This is a side-scrolling action game where the player guides Michael through stages filled with enemies, hazards, and rescued children. Standard attacks are combined with dance-based special moves that can trigger area damage or unique effects. Progress is stage-based and largely linear, with the focus on movement, timing, and surviving repeated enemy waves while searching for objectives.
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
Sega Master SystemControls
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Gameplay
Characters
Michael Jackson
The playable protagonist, using dance-inspired attacks and special moves to defeat enemies and rescue children.
Mr. Big
The main antagonist who controls the gang and stands behind the game's conflict.
Strategy
Keep moving to avoid being surrounded, and use special dance attacks when enemies cluster together. Save stronger moves for crowded sections rather than wasting them on single targets. Watch enemy patterns and prioritize rescuing children and clearing dangerous attackers before pushing ahead.
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Tips
Tips and tricks
- Learn the timing of each special move so you can use it before enemies close in.
- Against ranged or flying enemies, reposition first and counterattack from a safer distance.
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