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'''''Michael Jackson's Moonwalker''''' (マイケルジャクソンズ ムーンウォーカー) is the name of two video game tie-ins made by [[Sega]] based on the 1988 film, ''[[wikipedia:Moonwalker|Moonwalker]]''. A third (sometimes subtitled as ''The Computer Game'') was released by [[U.S. Gold]] for home computers, but had no involvement from Sega. As the name suggests it is endorsed by pop sensation Michael Jackson, who would go on to have a long history working with Sega.
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'''''{{PAGENAME}}''''' (マイケルジャクソンズ ムーンウォーカー) is the name of one of two video game tie-ins made by [[Sega]] based on the 1988 film, ''[[wikipedia:Moonwalker|Moonwalker]]''. The other is an [[Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (System 18)|arcade version produced for Sega System 18 hardware]], and a third (sometimes subtitled as ''The Computer Game'') was released by [[U.S. Gold]] for home computers, but had no involvement from Sega. As the name suggests it is endorsed by pop sensation Michael Jackson, who would go on to have a long history working with Sega.
  
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==Gameplay==
 
''Moonwalker'' is made up of a number of short films and does not tell a coherent story from beginning to end. As a result, all versions of ''Michael Jackson's Moonwalker'' are based on one segment of the film, ''Smooth Criminal'', which sees Jackson using various music and dance related abilities on a quest to save kidnapped children from the hands of the evil "Mr. Big" and various American gangsters.
 
''Moonwalker'' is made up of a number of short films and does not tell a coherent story from beginning to end. As a result, all versions of ''Michael Jackson's Moonwalker'' are based on one segment of the film, ''Smooth Criminal'', which sees Jackson using various music and dance related abilities on a quest to save kidnapped children from the hands of the evil "Mr. Big" and various American gangsters.
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Console versions of ''Moonwalker'' play similarly to their arcade counterpart, but are played from a 2D perspective. As with the arcade version the objective is to go around destroying enemies while finding the missing children. {{C}}/{{1}} jumps, {{B}}/pressing {{2}} kicks, and {{A}}/holding {{2}} spins/shoots your hat at enemies. Music is shortened in this version.
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This version is notable for having several pointless features which do not appear to have much effect on gameplay (for example, {{B}} + {{left}}/{{right}} moonwalks and it is also possible to do crotch grabs). {{up}} opens doors and sewer lids. Once all the children in a level are saved, Bubbles the Monkey will appear and will point you in the direction of Mr. Big, and once you get to the right spot you will have to fight a barrage of his cronies to complete the stage. The Master System version cuts the Bubbles scene and goes right to the boss barrage.
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If a meteor falls out of the sky, catch it to turn into a giant mech that shoots lasers and is invincible for a short period of time. You cannot rescue children while invincible.
  
 
==History==
 
==History==
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The game was originally released for the [[Sega System 18]] arcade platform in 1990. This version is played from an isometric perspective and behaves similarly to a beat-'em-up game. ''Moonwalker'' was then retooled and re-released as a 2D side-scroller for the [[Sega Mega Drive]] and [[Sega Master System]]. Though the two games vary considerably, both have the same goals and incorporated synthesized versions of the musician's hits, such as "[[wikipedia:Beat It|Beat It]]" and "[[wikipedia:Smooth Criminal|Smooth Criminal]]".
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===Release===
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In the early days of the Mega Drive, ''Moonwalker'' was often used as a flagship product of Sega's system (particularly in North America), with Jackson's persona being used along with many other celebrities in an effort to put a dent in sales of [[Nintendo]] products.
 
In the early days of the Mega Drive, ''Moonwalker'' was often used as a flagship product of Sega's system (particularly in North America), with Jackson's persona being used along with many other celebrities in an effort to put a dent in sales of [[Nintendo]] products.
  
