Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX – Complete Walkthrough (Step by Step Guide)

This walkthrough is for the original version of the game, originally released in 1986 for the Sega Master System (and re-released for other consoles in special packages), and also for the Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX version, released in 2021 for Nintendo Switch, PC – Computer, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S.

Phase 1 – Eternal Mountain

At the beginning of Alex Kidd in Miracle World, you will come across the first level, called Mount Eternal. Right at the beginning, you will see a special yellow box with a purple question mark. This is important because it contains a powerful item: a ring that shoots lightning. When you break the box with a punch, don’t waste time, because the item disappears quickly if you take too long to get it. Keep moving forward, but be very careful with the dinosaurs. Just touching them will cost you a life, so stay alert and avoid contact.

Along the way, you’ll also find other boxes, the yellow ones with stars. These boxes are never cursed, so you can break them without any worries. They always contain money, which will be useful later on to buy items in the shop. Note that the bigger stars on the boxes indicate more money, while the smaller ones give a smaller amount.

Now, an important point: you will find a special box that is cursed and will release a ghost if opened. If you are not feeling confident, avoid this box, as the ghost will chase you and it may be difficult to escape. However, if you are feeling prepared, break the box and run as fast as you can. If you manage to escape the ghost until the end of the level, you will be rewarded with an extra life.

Towards the end of the level, you’ll reach a point where you need to jump off a high platform. Don’t worry, you can jump without fear, as you’ll always land in the water and be safe. And if you followed the previous advice and broke the cursed box, this is where you’ll get that extra life I mentioned at the end. One final tip for this level: never try to open three boxes at once, because one of them will always disappear.

Phase 2 – Eternal Mountain

In stage 2, you’ll continue on to Mount Eterno, but now things get a little more interesting. You’ll need to break a wall with a rice ball you picked up earlier to proceed. Soon after, you’ll come across a shop. To enter, stand in front of the door and press the up arrow. Inside the shop, you’ll have the option to buy a few items, but the recommendation here is to buy the motorbike. To buy any item, simply jump on it.

With the bike in hand, you can move forward much faster. The right directional pad accelerates the bike, while the left one brakes it. Remember, the bike can break through walls, but it cannot resist frogs, sewers (those areas with green floor) or red balls. Be careful when crossing these obstacles, as a collision will cause you to lose the bike.

Once you reach the boss of this stage, you won’t be able to pause the game, so be prepared. To win, you’ll need to choose your moves using the up and down arrow keys. After defeating him, jump on the rice ball to advance.

Phase 3 – Deep Lake

In stage 3, you enter the Deep Lake. Early on, you’ll see a special box that contains an extra life, so make sure to grab it. Further on, you’ll face an octopus. To access the bonus stage, defeat all of the balls on the octopus’ tentacle. However, the bonus stage doesn’t offer much besides money, so it’s not essential to enter it.

After defeating the octopus, it will disappear and you can enter a purple pot by pressing the down arrow key. At the end of the level, don’t forget to pick up the rice ball to proceed. In the second encounter with the octopus, there will be no bonus level available. A helpful tip for this level is that if you want to swim faster, hold down the jump button while swimming.

Phase 4 – Island Man Nurari

When you reach stage 4, you will be on the Island of the Holy Man Nurari. This stage requires great caution, as any sudden movement can result in death. At the end, you will find a helicopter that will be essential to progress. After getting the helicopter, jump on the rice ball to complete the stage.

Stage 5 – Island Man Nurari

In stage 5, still on the Island of the Holy Man Nurari, you will have the opportunity to use the helicopter. To control the helicopter, press the jump button repeatedly to make it fly. The punch button, in this case, allows the helicopter to shoot. However, be very careful, as any collision with the red balls will make the helicopter fall into the water, which can cost you your life.

Phase 6 – The city of Namui

In stage 6 of Alex Kidd in Miracle World, you will be in the Little Town of Namui, and right at the beginning you will find a store. It is important to enter this store to buy the helicopter, as it will be essential to progress in the game. If you have accumulated enough money in the previous stage, I recommend that you also buy an extra life, which costs 500, while the helicopter costs 200. If you still don’t have enough, you can choose to just take the helicopter and move on.

Now, as you move forward, you will find a special box that contains an extra life, but you need to be very careful. There is fire around this box that rotates 360 degrees, which means that any rash movement could cost you your life. The trick is to wait for the fire to complete half a turn, that is, when it turns 180 degrees. At this point, break the box and quickly grab the life, as it disappears in a few seconds.

When you reach the end of this level, you will face a boss. The strategy to defeat him is simple, but requires precision. Stand still and wait for him to come towards you. When he gets close, throw a punch. He will retreat, but will quickly come back. Be careful, repeat the process a few times, and he will be defeated.

Phase 7 – Mountain Kave

Moving on to stage 7, you’ll reach Mount Kave. Here, right at the beginning, you’ll need to break two blocks to proceed. During the stage, there will be a special block that contains a ring. This item is very useful, so be sure to pick it up. To use it, pause the game and move the arrow to the ring using the directional buttons. Then, select the ring by pressing the jump button. To use it, just press the punch button, and the ring will launch projectiles, which will make your journey much easier.

