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 RPG1 player7+
Description
Shion, transformed into a dragon, must regain human form by battling other creatures in this Sega Game Gear action-RPG masterpiece. Published by Sega, released in Europe in February 1992. Action-RPG with animal transformations to access new areas, exploration, unique bosses. European version.
Wonder Boy - The Dragon's Trap 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📅01/02/1992
Published by Sega
Wonder Boy - The Dragon's Trap (Game Gear) price, value & rarity
Westone adaptation of the Master System classic, kept exclusive to the European market in 1992 on Game Gear and never officially issued in the United States or Japan in that format. This territorial quirk turns it into a precise target for Wonder Boy collectors aiming to complete every physical iteration of the Dragon's Trap branch, and the absence of a North American counterpart explains a firmer European pricing than elsewhere.
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 Wonder Boy - The Dragon's Trap 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.