 
Even though both versions of the game have a stage takes place in a graveyard and have the "Thriller dance" which can be performed, the theme of Thriller does not feature in either game (being replaced with Another Part of Me). It is suspected that the reason for this was that Michael did not write the song (Rod Temperton wrote Thriller for Michael). However, in the first revision (REV 00), excerpts of Thriller are used for the dance attacks in the Round 3 stages.
 
Even though both versions of the game have a stage takes place in a graveyard and have the "Thriller dance" which can be performed, the theme of Thriller does not feature in either game (being replaced with Another Part of Me). It is suspected that the reason for this was that Michael did not write the song (Rod Temperton wrote Thriller for Michael). However, in the first revision (REV 00), excerpts of Thriller are used for the dance attacks in the Round 3 stages.
  
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In North America, the Master System version was released alongside the redesigned Master System II console.
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===Legacy===
 
The Sega versions of ''Moonwalker'' have now achieved cult status and are remembered for being a memorable point in Jackson's career, marking a change in stage personas between the albums "Thriller" and "Bad". Jackson would work with Sega on several future products - he would be responsible for much of the music in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' (though remains uncredited) and features in both ''[[Space Channel 5]]'' and ''[[Space Channel 5: Part 2]]''.
 
The Sega versions of ''Moonwalker'' have now achieved cult status and are remembered for being a memorable point in Jackson's career, marking a change in stage personas between the albums "Thriller" and "Bad". Jackson would work with Sega on several future products - he would be responsible for much of the music in ''[[Sonic the Hedgehog 3]]'' (though remains uncredited) and features in both ''[[Space Channel 5]]'' and ''[[Space Channel 5: Part 2]]''.
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In North America, the Master System version was released alongside the redesigned Master System II console.
 
  
 
A sequel was planned but later dropped due to child molestation accusations to Michael Jackson in 1993.
 
A sequel was planned but later dropped due to child molestation accusations to Michael Jackson in 1993.
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==Gameplay==
 
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===Arcade version===
 
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The arcade ''Moonwalker'' is played from a top-down isometric perspective. Players assume the role of Michael Jackson and are armed with a basic melee attack. All enemies on-screen can also be forced to "dance", which will cause damage in the process. Something which is never explained is how up to three Michael Jacksons, all sporting different attire, can play at once.
 
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If players find Jackson's chimp, Bubbles, they will turn into a robot and have the ability to fire projectiles.
 
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Sadly the arcade version is known to be plagued with a "suicide battery" - a battery which, after it stops working, makes the arcade board completely unusable. This makes a working arcade ''Moonwalker'' a rare sight in the modern age. Some boards however are capable of being revived through chip replacement which in some cases changes the "(C) 1990 Sega" copyright in the title to "(C) 1990 RESS" which refers to a resurrected board.
 
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===Console version===
 
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Console versions of ''Moonwalker'' play similarly to their arcade counterpart, but are played from a 2D perspective. As with the arcade version the objective is to go around destroying enemies while finding the missing children. {{C}}/{{1}} jumps, {{B}}/pressing {{2}} kicks, and {{A}}/holding {{2}} spins/shoots your hat at enemies. Music is shortened in this version.
 
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This version is notable for having several pointless features which do not appear to have much effect on gameplay (for example, {{B}} + {{left}}/{{right}} moonwalks and it is also possible to do crotch grabs). {{up}} opens doors and sewer lids. Once all the children in a level are saved, Bubbles the Monkey will appear and will point you in the direction of Mr. Big, and once you get to the right spot you will have to fight a barrage of his cronies to complete the stage. The Master System version cuts the Bubbles scene and goes right to the boss barrage.
 
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If a meteor falls out of the sky, catch it to turn into a giant mech that shoots lasers and is invincible for a short period of time. You cannot rescue children while invincible.
 
