Alex Kidd
The playable martial-arts expert who journeys across Paperock to rescue his father.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
Directional Pad | Move Alex |
|---|---|
A | Punch |
B | Jump |
C | Use or select an equipped item The exact function depends on the item and game context. |
How it plays
How does Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle play?
The game uses a side-view platforming perspective. Alex advances through a sequence of stages, moving across platforms, avoiding hazards, defeating enemies with punches, and collecting money and items.
Shops and hidden areas provide equipment or useful objects, while stage layouts include alternate paths and traps. Progress is generally linear, but exploration can improve Alex’s supplies. Boss encounters use Janken, Sega’s rock-paper-scissors-style contest, rather than conventional combat.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle?
Learn enemy spacing before attacking. Alex’s punch has limited reach, so jumping over hazards or approaching enemies from a safe height is often more reliable than rushing forward.
Collect money and inspect suspicious walls, floors, and routes. Save useful items for difficult sections, and treat Janken encounters as pattern and timing challenges rather than ordinary fights.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
King Thunder
Alex’s father, whose rescue drives the game’s central quest.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Look for hidden routes and breakable-looking sections before leaving a stage.
- 2
Avoid spending all money early; shops can provide important equipment.
- 3
Approach Janken encounters with patience and watch the opponent’s signals.
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