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'''''Alex Kidd in Miracle World''''' (アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド) is a video game released in 1986 by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Master System]] console. It is the first of several games in the [[Alex Kidd]] series, starring a character which would serve as the company's mascot for half a decade before being replaced by [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド) is a video game released in 1986 by [[Sega]] for the [[Sega Master System]] console. It is the first of several games in the [[Alex Kidd]] series, starring a character which would serve as the company's mascot for half a decade before being replaced by [[Sonic the Hedgehog]].
  
 
''Alex Kidd in Miracle World'' stands as one of the more popular Master System releases, having been built into many Master System consoles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is also one of the few Master System games to have an official Korean translation. ''[[Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle]]'' may be considered a direct sequel to this game, as it continues the story of Alex's search for his father, King Sander (a.k.a. King Thunder).
 
''Alex Kidd in Miracle World'' stands as one of the more popular Master System releases, having been built into many Master System consoles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is also one of the few Master System games to have an official Korean translation. ''[[Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle]]'' may be considered a direct sequel to this game, as it continues the story of Alex's search for his father, King Sander (a.k.a. King Thunder).
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''Alex Kidd'' is a platform game which bears a superficial resemblance to [[Nintendo]]'s ''Super Mario Bros.'' You play as Alex, the eponymous character who lives on the planet Aries, who is an expert in the martial art of Shellcore, which enables him to break certain blocks and enemies by punching them. These blocks typically contain money, which can be spent on power-ups and extra lives in shops, however some blocks also contain power-ups, or ghosts which follow Alex until he puts enough distance between them.
 
''Alex Kidd'' is a platform game which bears a superficial resemblance to [[Nintendo]]'s ''Super Mario Bros.'' You play as Alex, the eponymous character who lives on the planet Aries, who is an expert in the martial art of Shellcore, which enables him to break certain blocks and enemies by punching them. These blocks typically contain money, which can be spent on power-ups and extra lives in shops, however some blocks also contain power-ups, or ghosts which follow Alex until he puts enough distance between them.
  
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In some levels, you will be able to use vehicles to assist your progress - the Sukopako Motorcycle, the Peticopter (a pedal-powered helicopter equipped with missiles) and the Suisui Boat. Throughout the game you learn that Alex is a prince of the royal family, who has been usurped by a tyrant named Janken. Your goal is to free the captured royals, and defeat Janken and his henchmen in games of rock-paper-scissors followed by traditional boss fights. In addition, you must collect a series of treasures which will help you bring peace to the kingdom of Radaxian and restore the citizens who were turned into stone.
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In some levels, you will be able to use vehicles to assist your progress - the Sukopako Motorcycle, the Peticopter (a pedal-powered helicopter equipped with missiles) and the Suisui Boat. Throughout the game you learn that Alex is a prince of the royal family, who has been usurped by a tyrant named Janken the Great. Your goal is to free the captured royals, and defeat Janken and his henchmen in games of rock-paper-scissors followed by traditional boss fights. In addition, you must collect a series of treasures which will help you bring peace to the kingdom of Radaxian and restore the citizens who were turned into stone.
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===Items===
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| title=Sun Stone Medallion
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SunMedallion Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This medallion is required in order to get the Gold Crown.
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| title=Moonlight Stone Medallion
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MoonlightMedallion Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Another medallion needed to unlock the door of a room where the Gold Crown is hidden.
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| title=Hirotta Stone
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW HirottaStone Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This stone is the key to solve a puzzle to get the final item.
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| title=Gold Crown
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW GoldCrown Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It holds magical powers and is the final item to finish the game.
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| title=Personal letter to the kingdom of Nibana
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW NibanaLetter Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=You can't get the Hirotta Stone without finding this letter first, and it'll only appear after you free Alex's twin brother, Egle.
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| title=Bag of Gold Coins (small)
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SmallGoldBag Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It contains 10U
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| title=Bag of Gold Coins (big)
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW BigGoldBag Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It contains 20U
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| title=Telepathy Ball
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW TelepathyBall Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It shows you what your rival is thinking while playing the rock-paper-scissors game.
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| title=Teleport Powder
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW TeleportPowder Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This powder will make you invincible for a few seconds. '''Shop price:''' 100U
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| title=Power Bracelet
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW PowerBracelet Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It allows Alex to perform the "Shocking Waves of Destruction", which can destroy enemies and blocks from distance. '''Shop price:''' 100U
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| title=Alex Kidd
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW ExtraLife Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This item represents an extra life. '''Shop price:''' 500U
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| title=Cane of Flight
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW FlightCane Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This cane makes you able to float to any direction, for a few seconds. '''Shop price:''' 120U
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| title=Magic Capsule A
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MagicCapsuleA Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This capsule summons eight little friends which walk straight forward, hitting the enemies in their way. '''Shop price:''' 100U
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}}
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| title=Magic Capsule B
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MagicCapsuleB Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Creates a barrier that protects you from one hit of an enemy. '''Shop price:''' 120U
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| title=Sukopako Motorcyle
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SukopakoItem Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It allows you to move faster, also breaks rocks and destroy enemies. '''Shop price:''' 200U
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Peticopter
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW PeticopterItem Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It allows you to fly and shoot missiles. '''Shop price:''' 200U
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===Special blocks===
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| title=Special Block 1
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SpecialBlock1 Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=You can find goods inside this box, usually bag of coins.
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| title=Special Block 2
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SpecialBlock2 Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=This box can contain either something good or an evil ghost, break it at your own risk.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Box of a Skull
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SkullBox Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Breaking this box will make Alex paralyze for a few seconds.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Box in Pink
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW PinkBox Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Stepping on it reveals you a secret.
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Skull's Box in Pink
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SkullBoxPink Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Stepping on this box always summon a ghost.
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MonsterBird Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Monster Bird is the first enemy you see in the game. It can only fly horizontally offering very little danger.<br>Killing it grants you 200 points.
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| desc=Monster Bird is the first enemy you see in the game. It can only fly horizontally offering very little danger.<br>'''Points:''' 200
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| title=Monster Frog
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MonsterFrog Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It jumps vertically on the same block, being about as easy as Monster Bird. You face Monster Frog for the first time at the second half of ''Mt. Eternal''.<br>'''Points:''' 200
 
