While Nintendo relied exclusively on the drawing power of Mario in the 1980s, competitor SEGA established several platform game icons at the same time. Alongside Sonic, one of the best known was the classic Alex Kidd in Miracle World, released in 1986, which was remade for current platforms in collaboration with British publisher Merge Games.
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At the History has not changed in the new edition called Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. As before, you take on the role of the eponymous martial artist who decides to take up the fight against the cunning villain Janken in order to free the kingdom of Radaxian from his clutches once and for all.
HD graphics, a boss rush mode and other new features
In order to make the classic fit for the new hardware generation, it was given an upgrade by Merge Games various improvements. Of course, the new HD graphics style, which makes Alex's adventure shine in a whole new light, catches the eye. If you fancy a good dose of retro fare, you can switch between the updated graphics and the nostalgic 8-bit look of the original at any time at the touch of a button.
The iconic soundtrack of the platformer has also been completely reworked and still has a catchy tune or two. The optimized controls also ensure that you always have full control over Alex and can take on the numerous challenges without having to worry about the controls dropping out.
New content for connoisseurs of the original Alex Kidd
In the new edition, of course, the legendary Boss battles in rock-paper-scissors style. If you want to tackle these in one go, you will get your money's worth in the so-called Boss Rush mode, in which Gooseka, Parplin, Janken the Great or Chokkina confront you in one go and without pauses for breath.
Finally, we have thought of all those of you who played the original and are looking for new content. Miracle World DX not only includes the campaign of the original published in 1986. In addition, there are completely new levels on board, which provide for playful variety and small surprises.