  
 
==Production credits==
 
==Production credits==
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===Arcade version===
 
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'''BGM'''
 
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* Round 1 -Cavern-
 
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**Bad
 
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* Round 2 -Amusement Quarter-
 
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**Smooth Criminal
 
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* Round 3 -Night Street-
 
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**Beat It
 
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* Round 4 -Graveyard-
 
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**Another Part of Me
 
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** Billie Jean
 
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'''All Songs Written and Composed by:''' [[Michael Jackson]]<br>
 
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'''Game Concept and Design by:''' [[Michael Jackson]]
 
  
 
===Mega Drive version===
 
===Mega Drive version===
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'''Planner:''' [[Koi]]<br>
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'''Planner Assistant:''' Captain Elf<br>
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'''Designer:''' Doydoy, [[Chie Yoshida|Chie Sama]], [[Jina Ishiwatari|Jiyna]]<br>
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*'''Planner:''' [[Koi]]
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'''Programmer:''' Ekas, Mt. Book, 610<br>
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*'''Planner Assistant:''' Captain Elf
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'''Programmer Assistant:''' Nas Atagan<br>
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*'''Designer:''' Doydoy, [[Chie Yoshida|Chie Sama]], [[Jina Ishiwatari|Jiyna]]
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'''Sound Composer:''' [[Hiroshi Kubota|Jimita]] <br>
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*'''Programmer:''' Ekas, Mt. Book, 610
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'''Sound Assistant:''' [[Takayuki Nakamura|Middle Village]], [[Kazuhiko Nagai|Iagan]]<br>
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*'''Programmer Assistant:''' Nas Atagan
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'''Sound Adviser:''' [[Tokuhiko Uwabo|Bo]]<br>
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*'''Sound Composer:''' [[Hiroshi Kubota|Jimita]]  
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'''Special Thanks:''' [[Al Nilsen]]<br>
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*'''Sound Assistant:''' [[Takayuki Nakamura|Middle Village]], [[Kazuhiko Nagai|Iagan]]
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'''Game Concept and Design by:''' [[Michael Jackson]]
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*'''Sound Adviser:''' [[Tokuhiko Uwabo|Bo]]
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*'''Special Thanks:''' [[Al Nilsen]]
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*'''Game Concept and Design by:''' [[Michael Jackson]]
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===Master System version===
 
===Master System version===
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'''Designers:''' Udi, Sadou, Fudou<br>
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'''Planners:''' [[Tomozou Endo|Tomozou]], [[Hiroshi Aso|Asohy]], Pata<br>
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*'''Designers:''' Udi, Sadou, Fudou
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'''Sound Programmer:''' [[Takayuki Nakamura|T N]]<br>
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*'''Planners:''' [[Tomozou Endo|Tomozou]], [[Hiroshi Aso|Asohy]], Pata
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'''Programmers:''' Minepy, Kidopyu, Mochaponpon, Kozaoyaji<br>
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*'''Sound Programmer:''' [[Takayuki Nakamura|T N]]
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'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
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*'''Programmers:''' Minepy, Kidopyu, Mochaponpon, Kozaoyaji
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*'''Presented by:''' [[Sega]]
 
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==Promotional material==
 
==Promotional material==
 
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Moonwalker System18 JP Flyer.pdf|System 18 JP flyer
 
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Moonwalker System18 EU Flyer.pdf|System 18 EU flyer
 
 
Moonwalker MD FR TVAdvert Short.mp4|FR TV advert (shorter version)
 
Moonwalker MD FR TVAdvert Short.mp4|FR TV advert (shorter version)
 
Moonwalker MD JP TVAdvert 2.mp4|Mega Drive JP TV advert 2
 
Moonwalker MD JP TVAdvert 2.mp4|Mega Drive JP TV advert 2
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Revision as of 14:29, 23 March 2017

For the Sega System 18 arcade game, see Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (System 18).

