WONDER BOY III: THE DRAGON'S TRAP
RELEASES
The 3th Master System release, but the 4th game in the series. The dragon's trap (or Monster World II in Japan) was released in 1989. Three years later the Game Gear version came out with a few changes. Some room lay-outs have changed because of the size of the Game Gear screen. There was also a version for the pc-engine. It was released in 1990 by hudson. In this game you play as a girl. The rest of the game is almost the same as the other 2 versions.
SCREENSHOTS
Titlescreen
Village
REVIEW
This Wonder Boy episode is an action adventure game, and a great one too!
The game starts in Monster's Castle where Wonder Boy has to face the fearsome Mecha dragon. This is where Wonder Boy in Monster Land ended. After defeating this dragon Wonder Boy will be cursed end turn into a lizard. To get to his normal shape back Wonder Boy needs the Lizard Cross.
After escaping from Monster's Castle. You find yourself in a village, this is the main area of the game. From this area you can reach different levels.
During his journey Wonder Boy will be changed into 5 different animals: lizard, mouse, piranha, lion and a hawk. Every animal has his own special ability which allows him to reach places where you couldn't come with any other shape. You have to complete a level with each animal. At the end of a level a dragon awaits you. After defeating him Wonder Boy will get another shape.
As usual in adventures you can buy weapons, armory and shields to increase your strength and defense. You can also use 5 different sub weapons, like lightning and boomerangs.
The graphics are really good, especially the big dragons. The music is great too. The game has many secrets so it's still interested after you've completed the game. This game is definitely my favorite Master System game.
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Wonder Boy III Guide: Part 1 (Main)