Retro fans take note that Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX finally has a release date set. First announced back in 2020, Merge Games and developer Jankenteam announced that the game will be released on June 22, 2021.
Returning over three decades since its initial release on the SEGA Master System in 1986, we’ve got the latest look at the beautiful land of Miracle World. Alex Kidd fans will recognize all their favorite locations from the original game transformed into a modern new art style — and the eagle-eyed among them will be able to see new locations never shown before!
As well as including all of the original content and levels, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX catapults Alex Kidd into a new generation with striking art, improved boss fight systems and different modes! Extra levels will also be included, expanding the lore of the original title to bring a fresh dimension to Alex Kidd in Miracle World.
From Retro Mode which brings back the nostalgia from the Master System classic, allowing players to switch back to a recreated version of the original graphical style, to the new Boss Rush Mode which provides non-stop Rock Paper Scissors action, the DX version of Alex Kidd in Miracle World will include a wealth of extra content to expand on the original Master System version.
Comprising of an array of other updates such as improvements to combat, movement mechanics and new menu systems, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX adds a new level of fluidity to the original classic!
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, and Nintendo Switch from June 22, 2021, with a retail price of $19.99.