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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Sega Master System
Publisher: Sega
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Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1-2
Release Date RRP Code
Sega Mega Drive
JP 		¥6,0006,000 G-4028
Sega Mega Drive
US
Sega Mega Drive
EU
Sega Mega Drive
UK 		£34.9934.99[2]
Sega Mega Drive
AU
Sega Mega Drive
BR
Sega Master System
US 		$29.9529.95[5] 7052
Sega Master System
EU 		7052
Sega Master System
AU
Sega Master System
BR 		026070
Sega Master System
KR 		GB2004JG

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (マイケルジャクソンズ ムーンウォーカー) is the name of one of two video game tie-ins made by Sega based on the 1988 film, Moonwalker. The other is an arcade version produced for Sega System 18 hardware, and a third (sometimes subtitled as The Computer Game) was released by U.S. Gold for home computers, but had no involvement from Sega. As the name suggests it is endorsed by pop sensation Michael Jackson, who would go on to have a long history working with Sega.

Gameplay

Moonwalker is made up of a number of short films and does not tell a coherent story from beginning to end. As a result, all versions of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker are based on one segment of the film, Smooth Criminal, which sees Jackson using various music and dance related abilities on a quest to save kidnapped children from the hands of the evil "Mr. Big" and various American gangsters.

Console versions of Moonwalker play similarly to their arcade counterpart, but are played from a 2D perspective. As with the arcade version the objective is to go around destroying enemies while finding the missing children. C/1 jumps, B/pressing 2 kicks, and A/holding 2 spins/shoots your hat at enemies. Music is shortened in this version.

This version is notable for having several pointless features which do not appear to have much effect on gameplay (for example, B + Left/Right moonwalks and it is also possible to do crotch grabs). Up opens doors and sewer lids. Once all the children in a level are saved, Bubbles the Monkey will appear and will point you in the direction of Mr. Big, and once you get to the right spot you will have to fight a barrage of his cronies to complete the stage. The Master System version cuts the Bubbles scene and goes right to the boss barrage.

If a meteor falls out of the sky, catch it to turn into a giant mech that shoots lasers and is invincible for a short period of time. You cannot rescue children while invincible.

History

Release

In the early days of the Mega Drive, Moonwalker was often used as a flagship product of Sega's system (particularly in North America), with Jackson's persona being used along with many other celebrities in an effort to put a dent in sales of Nintendo products.

Even though both versions of the game have a stage takes place in a graveyard and have the "Thriller dance" which can be performed, the theme of Thriller does not feature in either game (being replaced with Another Part of Me). It is suspected that the reason for this was that Michael did not write the song (Rod Temperton wrote Thriller for Michael). However, in the first revision (REV 00), excerpts of Thriller are used for the dance attacks in the Round 3 stages.

In North America, the Master System version was released alongside the redesigned Master System II console.

Legacy

The Sega versions of Moonwalker have now achieved cult status and are remembered for being a memorable point in Jackson's career, marking a change in stage personas between the albums "Thriller" and "Bad". Jackson would work with Sega on several future products - he would be responsible for much of the music in Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (though remains uncredited) and features in both Space Channel 5 and Space Channel 5: Part 2.

A sequel was planned but later dropped due to child molestation accusations to Michael Jackson in 1993.

Production credits

Mega Drive version

Master System version

  • Designers: Udi, Sadou, Fudou
  • Planners: Tomozou, Asohy, Pata
  • Sound Programmer: T N
  • Programmers: Minepy, Kidopyu, Mochaponpon, Kozaoyaji
  • Presented by: Sega

Magazine articles

Main article: Michael Jackson's Moonwalker/Magazine articles.

