Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Jul 24, 1990
- Platform
- Hack and slash/Beat 'em up
Platforms: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MSX, Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, ZX Spectrum
IGDB community rating 6.5IGDB55 votes
Overview
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.
Story
"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!
- Developed by
- Emerald Software, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
- Published by
- U.S. Gold, Tec Toy, Sega Enterprises, Ltd.
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Facts
- Game modes
- Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
- Player perspectives
- Side view
- Themes
- Action, Science fiction
- Franchise
- Michael Jackson
- Release dates
- Amiga: Jul 24, 1990
- Amstrad CPC: Jul 24, 1990
- Atari ST/STE: Jul 24, 1990
- Commodore C64/128/MAX: Jul 24, 1990
- DOS: Jul 24, 1990
- MSX: Jul 24, 1990
- ZX Spectrum: Jul 24, 1990
- Sega Mega Drive/Genesis: Aug 24, 1990
