Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX

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65

Mixed or average reviews - based on 31 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 21 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
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  1. Checkpoint Gaming
    Jun 22, 2021
    90
    Remakes of true classics are usually cause for some concern, particularly a game that’s almost 35 years old, but this is so much more than just an old game with a new skin. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX balances perfectly the updates an old game needs whilst still staying true to what made the original such a landmark title. The quirks of the gameplay are all still there, controlling just like the original, although with little tweaks that make the experience even better. The new levels fit so well, it’s pretty, and it sounds good to boot. If the developers could take on Alex Kidd in Shinobi World next that would be great, please and thank you.
  2. Universo Nintendo
    Jul 6, 2021
    80
    Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a fan tribute to the classic SEGA game. It carries the original DNA in both the pros and cons. The art direction provides a beautiful graphic experience, however the level design and controls remain true to the original.
  3. Noisy Pixel
    Jun 22, 2021
    80
    Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX does a fantastic job of taking an already good game and adding a gorgeous fresh modern coat to it. The art design is beautifully done, and the option to switch between the redesign and 8-bit graphics adds to the nostalgic experience. While this remake is faithful for better or worse, there’s no denying that the quirky and challenging world of Alex Kidd is a side-scrolling experience unlike any other.
  5. Vandal
    Jun 22, 2021
    77
    This is a great remaster of the original Master System game, which updates the graphics but not the gameplay. This will be great for fans of the original, but not so much for those who expected a game that looks and feels new.
  6. COGconnected
    Jun 22, 2021
    76
    Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a beautiful reinterpretation of a classic. Although some elements feel outdated, it’s the perfect introduction to the franchise. Jankenteam has successfully rejuvenated the legendary hero, hopefully kickstarting a resurgence of the series.
  7. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 7, 2021
    75
    If you're a fan of the original Alex Kidd in Miracle World, then this remake gives you just about everything you could want, and more, and you can add a good point or so to my score. If some of the rougher aspects of the original turned you away, the new unlimited lives option might be enough to compensate . . . or it might not. And if you've never played Alex Kidd before, then you might consider looking at the cheaper SEGA AGES version and decide from there if you want a bigger and better version of that. [Issue #54 – September 2021, p. 76]
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  8. 4P.de
    Jul 14, 2021
    75
    Affectionate remake of a classic jump & run. It has a few problems though and despite a “classic” mode the original is nowhere to be seen.
  9. Nintenderos
    Jun 27, 2021
    75
    Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a great remake and a good 2D platform title that provides a lot of fun. A visually and soundly renewed classic game that will delight both veteran and new players.

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6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 27 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. PietStok
    Jun 24, 2021
    5
    A cute little game, but with problems regarding movement, framerate stutter and hitboxes it’s one of the least enjoyable “oldie” remakes.
  2. clbull
    Jun 29, 2021
    5
    Miracle World DX is Merge Games' attempt to polish a turd.

    Graphically it's a great remake that allows you to seamlessly switch on the fly    Miracle World DX is Merge Games' attempt to polish a turd.

    Graphically it's a great remake that allows you to seamlessly switch on the fly between remastered and classic visual modes. Some of the remade audio tracks are also brilliant and go far beyond the original's score.

    Where the game falls apart is the gameplay. Miracle World DX is too faithful to the original's gameplay and is ball-bustingly difficult as a result. Alex dies if something so much as sneezes on him, platforming is floaty and imprecise as hell, Alex's punch has pathetically weak range, boss battles with Janken's henchmen are still determined totally by RNG, and the amount of lives Alex has is incredibly limited.

    If you play this game I'd advise turning infinite lives on, not that game overs are really that punishing anyway - they just send you to the beginning of the stage you were on.

    Classic Mode with all the bells, whistles & blemishes of the original should have been an extra mode.

    Instead the emphasis should have been on improving Alex's controls, adding actual boss fights instead of rock, paper scissors matches, allowing Alex to take some punishment before keeling over and dying, and removing all of the BS grim reaper pick-ups.    … Full Review »
  3. Gust800
    Jun 27, 2021
    0
    The controls are very difficult. I think the game is like the old one with graphic improve not a new one like they say, because of this theThe controls are very difficult. I think the game is like the old one with graphic improve not a new one like they say, because of this the controls are so difficult and the gameplay is horrible. I wanted a new Alex kid for nowadays not like this one that is exactly the same the old ones but only the graphic improve. if I wanted the old ones I will buy the old one version ok ?
    The game is not new is the same exactly the same ..... I not recommend this game if you want a new
    version with better controls and gameplay .    … Full Review »
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