Promotional material

  • FR TV advert (shorter version)

  • Mega Drive JP TV advert 2

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Mega Drive print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP) #1990-07: "July 1990" (1990-06-08)
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Mega Drive print advert in Sega Visions (US) #1: "June/July 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
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Mega Drive print advert in Game Players (US) #0208: "Vol. 2 No. 8 August 1990" (1990-0x-xx)
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Print advert in Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) #16: "November 1990" (1990-xx-xx)
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Mega Drive print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #111: "February 1991" (1991-01-16)
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #112: "March 1991" (1991-02-16)
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Print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #113: "April 1991" (1991-03-16)
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Print advert in Hobby Consolas (ES) #2: "Noviembre 1991" (1991-1x-xx)
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Print advert in Sega Visions (US) #4: "April/May 1991" (1991-xx-xx)
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Master System print advert in Sega Visions (US) #6: "Fall 1991" (1991-xx-xx)
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Master System print advert in Computer & Video Games (UK) #111: "February 1991" (1991-01-16)
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Master System print advert in K (IT) #25: "Febbraio 1991" (199x-xx-xx)
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Physical scans

Mega Drive version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
61 №38, p89[19]
88 №4, p32[20]
81 №0, p44-46
88 №108, p80/81[21]
71 №1, p72[22]
91 №26, p36
78 №5, p87[23]
87 №9, p88[24]
64 №5, p93
78 №9, p21
85 №1, p79[25]
72 №18, p93
81 №4, p36[26]
96 №4, p24/25[27]
59 №10/90, p140[28]
87 №2, p42/43[29]
90 №17, p10/11
80 №23, p54
84 №4, p19[30]
84 №18, p66
91 №14, p130/131
Sega Mega Drive
 81
Based on
21 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
40
[31]
ACE (UK)
62
[19]
Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
78
[32]
Buzz! Computers (UK)
83
[33]
Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
88
[20]
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
85
[34]
Console XS (UK) PAL
86
[35]
Cool Gamer (RU)
40
[36]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
88
[21]
Electronic Gaming Monthly (US) NTSC-U
70
[3]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
71
[22]
Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
65
[37]
The Games Machine (IT)
91
[38]
Hobby Consolas (ES)
78
[23]
Joystick (FR)
87
[24]
Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
64
[39]
Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
81
[40]
Mega (UK) PAL
78
[41]
Mega Play (US) NTSC-U
73
[42]
MegaTech (UK)
85
[25]
MegaTech (UK) PAL
72
[43]
Mean Machines (UK)
81
[44]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
85
[45]
Player One (FR)
96
[27]
Power Play (DE)
59
[46]
Raze (UK) NTSC
87
[29]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
90
[47]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
75
[48]
Sega Pro (UK)
84
[30]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
84
[49]
Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
71
[50]
Tricks 16 bit (RU)
68
[51]
Zero (UK)
91
[52]
Sega Mega Drive
 77
Based on
33 reviews

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Mega Drive, US
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Cover
Moonwalker MD US Cart.jpg
Cart
Moonwalker md us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, US (cart misprint)
Moonwalker MD US Box.jpg
Cover
Moonwalker MD US Cart Misprint.jpg
Cart
Moonwalker md us manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, EU
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Cover
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Cart
Mega Drive, JP
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Cover
MJMoonwalker MD JP CartTop.jpg
Moonwalker MD JP Cart.jpg
Cart
Moonwalker md jp manual.pdf
Manual
Mega Drive, AU

Mega Drive, BR (cardboard)
Moonwalker MD BR Box Cardboard.jpg
Cover
Mega Drive, BR
Moonwalker MD BR Box.jpg
Cover
Moonwalker MD BR Cart.jpg
Cart
Mega Drive, CA

