DHGF: Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a solid platformer with some interesting and quirky elements, and while it’s not without its problems, it’s definitely a lot of fun. The plot is surprisingly not bad given the game’s age, and the game looks and sounds solid both for its time period and in general. The gameplay is simple but offers some interesting mechanics and concepts to keep it from feeling rote, as well as some solid variety to keep the game feeling fresh throughout, and there are some novel options included in the emulation that are fun to play around with. Granted, the game is weird conceptually on a few levels, the controls can be floaty when working with tight jumps, and the game doesn’t compare to some of Sega’s other recent releases on a cost-for-value basis.
Games Asylum: "A remaster of SEGA’s Alex Kidd in Miracle World is imminent. If you’re wondering why this 2D platformer, dating back to 1986, is being plucked from gaming’s depths and being given a digital dust off – even gaining a collector’s edition with a bunch of goodies – then chances are you aren’t too familiar with the debut of SEGA’s pre-Sonic mascot."
No idea. Even as a kid I would much rather play Sonic or Mario games over Alex Kidd and I played anything back then and usually liked it. Not a Sega IP that I'm fond of. Now Kid Chameleon I like. Lol
Its a great game with some cool secrets/bugs in it.
Also the levels had great variety. I think thats why it stands out amongst the platformers of its time. Great music too.
I thought it was a decent game for the time. The remake/remaster is probably more tight with the controls and will be better for it.
Get your backhands at the ready, because Alex Kidd is back and running wild on the Nintendo Switch.
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