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Scorpion Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=It jumps vertically on the same block, being about as easy as Monster Bird. You face Monster Frog for the first time at the second half of ''Mt. Eternal''.<br>Killing it grants you 200 points.
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| desc=Another common enemy, first seen at the second half of ''Mt. Eternal'', Scorpion can only walk horizontally being an easy target.<br>'''Points:''' 200
 
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| title=Small Poisonous Fish
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SmallPoisonousFish Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Another common enemy, first seen at the second half of ''Mt. Eternal'', Scorpion can only walk horizontally being an easy target.<br>Killing it grants you 200 points.
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| desc=Its first appearance is in ''Mt. Eternal'', at the undersea part of the first half. Like Monster Bird and Scorpion, it only moves horizontally.<br>'''Points:''' 200
 
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW FlyingFish Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Its first appearance is in ''Mt. Eternal'', at the undersea part of the first half. Like Monster Bird and Scorpion, it only moves horizontally.<br>Killing it grants you 200 points.
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| desc=Flying Fish is first seen at the second part of ''The Island of St. Nurari''. It comes from the bottom of the screen, jumping out of the water in a curved movement.<br>'''Points:''' 200
 
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| desc=Flying Fish is first seen at the second part of ''The Island of St. Nurari ''. It comes from the bottom of the screen, jumping out of the water in a curved movement.<br>Killing it grants you 200 points.
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| desc=Rolling Rock is first seen at the first half of ''Mt. Kave'', and only moves horizontally.<br>'''Points:''' 200
 
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| desc=Rolling Rock is first seen at the first half of ''Mt. Kave'', and only moves horizontally.<br>Killing it grants you 200 points.
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| desc=Also found for the first time in ''Mt. Kave'', just a little ahead of Rolling Rock, Bat flies horizontally, moving a little up and down at the same time.<br>'''Points:''' 400
 
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| desc=Also found for the first time in ''Mt. Kave'', just a little ahead of Rolling Rock, Bat flies horizontally, moving a little up and down at the same time.<br>Killing it grants you 400 points.
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| desc=Monkey is first seen at ''The Blakwoods''. It sits on the higher branches of trees, flinging green fruits at you.<br>'''Points:''' 400
 
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| desc=Monkey is first seen at ''The Blakwoods''. It sits on the higher branches of trees, flinging green fruits at you.<br>Killing it grants you 400 points.
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| desc=First seen at the second part of ''The Village of Namui'', it moves horizontally while hopping, as the name implies. Unlike most monsters, Hopper can fall into deadly spots, such as lava.<br>'''Points:''' 400
 
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| desc=First seen at the second part of ''The Village of Namui'', it moves horizontally while hopping, as the name implies. Unlike most monsters, Hopper can fall into deadly spots, such as lava.<br>Killing it grants you 400 points.
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| desc=Killer Fish moves horizontally and go up and down at the same time, being sort of challenging for beginners. It is first featured at the second half of ''Mt. Eternal''.<br>'''Points:''' 400
 
}}
 
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{{SectionsNew
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| name=Killer Fish
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| title=Sea Horse
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| image=AKiMW_KillerFish_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SeaHorse Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Killer Fish moves horizontally and go up and down at the same time, being sort of challenging for beginners. It is first featured at the second half of ''Mt. Eternal''.<br>Killing it grants you 400 points.
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| desc=Sea Horse can move to any directions and its main characteristic is the way it tries to avoid you. First seen in ''Lake Fathom''.<br>'''Points:''' 400
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Sea Horse
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| title=Merman
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| image=AKiMW_SeaHorse_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Merman Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Sea Horse can move to any directions and its main characteristic is the way it tries to avoid you. First seen in ''Lake Fathom''.<br>Killing it grants you 400 points.
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| desc=Like Small Poisonous Fish, Merman is first seen at the undersea part of ''Mt. Eternal''. It moves vertically and occasionally releases deadly bubbles.<br>'''Points:''' 600
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Merman
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| title=Ox
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| image=AKiMW_Merman_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Ox Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Like Small Poisonous Fish, Merman is first seen at the undersea part of ''Mt. Eternal''. It moves vertically and occasionally releases deadly bubbles.<br>Killing it grants you 600 points.
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| desc=Ox is a charging bull mini-boss, found at the end of ''The Village of Namui''. It initially moves very slowly, but becomes faster after each time you hit it.<br>'''Points:''' 600
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Ox
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| title=Grizzly Bear
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| image=AKiMW_Ox_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW GrizzlyBear Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Ox is a charging bull miniboss, found at the end of ''The Village of Namui''. It initially moves very slowly, but becomes faster after each time you hit it.<br>Killing it grants you 600 points.
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| desc=Grizzly Bear is a sword-wielding bear mini-boss found at ''The Blakwood''.<br>'''Points:''' 800
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Grizzly Bear
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| title=Rice Ball
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| image=AKiMW_GrizzlyBear_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW RiceBall Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Grizzly Bear is a sword-wielding bear miniboss found at ''The Blakwoods''.<br>Killing it grants you 800 points.
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| desc=The manual lists it as an enemy although it is an item, which is found at the end of each part of each level; it also appears after a boss is defeated.<br>'''Points:''' 1,000
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Rice Ball
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| title=Octopus
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| image=AKiMW_RiceBall_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Octopus Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=The manual lists it as an enemy although it is an item, which is found at the end of each part of each level and appears after a boss gets beaten.<br>Taking it grants you 1,000 points.
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| desc=Octopus has a long tentacle, composed of eight destructible parts. It is first found in ''Lake Fathom''.<br>'''Points:''' 4,200
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
 
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| name=Octopus
 
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| image=AKiMW_Octopus_Sprite.png
 
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| desc=Octopus has a long tentacle, composed of eight destructible parts. It is first found in ''Lake Fathom''.<br>Killing it grants you 4,200 points.
 
