Chris Moyse
DestructoidReview: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX – Destructoid
Published 6/22/2021
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 6/22/2021
Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX
The legendary Alex Kidd returns with Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Since his first appearance in 1986 with Alex Kidd in Miracle World. The iconic Alex Kidd makes his return to smash rocks, collect coins and tackle bosses once again in Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX! Return The Kingdom of Radaxian to its former glory and destroy the evil Janken the Great! Comprising of all levels from the original title as well as brand new levels which expand the lore of Alex Kidd, experience Miracle World like you’ve never seen it before with new animations, graphical detail and gameplay improvements.
- Developer
- Merge Games, Jankenteam
- Publisher
- Merge Games
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63
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30–90
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The critic average is 63 across 25 scored reviews, with a 60-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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90–1002 reviews · 8%
80–892 reviews · 8%
70–796 reviews · 24%
Below 7015 reviews · 60%
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Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX Review
Published 6/22/2021
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63
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Read originalBlake Grundman
PC InvasionAlex Kidd in Miracle World DX review — Retro Regression
Published 6/22/2021
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55
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalDan Twohig
PlayStation UniverseAlex Kidd In Miracle World DX Review (PS4) - A Wonderful Makeover Of A Game That Hasn't Aged All That Well - PlayStation Universe
Published 6/22/2021
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60
-3 vs critic avg
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Read originalKeith Mitchell
The Outerhaven ProductionsAlex Kidd in Miracle World DX Review
Published 6/22/2021
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90
+27 vs critic avg
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Read originalCraig S
VGChartzAlex Kidd in Miracle World DX (PC) Review
Published 6/22/2021
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65
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalKieron Verbrugge
WellPlayedA Blast From Sega's Past
Published 6/22/2021
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65
+2 vs critic avg
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Read originalStuart Gipp
Nintendo LifeReview: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX - Vintage Sega Hero In Mediocre Remake
Published 6/22/2021
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50
-13 vs critic avg
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Read originalBrett Posner-Ferdman
Push SquareMini Review: Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX (PS4) - Who Thought This Game Needed a Remake?
Published 6/22/2021
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40
-23 vs critic avg
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Checkpoint GamingAlex Kidd in Miracle World DX Review – Pixel perfect
Published 6/22/2021
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90
+27 vs critic avg
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