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Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1989 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | SEGA |
| Publisher | SEGA |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Alex Kidd |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 15 |
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle is a platformer released in 1989 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by SEGA. It blends platformer and action elements.
It belongs to the Genesis's earliest wave of games. Other notable Genesis releases from 1989 include Tetris, Golden Axe and Phantasy Star II. Among the 160 Genesis platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.
It is part of the Alex Kidd series. The series also appears on other systems with Alex Kidd in Miracle World (Master System) and Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars (Master System). SEGA also made Sonic the Hedgehog, Sonic the Hedgehog 2 and Tetris for the Genesis.
This is a solo experience: one player, no waiting on anyone else.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle cheats & codes
80 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Rings | FFFE29:0008 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Lives | FFC120:0008 |
| Infinite Pogo Sticks | FFFE27:0008 |
| Infinite Bikes | FFFE25:0008 |
| Infinite Canes | FFFE28:0008 |
| Infinite Tokens | FFFE2A:0008 |
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle FAQ
When did Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle come out on the Genesis?
Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1989.
Who made Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle?
It was developed by SEGA.
Is Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle multiplayer?
No. Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle is a single-player game.
How long does Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle take to play?
As a platformer, Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
Read more about Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.