 
}}
 
}}
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|}
 
  
 
===Bosses===
 
===Bosses===
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Gooseka The Slippery
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| title=Gooseka the Slippery
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| image=AKiMW_GoosekaTheSlippery_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW GoosekaTheSlippery Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Gooseka, named "Stone Head" in the English version of the game, is the third henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the "stone" of the janken game and is first seen at the end of ''Mr. Eternal''.<br>Beating him grants you 2,000 points.
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| desc=Gooseka, named Stone Head in the English version of the game, is the third henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the stone of the rock-paper-scissors game and is first seen at the end of Mr. Eternal.<br>'''Points:''' 2,000
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}}
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{{InfoRow
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| title=Chokkinna the Sly
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW ChokkinnaTheSly Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Chokkinna, named Scissors Head in the English version of the game, is the second henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the scissors of the rock-paper-scissors game and is first seen in Mt. Kave.<br>'''Points:''' 2,000
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Chokkinna The Sly
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| title=Parplin the Pursuer
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| image=AKiMW_ChokkinnaTheSly_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW ParplinThePursuer Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Chokkinna, named "Scissors Head" in the English version of the game, is the second henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the "scissors" of the janken game and is first seen in ''Mt. Kave''.<br>Beating him grants you 2,000 points.
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| desc=Parplin, named Paper Head in the English version of the game, is the first henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the paper of the rock-paper-scissors game and is first seen in Bingoo Lowland.<br>'''Points:''' 2,000
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Parplin The Pursuer
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| title=Janken the Great
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| image=AKiMW_ParplinThePursuer_Sprite.png
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| sprite={{sprite|AKiMW JankenTheGreat Sprite.png|2}}
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| desc=Parplin, named "Paper Head" in the English version of the game, is the first henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the "paper" of the janken game and is first seen in ''Bingoo Lowland''.<br>Beating him grants you 2,000 points.
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| desc=Janken The Great is an expert at the rock-paper-scissors game, and the emperor of the planet Janbarik. His plan is to take over the city of Radaxian. You face him in Cragg Lake, as the final the boss, although the game does not end after his defeat.<br>'''Points:''' 10,000
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
 
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| name=Janken The Great
 
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| image=AKiMW_JankenTheGreat_Sprite.png
 
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| desc=Janken The Great is an expert at the game of janken, and the emperor of the planet Janbarik. His plan is to take over the city of Radaxian. You face him in ''Cragg Lake'', as the final the boss, although the game does not end after his defeat.<br>Beating him grants you 10,000 points.
 
 
}}
 
}}
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|}
 
  
 
===Levels===
 
===Levels===
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{{sectionsNewStart|imagewidths=200px}}
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{{InfoTable|imagewidths=200|
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Mt. Eternal
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| title=Mt. Eternal
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| image=AKiMW Mt Eternal.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Mt Eternal.png
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| desc=Second half of this level includes a shop where you buy your first Motorcycle.
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| desc=Unlike most platform games of the era, ''Alex Kidd in Miracle World'' starts off on a downwards descent, allowing the user to become accustomed to the controls as well as stock up on money.
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 +
The second half of this level includes a shop where you buy your first Motorcycle.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Lake Fathom
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| title=Lake Fathom
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| image=AKiMW Lake Fathom.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Lake Fathom.png
 
| desc=A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses.
 
| desc=A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=The Island of St. Nurari
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| title=The Island of St. Nurari
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| image=AKiMW St Nurari.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW St Nurari.png
 
| desc=First Peticopter level.
 
| desc=First Peticopter level.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=The Village of Namui
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| title=The Village of Namui
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| image=AKiMW Village of Namui.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Village of Namui.png
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| desc=The boss for this level is a charging bull
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| desc=The boss for this level is a charging bull.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Mt. Kave
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| title=Mt. Kave
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| image=AKiMW Mt Kave.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Mt Kave.png
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| desc=Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in janken matches.
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| desc=Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in rock-paper-scissors matches.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=The Blakwoods
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| title=The Blakwoods
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| image=AKiMW Blakwoods.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Blakwoods.png
 
| desc=Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss.
 
| desc=Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Bingoo Lowland
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| title=Bingoo Lowland
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| image=AKiMW Bingoo Lowland.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Bingoo Lowland.png
 
| desc=Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning.
 
| desc=Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=The Radaxian Castle
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| title=The Radaxian Castle
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| image=AKiMW Radaxian Castle.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Radaxian Castle.png
 
| desc=Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle.
 
| desc=Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=The City of Radaxian
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| title=The City of Radaxian
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| image=AKiMW City of Radaxian.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW City of Radaxian.png
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=The Kingdom of Nibana
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| title=The Kingdom of Nibana
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| image=AKiMW Nibana.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Nibana.png
 
| desc=
 
| desc=
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Janken
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| title=Janken
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| image=AKiMW Janken.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Janken.png
 
| desc=Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle.
 
| desc=Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle.
 
}}
 
}}
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{{SectionsNew
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{{InfoRow
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| name=Cragg Lake
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| title=Cragg Lake
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| image=AKiMW Cragg Lake.png
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| screenshot=AKiMW Cragg Lake.png
 
| desc=Enter the correct sequence in the cavern under the lake to receive the final item and complete the game.
 
| desc=Enter the correct sequence in the cavern under the lake to receive the final item and complete the game.
 
}}
 
}}
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|}
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}}
  
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==Version Differences==
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===Achievements===
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Achievements}}
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 +
==History==
 +
===Development===
 +
{{quote|[[Sega]] were planning on making a [[wikipedia:Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball]] game... I guess this happened long enough ago that it's okay for me to talk about this! The project began as a Dragon Ball title, not as a direct competitor to [[wikipedia:Super Mario Bros|Super Mario Bros]].
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<br>
 +
But when we were told we could not use the Dragon Ball licence any more, we were forced to come up with our own ideas instead. For example, when it was Dragon Ball, [[wikipedia:Goku|Goku]] fought with his Power Pole, but we changed that to a punch attack. It was only after we came up with the plan to restart the project as Alex Kidd in Miracle World that we starting thinking about [[wikipedia:Mario|Mario]], and looking for ways in which to differentiate the title from it.|''[[Kotaro Hayashida]]''|ref={{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240616115048/https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/09/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-was-supposed-to-be-a-dragon-ball-game}}}}
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According to [[Kotaro Hayashida]], the project originally began as a ''[[wikipedia:Dragon Ball|Dragon Ball]]'' game, and was not originally designed to be in competition with the ''[[wikipedia:Super Mario Bros.|Super Mario Bros.]]'' franchise. It was only when the ''Dragon Ball'' license was dropped that the development team considered including elements to compete with Nintendo's flagship series.{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20240616115048/https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/09/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-was-supposed-to-be-a-dragon-ball-game}}
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 +
==Versions==
 
* The first release of this game had the actions of buttons {{1}} and {{2}} swapped around. It was later changed with its Master System II inclusion to better correlate with other games out at the time.
 
