Rapid Fire:
To use Rapid Fire, press and hold and simultaneously ( for Classic Controller) and press or ( or for Classic Controller). Also, with the Classic Controller, functions as with Rapid Fire; as with Rapid Fire.

Advanced Controls

Crouch:
While standing still, press and hold down to Crouch. While in this position, press left/right to move. Press ( for Classic Controller) to attack in this position. Alex Kidd cannot Crouch when underwater.

Grabbing a Pole/Rope:
Hold up and press ( for Classic Controller) to grab onto a vertical/horizontal pole or a rope. When standing on a horizontal pole, hold down and press ( for Classic Controller) to descend and hang onto the pole (or while hanging, hold up and press ( for Classic Controller) to climb up and stand on the pole). If you are standing next to a vertical pole (lamp post), simply hold up to make Alex Kidd grab it and climb up.

Fireball:
While grabbing onto a pole or rope, press and hold ( for Classic Controller) to make Alex Kidd spin, turning him into a Fireball. At top speed, press and hold in the desired direction (left/right when on a vertical pole; up/down when on a horizontal pole), and release by pressing ( for Classic Controller). Alex Kidd will fly off in the chosen direction, invulnerable to enemy attacks, destroying weaker enemies and breakable blocks in his way, until he hits an indestructible wall/object. You can make Alex Kidd stop by pressing ( for Classic Controller) or ( for Classic Controller). Also, while airborne, you can adjust the course of his flight with (left/right while flying vertically; down while flying horizontally).

Wall Jump:
Alex Kidd can use this technique to jump up walls that are facing each other. Press towards the wall then press ( for Classic Controller) to jump. As soon as Alex Kidd touches the wall, press ( for Classic Controller) again to jump off of the wall. Continue to jump up the wall using this technique until Alex Kidd gets to the top.

Ladders:
Stand in front of a ladder then press up to grab onto it; press up or down in the direction you wish to climb. Press ( for Classic Controller) to let go; Alex Kidd will fall all the way down.
Note: If you try to walk across a ladder at anywhere except its base, you will fall down.

Entering a Room:
In some Scenes, you may find entrances which lead to another room or area. Press up to enter.

Skip on Water:
Continue to press ( for Classic Controller) as Alex Kidd crosses a body of water. This will prevent him from sinking.
Note: Alex Kidd will not drown from being underwater too long.