Before rhythm games took over, there was Moonwalker (1989), where you play as none other than Michael Jackson himself, saving kidnapped kids by dancing enemies into submission. Yes, really. Armed with iconic moves and a bit of magic sparkle, you moonwalk your way through levels straight out of a bizarre music video. It’s campy, weird, and self-indulgent—but also strangely entertaining. Seeing thugs collapse from the sheer power of a spin move never gets old. Love it or mock it, Moonwalker is one of the most unique celebrity tie-ins ever made.
Zero Magazine issue 3 (1990) - "Whacko Jacko, man of plastic, returns in yet another incarnation.This time it's in the form of Moonwalker: The Computer Game, which is based on several incidents from the movie. Following the usual film tie in trend, several of the film's incidents are converted into four mini games. [...] There are some good demo-style sequences but these don't enhance the actual gameplay in any way. [...] The third level, set in the Club 30s, is the best of the lot, as it's fairly addictive. In the other three, there's not really enough to do and the boredom factor creeps in. Highly polished and well programmed but ultimately boring."
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