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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.
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…
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 game. You’ll be a believer before long, and you’ll likely come to agree that Alex Kidd in Miracle World, weird as it is, is the best platformer ever released for the SEGA Master System.
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’...
Despite effectively being Sega's original mascot, Alex Kidd has only seen ports for over 30 years, with the last brand-new entry being 1990's Alex Kidd in
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 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.
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.
Sweet Thing (Reprise).As it was built into the first video game console I owned (the Sega Master System II), Alex Kidd [...]
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.
The best part of Miracle World DX is its lovingly crafted visuals. The pixel art is incredibly expressive, and it gives new life to the game and its fantasy world. Alex himself, as well as Miracle World DX’s many enemies, gets a glow-up that adds a great deal of personality to each and every design. The redone music is also perfectly suited to the world of Miracle World DX, and though there’s one main rhythm throughout the game’s soundtrack, it’s catchy enough that I never got tired of it.
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.
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
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.
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.