General info for: Wonder Boy [#ID: 5719]
Title:
Wonder Boy
Release Date:
1987
Original Publisher:
Activision Inc (UK)
Creators:
Availability:
Distribution denied
Message Language:
English
Machine Type:
ZX-Spectrum 48K/128K
Genre:
Arcade Game: Platform
Maximum Players:
2
Features:
AY Sound
Multi-loader in 48K mode
Controls:
Interface 2 (right)
Kempston Joystick
Turn Modes:
Turn based
Original Price:
£9.99
Other platforms:
Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Commodore 64, MSX, Sega Master System
Average mag. score:
68.25% (8 reviews)
Remarks:
Also advertised on the Encore budget label, but never released on it.

Wonder Boy image, screenshot or loading screen
Wonder Boy image, screenshot or loading screen
User Score
Score:
6.6
Total votes:
9
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Stats:
  8:  
  11.1% (1)
  7:  
  44.4% (4)
  6:  
  33.3% (3)
  5:  
  11.1% (1)

Main File Downloads

Unfortunately these files are distribution denied and you can't download them.

Activision Inc (UK)
1987
WonderBoy.tzx.zip
English
The Hit Squad (UK)
1990
WonderBoy(TheHitSquad).tzx.zip
English

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RZX Archive

Speccy Screenshot Maps

  http://maps.speccy.cz/map.php?id=WonderBoy

LICENCE TIE-INS / INSPIRATIONS
Origin: Tie-in Licence
Name: Wonder Boy
Type: Arcade coin-op
Owner(s): Sega Enterprises Ltd (Japan)

Releases

 Activision Inc (UK)
1987
£9.99

 Proein Soft Line (Spain)
1987
875.00 Ptas

 The Hit Squad (UK)
1990
£2.99
ARCADE COLLECTION 10: Wonder Boy
Compilations featuring this title
Title: Druid II: Enlightenment + Wonder Boy + GeeBee Air Rally + Sentinel
Publisher: FIL (France)
Date:
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: The Story So Far Vol 4
Publisher: Elite Systems Ltd (UK)
Date: 1989
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Title: Your Sinclair issue 48: Smash Tape 24
Publisher: Magazine Your Sinclair - covertape from issue #48 - 1989/Dec
Date: 1989/Dec
Release Type: Full version
Alternate Title:
Titles in "WonderBoy" Series
Number: 1
Title: Wonder Boy
Publisher: Activision Inc (UK)
Release: 1987
Number: 2
Title: Super Wonder Boy
Publisher: Activision Inc (UK)
Release: 1989
Additional File Downloads
RZX playback file
Recorded by xmikex (with rollback) - [denied]
WonderBoy.rzx.zip

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Magazine Reviews

C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #70 - 1987/Aug
Page: 24 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - not a Spectrum article

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #103 - 1990/Jun
Page: 66 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 60%

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #43 - 1987/Aug
Page: 82 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 43%

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #79 - 1990/Aug
Page: 49 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 69%

 MicroHobby
Issue: #146 - 1987/Sep
Page: 20 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Nuevo

 Sinclair User
Issue: #65 - 1987/Aug
Page: 67 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 8/10

 Sinclair User
Issue: #100 - 1990/Jun
Page: 26 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 72%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #20 - 1987/Aug
Page: 32 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 7/10

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #48 - 1989/Dec
Page: 105 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 85%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #54 - 1990/Jun
Page: 51 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review
Score: 67%
Magazine References

C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #103 - 1990/Jun
Page: 30 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Computer Gamer
Issue: #26 - 1987/May
Page: 8 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #44 - 1987/Sep
Page: 54 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #45 - 1987/Oct
Page: 57 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #45 - 1987/Oct
Page: 60 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Map

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #59 - 1988/Dec
Page: 60 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #84 - 1991/Jan
Page: 57 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #92 - 1991/Sep
Page: 43 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 MicroHobby
Issue: #149 - 1987/Oct
Page: 28 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips - Tokes

 MicroHobby
Issue: #157 - 1987/Dec
Page: 47 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Feature - Justicieros

 Sinclair User
Issue: #63 - 1987/Jun
Page: 108 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Sinclair User
Issue: #68 - 1987/Nov
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Sinclair User
Issue: #69 - 1987/Dec
Page: 40 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Sinclair User
Issue: #107 - 1991/Jan
Page: 18 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Sinclair User
Issue: #124 - 1992/Jun
Page: 16 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips

 Sinclair User
Issue: #131 - 1993/Jan
Page: 15 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Sinclair User
Issue: #134 - 1993/Apr
Page: 15 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 YS Smash Tips
Issue: 1988/Aug
Page: 61
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #14 - 1987/Feb
Page: 11 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #17 - 1987/May
Page: 96 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #19 - 1987/Jul
Page: 10 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Preview

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #26 - 1988/Feb
Page: 46 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #28 - 1988/Apr
Page: 29 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Hack/Poke

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #48 - 1989/Dec
Page: 14 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: CoverGame

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #52 - 1990/Apr
Page: 38 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Tips
Magazine Advertisements

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #30 - 1990/Mar
Page: 27 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - Encore advert

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #66 - 1987/Apr
Page: 10 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #68 - 1987/Jun
Page: 57 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #100 - 1990/Mar
Page: 12 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - Encore advert

 Computer Gamer
Issue: #25 - 1987/Apr
Page: 18 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #39 - 1987/Apr
Page: 4 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #41 - 1987/Jun
Page: 9 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #76 - 1990/May
Page: 49 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - The Hit Squad advert

 Crash
Issue: v.1 #77 - 1990/Jun
Page: 49 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - The Hit Squad advert

 Sinclair User
Issue: #61 - 1987/Apr
Page: 76 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert

 Sinclair User
Issue: #63 - 1987/Jun
Page: 2 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Sinclair User
Issue: #100 - 1990/Jun
Page: 59 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - The Hit Squad advert

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #16 - 1987/Apr
Page: 32 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Full-page ad

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #53 - 1990/May
Page: 65 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - The Hit Squad advert

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #54 - 1990/Jun
Page: 62 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert - The Hit Squad advert
Related Magazine Reviews

C&VG (Computer & Video Games)
Issue: #97 - 1989/Dec
Page: 92 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (The Story So Far Vol 4)
Score: 60%

 Sinclair User
Issue: #95 - 1990/Feb
Page: 75 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review - Attack of the Compilations! (The Story So Far Vol 4)
Score: 62%

 Your Sinclair
Issue: #48 - 1989/Dec
Page: 105 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Review (The Story So Far Vol 4)
Score: 57%
Related Magazine References

New Computer Express
Issue: #44 - 1989/Sep/9
Page: 5 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note - Pack to the future (The Story So Far Vol 4)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #21 - 1989/Aug
Page: 9 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: News/Note (The Story So Far Vol 4)
Related Magazine Advertisements

ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #23 - 1989/Aug
Page: 7 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4)

 ACE (Advanced Computer Entertainment)
Issue: #24 - 1989/Sep
Page: 7 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #20 - 1989/Jul
Page: 41 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4)

 The Games Machine
Issue: #22 - 1989/Sep
Page: 3 (PDF) (VIEW)
Article Type: Advert (The Story So Far Vol 4)
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