Featuring the first appearance of the character many consider Sega's first true mascot, Alex Kidd in Miracle World is basically the Master System's response to the popularity of Super Mario Bros. for the NES. There's plenty of running and jumping, and Alex can destroy overhead blocks with his head. However, the game does deviate from the SMB formula in a number of ways, including Alex's ability to punch enemies and ride an assortment of vehicles, including a motorcycle and a speedboat. When Sega released a scaled down model of the Master System in 1990, Alex Kidd in Miracle World was included in the package. ~ Brett Alan Weiss, All Game Guide