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them in a row. This game is unplayable.

[@henningts]

I had this game 30 years ago, good memories!

[@antonlustig48]

As a kid I loved this game on my genesis

[@lhethert]

This game is fantastic. It has so much depth for an action platformer. As a kid, I was constantly interested in trying to find all the little secrets everywhere.

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. You get a spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them in a row. This game is unplayable.

[@jimx117]

Always loved this game! Took me a few yeas after getting my genesis in the early 90s to discover it on my own, but it's one of my favorites that I make a point to revisit every so often, like Shining Force 2 and Phantasy Star 4.

[@Nick_Slavik]

This game is amazing! My uncle had it on his Genesis. It was so good!

[@mole28]

this is one of my most favorite games! I played and still play it so many times!

[@Victory-in-YAHUSHA]

Nice to see you are getting around to the Wonder Boy/Monster World games! Hope to see reviews of Wonder Boy in Monster Land, The Dragon's Trap, and Monster World IV. (:

[@DrethNET]

This video was my bowl of cereal on a Saturday morning. Except it's Thursday. And it's eggs. I like eggs.

[@PaleHorseShabuShabu]

I enjoyed this game, but what I really liked on the Sega Genesis Mini that I hadn't played before was Monster World IV. It's fun, plays well, and has so much charm.

[@Dizzula]

I've been playing this game once every couple of years since I first played it as a kid on the megadrive. I've got all the sphynx's questions and the ocarina tunes committed to memory!

[@TheOdMan]

My first and sadly only Wonderboy game I ever played. I had it on my Sega Mega Drive, I can't remember how I got it, but it was most likely a birthday gift for my 12:th birthday back in 1992. I had no clue what it was when I got it, don't know why my dad(pretty sure it was my dad who bought it, since he was actually kinda in to video games) picked this game, but I'm glad he did since it turned into one of my all time favourite video games, I just loved this game so much, and I get extremely nostalgic when I hear the music. Good times.

[@pixelgoat7317]

0:24 I love the sassy ghosts in the Pyramid level, lol! Love this game, was a staple in my upbringing

[@duseylicious]

Never heard of this game, I would have loved this a kid. What a wonderful hidden gem!

[@fylosofyk5220]

Making Tuesdays, Thursdays and the SEGA Genesis great again!

[@conkerboy]

Finished it many times and music is good too. I really love the part when you meet the Queen Eleanora, the music backgound and foreground everything is there.

[@zachreddy]

Just an FYI: Westone is pronounced like “West tone” not "West One". If you look at the kana in Japanese it’s spelled ウエストン "Ou-Eh-Su-To-N". According the the Monster World Complete Collection manual by Koji Aizawa, The Westone name is derived from the first characters of the names of company founders, Ryuuichi Nishizawa (Nishi = West) and Michishito Ishizuka (Ishi = Stone).

[@Gatorade69]

We Stone. West One. Thanks. Always wondered how to pronounce it. Even Gamesack has a running gag about how to pronounce it.

[@tripdefect87]

Probably one of my favorite Genesis titles right behind Super Fantasy Zone. Shame that I only discovered it through emulation and not through my general playthrough of my meager collection of Sega titles during my childhood. Kid me would have absolutely loved it

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

This game SUCKS. You get a spell, but it's impossible to use even after you equip it. I played up until you reach a sign that says you can ride on a jellyfish. It's extremely hard to jump on it right, and then it wants you to jump on a bunch of them in a row. This game is unplayable.

[@dasdiesel3000]

Woah I just started following you in the last few/several months and have been a big fan, but never have I been lucky enough to get in here under the 15 minute-since-posting mark I arbitrarily decided was an important right now. Thanks for another good vid SNES-d

[@ertuncdelikaya8237]

Capt. Drachma should've requested Monster World IV instead. It's the best game in the series, and distinct from the rest in many ways.

[@captaindrachma2041]

He really should have. What an idiot

[@EpicLebaneseNerd]

as far as i know , MONSTER WORLD 4 is one of my most beloved Genesis games ever, the music alone is worth it all, but the amazing graphics and gameplay is really something else, one of my most cherished genesis games ever.

