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==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
 
The game is a conventional platformer, most similar to the first game in the series, [[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]. {{A}} and {{C}} jumps, {{B}} punches. If you see a doorway, you can usually go in it by pressing {{Up}}; there, you will meet someone who will give you a reward for beating him in a [[wikipedia:rock paper scissors|rock paper scissors]] contest. Use the D-pad to select a move and hit {{A}} to confirm.
 
The game is a conventional platformer, most similar to the first game in the series, [[Alex Kidd in Miracle World]]. {{A}} and {{C}} jumps, {{B}} punches. If you see a doorway, you can usually go in it by pressing {{Up}}; there, you will meet someone who will give you a reward for beating him in a [[wikipedia:rock paper scissors|rock paper scissors]] contest. Use the D-pad to select a move and hit {{A}} to confirm.
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==Versions==
 
==Versions==

Revision as of 08:04, 6 January 2019

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Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
System(s): Sega Mega Drive, Virtual Console, Steam
Publisher: Sega
Developer:
Sound driver: SMPS Z80
Genre: Action

















Number of players: 1
Official in-game languages:
  • 日本語
  • English
  • 한국어
    • Release Date RRP Code
    Sega Mega Drive
    JP     		¥5,5005,500 G-4004
    Sega Mega Drive
    US     		$44.9544.95[1][2]
    Sega Mega Drive
    EU
    Sega Mega Drive
    AU
    Sega Mega Drive
    CA
    Sega Mega Drive
    BR
    Sega Mega Drive
    KR     		GM2021KS
    Wii Virtual Console
    JP ▼     		600pts600[5]
    Wii Virtual Console
    US ▼     		800pts800[8]
    Wii Virtual Console
    EU ▼     		800pts800[9]
    CERO
    Missing Parameter!

    Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle, called Alex Kidd: Tenkuu Majou (アレックスキッド 天空魔城) in Japan and Alex Kidd: Cheongong Maseong in Korea, is a platform game which is part of the Alex Kidd series. It is the only Alex Kidd title to be released on the Sega Mega Drive, with every other Alex Kidd game appearing on the Sega Master System.

    The game was re-released as part of the Sega Mega Drive Collection and Sega Mega Drive Ultimate Collection compilations. It has also been released as part of the Wii's Virtual Console service, and on numerous plug-in-and-play consoles and compilation packs.

    Gameplay

    The game is a conventional platformer, most similar to the first game in the series, Alex Kidd in Miracle World. A and C jumps, B punches. If you see a doorway, you can usually go in it by pressing Up; there, you will meet someone who will give you a reward for beating him in a rock paper scissors contest. Use the D-pad to select a move and hit A to confirm.

    Rounds

    Notavailable.svg Rookietown
    Notavailable.svg The Prairie
    Notavailable.svg The Splashy Sea
    Notavailable.svg Scorpion Desert
    Notavailable.svg Pyramid
    Notavailable.svg Hiho Forest
    Notavailable.svg Tropics Town
    Notavailable.svg Rocky Mountain #1
    Notavailable.svg Rocky Mountain #2
    Notavailable.svg In the Sky
    Notavailable.svg Sky Castle

    Versions

    In the Japanese version of the game the loser of rock paper scissors contest will have his clothes removed. This was changed in the international version, where the loser will be flattened by heavy weight. As well, some of the names were changed and color of font in main menu was altered from red to white.

    The European version of the game appears to be based on US one, with no optimization for PAL format done.

    The South Korean version of the game does not have the Jankenpo theme.

    Localised names

    Also known as
    Language Localised Name English Translation
    English Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
    English (US) Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
    Japanese アレックスキッド 天空魔城 Alex Kidd: Tenkuu Majou

    Staff

    As the game does not have a staff roll, the identities of people who worked on the game are collected through information given in interviews. Please expand this with any findings and evidence.

    Digital manuals

    • Steam manual

    Magazine articles

    Main article: Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle/Magazine articles.

