Play Michael Jackson's Moonwalker (world) Online

I remember picking up Michael Jackson's Moonwalker for the Sega Genesis back in 1990. It was published by Sega, and it felt like a natural fit for the console, arriving when licensed games based on pop culture figures were common. The game stood out immediately because you were controlling Michael Jackson himself, which was a pretty big deal at the time.

You guide Michael through side-scrolling levels, moving screen by screen to rescue children kidnapped by Mr. Big's gang. Your main method of attack is your magical dance; pressing the button makes Michael spin and release a burst of energy that defeats enemies. Collecting a certain number of children lets you trigger a special attack where Michael performs a longer dance sequence, wiping out every enemy on the screen. The pacing is frantic, and the difficulty can spike unexpectedly in later stages. It feels uniquely bizarre to defeat villains with dance moves instead of punches or weapons.