Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
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About Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX brings back the Sega Genesis mascot that once challenged Sonic for the throne. Merge Games released this 2021 remaster on June 22 to celebrate the character's original 1986 debut. You can play it across six modern platforms including Switch, PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. The pitch is simple. You control Alex as he explores a colorful kingdom filled with floating islands and strange creatures. Your goal remains exactly what it was thirty years ago. Smash rocks with your fist, grab coins, and defeat Janken the Great to save the land. This version adds new levels to the original campaign while updating the visuals for current hardware without changing the core loop that defined the era.
Gameplay
You move Alex left or right across scrolling platforms using standard controller inputs. The main action revolves around punching enemies and breaking rocks to find hidden items or coins. You jump between gaps and navigate vertical shafts that require precise timing. Each level ends with a boss fight where you must dodge attacks and strike when the enemy is vulnerable. This remaster introduces new stages that expand the story beyond the original eight worlds. The controls feel tight enough for precision platforming, though the physics can feel slightly heavy compared to modern standards. You will spend most of your time memorizing enemy patterns and finding hidden paths behind destructible scenery. There is no multiplayer or co-op mode available in this single-player adventure.
What Players Think
Player sentiment on PlayPile shows a split opinion with an IGDB rating of 63.1 out of 100 based on 24 ratings. Most players finish the game quickly, averaging around 8 hours to complete all main objectives. Community moods lean nostalgic rather than excited for innovation. Review snippets often mention the charming retro art style but criticize the outdated difficulty spikes. Only 16 achievements exist in the full title, and completion rates drop significantly once players hit the tougher boss stages. The price sits at $18.68 on Steam, which matches its historical low. Fans appreciate the new levels included here, yet many feel the core experience feels too familiar without meaningful updates to the mechanics themselves.
PlayPile's Take
This title is worth playing if you want a short trip down memory lane or you are curious about pre-Sonic platforming history. The $18.68 price point makes it an affordable purchase for completists, especially since there are only 16 achievements to track down. Do not expect modern gameplay polish or deep mechanics. The game feels like a museum piece that works well enough but lacks the depth of contemporary designs. You should grab it if you enjoy collecting coins and breaking rocks in a linear fashion. Skip this one if you need tight controls or challenging modern difficulty curves. It serves as a decent time waster rather than a long-term commitment.
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Single player
IGDB Rating
63.1
RAWG Rating
3.5
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