Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Hack and slash/Beat 'em upPlatform
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Gameplay video (1/2)
IDs
IDSteam
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Summary

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.

Storyline

"Michael!" Katy's voice rings out - you've found her! But more children are still lost! Can you stop the psycho mastermind Mr. Big and his goon squad before they kidnap all the kids? You can, if you're Michael Jackson! Moonwalk on muggers, lean on meanies, and pop the punks! Outfight, outjump, outdance! Move like only Michael can, to the beat of Smooth Criminal, Beat it, Billie Jean, and Bad! No bad guy can last through Michael's Star Magic! Punch down gangsters in Club 30. Rumble in the streets. Swing, spin, and kick past graveyard ghouls. Chill in the caverns, then sizzle 'em with ultra-tech weapons in Mr. Big's hideout. Experience the baddest video game ever. Defy physics with Michael's dancing! You never lose your cool. See it and be it - Michael Jackson's Moonwalker!

Developers
Emerald SoftwareSega Enterprises, Ltd.Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Publishers
U.S. GoldTec ToySega Enterprises, Ltd.Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
Genres
Hack and slash/Beat 'em upPlatform
Platforms
AmigaAmstrad CPCAtari ST/STECommodore C64/128/MAXDOSMSXSega Mega Drive/GenesisZX Spectrum
Game modes
Co-operativeMultiplayerSingle player
Perspectives
Side view
Keywords
based on - movieblack protagonistboss fightbrawlercelebrity tie-incrude renditions of real peopledamsel in distressdancingelevator ambushexplosionfan translation - portuguesejapanese games based on western ipskidnappinglicensed gamelicensed soundtrackmagicmechmonkeymusic and rhythmmusiciansrobotsrock musicside-scrollingspacespecial attackssummer consumer electronics show 1990the 1980s

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