Wonder Boy (Master System, 1986)

Release date: Monday 3rd March 1986

Platforms: Master System

Published by: SEGA, Activision

Developed by: SEGA, Westone Bit Entertainment

Genres: Action, Platformer

Story Drive📖 2/20
Accessibility🚪 16/20
Depth🤿 7/20
Challenge💀 12/20
Duration⌛ 14/20
Freedom🌎 4/20
Review Scores
7xCBA
Fouttaf Score
Dimension: 7
A pretty amazing number of levels and reasonably elaborate gameplay made this quite an ambitious title in 1986.
The Flair: C
The art style is endearing, especially the sprites of both the protagonist and the enemies. However, the soundtrack, while not bad, becomes repetitive and a bit annoying over time.
The Feel: B
For the most part, gameplay is fun with plenty to enjoy. The checkpoint system makes for a more forgiving and accessible experience, although some trial and error is required in each level.
The Fuel: A
While the level design is fine, it tends to get repetitive as you progress through the stages. Stage bosses are also a bit dull and very similar to one another.
Solid
74
Classic Score
Conclusions
Wonder Boy is a fun platformer that gracefully follows in the footsteps of pivotal games that came before it. Its forgiving nature in an era when games were usually very tough, makes it a great option for less skilled players who want to enjoy a casual, old-school platformer.
Wonder Boy
Wonder Boy (Master System, 1986)
Badge Cabinet
Release date: Monday 3rd March 1986
Platforms: Master System
Published by: SEGA, Activision
Developed by: SEGA, Westone Bit Entertainment
Genres: Action, Platformer
Trait Chart
Story Drive 📖 2/20
Accessibility 🚪 16/20
Depth 🤿 7/20
Challenge 💀 12/20
Duration ⌛ 14/20
Freedom 🌎 4/20
Review Scores
7xCBA
Fouttaf Score
Dimension: 7
A pretty amazing number of levels and reasonably elaborate gameplay made this quite an ambitious title in 1986.
The Flair: C
The art style is endearing, especially the sprites of both the protagonist and the enemies. However, the soundtrack, while not bad, becomes repetitive and a bit annoying over time.
The Feel: B
For the most part, gameplay is fun with plenty to enjoy. The checkpoint system makes for a more forgiving and accessible experience, although some trial and error is required in each level.
The Fuel: A
While the level design is fine, it tends to get repetitive as you progress through the stages. Stage bosses are also a bit dull and very similar to one another.
Conclusions

Wonder Boy is a fun platformer that gracefully follows in the footsteps of pivotal games that came before it. Its forgiving nature in an era when games were usually very tough, makes it a great option for less skilled players who want to enjoy a casual, old-school platformer.

Solid
74
Classic Score