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Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX es una genial remasterización del clásico de Master System, fiel al original y con un bello apartado técnico que hará las delicias tanto de nuevos como de viejos jugadores. Una dificultad muy ajustada que puede frustrar a mas de uno y una corta rejugabilidad.  Juego totalmente recomendado y que tenéis disponible desde hoy en todas las plataformas y con una edición física muy retro.

Alex Kidd vuelve en un señor remake que hará las delicias de los fans del juego original, aunque quizás su control lo afeará respecto a los que entran de nuevas. Sus principales taras vienen cuando se ha intentado poner por delante lo artístico de lo funcional, con elementos que impiden una visualización correcta de lo que tenemos delante, o melodías que se separan demasiado del trabajo original. Aún así, si disfrutaste de las aventuras del pequeño niño-mono comedor de onigiris en la 8bits de SEGA, DEBES comprar este remake.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a worthy remake of the 8-bit classic, modernising the game but keeping the same gameplay that made it a classic all those years ago.

If you are okay with playing what is essentially a game from the 80’s with a 2021 coat of paint, then you’ll have a great time with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. This is a perfect way to introduce a brand new generation of gamers to a criminally underrated franchise that deserves way more respect than what little it got over the years. It’s colorful, adorable, not entirely hard to play, and most importantly, it’s one hell of a nostalgia bomb for those who grew up with it back in the day. I’m beyond delighted that Jankenteam and Merge Games took their time to bring this 80’s hero back to the spotlight and I hope they come with even more Alex Kidd games in the near future.

Alex Kidd is a game I played a lot back in the day. Pre-installed on my mate’s Master System, whenever you couldn’t be arsed to get up and change the cartridge we would just play Alex Kidd. It’s a game that I remember fondly from the sprites to the Catchy music it was really good. Fast forward and we ha e a remaster of it. It’s a beautiful looking game again, all newly remixed songs and slick animations that cause you to just smile. The thing is though, as I get older I get more cynical, more judgey and Alex Kidd does not escape my wrath! The controls are not good for they are very loose and floaty causing a lot of needless cheap deaths. The graphic style can actually obscure parts of the level but the biggest revelation I found personally is the fact that the first few screens are re-used over and over all stitched together to make a level. Now granted I can’t beat the game up for that really as that was the way it was it’s just an eye-opening thing when you realize it! Back to the overall game and I love the new look, I love that you can immediately change between versions, levels do have slight tweaks and additions so it feels familiar but has a hint of change about it. I hated the controls and the extra game modes were not needed and the game is very short but overall it’s a safe remaster of a good game.

Podríamos hablar largo y tendido de la experiencia que supone Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX pero…realmente tampoco hay mucho que contar pues si eres un poco habilidoso no te llevará mas de tres horas completarlo, incluso menos. Estamos ante un homenaje estupendo a un título que no llega a ser de los mejores plataformas que existen pero si aporta ese toque añejo retro de pixel-art que tanto nos gusta. El diseño artístico y el mimo que se han puesto en el rediseño de nuestro protagonista y los escenarios del juego es una verdadera maravilla y digno de estar entre nuestras colecciones de juegos, pero…Pese a contar con algunos niveles nuevos (muy muy poquitos) el juego se hace realmente corto y los incentivos no compensan.

Si eres fan del género, yo diría que vale la pena echarle un vistazo a este remake. Si eres nuevo en los platformers, tal vez no sea tan buena idea empezar por aquí justamente por lo compejo que puede llegar a ser, incluso con el modo de vidas infinitas. 

I could certainly see plenty of others finding it less compelling, however, because beyond the visuals, so very little has changed in 35 years. Yikes. 35 years. Presumably, Prince Alex is now King Alex of Radaxian by now. I'd better get back to my throne.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is an accomplished remake built around a core that's admittedly creaking with age. It’s difficult to brainstorm anything extra that I wish the development team had added, beyond perhaps more new levels, although at that point the line between remake and sequel would surely begin to blur. Some of the quality-of-life changes will probably prove contentious, but the kid in me from 30 years ago just wishes they’d been there from the start. And that’s probably as good a sign as any that the developers handled this remake well.

Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX is a stunningly crafted remake that stays faithful to the original even though it hasn't aged the best in many places. When toggling between the remake and the original the difference is truly night and day, and the two new modes: Boss Rush and Classic Mode are fun additions that returning fans will surely appreciate. That said, the difficulty feels particularly punishing compared to newer platformers, and its length is awfully short with it taking me and my limited talents only three hours to complete. If you are a die-hard fan of the original then I can see this being a no-brainer, but anybody else who falls outside of that demographic should be wary about what they are getting themselves into.

Though it has all of the hallmarks of a solid remake, Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX likely sticks a bit too close to the subject matter to resonate with a modern audience. Don't let the lush visuals fool you. It's unapologetically brutal design, combined with control issues and unexplained mechanics galore, all make for an uneven and unrecommendable experience.