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Alex Kidd in Miracle World (SMS, 1986)

Alex Kidd in Miracle World (SMS, 1986)

Subgenre: Action Platformer/Proto-PA (some maze castle levels, item inventory, shops, item quest, one alternate level exit)


Movement Mechanics: Button masher flight via the pedicopter vehicle, Swimming


Other: Rock, Paper, Scissors-style boss fights (most follow these up w/ a regular fight)

  • No save or password save (can buy continues if you have 400+ in currency)

  • No maps (vague world map)

  • Can't replay beaten levels


Playthrough - Video Review/Retrospective - Mini Review



Influenced by: SMB, possibly The Castle, Xanadu, Monty on the Run, Ghosts 'n Goblins


Influenced: Probably Star Wars (NES, Namco), Axel's Magic Hammer, possibly Shadowland, Wardner, Marvel Land, Kid Kool

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