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Super Wonder Boy - Monster World (Japan)

also known as Sitio do Picapau Amarelo
Sega Master System
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Reviewed in
1991
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✪ Reviewed on February 22, 2025
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Sitio do Picapau Amarelo is a tasty action RPG that enriches the Wonder Boy saga on Master System, based on Monteiro Lobato's Brazilian universe. Exploration, shops and bosses are well balanced, making it one of the console's most complete games. Still pleasant to play through, truly recommended.

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Category
Action Adventure 1 player 3+
Description
Japanese version of Wonder Boy in Monster World featuring the hero exploring Monster World. Published by Sega, released in Japan in 1991. Japanese version of Wonder Boy in Monster World on Master System.

Super Wonder Boy - Monster World review

3/5
Art direction
"Polished"
3/5
Music
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Very easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,12 MB 📅01/01/1991
Published by TecToy

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Collector interest

Japan exclusive edition of the SMS Wonder Boy in Monster World, whose local title Super Wonder Boy Monster World sets it apart from the many Western names Sega used market by market. Sega Japan run was short, with a full Japanese label on a My Card and a quieter cover than the PAL and arcade releases. A piece flagged by Westone and Monster World collectors who carefully map the variants of the saga's fourth chapter.

Is Super Wonder Boy - Monster World still worth playing in 2026?

Wonder Boy in Monster World extends the series' RPG evolution with obvious craft. Exploration unfolds across a larger world than ever, shops are plentiful, bosses are polished and the hero's transformations give equipment progression a real meaning. On Master System it ranks among the most complete titles in the catalogue, halfway between adventure and action. The pacing stays approachable, the writing warm and the difficulty fair. For fans of the Wonder Boy lineage, it remains a thoroughly satisfying detour today and a recommended stop on the line.

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