* The first release of this game had the actions of buttons {{1}} and {{2}} swapped around. It was later changed with its Master System II inclusion to better correlate with other games out at the time.
 
* In the Japanese release, Alex collects a rice ball to complete a level and is seen eating it on the following map screen. This was changed to a hamburger in western releases, since rice balls are a food particular to Japan only.
 
* In the Japanese release, Alex collects a rice ball to complete a level and is seen eating it on the following map screen. This was changed to a hamburger in western releases, since rice balls are a food particular to Japan only.
  
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==Reception==
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===Localised names===
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:''See [[#Physical Scans|Physical Scans]] section for review scores''
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{{aka
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|en_name=Alex Kidd in Miracle World
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|us_name=Alex Kidd in Miracle World
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|jp_name=アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド
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|jp_rom=Alex Kidd no Miracle World
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|kr_name=알렉스키드
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|kr_rom=Alex Kidd
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}}
  
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===Critical Reception===
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==Production credits==
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The game has been critically acclaimed since its release. In 1987, the French magazine ''[[wikipedia:fr:Gen4|Génération 4]]'' gave the game ratings of 96% for graphics and 85% for sound, with an overall score of 99%.{{ref|http://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=27&num=388&album=oui}} In 1989, British magazine ''[http://www.giantbomb.com/computer-and-video-games-magazine/3010-2618/ Computer and Video Games]'' gave it a score of 87%.{{ref|''Computer and Video Games'', ''Complete Guide to Consoles'', issue 1, Winter 1989, p. 47}} Later, in 1991, they gave it ratings of 84% for graphics, 78% for sound, 86% for playability, and 85% for lastability, with an overall score of 86%. They described the game as "Sega's answer to [[wikipedia:Mario (franchise)|Mario]]" and a "madcap platform romp through a multitude" of side-scrolling levels "with hidden bonuses and screens," a "wacky" [[wikipedia:Minigame|minigame]] based on [[wikipedia:Rock-paper-scissors|rock-paper-scissors]], and "absolutely hilarous gags," concluding that the "absorbing gameplay will have you glued to your screen for hours on end."{{ref|http://www.smspower.org/Reviews/AlexKiddInMiracleWorld-SMS-CVGCompleteGuideToSega}}
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Production credits}}
  
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The November 1991 issue of ''[[Sega Pro]]'' magazine gave the game a 95% score, stating that it is the "first" and "ultimately the best" of "the Alex Kidd adventures." They concluded that, with "so much to do and so many different ways of doing it, this is one of those games you will keep coming back to even when you have finished it completely." {{fileref|Segapro UK 01.pdf|page=19}} The October 1992 issue of ''[[Mean Machines Sega]]'' gave it an 86% score, stating that it is "the first" in the Alex Kidd series "and it's still one of the best." They criticized the graphics for being not "so hot" but praised the "blend of platforming and puzzles" which "work well" and concluded that it is an "entertaining platform romp." {{fileref|MeanMachinesSega01UK.pdf|page=132}}
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==Digital manuals==
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<gallery>
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AlexKidd SMS JP Judgment manual.pdf|''Judgment'' manual
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</gallery>
  
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===Retrospective Reception===
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==Hints==
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The game has an average press score of 9 out of 10 on [[wikia:w:c:gaming:GameStats|GameStats]], based on 6 professional reviews, making it the highest-scoring game for the Master System.{{ref|http://www.gamestats.com/objects/006/006046/}}
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<gallery>
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv1SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 1 (color scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 1 (B/W scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv2SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 2 (color scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv2aSMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 2 (B/W scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv3SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 3 (color scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv3aSMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 3 (B/W scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv4SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 4 (color scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv4aSMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 4 (B/W scan)
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AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv5SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 5
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</gallery>
  
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In a 2008 retro review, [[wikipedia:IGN|IGN]] gave ''Alex Kidd'' a score of 9 out of 10 and an "Editor's Choice" award, calling it "an exceptional platformer with loads of action and some great puzzle-solving challenges" that "still holds up remarkably well."{{ref|http://retro.ign.com/articles/845/845102p1.html}} IGN also gave the Wii Virtual Console release a score of 9 out of 10.{{ref|http://wii.ign.com/articles/883/883403p1.html}}
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==Magazine articles==
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{{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}}
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The review website Honest Gamers awarded the title a 9 out of 10, complimenting its "inimitable" music, "innovative" use of different items, and balanced level of difficulty.{{ref|http://www.honestgamers.com/reviews/1755.html}}
 
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==Legacy==
 
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The French pop punk band [[wikipedia:Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!|Chunk! No, Captain Chunk!]] have a song named after the game on the initial release of their album ''[[wikipedia:Something for Nothing|Something for Nothing]]''.
 
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==Production Credits==
 
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'''By:''' [[Kotaro Hayashida|Kotaro]], Yoko Matilda, [[Rieko Kodama|Rie Wakashimazu]], Papa Kouichi, [[Tokuhiko Uwabo|Toku]], Bully Kaori, Bullied Toshi<br>
 
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Based on other known roles, a more detailed credit list would be as follows:<br>
 
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'''Planner:''' [[Kotaro Hayashida|Kotaro]]<br>
 
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'''Art Designer:''' Yoko Matilda, [[Rieko Kodama|Rie Wakashimazu]]<br>
 
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'''Programmer:''' Papa Kouichi<br>
 
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'''Sound:''' [[Tokuhiko Uwabo|Toku]]<br>
 
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'''Special Thanks:''' Bully Kaori, Bullied Toshi<br>
 
  
 
