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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

Sega Genesis · Released July 24, 1990 · Developed by Emerald Software · Published by U.S. Gold

★ 66Total 66Single playerMultiplayerCo-operative

PlatformHack and slash/Beat 'em upActionScience fiction

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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.

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IGDB Rating

65.89 / 100

52 ratings

Total Rating

65.89 / 100

52 (user + critic)

Game Modes

Single player · Multiplayer · Co-operative

Perspective

Side view

Themes

Action · Science fiction

Developer

Emerald Software

Also known as

AliasMoonwalkerAlternative title

Release history (11 entries)

Date	Platform	Region
Jul 24, 1990	MSX	—
Jul 24, 1990	Commodore C64/128/MAX	—
Jul 24, 1990	DOS	—
Jul 24, 1990	Amstrad CPC	—
Jul 24, 1990	Atari ST/STE	—
Jul 24, 1990	ZX Spectrum	—
Jul 24, 1990	Amiga	—
Aug 24, 1990	Sega Mega Drive/Genesis	—
Aug 25, 1990	Sega Mega Drive/Genesis	—
Jan 25, 1991	Sega Mega Drive/Genesis	—
Jan 31, 1991	Sega Mega Drive/Genesis	—

Videos

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!