    Promotional material

    [[File:No resultsLogo-pdf.svg|120x120px|link=https://segaretro.org/index.php?title=File:PlayerOne_FR_003.pdf&page=116]]
    Print advert in Beep! MegaDrive (JP)
    [[File:No resultsLogo-pdf.svg]]

    Physical scans

    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Score Source
    40 №1990-02, p69[11]
    46 №, p85[12]
    85 №1, p47[13]
    68 №4, p27[14]
    50 №1, p17[15]
    65 №71, [1]
    82 №19, p18-19[16]
    83 №9, p108[17]
    59 №5, p90
    39 №9, p19
    68 №1, p76[18]
    90 №3, p40-41[19]
    68 №3, p59[3]
    60 №23, p52
    77 №1, p18[20]
    62 №18, p64
    42 №8, p25[21]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 64
    Based on
    17 reviews
    Sega Retro Average 
    Publication Version Score
    1700 igr dlya Sega (RU)
    98
    		[22]
    Beep! MegaDrive (JP) NTSC-J
    40
    		[23]
    Buzz! Computers (UK)
    87
    		[24]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    85
    		[13]
    Complete Guide to Consoles (UK)
    68
    		[14]
    The Complete Guide to Sega (UK)
    68
    		[25]
    Console XS (UK) PAL
    72
    		[26]
    Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 5 (RU)
    90
    		[27]
    Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide (UK)
    50
    		[15]
    Famitsu (JP) NTSC-J
    65
    		[28]
    The Games Machine (UK)
    82
    		[16]
    Joystick (FR)
    83
    		[17]
    Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming (UK) PAL
    59
    		[29]
    Mega Drive Fan (JP) NTSC-J
    68
    		[30]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    36
    		[31]
    Mega (UK) PAL
    39
    		[32]
    MegaTech (UK)
    68
    		[18]
    Mean Machines Sega (UK)
    68
    		[33]
    Player One (FR)
    90
    		[19]
    Raze (UK) PAL
    68
    		[3]
    Sega Power (UK) PAL
    50
    		[34]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    77
    		[20]
    Sega Pro (UK) PAL
    62
    		[35]
    Sega Force (UK) PAL
    42
    		[21]
    Sega Saturn Magazine (JP) NTSC-J
    46
    		[36]
    Tricks 16 bit (RU)
    66
    		[37]
    User (GR) NTSC-J
    80
    		[38]
    Sega Mega Drive
    		 67
    Based on
    27 reviews

    Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

    Mega Drive, US
    AKitEC MD US Box.jpg
    Cover
    AKitEC MD US Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle MD US Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, EU
    AKitEC MD EU Box.jpg
    Cover
    AKitEC MD EU Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, JP
    AKitEC MD JP Box.jpg
    Cover
    AlexKiddEC MD JP CartTop.jpg
    AlexKiddEC MD JP Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Alexkidd md jp manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, AU

    Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle MD AU Manual.pdf
    Manual
    Mega Drive, BR
    AKitEC MD BR Box.jpg
    Cover
    AKitEC MD BR Cart.jpg
    Cart
    Mega Drive, KR
    AKitEC MD KR Box.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, CA
    AKitEC MD CA Box.jpg
    Cover
    Mega Drive, SE (rental)

    Technical information

    ROM dump status

    System Hash Size Build Date Source Comments
    Sega Mega Drive
    ✔
    CRC32 47dba0ac
    MD5 6dee3627fa7a28267efd07c51a467ad6
    SHA-1 bbb204c1eb5ca1b6d180c32722955b2c39d2c17b
    		256kB 1989-02 Cartridge (US)
    Sega Mega Drive
    ✔
    CRC32 8a5ed856
    MD5 fdfc9df027de832b93d6f88e8bb2f819
    SHA-1 0bd83099edd3938a0f127ed399cb01046e36ac32
    		256kB 1988-12 Cartridge (JP)
    Sega Mega Drive
    ✔
    CRC32 c3a52529
    MD5 7945e04cf746a8ddfd58446517070272
    SHA-1 fd033ad9bd60d57adf52fa8cd0c1a5968d083f46
    		256kB 1989-11 Cartridge (EU)
    Sega Mega Drive
    ✔
    CRC32 778a0f00
    MD5 cdcabca95b071e06eb278f67d700557c
    SHA-1 b7e96b33ab1715fe265ed0de81a26dde969698d5
    		256kB 1989-11 Cartridge (EU) Different header.
    Sega Mega Drive
    ✔
    CRC32 5b0678fb
    MD5 088bdda3f56e794f06c02eeea1c033b6
    SHA-1 aa9f686045fe83ee5f86640e5a711f80cad16b1e
    		256kB 1989-11 Cartridge (KR)

