Games like Rocket Knight
Looking for games like Rocket Knight? Here are top role playing recommendations with a historical focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Sonic Lost World, Freedom Planet or Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode II.
1 57%Game Brain Scoregameplay, musicstory, grinding60% User Score 3,960 reviewsCritic Score 53%5 reviewsWhen the Deadly Six threaten to destroy his world, Sonic’s new moves & power-ups are the only way to defeat them before it’s too late! This is the first out of the three titles of Sega and Nintendo's exclusive collaboration, the others being Mario & Sonic at the Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games and Sonic Boom: Rise of Lyric/Sonic Boom: Shattered Crystal.
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91%Game Brain Scorestory, musicstability, grinding96% User Score 4,778 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviewsFreedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force. There's trouble around every turn, from insects to giant robots to sheer explosive destruction, but you'll have a variety of special fighting abilities to blast your way through each stage. As Lilac, you can use Dragon powers to whip enemies with your hair, spin like a…
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68%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsgrinding, replayability75% User Score 792 reviewsCritic Score 53%3 reviewsThe Sonic 4 Saga continues in Episode II with the return of a beloved side kick and fan-favorite villains! Following the events of Episode I, Metal Sonic has returned to form an alliance with Dr. Eggman! To face this new evil, Sonic will have to call upon an old friend to help him save the day!
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57%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplayoptimization, stability57% User Score 3,250 reviewsCritic Score 58%39 reviewsFight through a world destroyed by Dr. Eggman and a powerful new villain in Sonic Forces, the new fast-paced action platformer from the team that brought you Sonic Colors and Sonic Generations. Sonic Forces lets you speed through rolling ruined landscapes as Modern Sonic, catapult past perilous platforms as Classic Sonic, and use powerful new gadgets as your own Custom Hero Character.
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86%Game Brain Scoremusic, storygrinding, optimization90% User Score 1,481 reviewsCritic Score 76%13 reviewsThe ultimate edition of Shantae: Half-Genie Hero comes with all of the previously released DLC, Modes, and Costumes in one epic collection! Includes an exclusive Blue Bathing Suit for use in Beach Mode!
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82%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsoptimization, stability83% User Score 2,602 reviewsCritic Score 81%9 reviewsStrider Hiryu, the original assassin that inspired many third person action titles returns in a completely new game for a new generation of gamers as he takes on the Grand Master Meio. Use an arsenal of moves and weapons against your enemies whilst slicing your way through a massive interconnected game world. From scorching enemies to freezing them in their tracks or deflecting a host of bullets, …
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50%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsoptimization, stability54% User Score 1,952 reviewsCritic Score 50%56 reviewsMighty No. 9 is a Japanese 2D Side-scrolling Action game that takes the best elements from the 8 and 16-bit classics that you know and love and transforms them with modern tech, fresh mechanics, and fan input into something amazing! Led by a veteran team with decades of experience, Mighty No. 9 promises to be an evolution in the well-known genre.
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86%Game Brain Scorestory, gameplaygrinding, stability91% User Score 11,726 reviewsCritic Score 81%8 reviewsIn this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry retains the stylish action, fluid combat and self-assured protagonist that have defined the iconic series but inject a more brutal and visceral edge.
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51%Game Brain Scoremusic, humorgraphics, gameplay39% User Score 2,670 reviewsCritic Score 80%3 reviews(Online Interactions Not Rated by the ESRB) The sequel you've waited 16 years to see, SONIC THE HEDGEHOG™ 4 Episode I. Get ready for an all new 2D adventure
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90%Game Brain Scoregameplay, graphicsoptimization, stability95% User Score 1,543 reviewsCritic Score 80%4 reviewsKlonoa is back
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