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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). | ||
+ | |||
+ | The game has since been re-released for the [[Wii]]'s [[Virtual Console]] service. | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
− | ''Alex Kidd'' is | + | ''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=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Sun Stone Medallion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SunMedallion Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This medallion is required in order to get the Gold Crown. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Moonlight Stone Medallion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MoonlightMedallion Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Another medallion needed to unlock the door of a room where the Gold Crown is hidden. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Hirotta Stone | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW HirottaStone Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This stone is the key to solve a puzzle to get the final item. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Gold Crown | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW GoldCrown Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It holds magical powers and is the final item to finish the game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Personal letter to the kingdom of Nibana | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW NibanaLetter Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bag of Gold Coins (small) | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SmallGoldBag Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It contains 10U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bag of Gold Coins (big) | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW BigGoldBag Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It contains 20U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Telepathy Ball | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW TelepathyBall Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It shows you what your rival is thinking while playing the rock-paper-scissors game. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Teleport Powder | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW TeleportPowder Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This powder will make you invincible for a few seconds. '''Shop price:''' 100U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Power Bracelet | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW PowerBracelet Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It allows Alex to perform the "Shocking Waves of Destruction", which can destroy enemies and blocks from distance. '''Shop price:''' 100U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Alex Kidd | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW ExtraLife Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This item represents an extra life. '''Shop price:''' 500U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Cane of Flight | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW FlightCane Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This cane makes you able to float to any direction, for a few seconds. '''Shop price:''' 120U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Magic Capsule A | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MagicCapsuleA Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This capsule summons eight little friends which walk straight forward, hitting the enemies in their way. '''Shop price:''' 100U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Magic Capsule B | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MagicCapsuleB Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Creates a barrier that protects you from one hit of an enemy. '''Shop price:''' 120U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Sukopako Motorcyle | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SukopakoItem Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It allows you to move faster, also breaks rocks and destroy enemies. '''Shop price:''' 200U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Peticopter | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW PeticopterItem Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=It allows you to fly and shoot missiles. '''Shop price:''' 200U | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Special blocks=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Special Block 1 | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SpecialBlock1 Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=You can find goods inside this box, usually bag of coins. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Special Block 2 | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SpecialBlock2 Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=This box can contain either something good or an evil ghost, break it at your own risk. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Box of a Skull | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SkullBox Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Breaking this box will make Alex paralyze for a few seconds. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Box in Pink | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW PinkBox Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Stepping on it reveals you a secret. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Skull's Box in Pink | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SkullBoxPink Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Stepping on this box always summon a ghost. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | ==Levels== | + | ===Enemies=== |
− | + | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | |
− | + | {{InfoRow | |
− | + | | title=Monster Bird | |
− | + | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MonsterBird Sprite.png|2}} | |
− | + | | desc=Monster Bird is the first enemy you see in the game. It can only fly horizontally offering very little danger.<br>'''Points:''' 200 | |
− | + | }} | |
− | + | {{InfoRow | |
− | + | | title=Monster Frog | |
− | + | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW MonsterFrog Sprite.png|2}} | |
− | + | | 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 | |
− | + | }} | |
