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Michael Jackson's Moonwalker hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1990 on the Arcade, this retro classic from Sega is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
Following Moonwalker, Jackson collaborated with Sega on several other video games. Big, and incorporates synthesized versions of some of the musician's songs.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Shoot | · | Button 1 |
| Dance | · | Button 2 |
| Button 3 | · | Button 3 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Sega developed two beat 'em ups, one released in arcades and another released for the Sega Genesis and Master System consoles. Big, and incorporates synthesized versions of some of the musician's songs. The game's levels and music were borrowed from the film (though many of the music tracks were taken from Jackson's Bad and Thriller albums as well) and the player has the ability to destroy enemies by making them dance.
Most notably a full "Thriller" music track is present in the graveyard stage as well as a different final boss battle which is incomplete. The prototype was acquired by Landon White who dumped and preserved the ROM file online on August 6, 2018. All three games included a different selection of songs.
How Michael Jackson's Moonwalker Plays
The arcade has distinctively different gameplay from its computer and console counterparts, focusing more on beat 'em up gameplay elements rather than platform gameplay. The last level involves morphing into a robot and shooting at soldiers in openings, with the player controlling a crosshair. Each of the games' plots loosely follows the "Smooth Criminal" segment of the film, in which Jackson rescues kidnapped children from the evil Mr.
A prototype of the Sega Genesis version dated April 24, 1990 surfaced that contains various differences from the final version. A version was also rated by PEGI for release on Virtual Console, but it never materialized, and it was never specified which version was considered for rerelease. The prototype was acquired by Landon White who dumped and preserved the ROM file online on August 6, 2018.
Why Players Still Load It Up
All three games included a different selection of songs. Most notably a full "Thriller" music track is present in the graveyard stage as well as a different final boss battle which is incomplete. In 1990, several video games based on the 1988 Michael Jackson film Moonwalker, all named Michael Jackson's Moonwalker, were released.
Big, and incorporates synthesized versions of some of the musician's songs. In 2004, the Genesis version of Moonwalker was inducted into GameSpot's list of the greatest games of all time. The game involves the player controlling the pop star in a quest to save all the children who have been kidnapped by Mr.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker — Frequently Asked Questions
Can I play Michael Jackson's Moonwalker online for free?
Yes — Michael Jackson's Moonwalker runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.
Do I need a controller to play Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
A gamepad is optional. The keyboard mapping shown on this page works immediately, and plugging in a USB or Bluetooth controller switches the player over on its own.
Who developed Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker was developed by Sega, Triumph and published by Sega.
Where can I buy the original Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
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