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Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked
Released On: Jun 11, 2024
75
8.6
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
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33% Positive
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 6 Critic Reviews
75
33% Positive
2 Reviews
2 Reviews
67% Mixed
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Negative
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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.
Outside of including the middling 2010 Rocket Knight and adding in more save states, I can’t really think of many ways Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked could be better. If you know and love the games, you can pick up this set without fear and relive your happy memories. If you’ve never played them before, I think the three high-quality games in this set represent a solid value for fans of 2D platformers. I’m glad this turned out okay, both for fans of Sparkster and those who are about to become one.
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.
This is a collection of three classic games that were forgotten, but thanks to this remaster we will be able to play. It brings us the necessary nostalgia to give us a taste of what the games of the 90s were like. It is not at the level of The Cowabunga Collection but at least it offers some interesting addons.
It’s probably not fair to say that the Rocket Knight Adventures games are bad, because when they were originally released (1993 & 1994) they were probably very good, and in fact while doing research on the series, I was surprised to find they were reviewed quite favorably. This was, of course, during a time when degree of difficulty was a positive thing. I don’t think they hold up particularly well, but perhaps I should be grateful that they’re being preserved somehow, a window into the 16-bit era that I grew up with, but have mostly left behind. I suppose if you’ve been itching to revisit Sparkster’s adventures, this is the best way to do it.
If you get anything from this review, it’s that Rocket Knight Adventures is an underappreciated classic, and you should definitely play it. The two Sparkster games are more Sparkster, but more disposable and with a feeling of cynicism. Whether you wait for a sale is your decision. Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Collection is fine, just play Rocket Knight Adventures already.
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Summary Rocket Knight Adventures:Re-Sparked has 3 games. This collection immerses players in these thrilling classic titles
Rated E +10
for Everyone +10
Platforms:
- PlayStation 5
- Nintendo Switch
- PlayStation 4
- PC
Initial Release Date: Jun 11, 2024
Developer:
- Carbon Engine
Publisher: Konami
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