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Scorpion | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Scorpion Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Small Poisonous Fish | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SmallPoisonousFish Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Flying Fish | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW FlyingFish Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Rolling Rock | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW RollingRock Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Rolling Rock is first seen at the first half of ''Mt. Kave'', and only moves horizontally.<br>'''Points:''' 200 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bat | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Bat Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Monkey | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Monkey Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Monkey is first seen at ''The Blakwoods''. It sits on the higher branches of trees, flinging green fruits at you.<br>'''Points:''' 400 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Hopper | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Hopper Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Killer Fish | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW KillerFish Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Sea Horse | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW SeaHorse Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Merman | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Merman Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Ox | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Ox Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Grizzly Bear | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW GrizzlyBear Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Grizzly Bear is a sword-wielding bear mini-boss found at ''The Blakwood''.<br>'''Points:''' 800 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Rice Ball | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW RiceBall Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Octopus | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW Octopus Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | desc=Octopus has a long tentacle, composed of eight destructible parts. It is first found in ''Lake Fathom''.<br>'''Points:''' 4,200 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Bosses=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=50| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Gooseka the Slippery | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW GoosekaTheSlippery Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Chokkinna the Sly | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW ChokkinnaTheSly Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Parplin the Pursuer | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW ParplinThePursuer Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Janken the Great | ||
+ | | sprite={{sprite|AKiMW JankenTheGreat Sprite.png|2}} | ||
+ | | 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 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Levels=== | ||
+ | {{InfoTable|imagewidths=200| | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Mt. Eternal | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Mt Eternal.png | ||
+ | | 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. | ||
+ | |||
+ | The second half of this level includes a shop where you buy your first Motorcycle. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Lake Fathom | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Lake Fathom.png | ||
+ | | desc=A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The Island of St. Nurari | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW St Nurari.png | ||
+ | | desc=First Peticopter level. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The Village of Namui | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Village of Namui.png | ||
+ | | desc=The boss for this level is a charging bull. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Mt. Kave | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Mt Kave.png | ||
+ | | desc=Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in rock-paper-scissors matches. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The Blakwoods | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Blakwoods.png | ||
+ | | desc=Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Bingoo Lowland | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Bingoo Lowland.png | ||
+ | | desc=Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The Radaxian Castle | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Radaxian Castle.png | ||
+ | | desc=Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The City of Radaxian | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW City of Radaxian.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=The Kingdom of Nibana | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Nibana.png | ||
+ | | desc= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Janken | ||
+ | | screenshot=AKiMW Janken.png | ||
+ | | desc=Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{InfoRow | ||
+ | | title=Cragg Lake | ||
+ | | 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. | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Achievements=== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Achievements}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==History== | ||
+ | ===Legacy=== | ||
+ | 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]]''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==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=== | ||
+ | {{aka | ||
+ | |en_name=Alex Kidd in Miracle World | ||
+ | |us_name=Alex Kidd in Miracle World | ||
+ | |jp_name=アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド | ||
+ | |jp_rom=Alex Kidd no Miracle World | ||
+ | |kr_name=알렉스키드 | ||
+ | |kr_rom=Alex Kidd | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Production credits== | ||
+ | *'''By:''' [[Kotaro Hayashida|Kotaro]], [[Yoko Matilda]], [[Rieko Kodama|Rie Wakashimazu]], [[Koichi Sasaki|Papa Kouichi]], [[Tokuhiko Uwabo|Toku]], [[Bully Kaori]], [[Toshinori Asai|Bullied Toshi]] | ||
+ | |||
+ | Based on other known roles, a more detailed credit list would be as follows:<br> | ||
+ | {{creditstable| | ||