==Artwork==
 
==Artwork==
 
<gallery>
 
<gallery>
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File:AKiMW Chara1.jpg|Alex
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AKiMW Chara1.jpg|Alex
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File:AKiMW Chara2.jpg|Janken
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AKiMW Chara2.jpg|Janken
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File:AKiMW Chara3.jpg|Janken's lieutenants
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AKiMW Chara3.jpg|Janken's lieutenants
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File:AKiMW Chara4.jpg|Saint Nurari
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AKiMW Chara4.jpg|Saint Nurari
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File:AKiMW Chara5.jpg|Egle
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AKiMW Chara5.jpg|Egle
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File:AKiMW Chara6.jpg|Princess Lora
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AKiMW Chara6.jpg|Princess Lora
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_1.png|Alex Kidd
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 1.png|Alex Kidd
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_2.png|Grizzly Bear
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 2.png|Grizzly Bear
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_3.png|Alex Kidd
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 3.png|Alex Kidd
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_4.png|King Thunder
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 4.png|King Thunder
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_5.png|Saint Nurari
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 5.png|Saint Nurari
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_6.png|Patricia
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 6.png|Patricia
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_7.png|Agle
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 7.png|Egle
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_8.png|High Stone
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 8.png|High Stone
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_9.png|Princess Lora
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 9.png|Princess Lora
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_10.png|Janken The Great
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 10.png|Janken the Great
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_11.png|Parplin
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 11.png|Parplin the Pursuer
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_12.png|Chokkinna
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 12.png|Chokkinna the Sly
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_13.png|Gooseka
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 13.png|Gooseka the Slippery
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_14.png|Guy
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 14.png|Guy
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_15.png|Ox
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 15.png|Ox
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Char_16.png|Alex Kidd
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 16.png|Alex Kidd
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_01.png|Octopus
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 01.png|Octopus
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_02.png|Scorpion
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 02.png|Scorpion
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_03.png|Monster Frog
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 03.png|Monster Frog
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_04.png|Flying Fish
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 04.png|Flying Fish
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_05.png|Flame
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 05.png|Flame
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_06.png|Bat
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 06.png|Bat
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_07.png|Monster Bird
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 07.png|Monster Bird
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_08.png|Monkey
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 08.png|Monkey
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_09.png|Merman
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 09.png|Merman
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_10.png|Sea Horse
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 10.png|Sea Horse
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_11.png|Hopper
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 11.png|Hopper
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_12.png|Rolling Rock
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 12.png|Rolling Rock
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Enemy_13.png|Killer Fish
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Items_01.png|Items 01
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Art_Map.png|IMap
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File:Alex_Kidd_Miracle_World_Cover_Art_US.png|US Cover
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Alex Kidd Miracle World Cover Logo.png|Logo
 
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* Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_ms_alexmw/ Master System]
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* Nintendo catalogue pages: [https://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/EPZWcNBShgb4sHTLvOMIOqNCcKLDf6P- US], [https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Alex-Kidd-In-Miracle-World--276159.html UK], [http://web.archive.org/web/20120328011813/http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=42&prod_id=19894&pageID=4 AU]
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==References==
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* [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_ms_alexmw/ Sega of Japan Virtual Console page (Japanese)]
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
System(s): Sega Master System, Virtual Console, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Now
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Distributor:
Sega Master System
Ariolasoft (DE)
Sega Master System
Tec Toy (BR)
Sega Master System
Samsung (KR)
Sega Master System
Aaronix (TW)
Genre: Action[4][5][6]

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • 한국어
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Master System
    JP     		¥5,0005,000 G-1306
    Sega Master System
    US     		5067
    Sega Master System
    US
    (Rerelease)     		5067
    Sega Master System
    EU     		MK-5067-50
    Sega Master System
    DE     		DM 6060 41013
    Sega Master System
    PT
    Sega Master System
    UK     		£19.9519.95[8] MK-5067-50
    Sega Master System
    SE
    Sega Master System
    GR
    Sega Master System
    AR
    Sega Master System
    BR
    Sega Master System
    KR     		GB-1306-KS
    Sega Master System
    TW     		G-1306
    Wii Virtual Console
    JP ▼     		500pts500[10]
    CERO: A
    Wii Virtual Console
    US ▼     		500pts500[11]
    ESRB: Everyone
    Wii Virtual Console
    EU ▼     		500pts500[12]
    PEGI: 7+
    Wii Virtual Console
    AU ▼     		600pts600[14]
    OFLC: General (G)
    Sony PlayStation 3
    JP ▼     		¥571 (600)571 (600)[15] NPJB-00094
    CERO: A
    Sony PlayStation 3
    US ▼     		$4.994.99[17] NPUB-30323
    ESRB: Everyone
    Sony PlayStation 3
    EU ▼     		€4.494.49[18] NPEB-00415
    PEGI: 7+
    Sony PlayStation 3
    UK ▼     		£3.693.69[19] NPEB-00415
    PEGI: 7+
    Sony PlayStation 3
    AU ▼     		$6.756.75[20] NPEB-00415
    OFLC: General (G)
    Sony PlayStation 3
    KR ▼     		₩6,3006,300[16] NPHB-00252
    GRB: All
    Sony PlayStation 3
    TW ▼     		NT$159159[21] NPHB-00252
    GSRR: 0+
    PlayStation Now
    JP

    Alex Kidd in Miracle World (アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド) is a video game released in 1986 by Sega for the Sega Master System console. It is the first of several games in the Alex Kidd series, starring a character which would serve as the company's mascot for half a decade before being replaced by Sonic the Hedgehog.

    Alex Kidd in Miracle World stands as one of the more popular Master System releases, having been built into many Master System consoles during the late 1980s and early 1990s. It is also one of the few Master System games to have an official Korean translation. Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle may be considered a direct sequel to this game, as it continues the story of Alex's search for his father, King Sander (a.k.a. King Thunder).

    The game has since been re-released for the Wii's Virtual Console service.

    Gameplay

    Alex Kidd is a platform game which bears a superficial resemblance to Nintendo's Super Mario Bros. You play as Alex, the eponymous character who lives on the planet Aries, who is an expert in the martial art of Shellcore, which enables him to break certain blocks and enemies by punching them. These blocks typically contain money, which can be spent on power-ups and extra lives in shops, however some blocks also contain power-ups, or ghosts which follow Alex until he puts enough distance between them.

    In some levels, you will be able to use vehicles to assist your progress - the Sukopako Motorcycle, the Peticopter (a pedal-powered helicopter equipped with missiles) and the Suisui Boat. Throughout the game you learn that Alex is a prince of the royal family, who has been usurped by a tyrant named Janken the Great. Your goal is to free the captured royals, and defeat Janken and his henchmen in games of rock-paper-scissors followed by traditional boss fights. In addition, you must collect a series of treasures which will help you bring peace to the kingdom of Radaxian and restore the citizens who were turned into stone.

