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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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