+ | *'''Planner:''' [[Kotaro Hayashida|Kotaro]]{{fileref|AlexKiddCompleteAlbumBookletPages.jpg}} | ||
+ | *'''Art Designer:''' [[Yoko Matilda]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20230911105011/http://vgdensetsu.net/2_MatildaYoko.html}}, [[Rieko Kodama|Rie Wakashimazu]]{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20220407074102/https://sega.jp/fb/album/07_ps/interview1.html}}, [[Koichi Sasaki|Papa Kouichi]] | ||
+ | *'''Sound:''' [[Tokuhiko Uwabo|Toku]]{{fileref|AlexKiddCompleteAlbumBookletPages.jpg}} | ||
+ | *'''Programmer:''' [[Bully Kaori]], [[Toshinori Asai|Bullied Toshi]]{{fileref|AlexKiddCompleteAlbumBookletPages.jpg}} | ||
+ | | console=SMS | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | There is also a developer, possibly named Yamada, who the character St. Nurari is modelled after{{ref|https://web.archive.org/web/20220407074122/https://sega.jp/fb/album/04_alex/03.html}}. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Digital manuals== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AlexKidd SMS JP Judgment manual.pdf|''Judgment'' manual | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Hints== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv1SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 1 (color scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 1 (B/W scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv2SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 2 (color scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv2aSMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 2 (B/W scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv3SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 3 (color scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv3aSMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 3 (B/W scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv4SMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 4 (color scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv4aSMSUSHints.jpg|Master System US hints 4 (B/W scan) | ||
+ | AlexKiddInMiracleWorldv5SMSUSHints.pdf|Master System US hints 5 | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Magazine articles== | ||
+ | {{mainArticle|{{PAGENAME}}/Magazine articles}} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Artwork== | ||
+ | <gallery> | ||
+ | AKiMW Chara1.jpg|Alex | ||
+ | AKiMW Chara2.jpg|Janken | ||
+ | AKiMW Chara3.jpg|Janken's lieutenants | ||
+ | AKiMW Chara4.jpg|Saint Nurari | ||
+ | AKiMW Chara5.jpg|Egle | ||
+ | AKiMW Chara6.jpg|Princess Lora | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 1.png|Alex Kidd | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 2.png|Grizzly Bear | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 3.png|Alex Kidd | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 4.png|King Thunder | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 5.png|Saint Nurari | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 6.png|Patricia | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 7.png|Egle | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 8.png|High Stone | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 9.png|Princess Lora | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 10.png|Janken the Great | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 11.png|Parplin the Pursuer | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 12.png|Chokkinna the Sly | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 13.png|Gooseka the Slippery | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 14.png|Guy | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 15.png|Ox | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Char 16.png|Alex Kidd | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 01.png|Octopus | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 02.png|Scorpion | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 03.png|Monster Frog | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 04.png|Flying Fish | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 05.png|Flame | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 06.png|Bat | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 07.png|Monster Bird | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 08.png|Monkey | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 09.png|Merman | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 10.png|Sea Horse | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 11.png|Hopper | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 12.png|Rolling Rock | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 13.png|Killer Fish | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Enemy 14.png|Small Poisonous Fish | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Items 01.png|Items 1 | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Items 02.png|Items 2 | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Items 03.png|Items 3 | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Map.png|IMap | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Art Montage.png|Montage | ||
+ | SegaForeverYT AlexKidd1 2509x2509.jpg|JP cover | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Cover Art US.png|US cover | ||
+ | Alex Kidd Miracle World Cover Logo.png|Logo | ||
+ | </gallery> | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Promotional material== | ||
+ | {{gallery | ||
+ | |{{gitem|AlexKiddinMiracleWorld SMS JP TVAdvert.mp4|JP TV advert}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|MDMS MX advert.png|MX print advert (1991)}} | ||
+ | |{{gitem|SMSII IT PrintAdvert.jpg|IT print advert (1991)}} | ||
+ | |{{galleryPrintAd | ||
+ | |wiz|8|24 | ||
+ | |wiz|10|2 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Physical scans== | ||
+ | {{ratings | ||
+ | | icon=SMS | ||
+ | | gen4=99 | ||
+ | | gen4_source={{num|1}}, ''[http://www.abandonware-magazines.org/affiche_mag.php?mag=27&num=388&album=oui p21]'' | ||
+ | | vgce=60 | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=JP | ||
+ | | front=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms jp cover.jpg | ||
+ | | back=AKiMW SMS JP Box Back.jpg | ||
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
+ | | cart=AlexKiddMW SMS JP Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSJPManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=US (℠ variant) | ||
+ | | cover=AKiMW US sm cover.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Alexkiddmiracleworld sms us manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=US (® variant) | ||
