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Thursday May 03, 2012
More SEGA Classics For Virtual ConsoleOut now for Virtual Console, the revolutionary arcade racer Super Hang-On — and coming out this May 10th, two entries from the classic Wonder Boy franchise: Wonder Boy in Monster Land, and, for the first time ever outside of Japan, Monster World IV! All three games are available for 900 Nintendo Points. Super Hang-On
Based on the hit arcade racer originally released in 1987, Super Hang-On will put your street bike skills to the test. Tour through 48 challenging tracks set across four continents and explore the rush of true arcade gameplay as you blaze through checkpoints in a race to beat the clock and your competitors. Wonder Boy in Monster Land
The once beautiful kingdom has been thrown into chaos by a ferocious, fire-breathing dragon and his monstrous henchmen whose aim is to create their own Monster Land. Unable to defend themselves from the onslaught, the people cry out for a hero to save them! As Wonder Boy, set out on an incredible journey across different environments and dungeons, collect powerful weapons and spells, and rid the land of evil! Monster World IV
For the first time outside of Japan, experience the final chapter in the classic Monster World series! As Asha, a young adventurer, set forth into Monster World and defeat evil alongside your amorphous pet Pepe and magical Genie in order to save the troubled Elemental Spirits! Gaming history buffs, take note — along with the original Phantasy Star, this is one of the first games to feature a female protagonist.
Posted by Edward@Sega in SEGA, Wii Virtual Console on 3:18:38PM May 03, 2012
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Comment # 1
THANK YOU FOR FINALLY GIVING US MONSTER WORLD IV!
Posted by Anthony on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:29 pm
Comment # 2
You’re welcome!!!
Posted by Edward@Sega on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:30 pm
Comment # 3
Awesome news. They’re both coming out on May 10th, right? In which regions, North America, Europe, or both?
Posted by Jack on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:36 pm
Comment # 4
Awesome news. Both games are coming out on May 10th, right? In which regions, North America, Europe, or both?
Posted by Jack on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Comment # 5
FINALLY. This is the best gaming news of the year for me. Not even joking.
Posted by Leroy on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:40 pm
Comment # 6
And thanks for bringing a few more Genesis/Mega Drive titles for the PC on Steam this week!
Keep them coming (and I’ll keep buying them).
Posted by FunktionJCB on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Comment # 7
Hmm, are those backgrounds really present in the Virtual Console release? That’s very different from how every other VC game has behaved up to this point. It’s a little off-putting considering how VC has maintained great accuracy in preserving an authentic experience. Will there at least be an option to disable them?
Posted by Leroy on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Comment # 8
@Jack: As far as I know, both. Will post if I find out otherwise!
@Leroy: Woo!
@Funktion: Definitely you are welcome for that! Hoping for more soon on that …
Posted by Edward@Sega on May 3rd, 2012 at 3:46 pm
Comment # 9
Please, SEGA Staff… Release outside Japan Phantasy Star Generation:1&2 and finish the Trilogy by remaking Phantasy Star 4, as it was originally planned…
Really, please!
Posted by XRick on May 3rd, 2012 at 4:01 pm
Comment # 10
Very good news, Wonderboy games are awesome. However what happens with Phantasy Star Gen – and Two (Ps2 remakes) for xbla, wii and psn. Will they be released?
Thanks.
Kind Regards
Posted by Hector on May 3rd, 2012 at 4:38 pm
Comment # 11
Thanks for translating these! It’s nice to finally have the whole series available to play again.
But we’re still missing the arcade version of Wonderboy. Please bring that next!
Once again, thanks!
Posted by Spark Of Spirit on May 3rd, 2012 at 6:03 pm
Comment # 12
The VC version of Monster World IV will be in English like the XBLA/PSN versions, right? The pre-release media seems to be a little vague on this point.
Posted by A.K. on May 3rd, 2012 at 6:25 pm
Comment # 13
Sega’s 1985 game Sega Ninja (Ninja Princess in Japan) had a female protagonist before either game mentioned. Quartet (1986) also had a female hero named Mary.
