Difference between revisions of "Alex Kidd in Miracle World"

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==Levels==
 
==Levels==
 
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File:AKiMW Mt Eternal.png|'''1. Mt. Eternal'''
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File:AKiMW Mt Eternal.png|'''1. Mt. Eternal'''<br>Second half of this level includes a shop where you buy your first Motocycle.
File:AKiMW Lake Fathom.png|'''2. Lake Fathom'''
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File:AKiMW Lake Fathom.png|'''2. Lake Fathom'''<br>A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses.
File:AKiMW St Nurari.png|'''3. The Island of St. Nurari'''
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File:AKiMW St Nurari.png|'''3. The Island of St. Nurari'''<br>First Peticopter level.
File:AKiMW Village of Namui.png|'''4. The Village of Namui'''
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File:AKiMW Village of Namui.png|'''4. The Village of Namui'''<br>The boss for this level is a charging bull.
File:AKiMW Mt Kave.png|'''5. Mt. Kave'''
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File:AKiMW Mt Kave.png|'''5. Mt. Kave'''<br>Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in janken matches.
File:AKiMW Blakwoods.png|'''6. The Blakwoods'''
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File:AKiMW Blakwoods.png|'''6. The Blakwoods'''<br>Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss.
File:AKiMW Bingoo Lowland.png|'''7. Bingoo Lowland'''
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File:AKiMW Bingoo Lowland.png|'''7. Bingoo Lowland'''<br>Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning.
File:AKiMW Radaxian Castle.png|'''8. The Radaxian Castle'''
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File:AKiMW Radaxian Castle.png|'''8. The Radaxian Castle'''<br>Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle.
 
File:AKiMW City of Radaxian.png|'''9. The City of Radaxian'''
 
File:AKiMW City of Radaxian.png|'''9. The City of Radaxian'''
 
File:AKiMW Nibana.png|'''10. The Kingdom of Nibana'''
 
File:AKiMW Nibana.png|'''10. The Kingdom of Nibana'''
File:AKiMW Cragg Lake.png|'''11. Cragg Lake'''
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File:AKiMW Janken.png|'''Janken'''<br>Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle.
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File:AKiMW Cragg Lake.png|'''11. Cragg Lake'''<br>Enter the correct sequence in the cavern under the lake to receive the final item and complete the game.
 
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World
System(s): Sega Master System, Virtual Console
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Genre: Action

















Alex Kidd in Miracle World (アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド) is a game released in 1986 for the Sega Master System console. It is the first game in the Alex Kidd series and was included as a built-in game in the majority of Master System II units and some newer Master System I units. 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)

Gameplay

Alex Kidd is an action-platform game which bears a superficial resemblance to Super Mario Bros. You play as Alex, the eponymous character who lives on the planet Aries. Alex 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. Some blocks also contain power-ups themselves, 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 Motocycle, 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.

Levels

Technical Information

ROM Size: 256KB

Version Differences

  • 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.

Credits

There were no credits listed for this game in either the ending sequence or the manual.
Designer: Kotaro Hayashida
Composer: Tokuhiko Uwabo

Physical Scans



Alex Kidd punching sprite Alex Kidd series of games
Sega Master System
Alex Kidd in Miracle World (1986) | Alex Kidd BMX Trial (1987) | Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (1988) | Alex Kidd: High-Tech World (1989) | Alex Kidd in Shinobi World (1990)
Arcade
Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (1986)
Sega Mega Drive
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (1989)
Nintendo Switch
Sega Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World (2019) | Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021)
Sony PlayStation 4
PlayStation 5
Xbox One
Steam
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021)
Alex Kidd related media
Music
Alex Kidd Complete Album (2009)
Other List of Alex Kidd merchandise