Alex Kidd in Miracle World
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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 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)
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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
1. Mt. Eternal
Second half of this level includes a shop where you buy your first Motocycle.
2. Lake Fathom
A hidden area can be found under one of the octopuses.
3. The Island of St. Nurari
First Peticopter level.
4. The Village of Namui
The boss for this level is a charging bull.
5. Mt. Kave
Collect an item which allows you to read opponents' thoughts in janken matches.
6. The Blakwoods
Lots of tricky jumps over spike traps and a sword-wielding bear for a boss.
7. Bingoo Lowland
Has clouds that shoot columns of lightning.
8. The Radaxian Castle
Rescue Alex's brother at the end of this maze-like castle.
9. The City of Radaxian
10. The Kingdom of Nibana
Janken
Fight Janken at the end of a long and difficult castle.
11. Cragg Lake
Enter the correct sequence in the cavern under the lake to receive the final item and complete the game.
Version Differences
- The first release of this game had the actions of buttons
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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.
Production Credits
By: Kotaro, Yoko Matilda, Rie Wakashimazu, Papa Kouichi, Toku, Bully Kaori, Bullied Toshi
Based on other known roles, a more detailed credit list would be as follows:
Planner: Kotaro
Art Designer: Yoko Matilda, Rie Wakashimazu
Programmer: Papa Kouichi
Sound: Toku
Special Thanks: Bully Kaori, Bullied Toshi
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Artwork
Alex
Janken
Janken's lieutenants
Saint Nurari
Egle
Princess Lora
External Links
 Alex Kidd series of games
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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) |
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Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (1986) |
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Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (1989) |
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Sega Ages Alex Kidd in Miracle World (2019) | Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021) |
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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (2021) |
| Alex Kidd related media | |
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Alex Kidd Complete Album (2009) |
| Other | List of Alex Kidd merchandise |
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