    External links

    References

    1. ↑ File:VG&CE US 16.pdf, page 38
    2. ↑ File:GamePro US 010.pdf, page 45
    3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 File:Raze UK 03.pdf, page 59 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Raze UK 03.pdf_p59" defined multiple times with different content
    4. ↑ File:PlayerOne FR 003.pdf, page 41
    5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 http://vc.sega.jp:80/vc_alex/ (Wayback Machine: 2007-03-20 22:22)
    6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 https://steamdb.info/app/34283/ (Wayback Machine: 2017-05-23 05:09)
    7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 http://steamdb.info/app/34283/ (Wayback Machine: 2013-05-22 19:56)
    8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/wSL3jqXzqn_ZeCBvMRp3x24G7adGj3-n (Wayback Machine: 2010-11-22 22:46)
    9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 http://www.nintendolife.com/games/megadrive/alex_kidd_in_the_enchanted_castle (Wayback Machine: 2017-06-24 16:21)
    10. ↑ https://www.nintendo.co.jp/wii/vc/software/02.html (Wayback Machine: 2018-03-05 23:11)
    11. ↑ File:BeepMD_JP_1990-02.pdf, page 71
    12. ↑ File:SSM_JP_19950901_1995-09.pdf, page 87
    13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 File:CompleteGuideToConsoles UK 01.pdf, page 47 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CompleteGuideToConsoles UK 01.pdf_p47" defined multiple times with different content
    14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 File:CGtC UK 04.pdf, page 27 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:CGtC UK 04.pdf_p27" defined multiple times with different content
    15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Mean Machines: The Essential Sega Guide, Virgin Books, page 17 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MeanMachinesEssentialSegaGuide Book UK.pdf_p17" defined multiple times with different content
    16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 File:TGM UK 19.pdf, page 18 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:TGM UK 19.pdf_p18" defined multiple times with different content
    17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 File:Joystick FR 009.pdf, page 108 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:Joystick FR 009.pdf_p108" defined multiple times with different content
    18. ↑ 18.0 18.1 File:MegaTech UK 01.pdf, page 76 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:MegaTech UK 01.pdf_p76" defined multiple times with different content
    19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 File:PlayerOne FR 003.pdf, page 40 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:PlayerOne FR 003.pdf_p40" defined multiple times with different content
    20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 File:SegaPro UK 01.pdf, page 18 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaPro UK 01.pdf_p18" defined multiple times with different content
    21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 File:SegaForce UK 08.pdf, page 25 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name ":File:SegaForce UK 08.pdf_p25" defined multiple times with different content
    22. ↑ 1700 igr dlya Sega, "" (RU; 2001-xx-xx), page 16
    23. ↑ Beep! MegaDrive, "February 1990" (JP; 1990-01-08), page 71
    24. ↑ Buzz! Computers (UK) (+0:00)
    25. ↑ The Complete Guide to Sega, "" (UK; 1991-05-xx), page 44
    26. ↑ Console XS, "June/July 1992" (UK; 1992-04-23), page 126
    27. ↑ Entsiklopediya luchshikh igr Sega. Vypusk 5, "" (RU; 200x-xx-xx), page 80
    28. ↑ Famitsu, "" (JP; 1989-xx-xx), page 1
    29. ↑ Sega Mega Drive Advanced Gaming, "January 1993" (UK; 199x-xx-xx), page 90
    30. ↑ Mega Drive Fan, "November 1989" (JP; 1989-10-07), page 49
    31. ↑ Mega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-17), page 60
    32. ↑ Mega, "June 1993" (UK; 1993-05-20), page 19
    33. ↑ Mean Machines Sega, "October 1992" (UK; 1992-09-xx), page 137
    34. ↑ Sega Power, "October 1991" (UK; 1991-09-05), page 52
    35. ↑ Sega Pro, "April 1993" (UK; 1993-03-11), page 64
    36. ↑ Sega Saturn Magazine, "September 1995" (JP; 1995-08-08), page 87
    37. ↑ Tricks 16 bit, "Tricks Sega Gold 800 igr" (RU; 1998-03-20), page 11
    38. ↑ User, "xxxx 1990" (GR; 1990-0x-xx), page 60



    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
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