Michael Jackson's Moonwalker adapts the King of Pop's film and universe to Master System with dance combat against villains. The version keeps the iconic soundtrack and pop iconography despite simplified animation. Pleasant for Michael Jackson fans, original in the license catalogue.
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Category
Action Adventure1 player3+
Description
Sega platform action with Michael Jackson adapted from the Moonwalker film, published by Sega in 1990 in North America. Five levels from the club to the Egyptian temple, dance moves to enchant enemies, children to free, a robot super attack and bosses inspired by the music video.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker review
4/5
Art direction
★★★★★
"Striking"
MAX
Music
★★★★★
"Legendary"
2/5
Story
★★★★★
"Classic"
Adapted into chiptune with remarkable care, Michael Jackson's hits ring out here, from "Smooth Criminal" to "Bad", carrying every action level. Recognising these cult melodies on the console's chip brings an irresistible pleasure. This pop transposition, daring and rousing, is the whole charm of the game.
Gameplay
"Solid"
Fun
"Pleasant"
Addictiveness
"Engaging"
Difficulty
"Easy"
Lifespan
"Average"
Technical info
💾0,13 MB📅01/01/1990
Published by Sega
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Master System) price, value & rarity
A tie-in to the Moonwalker film, this game links the Master System to Michael Jackson's pop iconography, with its 8-bit-adapted soundtrack as the central draw. Released in the USA, its appeal reaches beyond the retro circle to collectors of King of Pop memorabilia. That dual demand, video game and pop culture, supports its price more than its own gameplay merits.
