Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX

But all of these oddities added together somehow managed to created a cohesive whole, years ago, and Alex Kidd in Miracle World is a game that’s just too classic and unique not to recommend. For just five bucks you can invest in a download of the title from Nintendo’s Wii Shop and find out why there are so many fans of the game and the Alex Kidd character still today, almost two decades after he last headlined a new adventure. And if you’d like another perspective on the game before making a Wii Point purchasing decision, jump over to IGN’s Retro Channel for Levi’s own in-depth review of the g...

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is the same game we all played as a kid, with a new coat of paint and it works for the most part. Though the game might prove to be too difficult for today’s gamers.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World is actually the first game I remember playing in my entire life. For gamers of a certain generation, we cut our teeth on the SEGA Master System where Alex Kidd in Miracle World came built-in. Alex Kidd was SEGA’s mascot before Sonic arrived on the scene and consigned him to the dustbin of history. Which is a bit of a shame, really.

A faithful remake of the original game updated with some new replayability features

I’ve said it before that I love this ever increasing trend of classic Sega franchises being developed and published under license by other studios and publishers. It keeps them fresh in the public’s mindset, while letting Sega do more Yakuzas or whatever else they feel is more financially relevant. A win-win, so to speak. After Streets of Rage, Wonder Boy, and Panzer Dragoon, it was just but a matter of time until someone decided to bring Alex Kidd back in some way shape or form. I can’...

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a visually gorgeous upgrade to a very rose-tinted release. While the flaws of the original game remain laid bare, Jankenteam accentuates the positives, reimagining one of console gaming’s earliest universes with stunning artwork, great animation, and a sophisticated score. New players will struggle with dated and baffling design choices, but those who hold tight the carefree afternoons of the Sega Master System will find a delightful trip down memory lane awaits.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a fine enough remaster if you have fond memories of the original. It looks and sounds great, but stumbles in its translation and will likely do more to frustrate newcomers than convince them the Master System classic was any good.

Sega had many obscure mascots over the years and Alex Kidd is one of their earliest so let's revisit his first adventure in a new remake.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX from Merge Games and Jankenteam is a very niche product with very niche marketability. I imagine the game will be received well in territories where the Sega Master System held on to a longer life-span, such as Brazil and Europe. For the rest of the world though, there just isn’t enough here to bring Alex Kidd into the modern age.

Though it has all of the hallmarks of a solid remake, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX likely sticks a bit too close to the subject matter to resonate with a modern audience. Don't let the lush visuals fool you. It's unapologetically brutal design, combined with control issues and unexplained mechanics galore, all make for an uneven and unrecommendable experience.

While the new graphics are gorgeous and being able to switch between old and modern visuals is great, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX feels like three different games haphazardly slapped together. The level design and controls are fundamentally at odds with one another, and with how frequently you’ll die combined with how long it takes to respawn makes this simply a frustrating experience.

Alex Kidd In Miracle World DX is a game only a diehard fan could love. It is frustrating, repetitive, and plagued with the issues of a bygone era. Despite the lovely graphical update, there is very little here for any newcomers, and seems a waste of potential in favour of appeasing old fans.