Alex Kidd stands as Sega's historic mascot before Sonic. A classic platformer with rock paper scissors boss fights that feel either charming or exasperating depending on the mood. The pace stays brisk, legibility holds on Master System, and the timeless charm still wins over retro arcade fans.
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Category
Platformer1 player3+
Description
Platform-and-shoot Alex Kidd title from Sega across five worlds alternating horizontal and vertical scrolling, published by Sega in 1988 in Europe. Lost stars to recover, cartoon enemies, hero transformations, alternating two-player mode and colorful bosses for each world.
Alex Kidd - The Lost Stars review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
3/5
Music
★★★★★
"Memorable"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Gameplay
"Decent"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,12 MB📅01/01/1988
Published by Sega
Alex Kidd - The Lost Stars (Master System) price, value & rarity
An entry in the Alex Kidd saga where the mascot crosses five worlds alternating horizontal and vertical scrolling, adapted from a Sega arcade. Its desirability rests on the place of Sega's historical mascot, predating Sonic, and on this arcade variant distinct from the classic platform entries. Collectors seek this European edition for its belonging to the console's emblematic franchise and its more arcade-oriented gameplay.
