Alex Kidd: The Lost Stars is a vibrant 1988 platformer for the Sega Master System where you must run, jump, and shoot your way through imaginative levels like Toy World and Water World. Unlike his previous adventure, Alex cannot punch; instead, you must grab power-ups like the Cloud Shot to defend yourself while racing to collect the twelve Miracle Balls.
How to play
Your objective is to reach the end of each stage before the timer runs out. This timer also acts as your life gauge, so you must constantly collect items to replenish it. Use the arrow keys (D-pad) to move, Z (Button 1) to attack once you have a weapon, and X (Button 2) to jump.
Tips
- Prioritize collecting time-replenishing items, as your time drains continuously and taking damage decreases it further.
- Since you begin without an attack, memorize enemy patterns to safely dodge them until you find a weapon power-up.
- To see the true ending, you must complete all six stages twice; the second loop increases the difficulty and rearranges enemies.
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