[@scottysunday]

Having a cosy, hangout factor plays big into what games I'm playing lately.

[@tylerd4884]

Haven’t even watch the video yet, but of course it is wonderboy in monsterland and is an absolute classic

[@tylerd4884]

edit: world is great too

[@tylerd4884]

edit: world is great too

[@tylerd4884]

edit: world is great too

[@tylerd4884]

edit: world is great too

[@initial_C]

New SNESDrunk right before work! I know it's gonna be a great rest of my day now.

[@duckhead014]

Cpl Drachma coming through with the recommend! I have always seen this game and considered it to be something I wouldn't play due to the art style. Thanks for the recommend, I'll be checking it out!

[@backintheday3097]

Loved the Tenacious D reference!

[@Monhamd1000]

This game is still incredible even to this day!

[@CrispysCollections]

Thanks for the suggestion! It’s on Sega Genesis Classics on PS4 and switch as well.

[@jasonbinkley4309]

Great game. Beat it for the first time about a year ago. Wonder boy the English arcade bootleg is also pretty good. Thanks for the video.

[@GeekSHO]

I tried this one as a rental and had to have it. One trip to Funcoland later and it was bliss.

[@blakekueffer6366]

I really enjoy watching your videos. Thanks for the content!

[@DeskoDev]

Okay so basically for those that want to understand the series, the Monster World games mostly share the same base gameplay with different variations on the formula while the non-Monster World games have completely different gameplay formulas for each entry in general. Said games, in order, are: WB1: Wonder Boy - First WB game. A simple side-scrolling arcade platformer, with the occasional skateboard gimmick. Also ported to the NES rebranded as Adventure Island, which turned into its own unofficial spinoff series sharing similar gameplay. The SMS port is known as Super Wonder Boy in Japan, while the Game Gear version is called Revenge of Drancon in the US for some bizarre reason. Also got a weird remake called Wonder Boy Returns. WB2/MW2. Wonder Boy: Monster Land - An arcade direct sequel to Wonder Boy with a completely different gameplay formula, starting the Monster World series. Compared to later entries, the game is more linear and stages are time-limited (as this is an arcade release. The SMS version was renamed to Super Wonder Boy: Monster World for some mystifying reason, but that's where the "Monster World" name started. Also got a PC Engine port, retooled into a licensed Bikkuriman game. What is Bikirriman? Well, simply put, it's a popular brand of wafer snacks in Japan. Yes, really. You can't make this up. WB3: Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair - An arcade autoscroller with run n' gun and sh'mup segments. Ironically, the Genesis port is probably the worst one. Oddly enough, it's the only Wonder Boy game in the series to get an untouched port on the TurboGrafx/PC Engine CD. WB4: Monster World II (JP)/Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (int'l): Someone on the localization team messed up here. Anyway, this game started life on the Master System, and it's the one that really solidified the Monster World formula. My personal favorite. Also got ported to the TurboGrafx as Dragon's Curse, with an original reskin to sever its ties to the Wonder Boy IP, plus it received an amazing remake just a few years back. WB5/MW3: Wonder Boy V: Monster World III (JP)/Wonder Boy in Monster World (int'l) - This game. WB6/MW4: Monster World 4. A more simple game, and easier than the other Monster World games, but it's still pretty great. Recently got a decent remake called Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World. WB7-ish/MW5-ish: Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. This is a spiritual successor and not directly tied to the Monster World series, but it continues the gameplay the series is known for.

[@zaka3630]

Reminder to play the recent Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom (2019)! So good

[@scrpnvmbr]

the best of monster world series because it have lot of callbacks and reference to the series before

[@jonathan2950]

Having just played and completed this game last month, the answer is YES.

