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Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker

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Also known as
Moonwalker マイケル・ジャクソンズ モーンウォーカー

This arcade beat 'em up features signature dance moves to defeat enemies and rescue children.

The Sega Genesis version of Michael Jackson's Moonwalker was released in 1990, the same year as the original arcade game. The arcade version was released in 1990, and the Genesis version followed later that year.

About Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker adapts its narrative from the film of the same name, casting the player as the performer to confront the villain Mr. Big. This antagonist has abducted children with the intent to drug and enslave them, establishing the rescue mission as the central objective.

Gameplay involves navigating through stages inspired by Jackson's music videos, which include settings like urban streets and graveyards. The character utilizes a combination of jumps, thrown magical stars, and distinctive dance moves to overcome adversaries while searching for the concealed children.

Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker Screenshots

12 images
title screen
stage 1: Club 30
these women try to hold you back for some reason
these are the kids that you have to rescue
what will Michael be without his moves
more style from MJ
you need to search everywhere for the missing children
this monkey tells you where you have to go, when you've rescued all the kids
the baddy..
stage 2: streets
Stage 3: Woods
Michaels special move - a hat throw that gets rid of enemies quick