Michael Jackson's Moonwalker
- Released
Jul 24, 1990
13,252 days ago- Platforms
- Genesis
- DOS
- Amiga
- Amstrad CPC
- Atari ST/STE
- +3
- Ratings
Release dates
North America dates- Aug 24, 199013,221 days ago
- Genesis
- Jul 24, 199013,252 days ago
- DOS
- Amiga
- Amstrad CPC
- Atari ST/STE
- Commodore C64/128/MAX
- MSX
- ZX Spectrum
About
Several video games based on the 1988 Michael Jackson film Moonwalker. U.S. Gold published various games for home computers, released in 1989, whilst Sega developed two similarly themed beat 'em up video games in 1990; one released for arcades and another released for the Mega Drive/Genesis and Master System.
Trailers
Screenshots
How long to beat
HowLongToBeat ↗ · 75 players- Main story
- 1 h
- Main + extras
- 2 h
- Completionist
- 2 h
Reviews
Game info
- Released
- 1990 · see every game from that year
- Modes
- Single player · Multiplayer · Co-operative
- Perspective
- Side view
Other versions
Studios
Languages
1 languageEnglish
| Language | Audio | Subtitles | Interface |
|---|---|---|---|
| EnglishEnglish (US) | – | – |
Themes & tags
Story & names
"Michael!" Katy's voice rings out - you've found her! But more children are still lost! Can you stop the psycho mastermind Mr. Big and his goon squad before they kidnap all the kids? You can, if you're Michael Jackson! Moonwalk on muggers, lean on meanies, and pop the punks! Outfight, outjump, outdance! Move like only Michael can, to the beat of Smooth Criminal, Beat it, Billie Jean, and Bad! No bad guy can last through Michael's Star Magic! Punch down gangsters in Club 30. Rumble in the streets. Swing, spin, and kick past graveyard ghouls. Chill in the caverns, then sizzle 'em with ultra-tech weapons in Mr. Big's hideout. Experience the baddest video game ever. Defy physics with Michael's dancing! You never lose your cool. See it and be it - Michael Jackson's Moonwalker!
Read the story
Also known as
- MoonwalkerAlternative title
Release dates by region
11 releases in 5 regions
worldwide
- Jul 24, 1990DOS
- Jul 24, 1990Commodore C64/128/MAX
- Jul 24, 1990Amiga
- Jul 24, 1990Amstrad CPC
- Jul 24, 1990ZX Spectrum
- Jul 24, 1990MSX
- Jul 24, 1990Atari ST/STE
north america
- Aug 24, 1990Genesis
europe
- Jan 25, 1991Genesis
japan
- Aug 25, 1990Genesis
brazil
- Jan 31, 1991Genesis
The Michael Jackson series
All 8 games
Michael Jackson's Moonwalker1990- This gameMichael Jackson's Moonwalker1990
Michael Jackson in Scramble Training1993
Michael Jackson: The Experience2010
You might also like
Where to find it
Data from IGDB and Steam. Critic scores from OpenCritic. Dates shown for North America, in your local time zone.