PlayStation 4 Ultimate Wonder Boy Collection

A Japan-exclusive collection of all six games and their ports

Ultimate Wonder Boy Collection brings this legendary series of games from the 1980s and 1990s to modern consoles.

The long-awaited collection features the Wonder Boy series, loved around the world.

From the 1980s through the 1990s, Wonder Boy captivated gamers of every generation and won over fans both in Japan and around the world.

All six titles are included, together with their original versions and the versions ported during the 1980s and 1990s, focusing on Japanese versions. These faithful ports bring the originals to modern home consoles.

Wonder Boy

A side-scrolling action game released in arcades in 1986. The protagonist Boy races through forests, seas, mountains and caves to rescue his girlfriend Tina.

Its outstanding level design has earned it a reputation as a platforming masterpiece, captivating game fans worldwide.

Included versions: Wonder Boy for Arcade (SYSTEM 1), SG-1000 and Game Gear; and Super Wonder Boy for Master System / Sega Mark III.

Wonder Boy in Monster Land

The second game in the series, released in arcades in 1987.

Its groundbreaking gameplay incorporated RPG-style exploration and character development, becoming a long-running hit. It is said to have established the new genre of action RPGs.

Its trick for earning money by rapidly shaking the joystick is also famous.

Included versions: Wonder Boy in Monster Land for Arcade (SYSTEM 2); and Super Wonder Boy: Monster World for Master System / Sega Mark III.

Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair

Released in arcades in 1988 as an evolution of Wonder Boy's action gameplay.

The first half of each stage is an action section, while the second half is a shooting section.

Sixteen comical, distinctive boss characters add to the fun.

Included versions: Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair for Arcade (SYSTEM 16); and Monster Lair for Mega Drive.

Monster World II: The Dragon's Trap

Released for the Master System in 1989.

Beginning with the final scene of the preceding Monster Land, it tells the story of a hero turned into a monster by a dragon's curse, and his adventure to regain human form.

It has received high praise as a polished Metroidvania.

Previously available in English or in its Game Gear version, it appears here for the first time as a fully Japanese Master System version.

Included versions: Monster World II for Master System / Sega Mark III; and Monster World II: The Dragon's Trap for Game Gear.

Wonder Boy V: Monster World III

The fifth game in the series, released for the Mega Drive home console in 1991.

Making full use of the hardware's evolution to 16-bit, it opened new horizons for action RPGs with beautiful visuals and pleasant sound.

It remains a title supported by many fans.

Included versions: Wonder Boy V: Monster World III for Mega Drive; and Wonder Boy in Monster World for Master System.

Monster World IV

Released for Mega Drive in 1994, this was the sixth and final game in the original series.

Its surprising setting—a world inspired by Arabia and a girl as the protagonist—was a complete change from earlier entries and astonished many fans.

The charming gestures Asha makes while opening treasure chests became a talking point.

Included version: Monster World IV for Mega Drive.