    Items

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    		 Sun Stone Medallion
    This medallion is required in order to get the Gold Crown.
    AKiMW MoonlightMedallion Sprite.png
    		 Moonlight Stone Medallion
    Another medallion needed to unlock the door of a room where the Gold Crown is hidden.
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    		 Hirotta Stone
    This stone is the key to solve a puzzle to get the final item.
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    		 Gold Crown
    It holds magical powers and is the final item to finish the game.
    AKiMW NibanaLetter Sprite.png
    		 Personal letter to the kingdom of Nibana
    You can't get the Hirotta Stone without finding this letter first, and it'll only appear after you free Alex's twin brother, Egle.
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    		 Bag of Gold Coins (small)
    It contains 10U
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    		 Bag of Gold Coins (big)
    It contains 20U
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    		 Telepathy Ball
    It shows you what your rival is thinking while playing the rock-paper-scissors game.
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    		 Teleport Powder
    This powder will make you invincible for a few seconds. Shop price: 100U
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    		 Power Bracelet
    It allows Alex to perform the "Shocking Waves of Destruction", which can destroy enemies and blocks from distance. Shop price: 100U
    AKiMW ExtraLife Sprite.png
    		 Alex Kidd
    This item represents an extra life. Shop price: 500U
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    		 Cane of Flight
    This cane makes you able to float to any direction, for a few seconds. Shop price: 120U
    AKiMW MagicCapsuleA Sprite.png
    		 Magic Capsule A
    This capsule summons eight little friends which walk straight forward, hitting the enemies in their way. Shop price: 100U
    AKiMW MagicCapsuleB Sprite.png
    		 Magic Capsule B
    Creates a barrier that protects you from one hit of an enemy. Shop price: 120U
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    		 Sukopako Motorcyle
    It allows you to move faster, also breaks rocks and destroy enemies. Shop price: 200U
    AKiMW PeticopterItem Sprite.png
    		 Peticopter
    It allows you to fly and shoot missiles. Shop price: 200U

    Special blocks

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    		 Special Block 1
    You can find goods inside this box, usually bag of coins.
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    		 Special Block 2
    This box can contain either something good or an evil ghost, break it at your own risk.
    AKiMW SkullBox Sprite.png
    		 Box of a Skull
    Breaking this box will make Alex paralyze for a few seconds.
    AKiMW PinkBox Sprite.png
    		 Box in Pink
    Stepping on it reveals you a secret.
    AKiMW SkullBoxPink Sprite.png
    		 Skull's Box in Pink
    Stepping on this box always summon a ghost.

    Enemies

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    		 Monster Bird
    Monster Bird is the first enemy you see in the game. It can only fly horizontally offering very little danger.
    Points: 200
    AKiMW MonsterFrog Sprite.png
    		 Monster Frog
    It jumps vertically on the same block, being about as easy as Monster Bird. You face Monster Frog for the first time at the second half of Mt. Eternal.
    Points: 200
    AKiMW Scorpion Sprite.png
    		 Scorpion
    Another common enemy, first seen at the second half of Mt. Eternal, Scorpion can only walk horizontally being an easy target.
    Points: 200
    AKiMW SmallPoisonousFish Sprite.png
    		 Small Poisonous Fish
    Its first appearance is in Mt. Eternal, at the undersea part of the first half. Like Monster Bird and Scorpion, it only moves horizontally.
    Points: 200
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    		 Flying Fish
    Flying Fish is first seen at the second part of The Island of St. Nurari. It comes from the bottom of the screen, jumping out of the water in a curved movement.
    Points: 200
    AKiMW RollingRock Sprite.png
    		 Rolling Rock
    Rolling Rock is first seen at the first half of Mt. Kave, and only moves horizontally.
    Points: 200
    AKiMW Bat Sprite.png
    		 Bat
    Also found for the first time in Mt. Kave, just a little ahead of Rolling Rock, Bat flies horizontally, moving a little up and down at the same time.
    Points: 400
    AKiMW Monkey Sprite.png
    		 Monkey
    Monkey is first seen at The Blakwoods. It sits on the higher branches of trees, flinging green fruits at you.
    Points: 400
    AKiMW Hopper Sprite.png
    		 Hopper
    First seen at the second part of The Village of Namui, it moves horizontally while hopping, as the name implies. Unlike most monsters, Hopper can fall into deadly spots, such as lava.
    Points: 400
    AKiMW KillerFish Sprite.png
    		 Killer Fish
    Killer Fish moves horizontally and go up and down at the same time, being sort of challenging for beginners. It is first featured at the second half of Mt. Eternal.
    Points: 400
    AKiMW SeaHorse Sprite.png
    		 Sea Horse
    Sea Horse can move to any directions and its main characteristic is the way it tries to avoid you. First seen in Lake Fathom.
    Points: 400
    AKiMW Merman Sprite.png
    		 Merman
    Like Small Poisonous Fish, Merman is first seen at the undersea part of Mt. Eternal. It moves vertically and occasionally releases deadly bubbles.
    Points: 600
    AKiMW Ox Sprite.png
    		 Ox
    Ox is a charging bull mini-boss, found at the end of The Village of Namui. It initially moves very slowly, but becomes faster after each time you hit it.
    Points: 600
    AKiMW GrizzlyBear Sprite.png
    		 Grizzly Bear
    Grizzly Bear is a sword-wielding bear mini-boss found at The Blakwood.
    Points: 800
    AKiMW RiceBall Sprite.png
    		 Rice Ball
    The manual lists it as an enemy although it is an item, which is found at the end of each part of each level; it also appears after a boss is defeated.
    Points: 1,000
    AKiMW Octopus Sprite.png
    		 Octopus
    Octopus has a long tentacle, composed of eight destructible parts. It is first found in Lake Fathom.
    Points: 4,200

    Bosses

    AKiMW GoosekaTheSlippery Sprite.png
    		 Gooseka the Slippery
    Gooseka, named Stone Head in the English version of the game, is the third henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the stone of the rock-paper-scissors game and is first seen at the end of Mr. Eternal.
    Points: 2,000
    AKiMW ChokkinnaTheSly Sprite.png
    		 Chokkinna the Sly
    Chokkinna, named Scissors Head in the English version of the game, is the second henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the scissors of the rock-paper-scissors game and is first seen in Mt. Kave.
    Points: 2,000
    AKiMW ParplinThePursuer Sprite.png
    		 Parplin the Pursuer
    Parplin, named Paper Head in the English version of the game, is the first henchman of Janken The Great. He represents the paper of the rock-paper-scissors game and is first seen in Bingoo Lowland.
    Points: 2,000
    AKiMW JankenTheGreat Sprite.png
    		 Janken the Great
    Janken The Great is an expert at the rock-paper-scissors game, and the emperor of the planet Janbarik. His plan is to take over the city of Radaxian. You face him in Cragg Lake, as the final the boss, although the game does not end after his defeat.
    Points: 10,000

    Levels

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    		Mt. Eternal
    Unlike most platform games of the era, Alex Kidd in Miracle World starts off on a downwards descent, allowing the user to become accustomed to the controls as well as stock up on money.