An important point in this phase is to pay attention to the music. When it is about to end, this indicates that your opponent is going to make their move, so be prepared. If you have picked up the item that allows you to see your opponent’s move, it will be even easier to plan your actions.

Phase 8 – Black Forest

In stage 8, you’ll be in the Dark Forest, a stage known for its difficulty. The first thing you’ll notice is that losing your bike here can be a big problem, so do your best to keep it until the end of the stage. The red balls are the biggest obstacle, and you’ll need to be quick to avoid them. When you reach the boss, the strategy is simple: go for it without hesitation and keep attacking with punches until you defeat it.

Phase 9 – The Black Forest, the lake

Next, stage 9 also takes place in the Black Forest, but this time you’ll be in a lake. The controls will be the same as the helicopter you used in previous stages, so you should already be familiar with the controls. The main tip here is to move quickly and jump to avoid obstacles. Don’t take too long, as the aquatic environment can put you at a disadvantage if you lose your rhythm.

Phase 10 – Lowlands of Bingoo

Now, in stage 10, you will reach the Bingoo Lowlands. This stage is easier, but there are some details that you need to be aware of. The focus here should be on collecting as much money as possible, as it will be useful in the following stages. However, the biggest danger is the cloud that appears from time to time, shooting lightning bolts. To get past it, the secret is to watch for the moment when it shoots the bolts. When you can’t get over it, wait for the bolt to be shot and take the opportunity to advance quickly afterwards.

And then comes the time for the famous Jokenpô! Here, the game will test your luck and strategy, so get ready for a classic game of rock, paper, scissors.

Phase 11 – Castle of Radactian

When you reach stage 11, Radactian Castle, things start to get more tense, as we are approaching the end of the game. Right at the beginning, you will come across a purple cube. The trick here is to keep climbing, keep moving forward without hesitation. This stage is full of traps and enemies, and one slip can be fatal, so keep moving. A crucial point of this stage is that you will have the chance to save your brother. To do so, you will need to enter a very specific code. It works like this: you punch once to select the star, two punches to select the wave and three punches for the fish. This is essential to progress, so memorize it well.

While exploring the castle, be very careful of the enemies. They may look simple, but coming face to face with them can be dangerous, especially since some of them are quite bizarre, like the headless ones that appear out of nowhere. The main tip here is to keep your distance and avoid direct confrontation with their bodies.

Stage 12 – City of Radactian

Moving on to stage 12, in Radactian City, you’ll face a boss. The fight isn’t too complicated, but it does require attention. After defeating the boss, don’t let your guard down. His head will come off and start attacking you, and his body will continue to fire projectiles. So, even after defeating him, stay alert and dodge his attacks. The strategy is to stay calm and focus on avoiding the flying head while finishing the fight.

Stage 13 – City of Radactian

In stage 13, you’ll once again be in Radactian City, but this time with the helicopter. The goal here is to continue advancing carefully. The helicopter is a useful tool, but it can be disastrous if you lose control. As you progress, you’ll encounter dinosaurs that shouldn’t be underestimated. They’re fast and can end your life if you’re not prepared, so always be alert and ready to dodge or attack when necessary.

Stage 14 – Kingdom of Nibana

Stage 14 takes you to the Kingdom of Nibana. This stage is relatively straightforward compared to the previous ones, and there are no major secrets here. Basically, what you need to do is grab a scroll that will be available during the stage and continue advancing. Take advantage of this quieter time to prepare yourself for the challenges that will come in the next stages.

Stage 15 – Kingdom of Nibana

In stage 15, still in the Kingdom of Nibana, things start to heat up again. Here, you’ll face fast enemies, so the key is to position your Alex correctly. The best place to position yourself is where you can jump and land a precise punch. The most important tip here is to stay focused, as the enemies come at you very fast. One mistake can cost you dearly, so be prepared to react quickly.

Stage 16 – The castle of Janken!

Now, when you get to stage 16, Janken Castle, things get really challenging. There’s an interesting bug that happens here in the original Sega Master System version of the game. If you’re playing on an emulator, it might not work, but on the original console, it’s still possible sometimes. The trick is to not press up on the controller most of the time when you’re swimming in the area with those deadly spikes, otherwise it will be fatal. This might seem like a silly glitch, but it’s something to be aware of if you’re playing on console.

When you finally reach the final boss, the strategy is simple but requires a lot of precision. Position yourself very close to the boss, but stay low.

Wait for the right moment and jump to punch the boss’s horn, which is the one that comes out of the middle of his forehead.

Repeat the process until you defeat him, but don’t forget to pick up the item (that reddish ball). This item is crucial to victory, so don’t miss it.

Stage 17 – Cragg lake

Now we are at the last level, Lake Cragg, level 17. After crossing the lake, you will fall down and reach an important door. What you need to do is approach this door. The final part of the game is here, and you will need to enter the correct combination of the code in the cheat, to free the crown.

After doing this, get the crown, and then you can celebrate: you finished Alex Kidd in Miracle World!