Overview and Gameplay
Alex travels to the planet Paperock after learning that his missing father, King Thor, may still be alive. This side-scrolling platformer sends him through 11 rounds of towns, deserts, forests, mountains, airborne routes, and the final Sky Castle.
Alex punches enemies, kicks while jumping, crawls, swims, breaks or pushes blocks, collects Baums, and searches for hidden rooms. Rock-paper-scissors contests called Janken are central to progression and item purchases. One hit usually costs a life, while 1,000 Baums allow a continue after game over.
Controls And Mechanics
- Movement: Use the directional pad to walk, crawl, enter doors, climb where supported, and swim.
- Actions: A or C jumps, while B punches or pushes blocks. Releasing a jump button in midair produces a kick.
- Equipment: Alex can use a projectile bracelet, motorcycle, missile-firing Pedicopter, pogo stick, protective cape, Wizard’s Cane, and Janken tokens.
- Player mode: Single-player only.
Version Notes
The USA release replaces the Japanese Janken-loss stripping gag with a heavy object falling on the loser. Bikinitown was also renamed Rookietown.
Release And Credits
- USA release: 1990
- Developer: Sega Enterprises Ltd.
- Publisher: Sega of America
- Original platform: Sega Mega Drive and Genesis
