Note: and are also used to start the game from the Title Screen.

Note: and are also used to start the game from the Title Screen. With Classic Controller, has the same function as .

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

	Advanced Controls

Crouch:
While standing still, press and hold down to crouch. 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 let go by releasing ( 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 travels a certain distance or 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; up/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: You can jump onto any point of a ladder and hold up to climb it.

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

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.