Underplayed Gems

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap (1989)

Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap cover
Developer
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publisher
Sega Enterprises, Ltd., Sega Corporation
Platforms
Wii, Sega Master System/Mark III
Genres
Platform, Role-playing (RPG)
Rating
4.0 of 5, 24 player ratings

How it feels

A classic action RPG where you transform through monster forms, each unlocking new abilities and areas to explore.

exploratoryretroaction-rpgshape-shiftingchallengingclassicfantasy

About

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.

Screenshots

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