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FranchiseAlex KiddSeriesAlex Kidd

Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

First release
Feb 10, 1989
Genres
Adventure, Platform · Action, Fantasy

The whole Kidd family is upset! Alex’s father, King Thor, is missing, and they suspect he has been kidnapped by Ashra, the mean ruler of the planet Paperock. Alex speeds to Paperock to investigate, but the creatures of Paperock decide to hinder his efforts and try to keep him away from Sky Castle, Ashra’s hideaway. Luckily Alex knows how to jump, punch and kick his way through the most stubborn of enemies.

Also known as Alex Kidd no Castelo Encantado

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Storyline, release dates, time to beat, age ratings, modes, links, keywords

Storyline
A side-scrolling platformer and the fifth entry in Sega's Alex Kidd series, Enchanted Castle continues the adventures of the plucky hero Alex Kidd. Alex makes his home on Planet Aries, a world ruled by his brother, King Igul. His comfortable life is upended by a startling rumor: his long-lost father, King Thor, may still be alive and dwelling on the distant Planet Paperock. Determined to reunite with the father he thought gone, Alex sets off across the stars to Paperock in search of him. There he must journey through eleven varied worlds, leaping past hazards and dispatching foes while making use of an array of quirky gadgets and vehicles, from a motorbike and a pedal-powered helicopter to a pogo stick. Along the way, Alex faces off against a host of opponents in high-stakes games of rock paper scissors, wagering his progress on each match as he pushes ever deeper toward the truth about his father.Read more

A side-scrolling platformer and the fifth entry in Sega's Alex Kidd series, Enchanted Castle continues the adventures of the plucky hero Alex Kidd. Alex makes his home on Planet Aries, a world ruled by his brother, King Igul. His comfortable life is upended by a startling rumor: his long-lost father, King Thor, may still be alive and dwelling on the distant Planet Paperock. Determined to reunite with the father he thought gone, Alex sets off across the stars to Paperock in search of him. There he must journey through eleven varied worlds, leaping past hazards and dispatching foes while making use of an array of quirky gadgets and vehicles, from a motorbike and a pedal-powered helicopter to a pogo stick. Along the way, Alex faces off against a host of opponents in high-stakes games of rock paper scissors, wagering his progress on each match as he pushes ever deeper toward the truth about his father.

Release dates
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Feb 10, 1989
Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
Jan 30, 1991
Wii
Mar 20, 2007
All 8 release dates
Wii
Apr 09, 2007
Wii
May 04, 2007
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Sep 13, 2010
Mac
Sep 13, 2010
Linux
Sep 13, 2010
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
3h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
Side view
Keywords
ghosts, motorcycle, anime, retro, wizards
… All 31, mascot, death, robots, mummy, side-scrolling, steam, sequel, high score, rock paper scissors, turtle, digital distribution, xbox controller support for pc, monkey, protagonist's name in the title, mouse, hedgehog, virtual console, launch titles, young protagonist, treasure chest, underwater gameplay, moving platforms, sega channel, water level, onlive, wii virtual console

At a Glance

Main + Extras (IGDB)
3h

How it plays

Languages

  • Englishinterface
  • 한국어interface
IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026

Language data: IGDB · recorded 27 Oct 2026