- June 11, 2024
- Limited Run Games, Inc.
Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Collection
Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked features platforming greats that are absolute must-plays, but the overall package is bare bones. It’s great to see Sparkster and his jetpack make a return, but this awesome opossum deserves so much more.
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"Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Collection" is a 3-game set featuring the acclaimed opossum knight, Sparkster. Players will battle robots and pigs to save the princess across the original game and its two sequels. Additional features include a museum, music player, boss rush mode, save anywhere function, and rewind feature for a smooth gaming experience.







- The collection features three classic games, with Rocket Knight Adventures being a standout title that holds up well and offers enjoyable gameplay.
- The emulation is generally good, with options for resolution and a rewind feature that adds convenience for players.
- The inclusion of both Japanese and American ROMs allows players to experience the games without the 'rental difficulty' of the original Western releases.
- The price point is considered steep for only three games, especially when compared to other collections that offer more content for a similar price.
- There are significant emulation issues, including audio problems and a lack of video options, which detract from the overall experience.
- The absence of button remapping and other customization options limits the accessibility for players using different controllers.
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe music in the Rocket Knight trilogy is widely praised for its catchy and energetic 16-bit soundtracks, with standout tracks like "Kingdom of Zephyrus" and "Ancient Ruins" receiving particular acclaim. However, players have reported significant issues with the in-game music being broken, which detracts from the overall experience, especially since the soundtrack is considered one of the game's highlights. Despite these problems, the inclusion of a music player and a museum feature adds value for fans of the series.
“The music is slamming, the sprites are detailed, the boss battles are epic, the game has a humorous style, and it is challenging enough for multiple play-throughs.”
“I like the way you can listen to the in-game music on the main menu because I remember some of these tunes being incredibly catchy, specifically 'Kingdom of Zephyrus' from the first stage of Rocket Knight Adventures and 'Ancient Ruins' from the first stage of the Mega Drive/Genesis version of Sparkster.”
“The soundtrack is incredible (especially level 5 in 'Adventures').”
“Okayish port with a nice rewind system, some sound bugs like glitchy music.”
“The in-game music is wrong; you can hear it fine in the sound test, but inside the game, it is broken. Considering its soundtrack is the best part, it made me ask for a refund.”
“The 'new' features, the museum, a music player, a save/load and rewind feature, and a boss rush mode don't justify the price tag.”
Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Review
Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked features platforming greats that are absolute must-plays, but the overall package is bare bones. It’s great to see Sparkster and his jetpack make a return, but this awesome opossum deserves so much more.
70%Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked (Switch eShop) Review
I'm sure some of you will dig this retro compilation.
70%Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Review
Rocket Knight Adventures is a series comprising two fine games and one stellar, timeless piece of work. While the sequels are above average for '90s platform gaming, it’s the series debut that really informs this review’s score. Rocket Knight Adventures is a title that sits comfortably alongside Gunstar Heroes in the pantheon of exceptional games overlooked in their heyday. It does everything an arcade action adventure needs to, and more, outdoing a vast number of actual arcade games in the process. Its constantly evolving stages, incredible variety of scenarios, and driving cinematic soundtrack make it one of the best of its kind. If that’s not the very definition of underrated, we don’t know what is.
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