Monster Lair Wonder Boy III (Sega Mega Drive)

Description

MONSTER LAIR WONDER BOY 3 / Monster Lair Wonderboy 3 for Sega Megadrive. This preowned Sega Mega Drive game cartridge is in good condition as pictured. Cartridge only. Box NOT included.

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Wonder Boy III: Monster Lair for the Sega Mega Drive is a side-scrolling platformer and shooter hybrid where players control Leo or Purapril to defeat invaders and save Monster Land. The game features both action and shooter segments, with the latter involving riding a dragon-like creature. Players collect weapons and food to restore health and power, and face challenging boss battles at the end of each stage.
Here’s a more detailed breakdown:
Gameplay:
The game alternates between two distinct styles of gameplay. In the first half of each stage, players navigate levels as a platformer, similar to the original Wonder Boy, collecting food to restore health and finding weapons that provide temporary power-ups. The second half of each stage transforms into a scrolling shooter where players ride a pink dragon-like creature, with health replenished by collecting items or power-ups.
Characters:
Players can choose to play as Leo, a green-haired boy, or Purapril, a pink-haired girl, each with slightly different attack styles.
Story:
The game is set after the events of Wonder Boy in Monster Land, where the hero is cursed and must find the Salamander Cross to break the spell. The story in Monster Lair focuses on Leo and Purapril who must prove themselves as heroes by stopping the invaders from destroying their land.
Weapons:
Players can use a variety of weapons, including a default unlimited attack and six other types that are collected by defeating enemies. Each weapon has its own properties and limited ammo.
Bosses:
At the end of each stage, players face a boss that requires specific strategies to defeat. Some bosses require multiple stages of attack to be defeated, and their health can be tracked by their changing colors.