Konami's excellent Sparkster, spiritual successor to Rocket Knight Adventures. Gorgeous, demanding, one of the console's best platformers.
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Rocket-propelled opossum knight Sparkster battles enemies in this Konami Mega Drive platformer. Published by Konami, released in the United States in September 1994. Platformer with Sparkster using his jetpack to fly and attack, harder levels and formidable bosses.
The NTSC release of Sparkster is the US version of Konami's game, last major Sparkster on Megadrive.
An underrated gem
A sequel to the valiant opossum knight, this Konami platformer takes up its predecessor's jet-powered formula while toughening the challenge and refining the staging. Released late and in the shadow of the nascent PlayStation, it stirred little buzz. Demanding and spectacular, it will delight fans of muscular platforming in search of an underrated 16-bit title.
Is Sparkster still worth playing in 2026?
A direct sequel to Rocket Knight Adventures by Konami, Sparkster offers an inventive platform adventure with the return of the opossum hero and his back jetpack. The vibrant cartoon art direction, gameplay inventiveness and new aerial movements make it an excellent continuation of the Rocket Knight saga. For anyone who loved the first entry or seeking an original Konami 2D platformer, a warm recommendation still valid today on Mega Drive without any hesitation for fans truly here indeed.