[@TheWarmotor]

I built 3 retropie systems in the 3 pi3 Retroflag mini console cases and all of them have pretty much every cartridge game ever made in english or with a fan patch (and most of the CD based games that interest me)... I spend more time on those than I do on my XBone and PC games (except VR) combined, and I need videos like this one to direct me at new stuff. So thank you, sir! you're doing the Lord's work and I thank you :)

[@georgehancock2307]

Lord's work = software piracy

[@Blizzard91]

One of my favorite games of all time. I HIGHLY recommend this one.

[@Davtwan]

From Land to World, you can see the place got a big upgrade!

[@noway9081]

Wonderboy 3 the Dragon's trap was even more gorgeous. The recent remake was even more so.

[@TacoDiceCosas]

This is one of my favorite "sega" series. Like you said, so comfy. You gonna love Monster World IV, it's like this but even better.

[@JustAFatGuyInTX]

Never owned this but I would frequently rent it at my local store when I was a kid. Loved this game and would get lost exploring it and frequently dieing, couldn't quite get my head around how parts of the game worked. Finally got around to beating it and wow, what an ending. Won't spoil it but holy crap.

[@mike2859]

I still go back to this game. Just started again on my Steam deck.

[@freddiejohnson6137]

The Moster World games are some of my favourites on any system I have played this version and the Master System one and even that version looks great the whole naming system does get confusing though especially when both this and the Adventure Island series started off as the same game and branched off.

[@protodad1]

I always got a Super Adventure Island 2 vibe from this game. It was a good play through.

[@Wykesidefruitmachine]

If you like this, please check out Monster Boy and the Cursed Kingdom. Amazing game, and a huge Easter egg dedicated to this one.

[@wills.364]

Great game! Loved hanging out in Purapril Castle

[@chiissu]

I did this on Master System (Well, a GBA Master System Multicart) and I don't recall the Spinning Trident, Helpers, Enemy Life Bars or the Jumping thing being so bad like Wonder Boy 2. It was pretty good and can be beat in like under 2 hours if I recall right. As for the Wonder Boy/Monster World thing, I actually did a vid on how its like the Robotech/Macross series a while ago. Weird how these things rhyme

[@viniciusrosa8096]

1:27 "You walk to the right" Proceeds to walk to the left

[@scottnotpilgrim]

Comfy games like this are always welcome!

[@QuwehShunMark]

Wow, what a score. Never played the series but I'll put it on my list.

[@bakuiel1901]

I was thinking of picking this up recently so glad to have your thoughts, thanks.

[@JoJoTheOtter]

I absolutely love this game. Used to borrow it from a friend of mine and even started writing a book inspired by it when I was young.

[@EmeraldEyesEsoteric]

It is seriously unplayable. You guys are all trolling in the comments.

[@JoJoTheOtter]

@@EmeraldEyesEsoteric Uh… wait… are you trolling me by saying I’m trolling you? I’m confused. I genuinely love this game. I’m not sure how it’s unplayable as I have beaten it a number of times.

[@StiffAftermath]

Got this game in the Wonder Boy collection and im glad its a physical game on switch!

[@CarecaRetrogamer]

If u wanna have a surprise, look here on YT for this video: " Mônica na Terra dos Monstros [Mega Drive] " This is the RESKIN of this game, released by TECTOY here in Brazil. As for "Turma da Mônica", there's also these comics in the US, called Monica's Gang. Just thought u should know... after all it IS an official release...

[@smartgamerai8680]

i just bought the sega megadrive collection on xbox its on sale it has this game gonna play it

[@JohnDoe-wq5eu]

Hey, let me know if there's still a lot of input lag. I have hearing that was a big issue but I'm not sure if it ever got fixed or if it was as bad as people kept talking about.

[@smartgamerai8680]

@@JohnDoe-wq5eu no input lag on series s. its fast and slick.

[@lnsflare1]

"You walk to the right and kill stuff-" **

[@gordemn]

I recently discovered the Wonder Boy series and I love these games, the sequel, Monster World IV is also pretty good.

