Wonder Boy: Monster Land
Also released as Wonder Boy in Monster Land (Sega Master System)
Wonder Boy: Monster Land — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Wonder Boy: Monster Land on?
- Wonder Boy: Monster Land was released on Arcade, Wii, Sega Master System/Mark III, Famicom, Commodore C64/128/MAX, PC Engine, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Mobile.
- When did Wonder Boy: Monster Land release?
- Wonder Boy: Monster Land was first released on July 1, 1987.
About Wonder Boy: Monster Land
Wonder Boy: Monster Land is an action role-playing platform video game developed by Westone. It was released by Sega for the arcades in 1987 and for the Sega Master System in 1988 as a sequel to the 1986 game Wonder Boy, taking place eleven years after the events in the previous game.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Arcade, Wii, Sega Master System/Mark III, Famicom, Commodore C64/128/MAX, PC Engine, Amstrad CPC, ZX Spectrum, Amiga, Atari ST/STE, Mobile
- Developer
- Escape
- Publisher
- Sega
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer
- Themes
- Action, Fantasy
- Series
- Wonder Boy
Details via IGDB.
Reception
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega Master System | 1988 | $25 | $43 | $156 | 5 reviews | Medium (look-alike) |
Also released on: Arcade · Wii · Sega Master System/Mark III · Famicom · Commodore C64/128/MAX · PC Engine · Amstrad CPC · ZX Spectrum · Amiga · Atari ST/STE · Mobile. We haven’t priced or authenticated those versions yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega Master System · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-10-28
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| European (PAL) release | $16 | $35 | $84 |
| Japanese release (Super Wonder Boy Monster World) | $36 | $82 | — |
| Brazilian release (Monica no Castelo do Dragao)Tectoy retitled this game for Brazil; PriceCharting files it on its PAL list. | $101 | $223 | — |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Prices marked “few sales” rest on about one recorded sale a year, so treat them as a rough guide: the next copy could sell well above or below. Expect to wait for one to come up.
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-10-28.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $9.99 in Jul 2009, $40 five years ago, and $25 as of Oct 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2010 | $10.01 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $9.49 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $9.74 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $16.50 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $15.00 | $24 |
| Jan 2015 | $14.87 | $23 |
| Jan 2016 | $17.05 | $28 |
| Jan 2017 | $28 | $30 |
| Jan 2018 | $24 | $40 |
| Jan 2019 | $26 | $36 |
| Jan 2020 | $26 | $34 |
| Jan 2021 | $26 | $48 |
| Jan 2022 | $34 | $50 |
| Jan 2023 | $25 | $39 |
| Jan 2024 | $27 | $39 |
| Jan 2025 | $23 | $40 |
| Jan 2026 | $20 | $43 |
| Oct 2026 | $25 | $43 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Oct 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number |
|---|---|---|
| North America | August 1988 | — |
| Europe / PAL | 1988 | — |
| Japan | 31 January 1988 | G-1346 |
| Brazil | 1991 | — |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP+BR
- Released
- 1988
- Authenticity
- Med
A highly regarded blend of platforming and role-playing that is one of the better Master System games.
Sega ported Wonder Boy in Monster Land to the Master System after the arcade game. It reached Japan on January 31, 1988 as Super Wonder Boy: Monster World, North America in August 1988 and Europe in 1988. Tec Toy released it in Brazil in 1991 as Monica no Castelo do Dragao, an official Brazilian retitle.
Computer and Video Games reviewed it in June 1988 and rated it highly, and Mean Machines Sega said it was better than the first game by a long shot and would keep you at the pad for ages. IGN later called it one of the best Master System games for its balance of platforming and role-playing. A sequel, Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap, followed on the Master System in 1989.
What the press said at the time
| Mean Machines Games Guide | May 1992 | OVERALL 87% |
| Mean Machines Sega Issue 3 | December 1992 | OVERALL 87% |
| Sega Pro Issue 22 | August 1993 | 89% |
| Sega Pro Issue 25 | November 1993 | 89% |
| Sega Pro Issue 42 | March 1995 | 73% |
“Wonderboy I! is a game thafll have you clamped to your pad for absolutely ages, but isn't a game that you'll complete in a hurry”
“Better than the first installment by a long shot, Wonderboy II is a game that'll have you clamped to your pad for absolutely ages, but isn't a game that you'll complete in a hurry. Highly recommended.”
“The Boy’s second outing continues the challenging gameplay. You’ve 12 levels to progress through and the action is constantly fast and the baddies furious. Buy it, play it, and you won’t regret it. Honest.”
“The Boy’s second outing continues the challenging gameplay. You’ve 12 levels to progress through and the action is constantly fast and the baddies furious. Buy it, play it, and you won’t regret it. Honest.”
Also on other platforms
Arcade · Famicom · Commodore 64 · PC Engine · Amstrad CPC · ZX Spectrum · Amiga · Atari ST · Mobile
| Arcade | Westone |
- ZX Spectrum. In the ZX Spectrum version a candle represents the timer instead of an hourglass.
Before you buy
Four releases exist. The European cart is much cheaper than the US one in both conditions, while the Japanese cart costs more in both. The Japanese cart is a different, smaller shape and does not fit a Western console without an adapter. The Brazilian cart is a separate Tec Toy release with its own listing, and there is no price comparison for it. The US cart is above the typical price for its year, so for a copy at this price, ask for clear photos of the cart and its label.
Wonder Boy: Monster Land screenshots
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