Alex Kidd: High-Tech World Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World

Certified classic

SystemSega Master System
Released1987
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesAlex Kidd
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 12

Developed by SEGA, Alex Kidd: High-Tech World arrived on the Sega Master System in 1987 as a platformer.

It came out in the Master System's second year on the market. Other notable Master System releases from 1987 include Phantasy Star, Out Run and Alien Syndrome. Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #10 by legacy score.

It is part of the Alex Kidd series; on the Master System you can also try Alex Kidd in Miracle World, Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars and Alex Kidd in Shinobi World. The series also appears on other systems with Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle (Genesis). SEGA also made Phantasy Star, Hang-On and Shinobi for the Master System.

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

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 Master System'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: High-Tech World 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: High-Tech World gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World cheats & codes

11 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Infinite Time - Seconds Digits00C1-0E00
Infinite Time - Hour Digit00C1-0F00

See all Alex Kidd: High-Tech World cheats

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World walkthroughs & guides

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The Master System library is full of colorful arcade-style games that are easy to pick up. Many titles also appear in Sega's official compilations.

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World FAQ

When did Alex Kidd: High-Tech World come out on the Master System?

Alex Kidd: High-Tech World was released for the Sega Master System in 1987.

Who made Alex Kidd: High-Tech World?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Alex Kidd: High-Tech World multiplayer?

No. Alex Kidd: High-Tech World is a single-player game.

How long does Alex Kidd: High-Tech World take to play?

As a platformer, Alex Kidd: High-Tech World 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: High-Tech World 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.

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