A surprisingly well-done crossover blending Alex Kidd with Shinobi's ninja flair. Tighter and more action-packed than Miracle World. Short but polished - a real treat for fans of either franchise.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player7+
Description
Action platformer featuring Alex Kidd in a Shinobi universe battling ninjas and demons. Published by Sega, released in North America in 1990. Alex Kidd in side-scrolling view with Shinobi-inspired ninja techniques and impressive bosses. An original Alex Kidd and Shinobi crossover on Master System.
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
4/5
Music
★★★★★
"Excellent"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Excellent"
Fun
"From the very first minutes"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Balanced"
Lifespan
"Short"
Technical info
💾0,12 MB📅01/01/1990
Published by Sega
Alex Kidd in Shinobi World (Master System) price, value & rarity
A crossover where the mascot Alex Kidd ventures into a Shinobi world, marrying Sega's house platformer and the ninja imagery of the Shinobi saga. Its desirability rests on that novel meeting of two Sega franchises, making it a singular and well-liked late-catalogue title. Parodic and polished, it holds a solid value among mascot fans, sought complete for its place apart in the library.
Is Alex Kidd in Shinobi World still worth playing in 2026?
A playful crossover between Alex Kidd and the Shinobi world, this action platformer sends the hero against ninjas and demons wielding a sword, wall jumps and powers inspired by the Shinobi series. The result, more action oriented than the first Alex Kidd, benefits from a careful production and a snappy level design that gleefully parodies ninja tropes. The difficulty stays measured. For a retro platforming fan, a Sega fan or someone curious about this licence mashup, the title keeps an inventive charm and a lively play pleasure.
