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FOR ALL ITS POPULARITY, ALEX KIDD IN MIRACLE WORLD HAS SELDOM BEEN PORTED, BUT ITS MORE RECENT RELEASES ARE WORTH CHECKING OUT

Though Sega was one of the earliest publishers to realise the potential of its back catalogue, and has put out a variety of retro releases and compilations over the years, Alex Kidd In Miracle World is a game that is frequently overlooked. A version was announced for Playstation 2 as part of the

Japanese Sega Ages 2500 range, but ultimately never saw release. As a result, it took over 20 years for any other platform to receive the game, with the wait finally ended by a Wii Virtual Console release in 2008. In 2012, Sega Vintage Collection: Alex Kidd & Co brought the game to Xbox 360 and Playstation 3, in a package with Super Hang-on and The Revenge Of Shinobi. This version allowed you to choose your regional variation and offered a wealth of display options, as well as support for achievements and trophies.

The definitive version of Alex Kidd In Miracle World is the Sega Ages version developed by M2, released for Nintendo Switch in 2019. This version features a soundtrack that uses the Mark III’S optional FM sound module, which had yet to be released when Alex Kidd In Miracle World was developed, and adds extra plot-related visuals between stages. The game also features online rankings, time attack and a rewind feature to alleviate some of the game’s challenge. Additionally, it allows you to choose your preferred regional release, and features the usual Sega Ages variety of display filters.