Posted by Ken Horowitz on May 3rd, 2012 at 6:57 pm
Comment # 14
Strider, SSFII online, Super Hang-on and now Monster Land and Monster World IV.
Sega does what Nintendon´t (support the VC and give better options with the gamegear VC)
Posted by darkedi on May 3rd, 2012 at 7:04 pm
Comment # 15
Just to clarify, the version being released for the Virtual Console IS going to be in English, right?
Posted by bill on May 3rd, 2012 at 7:49 pm
Comment # 16
I hope these will also be released on PSN soon, including Wonder Boy III: The Dragon’s Trap which is the best Wonder Boy game.
Posted by Freddo on May 3rd, 2012 at 8:38 pm
Comment # 17
Wait, Wonder Boy in Monster Land? That is already on the Wii VC. Came out January 26, 2009. Is it the Arcade version of Monster Land? I wanted to own that game, but the Wii only got the Master System version.
Posted by Sneakers on May 3rd, 2012 at 10:38 pm
Comment # 18
SEGA, why do Wii owners have to pay $10 per title while PSN XBLA pay $10 for all three Monster World games???
WTF???
Posted by alex rushdy on May 3rd, 2012 at 11:54 pm
Comment # 19
Just like Hector (#10) said, it’s great that there’s people other than me wishing for the same.
PSN, XBoxLIVE, WiiWare, even Steam, but please, try to release them both and if possible remake PS4 so the Trilogy is complete.
Posted by XRick on May 4th, 2012 at 2:26 am
Comment # 20
Hey everyone — regarding screens, sorry, the wrong ones were in place. The correct ones for Virtual Console are now up! You can click on the images to see the rest of our set for these games, as well. Hope you enjoy!
Posted by Edward@Sega on May 4th, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Comment # 21
Thank you for clarifying that! (:
Posted by Leroy (PixyJunket) on May 4th, 2012 at 2:48 pm
Comment # 22
Will Monster World IV run at 60Hz on PAL Wiis like with every other import game?
Posted by BSonirachi on May 4th, 2012 at 5:36 pm
Comment # 23
Alex Rushdy, you can blame Nintendo for setting the prices, not Sega. All Genesis games are 800 points as standard with import games costing 100 points more. Arcade games vary but the larger the game, the more likely the more points it will cost.
Posted by Bass X0 on May 5th, 2012 at 9:22 am
Comment # 24
It is a very good initiative to make this awesome game available legally, although I didn’t like the english font used by the official upcoming release here
http://www.flickr.com/photos/segaamerica/6996673260/
but whatever, I am excited!
Posted by Montezuma on May 6th, 2012 at 7:55 am
Comment # 25
@BSonirachi
“every other import game?”
I think you mean every other import game EXCEPT the ones put out by SEGA. So far all of SEGA’s imports have been forced into 50hz with borders and slower gameplay. This is DESPITE being falsely advertised as 60hz only on the Wii shop (until myself and others complained to Nintendo and this line was taken down) and still costing 100 points extra.
With all the extra work that has gone into translating MWIV it will be a nothing short of a joke if Sega botches the PAL conversion by cramming it into its 50hz only emulator.
Posted by Betagam7 on May 12th, 2012 at 9:09 am
Comment # 26
hello, i was wondering if you guys would ever consider Body Count for virtual console. it never came to USA, and is a sleeper title. this would be a great idea to add
Posted by oldgamesonly on May 14th, 2012 at 12:00 pm
Comment # 27
Monster World IV this, Monster World IV that, but isn’t this the first time the arcade version of Monster Land officialy appears in English, either?
Posted by Mateus on May 18th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Comment # 28
I would LOVE for Zillion and Zillion II: Triformation to be released on the Virtual Console someday
Posted by beatlefreak909 on June 30th, 2012 at 12:13 pm
Comment # 29
beatlefreak — couldn’t agree more. Zillion is one of my all-time favorites (it also had some incredible music). I don’t get to decide what games are re-released, but I promise that I suggest it whenever I’m able.
Posted by Edward@Sega on July 2nd, 2012 at 12:51 pm