Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap Master System
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Price History
| Date | Avg Price | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-05 | £16.77 | £6.51 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-04-04 | £17.45 | £8.61 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-04-03 | £17.01 | £8.61 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-04-02 | £17.01 | £8.61 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-04-01 | £16.50 | £8.61 | £25.66 | 10 |
| 2026-03-31 | £18.72 | £9.00 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-30 | £19.15 | £11.60 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-29 | £19.09 | £11.60 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-28 | £20.32 | £11.60 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-27 | £20.32 | £11.60 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-26 | £19.15 | £11.60 | £30.85 | 10 |
| 2026-03-25 | £19.15 | £11.60 | £30.85 | 10 |
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Game History
Wonder Boy III: The Dragon's Trap was developed and published by Westone Bit Entertainment for the Sega Master System. The game was directed by Osamu Ohashi and released in Japan on September 9, 1992, followed by releases in Europe and North America in 1993.
The game continued the Wonder Boy franchise with significant improvements over its predecessors. Players controlled the protagonist through a non-linear world where they could acquire different animal forms—including a dragon, lion, tiger, and hawk—each with unique abilities that opened access to new areas. This transformation mechanic became central to the gameplay and puzzle-solving design.
Dragon's Trap received positive reviews from gaming publications at launch, with critics praising its colorful graphics, varied gameplay, and exploration elements. However, its commercial performance was modest, as the Master System faced intense competition from the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in most regions during the early 1990s.
The game has become historically significant among collectors for several reasons. Master System software commands premium prices in the secondary market, and Dragon's Trap is considered one of the system's best titles. Its combination of action, exploration, and puzzle-solving appealed to players seeking quality platformer experiences. The game's relative scarcity and the Master System's smaller install base compared to competitors have contributed to its collectibility and cult status.
In 2019, Lizardcube and Guard Crush Games released Wonder Boy: The Dragon's Trap, a full remake for modern platforms featuring hand-drawn animation and modern controls alongside the original game. This remake introduced the title to new audiences and reignited interest in the original Master System version.
The original cartridge remains sought-after by collectors specializing in Master System games, with complete-in-box copies commanding significant prices. Dragon's Trap exemplifies how strong game design and the Master System's limited software library have elevated certain titles to collector status, even when commercial success eluded them upon original release.