Play Michael Jackson?s Moonwalker Online

I first played Michael Jackson's Moonwalker on the Sega Genesis back in 1990. It was published by Sega, and it fit right in with the platform's library of games based on movies and pop culture. At the time, having a game where you controlled Michael Jackson himself was a pretty novel concept, and it stood out among the other action titles on the system.

You control Michael Jackson through a series of urban and industrial levels. Your main goal is to rescue children kidnapped by the villainous Mr. Big. You explore each area screen by screen, clearing it of enemies before you can proceed. Your primary attack is a magical spin that sends a burst of energy at enemies, and you can also call upon your chimpanzee friend Bubbles for help. Collecting enough children in a stage allows you to trigger a special dance sequence where Michael performs to his music, defeating every enemy on the screen. The game can be quite difficult, with some levels requiring precise timing to navigate the constant enemy spawns. It feels like a strange and energetic mix of arcade brawling and a rescue mission set to a familiar beat.