+ | | cover=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=Alexkiddmiracleworld sms us manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=US (re-release) | ||
+ | | cover=AKiMW US rerelease cover.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSUSMaualRerelease.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=EU | ||
+ | | cover=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms eu cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSEUManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=EU ("No Limits") | ||
+ | | cover=AKiMW EU nolimits cover.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSEUManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=DE | ||
+ | | cover=AlexKiddMW SMS DE Box.jpg | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=BX | ||
+ | | front=AKiMW SMS BX box front.jpg | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | | manual= | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=SE | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | | manual= | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=GR ([[Zegetron]]) | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSEUManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=PT | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | cart= | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS PT Manual.pdf | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=CZ/SK ([[ITO CS]]) | ||
+ | | cover=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms eu cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms us-eu cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AKMW SMS CZ Manual.png | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | {{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=BR | ||
+ | | cover=AKiddInMiracleWorld ms sa cover.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=AKiMW SMS BR Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AlexKiddInMiracleWorldSMSBrManual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=BR (newer) | ||
+ | | cover=AKiMW SMS BR Box Alt.jpg | ||
+ | | cart=AKiMW SMS BR Cart.jpg | ||
+ | | manual=AKiMW SMS BR Manual Alt.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=AR | ||
+ | | manual=AKiMW SMS AR manual.pdf | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=TW | ||
+ | | front=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS TW cover.jpg | ||
+ | | back=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS TW backcover.jpg | ||
+ | | spinemissing=yes | ||
+ | | cart=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS TW cart.jpg | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=KR (Oacs / Samsung / Sega) | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | spine= | ||
+ | | cart=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart alt2.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart top alt2.jpg | ||
+ | | cartback= | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=KR (Samsung / Sega) | ||
+ | | cover= | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | spine= | ||
+ | | cart=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart alt3.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop= | ||
+ | | cartback= | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=KR (Silver Corner) | ||
+ | | cover=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cover alt.jpg | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | spine= | ||
+ | | cart=AlexKiddInMiracleWorld SMS KR cart alt.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop= | ||
+ | | cartback= | ||
+ | }}{{Scanbox | ||
+ | | console=Master System | ||
+ | | region=KR (Bootleg?) | ||
+ | | cover=AKiMW SMS KR Gamboy cover.jpg | ||
+ | | back= | ||
+ | | spine= | ||
+ | | cart=AKiMW SMS KR Gamboy cart.jpg | ||
+ | | carttop=AKiMW SMS KR Cart Top.jpg | ||
+ | | cartback=AKiMW SMS KR Cart Back.jpg | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Technical information== | ||
+ | ===ROM dump status=== | ||
+ | {{romtable| | ||
+ | {{rom|SMS|sha1=8CECF8ED0F765163B2657BE1B0A3CE2A9CB767F4|md5=3D9A8D5C2D6D3F8FF63A8F7C77FFA983|crc32=17A40E29|size=128kB|date= |source=Cartridge (EU/US)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
+ | {{rom|SMS|sha1=6D052E0CCA3F2712434EFD856F733C03011BE41C|md5=F43E74FFEC58DDF62F0B8667D31F22C0|crc32=AED9AAC4|size=128kB|date= |source=Cartridge (EU/US)|comments=(Alt)|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
+ | {{rom|SMS|sha1=62FDC25501E17B87C355378562C3B1966E5F9008|md5=6E8E702E1D8A893EE698B93F5807972A|crc32=08C9EC91|size=128kB|date= |source=Cartridge (JP)|comments=|quality=|prototype=}} | ||
+ | }} | ||
− | == | + | ==External links== |
− | ''' | + | * Sega of Japan Virtual Console pages: [http://vc.sega.jp/vc_ms_alexmw/ Master System] |
+ | * 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] | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation.com: [http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00094_00alexkiddpsnjp001.html JP], [https://www.playstation.com/en-us/games/alex-kidd-miracle-world-ps3/ US], [http://www.playstation.co.kr/game/2730 KR] | ||
+ | * ''{{PAGENAME}}'' on PlayStation Store: [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ja-jp/ゲーム/セガエイジスオンライン-アレックスキッドのミラクルワールド/cid=JP0177-NPJB00094_00-ALEXKIDDPSNJP001 JP], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-us/games/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world/cid=UP0177-NPUB30323_00-ALEXKIDDPSNUS001 US], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-gb/games/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world/cid=EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001 UK], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-au/games/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world/cid=EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001 AU], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/ko-kr/%ea%b2%8c%ec%9e%84/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-%ec%a0%9c%ed%92%88%ed%8c%90/cid=HP0177-NPHB00252_00-ALEXKIDDPSNAS001 KR], [https://store.playstation.com/#!/en-tw/games/alex-kidd-in-miracle-world-full-game/cid=HP0177-NPHB00252_00-ALEXKIDDPSNAS001 TW] | ||
− | == | + | ==References== |
− | + | <references/> | |
− | |||
− | |||
− | + | {{AlexKiddinMiracleWorldOmni}} | |
− | + | {{Alexkidd}} | |
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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.
