Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX

The OuterHavenKeith Mitchell

From 1987 to 2021, Alex Kidd returns to punch his way through Miracle World once again. Will Alex be a Jun-Ken-Pon champ or a Jun-Ken-Chump? Let's take a look. Game Name: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Platform(s): PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC Publisher(s): Merge Games Developer(s): Jankenteam, Merge Games…

Capsule ComputersClaudio Meira

8/10

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

DestructoidChris Moyse

7/10

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.

Nintendo World ReportSteven Mattern

6.5/10

Alex Kidd makes a return with mixed results. The aesthetic of Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is very eye-catching and can make it fun to watch being played by speedrunners or those familiar with the series. For those looking to have a more classic experience, the swappable color palette available in the main mode and the unlockable port are worth a look. The release is rounded out with a boss rush mode to serve up a challenging 2D platformer that’s worth a try before the game shows itself as a product of its time.

Video ChumsA.J. Maciejewski

6.3/10

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.

ShackNewsBryan Lefler

6/10

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.

PC InvasionBlake Grundman

5.5/10

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.

Pure NintendoJaime Carrillo

5/10

Let’s do the time warp again. The year is 1986. Nintendo has revived the once-dead home console market and rules on high, thanks in large part to its flagship

GamingTrendDavid Flynn

45/100

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.

TheSixthAxisMiri Teixeira

3/10

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.

GameTyrant J Prime

0/10

Alex Kidd DX

I could certainly see plenty of others finding it less compelling, however, because beyond the visuals, so very little has changed in 35 years. Yikes. 35 years. Presumably, Prince Alex is now King Alex of Radaxian by now. I’d better get back to my throne.