[@gordemn]

@@gabemorales7814 I haven't, gonna check it out later, there's also an indie game called Aggalos which was inspired by the series, I heard it's pretty good

[@mirasbrush4607]

"You walk to the right and..." Practically every shot: moves to the left 🤷‍♀😄 Love the review, the Arcade games were of my favourite things to stumble into, nothing like plugging quarters into an RPG!

[@BlueThunder1988]

This was one of my favourite games as a kid and I still have a soft spot for it. I even attempted a sprite webcomic when I was younger...long dead now 😅 That last dungeon was a slog!

[@tonyp9313]

@@gabemorales7814 Until you fight the last boss he is way harder than the Wonder boy in Monster land last boss. The hardest part of the castle is when you jump back & forth on those 2 bricks because a lot of times the block gets stuck on the top corners & you fall right down. I found a trick that works though. You just buy Ceramic boots. That part will become super easy & you won't have the blocks get stuck at the top corner since the ceramic boots makes you jump lower than the Legendary boots.

[@tonyp9313]

@@gabemorales7814 Ok cool. Hopefully you play this on a CRT where there's 0 lag. Try it in 1 sitting. let me know if it's easier for that part with Ceramic boots vs Legendary boots.

[@mrmaxaxl]

One of my favorite games!

[@mhans311]

I'm glad I wasn't the only one who immediately thought of Tenacious D when I saw the title for this game.

[@kwigbo]

One of my favorite Genesis games.

[@buffalothebison4850]

played this game for the first time during 2020 and was completely smitten with it.

[@Skull_Gun]

One of my favourite series as a lad, be sure to play "The Dragon's Trap" first to enjoy some of the callbacks late in this game.

[@snesmaniac228]

FYI, in Brazil these games were rebranded and re-released on the Master System and Mega Drive(Genesis) based on a very popular Brazilian comic book series known as Turma da Monica. Similarly to how Doki Doki Panic was re-released in North America as Super Mario Bros. 2. As far as I know, the reason why this change was made was to boost sales of the very popular Master System in Brazil, which I believe crushed NES sales in Brazil.

[@PhazonOmega]

This looks really nice! I hate megaman sections like that, but the rest looks like a blast to just mosey around in.

[@apu_apustaja]

"COZY!" OMG YOU'RE ONE OF US!!!! :O

[@Jokerwolf666]

I'm actually building a metroidvania game with a couple of friends, it will be for modern platforms/pc. It is inspired by a lot of these older titles with modern sensibilities.

[@ArmandoDoval]

This game's simplicity is one of its biggest strengths in my opinion; it makes it very accessible for kids. For those looking for something a bit more advanced, definitely check out Monster World IV. It does a great job of mixing up the gameplay, the art's just as good and the animations are the best I've seen on the Genesis.

[@tonyp9313]

You haven't played the last 2 levels of this. For kids this is really hard to figure out where to go & find all the hidden things. I wouldn't recommend this to kids. I wouldn't recommend Wonder Boy in Monster land to kids as that is also hard for them. For kids maybe Wonder Boy 1 on the Master system.

[@ArmandoDoval]

@@tonyp9313 I played this game at launch. I loved it. It was charming and straightforward. I grew up with tons of arcade-style games I couldn't finish consistently (Mario 1, Double Dragon, Zelda 1, the classic Mega Mans, Golden Axe, Sonic 1, Sonic 2, Streets of Rage, Revenge of Shinobi.) Never stopped me from having fun. Yes, the final boss is BS, but so what? Emulators and flash carts have support for save states and cheats.

[@tonyp9313]

@@ArmandoDoval All those games you named with the exception of Zelda & Revenge of Shinobi I can beat all those games in 1 sitting without using save states or cheat codes. Oh ok you are saying for kids to use aids like save states, cheat codes & looking up guides. Then yeah I would probably recommend this to kids & everyone else who hasn't played this game.

[@AnthonyRiddle]

You still have a vast amount of untapped content on Sega consoles that you can explore on your channel.

[@kri249]

Looks like you're gonna have to release another music compilation video Snesdrunk. I've been hearing some absolutely beautiful tunes in some of your recent videos lately.