Michael Jackson
The playable hero, using dance moves, kicks, and a thrown hat to rescue kidnapped children.
Documented for this version
Which controls does this version use?
Actions
D-pad | Move Michael |
|---|---|
A | Throw Michael's hat |
B | Kick |
C | Perform the dance attack |
Control notes
Button assignments are for the Sega Genesis version.
No separate control combination is listed when the action is uncertain.
How it plays
How does Michael Jackson's Moonwalker play?
The game uses a side-view perspective across several scrolling stages. Michael moves through urban and fantastical environments, defeats enemies with kicks and his thrown hat, and searches for children hidden throughout each level.
Rescuing every child is the main objective, while the dance attack provides a powerful way to clear groups of enemies. Stages end with boss encounters or set-piece challenges, and the final confrontation leads to Mr. Big.
Plan your run
What is the best way to play Michael Jackson's Moonwalker?
Search the full width of each stage rather than rushing toward the exit. Children can be placed away from the main route, and rescuing them is central to completing a level.
Save the dance attack for crowded encounters or dangerous sections. Use the hat to hit enemies from a safer distance, and keep moving when several enemies approach at once.
Meet the cast
Who are the key characters?
Mr. Big
The game's criminal antagonist, who kidnaps the children and commands the opposition.
Before you begin
What should you know before playing?
- 1
Explore side paths before leaving an area.
- 2
Use the hat against enemies that are awkward to reach with a kick.
- 3
Reserve the dance attack for groups or difficult encounters.
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