Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Released1990
Several video games based on the 1988 Michael Jackson film Moonwalker. U.S. Gold published various games for home computers, released in 1989, whilst Sega developed two similarly themed beat 'em up video games in 1990; one released for arcades and another released for the Mega Drive/Genesis and Master System.
66Wit Score

Details

DeveloperSega Enterprises, Ltd., Emerald Software
PublisherU.S. Gold, Tec Toy
ReleasedJuly 24, 1990
StatusReleased
GenresPlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em up
ThemesActionScience fiction
PlatformsDOS DOSCOM Commodore C64/128/MAXAMI AmigaAMS Amstrad CPCZX ZX SpectrumMSX MSXSEG Sega Mega Drive/GenesisATA Atari ST/STE
ModesMultiplayerSingle playerCo-operative

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Community Score
Mixed Reception66/100

About This Game

Michael Jackson himself becomes the hero in this action game where players must rescue a group of kidnapped children from the clutches of a criminal mastermind known as Mr. Big and his network of henchmen. Armed with nothing but his signature moves and supernatural abilities, Jackson dances and fights his way through dangerous urban environments—from seedy nightclubs to shadowy graveyards—each location packed with enemies to overcome and obstacles to navigate. As the pop icon progresses toward Mr. Big's fortress, he taps into Star Magic, a mystical power tied to his legendary performance abilities that allows him to dispatch foes in increasingly spectacular fashion. The gameplay weaves together combat, platforming, and rhythm-based movement as Jackson must stay in motion and maintain his composure to save all the missing children before the villain's operation can claim more victims.