Description

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is based on the Michael Jackson movie. Mr. Big has kidnapped children and has nasty things in store for them, like drugging them and making them slaves. So it's up to Michael to use his magical powers and dancing talent to try to catch Mr. Big and rescue his little friends.

Michael Jackson can jump, throw magical stars, and dance to counter his opponents as he looks for the hidden children. Stages come in various shapes and sizes from some of Jackson's hit videos which take place in streets and graveyards.

Alternate Titles

  • "Moonwalker" -- Official European SEGA Master System abbreviation
  • "マイケル・ジャクソンズ モーンウォーカー" -- Japanese spelling

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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker SEGA Master System $29.99  
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User Reviews

For What Is Is, It Remains A Classic. Genesis Guy Chapman (1747)
"Michael!" Genesis MrBee (29)
A good game of its time Genesis Robbb (127)
This is a decent cash-in, but I prefer the arcade version more. Genesis Mavi Bacon (15)

The Press Says

VideoGame Genesis Mar, 1991 5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars5 Stars 100
1UP! Genesis May 27, 2005 83 out of 100 83
Mean Machines Genesis Jan, 1991 81 out of 100 81
Mean Machines SEGA Master System Jan, 1991 80 out of 100 80
The Video Game Critic Genesis Jan 21, 2010 B- 67
All Game Guide SEGA Master System 1998 3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars3 Stars 60
Power Play Genesis Nov, 1990 59 out of 100 59
Defunct Games SEGA Master System Aug 27, 2005 50 out of 100 50
Thunderbolt Games Genesis Nov 20, 2008 5 out of 10 50
IGN Genesis Mar 31, 2008 4.5 out of 10 45

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Trivia

Development

The game design for Moonwalker was actually done by Michael Jackson himself.

Genesis

This Michael Jackson game (and others with celebrity names) was part of a line of games that were celebrity endorsed by famous athletes and singers. This was part of the advertising strategy for North America.

Master System version

In the Genesis version there are female enemies in the first level which don't attack but have to be hit in order to clear the way. They are not featured in the Master System version.

Information also contributed by Guy Chapman


This entry was contributed by PCGamer77 Bronze Star Contributing Member (3028) and Syed GJ (1547)
 

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