    The second half of this level includes a shop where you buy your first Motorcycle.

    AKiMW Lake Fathom.png

    		Lake Fathom
    A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses.

    AKiMW St Nurari.png

    		The Island of St. Nurari
    First Peticopter level.

    AKiMW Village of Namui.png

    		The Village of Namui
    The boss for this level is a charging bull.

    AKiMW Mt Kave.png

    		Mt. Kave
    Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in rock-paper-scissors matches.

    AKiMW Blakwoods.png

    		The Blakwoods
    Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss.

    AKiMW Bingoo Lowland.png

    		Bingoo Lowland
    Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning.

    AKiMW Radaxian Castle.png

    		The Radaxian Castle
    Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle.

    AKiMW City of Radaxian.png

    		The City of Radaxian

    AKiMW Nibana.png

    		The Kingdom of Nibana

    AKiMW Janken.png

    		Janken
    Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle.

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    		Cragg Lake
    Enter the correct sequence in the cavern under the lake to receive the final item and complete the game.

    Achievements

    Main article: Alex Kidd in Miracle World/Achievements.

    History

    Development

    “ Sega were planning on making a Dragon Ball game... I guess this happened long enough ago that it's okay for me to talk about this! The project began as a Dragon Ball title, not as a direct competitor to Super Mario Bros.


    But when we were told we could not use the Dragon Ball licence any more, we were forced to come up with our own ideas instead. For example, when it was Dragon Ball, Goku fought with his Power Pole, but we changed that to a punch attack. It was only after we came up with the plan to restart the project as Alex Kidd in Miracle World that we starting thinking about Mario, and looking for ways in which to differentiate the title from it.

    		„

    — Kotaro Hayashida[23]


    According to Kotaro Hayashida, the project originally began as a Dragon Ball game, and was not originally designed to be in competition with the Super Mario Bros. franchise. It was only when the Dragon Ball license was dropped that the development team considered including elements to compete with Nintendo's flagship series.[23]

    Versions

    • The first release of this game had the actions of buttons 1 and 2 swapped around. It was later changed with its Master System II inclusion to better correlate with other games out at the time.
    • In the Japanese release, Alex collects a rice ball to complete a level and is seen eating it on the following map screen. This was changed to a hamburger in western releases, since rice balls are a food particular to Japan only.

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Alex Kidd in Miracle World Alex Kidd in Miracle World
    English (US) Alex Kidd in Miracle World Alex Kidd in Miracle World
    Japanese アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド Alex Kidd no Miracle World
    Korean Alex Kidd (알렉스키드)

    Production credits

    Main article: Alex Kidd in Miracle World/Production credits.

    Digital manuals

    • Judgment manual

    Hints

    • Master System US hints 1 (color scan)

    • Master System US hints 1 (B/W scan)

    • Master System US hints 2 (color scan)

    • Master System US hints 2 (B/W scan)

    • Master System US hints 3 (color scan)

    • Master System US hints 3 (B/W scan)

    • Master System US hints 4 (color scan)

    • Master System US hints 4 (B/W scan)

    • Master System US hints 5

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Alex Kidd in Miracle World/Magazine articles.

    Artwork

    • Alex

    • Janken

    • Janken's lieutenants

    • Saint Nurari

    • Egle

    • Princess Lora

    • Alex Kidd

    • Grizzly Bear

    • Alex Kidd

    • King Thunder

    • Saint Nurari

    • Patricia

    • Egle

    • High Stone

    • Princess Lora

    • Janken the Great

    • Parplin the Pursuer

    • Chokkinna the Sly

    • Gooseka the Slippery

    • Guy

    • Ox

    • Alex Kidd

    • Octopus

    • Scorpion

    • Monster Frog

    • Flying Fish

    • Flame

    • Bat

    • Monster Bird

    • Monkey

    • Merman

    • Sea Horse

    • Hopper

    • Rolling Rock

    • Killer Fish

    • Small Poisonous Fish

    • Items 1

    • Items 2

    • Items 3

    • IMap

    • Montage

    • JP cover

    • US cover

    • Logo

    Promotional material

    MDMS MX advert.png
    MX print advert (1991)
    MDMS MX advert.png
    SMSII IT PrintAdvert.jpg
    IT print advert (1991)
    SMSII IT PrintAdvert.jpg
    Logo-pdf.svg
    Print advert in Wiz (IL) #8: "8/91" (1991-xx-xx)
    also published in:
    • Wiz (IL) #10: "1/92" (1992-xx-xx)[24]
    Logo-pdf.svg

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    99 №1, p21
    Sega Master System
    		 99
    Based on
    1 review
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    Aktueller Software Markt (DE)
    65
    		[25]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    87
    		[26]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    86
    		[27]
    The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
    86
    		[28]
    Computer Action (DK)
    50
    		[29]
    Console Mania (IT)
    83
    		[30]
    Console XS (UK) PAL
    90
    		[31]
    Excalibur (CZ)
    52
    		[32]
    Game Mania (UK)
    86
    		[33]
    Happy Computer (DE)
    80
    		[34]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK)
    86
    		[35]
    S: The Sega Magazine (UK) PAL
    93
    		[36]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    75
    		[37]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    95
    		[38]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    90
    		[39]
    Software Gids (NL)
    80
    		[40]
    Tilt (FR)
    65
    		[41]
    Sega Master System
    		 79
    Based on
    17 reviews

