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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Sega Master System · Released August 25, 1990 · Developed by Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Published by Tec Toy

70Total 70Single player
PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionScience fiction
Loose
CIB
Sealed

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Summary

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker involves the player controlling the pop star in a quest to save all the kids that have been kidnapped by Mr. Big. The gameplay is focused on finding children, who are scattered throughout the levels, some behind objects such as doors. The game's levels and music were borrowed from the 1988 Michael Jackson film "Moonwalker" (though many of the music tracks were taken from Jackson's Thriller album as well) and the player has the ability to destroy enemies by making them dance.

Details

IGDB Rating
70.00 / 100
5 ratings
Total Rating
70.00 / 100
5 (user + critic)
Game Modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Themes
Action · Science fiction
Developer
Sega Enterprises, Ltd.

Also known as

AliasMoonwalkerAlternative title

Release history (3 entries)

DatePlatformRegion
Aug 25, 1990Sega Master System/Mark III
Aug 25, 1990Sega Master System/Mark III
Jan 25, 1991Sega Master System/Mark III

Storyline

In case you didn't know, Mr Big has kidnapped all of the kids and is ready to subject them to the horrors of drugs! Michael is a bit miffed at this to say the least, and pausing only to jump into his Smooth Criminal designer gear, decides to risk five levels of Mr Big's domain in an effort to rescue the kids and bring Mr Big to justice. Hooray! There's four rounds to each level and in each, Michael has to run around the platform environment dishing out magical death to any crony that decides to cross his path. Our hero must search the level, opening doors and moving scenery to find and rescue the kids. When all the kids have been safely rescued, Mr Big appears and sends some of his most terrifying henchmen to try and dispatch Michael. When they're safely out of the way, it's on to the next round with yet more kids to rescue. Each level has its own Michael soundtrack, including the funky Smooth Criminal, Beat It and Bad!

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