Monster World IV

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Monster World IV
Box artwork for Monster World IV.
Developer(s) Westone/Sega
Publisher(s) Sega
Release date(s)
Genre(s) Platform, action-adventure
System(s) Sega Genesis, GameTap, Wii Virtual Console
Players 1
Rating(s) GameTap: 6+
CERO: All ages
Preceded by Wonder Boy in Monster World

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 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.

In 2001 DeJap Translations and Neo Demiforce released a translation patch for use with emulators and copiers. Afterward a 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). 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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Getting Started
  1. Estahaan Point
  2. Mute Tower
  3. Rapadagna
  4. Handera Volcano
  5. Stream Sanctuary
  6. Ice Pyramid I
  7. Ice Pyramid II
  8. Ice Pyramid III
  9. Aegis Island
  10. Subterrania
Other