Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
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…
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is a hack and slash/beat 'em up developed by Emerald Software, released 24 July 1990 on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Amstrad CPC and Atari ST/STE.
What Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is a hack and slash/beat 'em up game developed by Emerald Software and released in 1990. It was published by Sega Enterprises, Ltd.. It is available on Sega Mega Drive/Genesis, Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Atari ST/STE, Commodore C64/128/MAX, DOS, MSX and ZX Spectrum.
The premise, in the publisher's words
"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…
How it plays
It is played from a side view perspective. Its themes are action and science fiction. It is a single-player game with no multiplayer component. Available modes: Co-operative, Multiplayer and Single player.
Where it sits in the Michael Jackson series
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker is the second of 8 entries we hold in the Michael Jackson series. The next entry was Michael Jackson's Moonwalker in 1990.
Official trailer
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