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.
Contents
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
Sun Stone Medallion | |
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This medallion is required in order to get the Gold Crown. | |
Moonlight Stone Medallion | |
Another medallion needed to unlock the door of a room where the Gold Crown is hidden. | |
Hirotta Stone | |
This stone is the key to solve a puzzle to get the final item. | |
Gold Crown | |
It holds magical powers and is the final item to finish the game. | |
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. | |
Bag of Gold Coins (small) | |
It contains 10U | |
Bag of Gold Coins (big) | |
It contains 20U | |
Telepathy Ball | |
It shows you what your rival is thinking while playing the rock-paper-scissors game. | |
Teleport Powder | |
This powder will make you invincible for a few seconds. Shop price: 100U | |
Power Bracelet | |
It allows Alex to perform the "Shocking Waves of Destruction", which can destroy enemies and blocks from distance. Shop price: 100U | |
Alex Kidd | |
This item represents an extra life. Shop price: 500U | |
Cane of Flight | |
This cane makes you able to float to any direction, for a few seconds. Shop price: 120U | |
Magic Capsule A | |
This capsule summons eight little friends which walk straight forward, hitting the enemies in their way. Shop price: 100U | |
Magic Capsule B | |
Creates a barrier that protects you from one hit of an enemy. Shop price: 120U | |
Sukopako Motorcyle | |
It allows you to move faster, also breaks rocks and destroy enemies. Shop price: 200U | |
Peticopter | |
It allows you to fly and shoot missiles. Shop price: 200U |
Special blocks
Special Block 1 | |
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You can find goods inside this box, usually bag of coins. | |
Special Block 2 | |
This box can contain either something good or an evil ghost, break it at your own risk. | |
Box of a Skull | |
Breaking this box will make Alex paralyze for a few seconds. | |
Box in Pink | |
Stepping on it reveals you a secret. | |
Skull's Box in Pink | |
Stepping on this box always summon a ghost. |
Enemies
Monster Bird | |
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Monster Bird is the first enemy you see in the game. It can only fly horizontally offering very little danger. Points: 200 | |
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 | |
Scorpion | |
Another common enemy, first seen at the second half of Mt. Eternal, Scorpion can only walk horizontally being an easy target. Points: 200 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Rolling Rock | |
Rolling Rock is first seen at the first half of Mt. Kave, and only moves horizontally. Points: 200 | |
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 | |
Monkey | |
Monkey is first seen at The Blakwoods. It sits on the higher branches of trees, flinging green fruits at you. Points: 400 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
Grizzly Bear | |
Grizzly Bear is a sword-wielding bear mini-boss found at The Blakwood. Points: 800 | |
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 | |
Octopus | |
Octopus has a long tentacle, composed of eight destructible parts. It is first found in Lake Fathom. Points: 4,200 |
Bosses
Gooseka the Slippery | |
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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 | |
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 | |
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 | |
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
Mt. Eternal | |
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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. | |
Lake Fathom | |
A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses. | |
The Island of St. Nurari | |
First Peticopter level. | |
The Village of Namui | |
The boss for this level is a charging bull. | |
Mt. Kave | |
Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in rock-paper-scissors matches. | |
The Blakwoods | |
Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss. | |
Bingoo Lowland | |
Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning. | |
The Radaxian Castle | |
Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle. | |
The City of Radaxian | |
The Kingdom of Nibana | |
Janken | |
Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle. | |
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
Legacy
The French pop punk band Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! have a song named after the game on the initial release of their album Something for Nothing.
Versions
- The first release of this game had the actions of buttons
and
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
Language | Localised Name | English Translation |
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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
Based on other known roles, a more detailed credit list would be as follows:
- Planner: Kotaro[23]
- Art Designer: Yoko Matilda[24], Rie Wakashimazu[25], Papa Kouichi
- Sound: Toku[23]
- Programmer: Bully Kaori, Bullied Toshi[23]
There is also a developer, possibly named Yamada, who the character St. Nurari is modelled after[26].
Digital manuals
Hints
Magazine articles
- Main article: Alex Kidd in Miracle World/Magazine articles.
