Initially, I was psyched to play and review Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX. It’s a gorgeous-looking remake, has extra levels and remastered music, and additional modes not found in the original. Sadly, the title, much like Wonder Boy: Asha in Monster World, sticks too closely to the template of the Master System game. Instead of improving frustrating elements of its original design, the developers of this revamped Alex Kidd decided to splash a new coat of paint on the old game (for the most part) and call it a day. A smattering of merits Let’s start with what