The "deep story" of (Title ID: 010025D01221A000 ) is a remastered journey of self-discovery, hidden heritage, and high-stakes Rock-Paper-Scissors.
Alex begins as an orphan living on Mt. Eternal, training in the "Shellcore" technique that lets him shatter boulders with his fists.
The villain, Janken the Great , has invaded Radaxian, turned its citizens into stone, and kidnapped Alex’s brother and his fiancée, Princess Lora.
To save his kingdom, Alex must defeat Janken’s stone-headed henchmen in games of Jan-ken-pon (Rock-Paper-Scissors). Key Characters Significance Alex Kidd Protagonist Prince of Radaxian; master of Shellcore. Janken the Great Antagonist Emperor of Janbarik; sorcerer who petrifies enemies. Prince Igul The rightful heir held captive in Radaxian Castle. Saint Nurari
Mid-journey, Alex learns he isn't just a martial artist—he is the lost son of King Thunder and the younger brother of Prince Igul , the true heirs to the Radaxian throne.
Reveals Alex’s royal lineage and grants him the Sun Stone. Alex Kidd in Miracle World DX for Nintendo Switch
While it looks like a simple 8-bit platformer, the "DX" version expands the original 1986 lore with new levels and dialogue that flesh out Alex’s tragic family history. The Lore of Radaxian