
Wonder Dog
Wonder Dog — frequently asked questions
- What platforms is Wonder Dog on?
- Wonder Dog was released on Amiga, Sega CD.
- When did Wonder Dog release?
- Wonder Dog was first released on September 25, 1992.
About Wonder Dog
Wonder Dog is a platform game developed by JVC and released for the Sega CD console in 1992. The game follows the story of Johnny, a boy who is transported to a magical world by a talking dog named Wonder Dog. Johnny is tasked by the dog to save the kingdom of Screamania from the evil Queen Vorka. The game takes place across various themed levels, such as a haunted castle, an underwater cave, and a toy factory. Throughout the game, the player controls Johnny, who has the ability to transform into different forms with special abilities. For example, he can transform into a flying car, a submarine, or a robot with extendable arms. The goal of the game is to collect keys to open doors to the next level, defeat bosses in each level, and collect items to increase Johnny's health and time. The game also features an animated soundtrack and colorful graphics typical of games from the era. Overall, Wonder Dog is a fun and exciting game that offers a unique and challenging gameplay experience for fans of platform games.
Summary via IGDB.
Game details
- Platforms
- Amiga, Sega CD
- Developer
- Core Design
- Publisher
- Core Design
- Game modes
- Single player
- Themes
- Action
Details via IGDB.
Every version compared
Prices, contemporary reception and the studio credited for each release
| Platform | Year | Loose | Complete | Sealed | Period reviews | Fake risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sega CD | 1992 | $25 | $80 | — | 3 reviews | Low |
Also released on: Amiga. We haven’t priced or authenticated that version yet.
Collector value & authenticity
Sega CD · PriceCharting sold data · Verified 2026-11-02
Other releases and variants
| Release | Loose | Complete | Sealed |
|---|---|---|---|
| First print (red cover) | — | $400 | — |
| European (PAL) release | $37 | $84 | — |
| Japanese release | $14 | $33 | $88 |
How often it sells
- Loose: about 2 times a month
- Complete: about once a week
- Sealed: about once a year
Sales frequency from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, as of 2026-11-02.
Price over time
- Loose
- Complete
A loose copy sold for about $2.50 in Apr 2008, $24 five years ago, and $25 as of Nov 2026.
Show as table
| Month | Loose | Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 2009 | $1.56 | — |
| Jan 2010 | $2.00 | — |
| Jan 2011 | $3.49 | — |
| Jan 2012 | $6.50 | — |
| Jan 2013 | $18.49 | — |
| Jan 2014 | $7.99 | $14.99 |
| Jan 2015 | $6.99 | $33 |
| Jan 2016 | $11.99 | $35 |
| Jan 2017 | $14.63 | $38 |
| Jan 2018 | $10.00 | $48 |
| Jan 2019 | $14.63 | $55 |
| Jan 2020 | $11.56 | $75 |
| Jan 2021 | $14.55 | $76 |
| Jan 2022 | $24 | $112 |
| Jan 2023 | $27 | $96 |
| Jan 2024 | $20 | $71 |
| Jan 2025 | $16.99 | $70 |
| Jan 2026 | $24 | $86 |
| Nov 2026 | $25 | $80 |
Monthly price estimates from PriceCharting's completed-sale records, sampled quarterly, through Nov 2026.
Release record
| Territory | Date | Product number | Barcode | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North America | 1992 | T-6402 | 009119920520 | — |
| Europe / PAL | January 1994 | 4428 | — | — |
| Japan | 25 September 1992 | T-60074 | — | ¥7,200 |
- Region
- NA+EU+JP
- Released
- 1992
- Authenticity
- Low
A bright platformer starring Victor's mascot, praised for its look and sound and criticized for being easy.
Core Design developed Wonder Dog, which Victor Musical Industries released in Japan on 25 September 1992 and JVC Musical Industries released in North America, also in 1992. A European release followed in January 1994. The dog was Victor's mascot for the Wondermega.
MegaTech reviewed the import and praised the graphics and sound but found it quite easy to beat. Sega Pro enjoyed its animated cartoon intro, rating it as the best opening of any Mega-CD game it had seen, and called the music funky.
What the press said at the time
| MegaTech Issue 19 | July 1993 | 82% |
| Sega Pro Issue 24 | October 1993 | 82% |
| MegaTech Issue 28 | April 1994 | 88% |
“Fast and easy to get into. The attractive graphics really keep you playing.”
“It looks like Wonder Dog has marked his territory on the Sega CD. This disc lays the strongest claim to the best of the CD breed so far.”
“Even if it had appeared on the Mega Drive no one would have payed it any attention because it’s so easy to finish it’s a complete waste of money. … Complete and utter crap.”
“Great graphics and sound. … There just aren't any really smart or innovative features in the game and it's quite easy to beat.”
Also on other platforms
Amiga
Before you buy
The first North American print had a red cover and a green one followed; a complete red-cover copy is priced separately from the later print and well above it, so check which cover a listing shows. As a 1992 release it falls in the era of the long cardboard outer box. A European disc usually costs more than the US one loose and about the same complete, and needs a European Mega-CD; the Japanese disc usually costs less and needs a Japanese one.
Wonder Dog screenshots
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