Master System version

Sega Retro Average 
Publication Score Source
80 №1, p22[53]
80 №0, p44/45
70 №112, p78[54]
70 №4, p94[55]
71 №1, p146[56]
64 №20, p66/67[57]
90 №16, p146[58]
80 №4, p34/35[59]
91 №9, p20/21[60]
55 №7/91, p137
83 №17, p18/19
60 №23, p58
81 №4, p19[30]
40 №91, p80/81[61]
Sega Master System
 73
Based on
14 reviews
Sega Retro Average 
Publication Version Score
The Complete Guide to Sega (UK) PAL
80
[53]
Console XS (UK) PAL
85
[62]
Computer & Video Games (UK)
70
[63]
Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
71
[56]
GamePro (US) NTSC-U
64
[57]
Joystick (FR) PAL
90
[58]
Mega Play (US) NTSC-U
68
[64]
Mean Machines (UK)
80
[44]
Mean Machines Sega (UK)
80
[65]
Player One (FR)
91
[60]
Power Play (DE)
55
[66]
Score (CZ)
58
[67]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
83
[68]
Sega Power (UK) PAL
50
[69]
Sega Pro (UK)
81
[30]
Sega Pro (UK) PAL
85
[70]
Tilt (FR)
40
[61]
Video Games (DE)
59
[71]
Sega Master System
 72
Based on
18 reviews

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Master System, US
Moonwalker SMS US cover.jpg
Cover
Moonwalker sms us manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU (6 languages)
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Cover
MichaelJacksonsMoonwalkerSMSEUManual6L.pdf
Manual
Master System, EU (8 languages)
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Cover
Master System, AU

Master System, BR (cardboard)
Moonwalker SMS BR cover.jpg
Cover
Moonwalker SMS BR Cart.jpg
Cart
MJMoonwalker SMS BR Manual.pdf
Manual
Master System, BR
MJMoonwalker SMS BR Box(code bar).jpg
Cover
Master System, KR
Moonwalker SMS KR Alt backcover.jpgNospine.pngMoonwalker SMS KR Alt cover.jpg
Cover
Moonwalker SMS KR cart.jpg
Cart
Master System, KR (Alt)
Moonwalker SMS KR AltB cover.jpg
Cover
Master System, KR (Alt B)
Moonwalker SMS KR backcover.jpgNospine.pngMoonwalker SMS KR cover.jpg
Cover

Mega-Tech version

Mega-Tech,
Moonwalker MT cover.jpg
Cover
Moonwalker MT Cart.jpg
Cart

Technical information

ROM dump status

System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 6a70791b
MD5 7baf9fb775ee130bd7a4a779cb3bb612
SHA-1 8960bac2027cdeadb07e535a77597fb783e1433b
512kB 1990-07 Cartridge v00
Sega Mega Drive
✔
CRC32 11ce1f9e
MD5 73b63cac3f15bfe4a7bad170654878a9
SHA-1 70d9b760c87196af364492512104fa18c9d69cce
512kB 1990-07 Cartridge v01

