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| − | ''Moonwalker'' is an isometric action beat ‘em up game which emphasizes strategic movement around oncoming enemies and projectiles. Jackson’s primary attacks is a magic dazzle fired from his hand, which can be charged for a stronger burst (and during which he will be [[wikipedia:Moonwalk|moonwalking]].) By finding Jackson’s pet chimpanzee [[wikipedia:Bubbles (chimpanzee|Bubbles]], players transform into the giant robot from the movie and are briefly given the abilities of eye lasers and homing missiles.{{ref|http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/michael-jacksons-moonwalker-arcade}} | + | ''Moonwalker'' is an isometric action beat ‘em up game which emphasizes strategic movement around oncoming enemies and projectiles. Jackson’s primary attacks is a magic dazzle fired from his hand, which can be charged for a stronger burst (and during which he will be [[wikipedia:Moonwalk|moonwalking]].) By finding Jackson’s pet chimpanzee [[wikipedia:Bubbles (chimpanzee)|Bubbles]], players transform into the giant robot from the movie and are briefly given the abilities of eye lasers and homing missiles.{{ref|http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/michael-jacksons-moonwalker-arcade}} |
All incarnations of the game feature Dance Magic, a special ability where enemies are compelled to dance to short beats from [[wikipedia:Bad (Michael Jackson song)|Bad]], [[wikipedia:Thriller (song)|Thriller]], and [[wikipedia:Another Part of Me|Another Part of Me]] before being defeated as a result.{{ref|http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/michael-jacksons-moonwalker-arcade}} | All incarnations of the game feature Dance Magic, a special ability where enemies are compelled to dance to short beats from [[wikipedia:Bad (Michael Jackson song)|Bad]], [[wikipedia:Thriller (song)|Thriller]], and [[wikipedia:Another Part of Me|Another Part of Me]] before being defeated as a result.{{ref|http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/michael-jacksons-moonwalker-arcade}} | ||
Revision as of 01:41, 19 April 2021
- For the Sega Mega Drive and Sega Master System game, see Michael Jackson's Moonwalker.
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| System(s): Sega System 18 | |||||||||||||
| Publisher: Sega | |||||||||||||
| Developer: Sega R&D 1 | |||||||||||||
| Genre: Action | |||||||||||||
| Number of players: 1-3 | |||||||||||||
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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (マイケルジャクソンズ ムーンウォーカー) is a Sega System 18 isometric action beat ‘em up game developed by Sega R&D 1 and starring musical artist Michael Jackson. Released to arcades in August 1993, it marks the beginning of Jackson’s involvement with Sega.
The game, along with its home successor Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, is notable for being one of the earliest uses of direct celebrity endorsement in video game production.
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Plot
The game is based on the Smooth Criminal segment of Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker, following Jackson in suit and fedora through stages based on his different music videos as he rescues children from the drug dealer Mr. Big.[1]
Gameplay
Moonwalker is an isometric action beat ‘em up game which emphasizes strategic movement around oncoming enemies and projectiles. Jackson’s primary attacks is a magic dazzle fired from his hand, which can be charged for a stronger burst (and during which he will be moonwalking.) By finding Jackson’s pet chimpanzee Bubbles, players transform into the giant robot from the movie and are briefly given the abilities of eye lasers and homing missiles.[1]
All incarnations of the game feature Dance Magic, a special ability where enemies are compelled to dance to short beats from Bad, Thriller, and Another Part of Me before being defeated as a result.[1]
History
Moonwalker’s arcade hardware incorporates a "suicide battery" - a battery which, after it stops working, makes the game completely unusable. This makes original working releases a rare sight in the modern age. However, some boards can be revived by replacing individual chips, resulting in a new copyright message of (C) 1990 RESS.
Production credits
- Round 1 -Cavern-: Bad
- Round 2 -Amusement Quarter-: Smooth Criminal
- Round 3 -Night Street-: Beat It
- Round 4 -Graveyard-: Another Part of Me
- Round 5 -Evil Fortress-: Bad ～Reprise～
- Ending: Billie Jean
- All Songs Written and Composed by: Michael Jackson
- Available on CD, Tapes and Records
- Game Concept and Design by: Michael Jackson
Magazine articles
- Main article: Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (System 18)/Magazine articles.
Promotional material
Physical scans
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