M.C. Kids is a surprisingly deep 1992 platformer for the NES developed by Virgin Games. While it initially appears to be a simple promotional title, it features engaging mechanics including block-throwing puzzles, hidden secrets, and gravity-reversing levels. Playing as either Mic or Mac, your goal is to travel across McDonaldland to recover Ronald McDonald’s stolen magic bag from the Hamburglar.
How to play
Navigate the platforming stages by running, jumping, and tossing objects at enemies. Since you cannot defeat foes by jumping on them, you must pick up blocks to throw at them or use them as temporary stepping stones. The default NES controls in the browser map the D-pad to the Arrow Keys (movement), the A button to X (jump), the B button to Z (pick up and throw blocks), and Start to Enter (pause).
Tips
- Explore levels thoroughly to find the hidden Golden Arches; you need to collect a certain number in each area to progress to the next world.
- When you use a gravity-flipping zipper to walk on the ceiling, take your time to adjust, as your jumps and falls will behave inversely.
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