'''Monster World IV''' (often referred to as '''Wonder Boy VI''', although it was never localized) is widely held by English-speaking fans as one of the [[:Category:Sega Genesis|Sega Genesis]]' finest titles, despite the language barrier. As a late entry in the Genesis' lineup it really shows the power of the system: brightly-colored visuals, multiple simultaneous layers of [[wikibooks:w:parallax|parallax]], tight controls and quality sound effects all illustrate the Genesis' true potential.
'''Monster World IV''' is widely held by English-speaking fans as one of the [[Sega Genesis]]' finest titles, despite the language barrier. As a late entry in the Genesis' lineup it really shows the power of the system: brightly-colored visuals, multiple simultaneous layers of [[wp:parallax|parallax]], tight controls and quality sound effects all illustrate the Genesis' true potential.
In 2001 [http://www.dejap.com DeJap Translations] and [http://www.demiforce.com Neo Demiforce] released a [http://donut.parodius.com/?func=trans&platform=genesis&gamekey=71 translation patch] for use with emulators and copiers. Afterward a [http://www.romhacking.net/trans/1276/ bugfix patch] of the english translation was released by Michele Di Somma. This guide assumes you are playing using the translation, but parts where knowing Japanese is almost mandatory (such as the pyramid color puzzles) will be covered in full.
The game is currently available via [[GameTap]] (although in Japanese) and was also released on the [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan as part of [[Sega Ages 2500 Series Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection]]. It was finally officially released in English in [[2012]] for the [[Wii]] and [[PlayStation 3]] as a standalone release and on the [[Xbox 360]] as part of the [[Sega Vintage Collection: Monster World]] compilation.
The game is currently available via [[GameTap]] (although in Japanese). It is also due to appear on the [[PlayStation 2]] in Japan as part of [[SEGA AGES 2500 Vol. 29: Monster World Complete Collection]].
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File:Monster World IV Genesis box.jpg|US-style box for [[Sega Genesis Mini]]
Monster World IV is widely held by English-speaking fans as one of the Sega Genesis' finest titles, despite the language barrier. As a late entry in the Genesis' lineup it really shows the power of the system: brightly-colored visuals, multiple simultaneous layers of parallax, tight controls and quality sound effects all illustrate the Genesis' true potential.
