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Monster World II - Dragon no Wana (Japan)

Sega Game Gear
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Reviewed in
1992
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✪ Reviewed on July 30, 2025
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Monster World II Dragon no Wana brings the Sega action RPG to Game Gear. Adventure with hero transformed into lizard seeking to become human again, exploration and combat. A decent adaptation of the cult Wonder Boy classic.

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Category
Action RPG 1 player 7+
Description
Action-RPG platform game from the Monster World series.

Monster World II - Dragon no Wana review

4/5
Art direction
"Striking"
4/5
Music
"Excellent"
3/5
Story
"Solid"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Captivating"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Long"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB 📅31/07/1992
Published by Sega

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An underrated gem

This handheld version of The Dragon's Trap keeps the original's brilliant idea: cursed into a succession of creatures, the hero gains new powers with each transformation. Overshadowed by the home-console versions, the cartridge stayed in the shadows. Its blend of platforming and Metroid-style exploration keeps its charm fully intact for the nostalgic.

Is Monster World II - Dragon no Wana still worth playing in 2026?

A platform action RPG from the Monster World series, Dragon no Wana follows a hero turned into a lizard man setting out to break the curse afflicting him. The game blends interconnected exploration, ability gains tied to animal transformations and snappy combat, in a structure close to a metroidvania before the term. The polished art direction and the clever level design have aged remarkably. For a fan of retro platform adventure or someone curious about the Wonder Boy saga, the title keeps a real richness and an intact charm.

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