And that's who this latest Virtual Console Wonder Boy release should most appeal to -- established fans from the 8-bit Master System days, nostalgic for their experience with the original cartridge release. Taken in the context of the Master System library, Wonder Boy in Monster Land is still a classic and well worth an investment of just five bucks to own again -- Levi named it one of the 7 Master System Games You Need on IGN's Retro channel just last year.
Presentation - 7.5
Graphics - 7.5
Sound - 7.0
Gameplay - 7.5
Lasting Appeal - 6.5
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"The Adventure Island and Wonder Boy series have a long shared history so let's explore both franchises and see which one's best." - A.J. Maciejewski from Video Chums
What is the secret of his power? From Alex Kidd to Vectorman, Sega had a ton of series that are unfortunately now buried in the past.
Get ready to defy gravity once more as Captain Viridian, when the cult videogame VVVVVV arrives on Nintendo 3DS. Also available from today are classic titles Sonic Labyrinth, Wonder Boy in Monster Land and the European debut of Monster World IV.
