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Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker (Sega Genesis, 1990)

I don’t know if you guys remember “Moonwalker” for the Genesis but back in the day, it was one of my favorites. I really wish they would come up with some original games like this again. Of course, I guess they could never make another Michael Jackson game for kids. I’m not sure exactly what it was, but there was so much originality during the Genesis era that we are missing out on today. Of course graphics and sound are a million times better now, but I definitely miss some of the unique titles from the old school.

The Sega Genesis is still my all-time favorite system. I know Michael Jackson is a complete freak these days, but we all loved him back then. Video clip from YouTube following the break.

Wikipedia: Michael Jackson’s Moonwalker is the name of several video games created by Sega in 1990 that incorporate the personage of and were co-developed by Michael Jackson. The arcade version and home versions differ in terms of gameplay, but the story and concept remain constant. The story, which is taken from the Moonwalker music video, follows Michael, using various music and dance related abilities, on a quest to save kidnapped children from the hands of the evil “Mr. Big”. The games incorporated synthesized versions of the musician’s hits, such as “Beat It” and “Billie Jean”. The games have now achieved cult status and are remembered for being a memorable point in Jackson’s change to a different stage persona from Thriller, to Bad.