Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (universe)
| Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (universe) | |
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| Developer(s) | Sega Triumph U.S. Gold Arc System Works |
| Publisher(s) | Sega |
| Designer(s) | Roppyaku Tsurumi |
| Genre(s) | Beat 'em up Run-and-gun |
| Console/platform of origin | Arcade |
| First installment | Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1990) |
| Latest installment | Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (1990) |
The Michael Jackson's Moonwalker universe (マイケル・ジャクソンズ・ムーンウォーカー, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker) is a video game based on the 1988 Michael Jackson film Moonwalker, named after the film. Sega developed two beat 'em ups, one released in arcades and another released for the Sega Genesis and Master System consoles. U.S. Gold also published various games for home computers. Each of the games' plots loosely follows the "Smooth Criminal" segment of the film, in which Jackson rescues kidnapped children from the evil Mr. Big, and incorporates synthesized versions of some of the musician's songs.
Following Moonwalker, Jackson collaborated with Sega on several other video games. Such as Sonic (Specifically some music in Sonic the Hedgehog 3), and Space Channel 5.
Franchise Description[edit]
The Arcade game is a beat-em-up that is drawn using isometric video game graphics, although Jackson attacks with magic powers instead of physical contact, and has the ability to shoot short-ranged magic power at enemies. The magic power can be charged by holding the attack button to increase the range and damage of the magic power while moonwalking. If up close to enemies, Jackson executes a spinning melee attack using magic power.
Home versions of the game were released for Sega's Mega Drive/Genesis and Master System home video game systems though the gameplay was completely different from the arcade version. Being a side scroller instead of isometric.
A version was also rated by PEGI for release on Wii Virtual Console[1], but it never materialized, Most likely due to right's issues between Sega and Jackson's Estate, as he had recently passed away in 2009.
Gallery[edit]
Screenshot from Arcade Version
Media with elements appearing in the Super Smash Bros. series[edit]
The Michael Jackson's Moonwalker universe has media represented throughout the Super Smash Bros. series with a total of 1 game.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (Sega Genesis)[edit]
- Playable characters:
The Wii Remote selection sound used for Sonic first appeared in the Genesis version of Moonwalker when starting a level, before being reused in the 16-bit version of Sonic the Hedgehog.[2]
- Stage Elements
The sound effect for destroying the ground on Green Hill Zone was first used in the Genesis version of Moonwalker. Where it was used when defeating an enemy with a hat throw.[2]
References[edit]
- ^ Good, Owen (2011-08-09). Europe Rates Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for Virtual Console.
- ^ a b I remember finding a video that shows all the sfx reused from Moonwalker. if anyone ever finds it put it here
