Alex Kidd in the Enchanted Castle

Plot

Alex Kidd travels to the mystical Planet Paperrock, where he hears word that his long-lost father King Thor is still alive. Along the way, Alex must use his karate skills, as well as his Scissors-Paper-Rock techniques, to vanquish his enemies on his way to the titular Enchanted Castle.

Gameplay

Gameplay consists of basic platforming: running, jumping, collecting coins, etc. However, Alex uses a punch attack instead of the more traditional way of destroying enemies, the head stomp.

At the end of most levels, Alex must compete in a game of Scissors-Paper-Rock with that level's boss. If he wins, the level is completed and the player moves on. If Alex loses, the player loses a life and must start the level again.

Along the way, Alex encounters different shops where he can gamble in Scissors-Paper-Rock games to win various items that can help him on his quest.

Items

• Magic Ring: Shoots fireball
• Pogo stick: Allows Alex to jump extra high
• Motorbike: Run over enemies in Alex' path
• Cane: Alex can levitate
• Helicopter: Alex can fly and shoot missiles
• Cape: Invincibility
• Necklace: Read opponents' mind during Scissors-Paper-Rock match