    Alex Kidd in Miracle World

    Master System, JP
    AKiMW SMS JP Box Back.jpgNospine.pngAKiddInMiracleWorld ms jp cover.jpg
    Cover
    AlexKiddMW SMS JP Cart.jpg
    Cart
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSJPManual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, US (℠ variant)
    AKiMW US sm cover.jpg
    Cover
    Alexkiddmiracleworld sms us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, US (® variant)
    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us cover.jpg
    Cover
    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg
    Cart
    Alexkiddmiracleworld sms us manual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, US (re-release)
    AKiMW US rerelease cover.jpg
    Cover
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSUSMaualRerelease.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, EU
    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms eu cover.jpg
    Cover
    AlexKiddMW-SMS-EU-carttop.jpg
    AlexKiddMW-SMS-EU-cartback.jpgAKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg
    Cart
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSEUManual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, EU ("No Limits")
    AKiMW EU nolimits cover.jpg
    Cover
    Master System, DE
    AlexKiddMW SMS DE Box.jpg
    Cover
    Master System, BX†
    AKiMW SMS BX box front.jpg
    Cover
    Master System, SE

    Master System, GR (Zegetron)

    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg
    Cart
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSEUManual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, PT

    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS PT Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, PT (from MS II with AKIMW in memory)

    Master System, CZ/SK (ITO CS)
    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms eu cover.jpg
    Cover
    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg
    Cart
    AKMW SMS CZ Manual.png
    Manual
    Master System, BR
    AKiddInMiracleWorld ms sa cover.jpg
    Cover
    AKiMW SMS BR Cart.jpg
    Cart
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSBrManual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, BR (newer)
    AKiMW SMS BR Box Alt.jpg
    Cover
    AKiMW SMS BR Cart.jpg
    Cart
    AKiMW SMS BR Manual Alt.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, AR

    AKiMW SMS AR manual.pdf
    Manual
    Master System, TW
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS TW backcover.jpgNospine.pngAlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS TW cover.jpg
    Cover
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS TW cart.jpg
    Cart
    Master System, KR (Oacs / Samsung / Sega)

    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart top alt2.jpg
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart alt2.jpg
    Cart
    Master System, KR (Samsung / Sega)

    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart alt3.jpg
    Cart
    Master System, KR (Silver Corner)
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cover alt.jpg
    Cover
    AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart alt.jpg
    Cart
    Master System, KR (Bootleg?)
    AKiMW SMS KR Gamboy cover.jpg
    Cover
    AKiMW SMS KR Cart Top.jpg
    AKiMW SMS KR Cart Back.jpgAKiMW SMS KR Gamboy cart.jpg
    Cart

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Master System
     ?
    CRC32 17a40e29
    MD5 3d9a8d5c2d6d3f8ff63a8f7c77ffa983
    SHA-1 8cecf8ed0f765163b2657be1b0a3ce2a9cb767f4
    		128kB Cartridge (EU/US)
    Sega Master System
     ?
    CRC32 aed9aac4
    MD5 f43e74ffec58ddf62f0b8667d31f22c0
    SHA-1 6d052e0cca3f2712434efd856f733c03011be41c
    		128kB Cartridge (EU/US) (Alt)
    Sega Master System
     ?
    CRC32 08c9ec91
    MD5 6e8e702e1d8a893ee698b93f5807972a
    SHA-1 62fdc25501e17b87c355378562c3b1966e5f9008
    		128kB Cartridge (JP)

    External links

    • Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: Master System
    • Nintendo catalogue pages: US, UK, AU
    • Alex Kidd in Miracle World on PlayStation.com: JP, US, KR
    • Alex Kidd in Miracle World on PlayStation Store: JP, US, UK, AU, KR, TW

    References

    1. ↑ http://sega.jp/fb/album/04_alex/02.html (Wayback Machine: 2022-05-28 00:55)
    2. ↑ https://www.mtwo.co.jp/development/retrogame-2/#tab-2
    3. ↑ https://www.mtwo.co.jp/development/retrogame-1/#tab-5
    4. ↑ File:AKiMW US rerelease cover.jpg
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-21 03:44)
    6. ↑ File:AKiMW SMS KR Gamboy cover.jpg
    7. ↑ Computer Entertainer, "January 1987" (US; 1987-01-xx), page 14
    8. ↑ The Mastertronic Catalogue (UK; 1988), page 2
    9. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/07.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:01)
    10. ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_ms_alexmw/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-05-15 00:44)
    11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/EPZWcNBShgb4sHTLvOMIOqNCcKLDf6P- (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-22 22:46)
    12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 http://www.nintendolife.com:80/games/mastersystem/alex_kidd_in_miracle_world (Wayback Machine: 2017-07-06 15:13)
    13. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Alex-Kidd-In-Miracle-World--276159.html (archive.today)
    14. ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=42&prod_id=19894&pageID=4 (Wayback Machine: 2012-03-28 01:18)
    15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00094_00alexkiddpsnjp001.html (Wayback Machine: 2012-11-25 05:52)
    16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 PlayStation Store (ko-kr; HP0177-NPHB00252_00-ALEXKIDDPSNAS001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:33)
    17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 http://blogs.sega.com/2012/05/18/vintage-collection-3-on-the-way-to-xbla-and-psn/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-06-29 13:39)
    18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 PlayStation Store (fr-fr; EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:31)
    19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 PlayStation Store (en-gb; EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:30)
    20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 PlayStation Store (en-au; EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:31)
    21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 PlayStation Store (en-tw; HP0177-NPHB00252_00-ALEXKIDDPSNAS001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:34)
    22. ↑ http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00094_00alexkiddpsnjp001.html (Wayback Machine: 2015-10-22 08:37)
    23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 https://www.timeextension.com/news/2022/09/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-was-supposed-to-be-a-dragon-ball-game (Wayback Machine: 2024-06-16 11:50)
    24. ↑ Wiz, "1/92" (IL; 1992-xx-xx), page 2
    25. ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "August/September 1987" (DE; 1987-07-27), page 12
    26. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 47
    27. ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 90
    28. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 52
    29. ↑ Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 35
    30. ↑ Console Mania, "Novembre 1992" (IT; 1992-1x-xx), page 90
    31. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 137
    32. ↑ Excalibur, "" (CZ; 1993-04-10), page 31
    33. ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
    34. ↑ Happy Computer, "Sonderheft #21: (4. Spiele-Sonderheft)" (DE; 1987-1x-xx), page 107
    35. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
    36. ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "September 1990" (UK; 1990-08-02), page 24
    37. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
    38. ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 19
    39. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
    40. ↑ Software Gids, "Mei/Juni 1990" (NL; 1990-05-xx), page 38
    41. ↑ Tilt, "Janvier 1988" (FR; 198x-xx-xx), page 64


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