Artwork
Promotional material
Physical scans
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Technical information
ROM dump status
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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
- ↑ http://sega.jp/fb/album/04_alex/02.html (Wayback Machine: 2022-05-28 00:55)
- ↑ https://www.mtwo.co.jp/development/retrogame-2/#tab-2
- ↑ https://www.mtwo.co.jp/development/retrogame-1/#tab-5
- ↑ File:AKiMW US rerelease cover.jpg
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 https://sega.jp/history/hard/segamark3/software.html (Wayback Machine: 2019-06-21 03:44)
- ↑ File:AKiMW SMS KR Gamboy cover.jpg
- ↑ Computer Entertainer, "January 1987" (US; 1987-01-xx), page 14
- ↑ The Mastertronic Catalogue (UK; 1988), page 2
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/07.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:01)
- ↑ http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_ms_alexmw/ (Wayback Machine: 2008-05-15 00:44)
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/EPZWcNBShgb4sHTLvOMIOqNCcKLDf6P- (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-22 22:46)
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 http://www.nintendolife.com:80/games/mastersystem/alex_kidd_in_miracle_world (Wayback Machine: 2017-07-06 15:13)
- ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.uk/Games/Virtual-Console-Wii-/Alex-Kidd-In-Miracle-World--276159.html (archive.today)
- ↑ http://www.nintendo.com.au/index.php?action=catalogue&prodcat_id=42&prod_id=19894&pageID=4 (Wayback Machine: 2012-03-28 01:18)
- ↑ 15.0 15.1 http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00094_00alexkiddpsnjp001.html (Wayback Machine: 2012-11-25 05:52)
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 PlayStation Store (ko-kr; HP0177-NPHB00252_00-ALEXKIDDPSNAS001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:33)
- ↑ 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)
- ↑ 18.0 18.1 PlayStation Store (fr-fr; EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:31)
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 PlayStation Store (en-gb; EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:30)
- ↑ 20.0 20.1 PlayStation Store (en-au; EP0177-NPEB00415_00-ALEXKIDDPSNEU001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:31)
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 PlayStation Store (en-tw; HP0177-NPHB00252_00-ALEXKIDDPSNAS001) (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-25 00:34)
- ↑ http://www.jp.playstation.com/software/title/jp0177npjb00094_00alexkiddpsnjp001.html (Wayback Machine: 2015-10-22 08:37)
- ↑ 23.0 23.1 23.2 File:AlexKiddCompleteAlbumBookletPages.jpg
- ↑ http://vgdensetsu.net/2_MatildaYoko.html (Wayback Machine: 2023-09-11 10:50)
- ↑ https://sega.jp/fb/album/07_ps/interview1.html (Wayback Machine: 2022-04-07 07:41)
- ↑ https://sega.jp/fb/album/04_alex/03.html (Wayback Machine: 2022-04-07 07:41)
- ↑ Wiz, "1/92" (IL; 1992-xx-xx), page 2
- ↑ Aktueller Software Markt, "August/September 1987" (DE; 1987-07-27), page 12
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "" (UK; 1989-10-16), page 47
- ↑ Complete Guide to Consoles, "Volume IV" (UK; 1990-11-xx), page 90
- ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 52
- ↑ Computer Action, "Juli/August 89" (DK; 1989-0x-xx), page 35
- ↑ Console Mania, "Novembre 1992" (IT; 1992-1x-xx), page 90
- ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 137
- ↑ Excalibur, "" (CZ; 1993-04-10), page 31
- ↑ Game Mania, "May 1993" (UK; 1993-xx-xx), page 81
- ↑ Happy Computer, "Sonderheft #21: (4. Spiele-Sonderheft)" (DE; 1987-1x-xx), page 107
- ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 132
- ↑ S: The Sega Magazine, "September 1990" (UK; 1990-08-02), page 24
- ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 55
- ↑ Sega Pro, "November 1991" (UK; 1991-xx-xx), page 19
- ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 70
- ↑ Software Gids, "Mei/Juni 1990" (NL; 1990-05-xx), page 38
- ↑ Tilt, "Janvier 1988" (FR; 198x-xx-xx), page 64
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