

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap 1989
Developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Platform, Role-playing (RPG), Action, Fantasy
A direct sequel to Wonder Boy in Monster Land, you wander through the lands using multiple forms that each have different abilities. Each defeated boss unlocks a new form that has to be used to advance to a new area, while shops give you access to new equipment for money.
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Plot-driven, earnest, grave and cool.
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- earnestironic
- gravecomic
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About the game
- Platforms
- Wii, Sega Master System/Mark III
- Developer
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Publisher
- Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation
- Released
- September 1, 1989
- Modes
- Single player
- Perspective
- Side view
IGDB rating 8.0/10 from 24 ratings.
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