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 File:Raze UK 11.pdf, page 76
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 File:EGM US 014.pdf, page 18 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:EGM US 014.pdf_p18" defined multiple times with different content
  4. ↑ File:CVG UK 111.pdf, page 80
  5. ↑ File:GamePro US 020.pdf, page 83
  6. ↑ File:AcaoGames BR 001.pdf, page 08
  7. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "August 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 7
  8. ↑ GamePro, "July 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 61
  9. ↑ VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "July 1990" (US; 1990-0x-xx), page 59
  10. ↑ GamePro, "August 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 53
  11. ↑ VideoGames & Computer Entertainment, "August 1990" (US; 1990-0x-xx), page 13
  12. ↑ GamePro, "November 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 100
  13. ↑ Game Players Sega Guide!, "Vol. 1, No. 1: Fall 1990" (US; 1990-10-xx), page 8
  14. ↑ Sega Visions, "Winter 1990/1991" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 22
  15. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1991" (UK; 1991-04-14), page 67
  16. ↑ Sega Visions, "Summer 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 10
  17. ↑ Electronic Gaming Monthly, "October 1991" (US; 1991-xx-xx), page 142
  18. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "May 1991" (UK; 1991-04-14), page 33
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 File:ACE UK 38.pdf, page 89 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:ACE UK 38.pdf_p89" defined multiple times with different content
  20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 File:CGtC UK 04.pdf, page 32 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CGtC UK 04.pdf_p32" defined multiple times with different content
  21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 File:CVG UK 108.pdf, page 80 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CVG UK 108.pdf_p80" defined multiple times with different content
  22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 72 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf_p72" defined multiple times with different content
  23. ↑ 23.0 23.1 File:HobbyConsolas ES 005.pdf, page 79 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:HobbyConsolas ES 005.pdf_p79" defined multiple times with different content
  24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 File:Joystick FR 009.pdf, page 88 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 009.pdf_p88" defined multiple times with different content
  25. ↑ 25.0 25.1 File:MegaTech UK 01.pdf, page 79 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MegaTech UK 01.pdf_p79" defined multiple times with different content
  26. ↑ File:MeanMachines UK 04.pdf, page 36
  27. ↑ 27.0 27.1 File:PlayerOne FR 004.pdf, page 24 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 004.pdf_p24" defined multiple times with different content
  28. ↑ File:PowerPlay DE 032.pdf, page 140
  29. ↑ 29.0 29.1 File:Raze UK 02.pdf, page 42 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Raze UK 02.pdf_p42" defined multiple times with different content
  30. ↑ 30.0 30.1 30.2 30.3 File:SegaPro UK 04.pdf, page 19 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 04.pdf_p19" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 04.pdf_p19" defined multiple times with different content Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 04.pdf_p19" defined multiple times with different content
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  32. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "September 1990" (JP; 1990-08-XX), page 25
  33. ↑ Buzz! Computers (UK) (+0:00)
  34. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 48
  35. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 132
  36. ↑ Cool Gamer, "9" (RU; 2002-10-13), page 127
  37. ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1990-xx-xx), page 1
  38. ↑ The Games Machine, "Dicembre 1990" (IT; 1990-1x-xx), page 36
  39. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 93
  40. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "November 1990" (JP; 1990-10-08), page 63
  41. ↑ Mega, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 21
  42. ↑ Mega Play, "November/December 1990" (US; 1990-xx-xx), page 29
  43. ↑ MegaTech, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 93
  44. ↑ 44.0 44.1 Mean Machines, "January 1991" (UK; 1991-01-03), page 44
  45. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 140
  46. ↑ Power Play, "11/90" (DE; 1990-10-12), page 140
  47. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 10
  48. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 54
  49. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 66
  50. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 86
  51. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 114
  52. ↑ Zero, "December 1990" (UK; 1990-1x-xx), page 130
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  54. ↑ File:CVG UK 112.pdf, page 78
  55. ↑ File:CVG IT 04.pdf, page 94
  56. ↑ 56.0 56.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 146 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf_p146" defined multiple times with different content
  57. ↑ 57.0 57.1 File:GamePro US 020.pdf, page 82 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:GamePro US 020.pdf_p82" defined multiple times with different content
  58. ↑ 58.0 58.1 File:Joystick FR 016.pdf, page 146 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 016.pdf_p146" defined multiple times with different content
  59. ↑ File:MeanMachines UK 04.pdf, page 34
  60. ↑ 60.0 60.1 File:PlayerOne FR 009.pdf, page 20 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 009.pdf_p20" defined multiple times with different content
  61. ↑ 61.0 61.1 File:Tilt FR 091.pdf, page 80 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Tilt FR 091.pdf_p80" defined multiple times with different content
  62. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 142
  63. ↑ Computer & Video Games, "March 1991" (UK; 1991-02-16), page 94
  64. ↑ Mega Play, "March/April 1991" (US; 1991-04-xx), page 45
  65. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 135
  66. ↑ Power Play, "7/91" (DE; 1991-06-12), page 137
  67. ↑ Score, "Srpen 1994" (CZ; 1994-08-01), page 57
  68. ↑ Sega Power, "April 1991" (UK; 1991-03-07), page 18
  69. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 58
  70. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 71
  71. ↑ Video Games, "2/91" (DE; 1991-06-07), page 78
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