Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars Master System box art

Sega Master System · Platformer

Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars

Certified classic

SystemSega Master System
GenrePlatformer
DeveloperSEGA
PublisherSEGA
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesAlex Kidd
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 16

Released for the Sega Master System, Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars is a platformer developed by SEGA.

Among the 66 Master System platformers in our database, it ranks #6 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 in Shinobi World and Alex Kidd: High-Tech 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: The Lost Stars 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: The Lost Stars 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: The Lost Stars gameplay screenshot on Master System
In-game screenshot (Master System)

Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars cheats & codes

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

Invincible After 1 Hit (Time Still Decreases)00CD-0A01
Infinite Energy00CD-1D02
Unlimited Cloud Shots00CD-0114
High Jump (Makes Buzzing Noise)00CD-0601
End Level After Just 1 Screen00C0-50FF

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Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars walkthroughs & guides

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Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars FAQ

Who made Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars?

It was developed by SEGA.

Is Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars multiplayer?

No. Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars is a single-player game.

How long does Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars take to play?

As a platformer, Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars 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: The Lost Stars 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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