Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2
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is the sequel to the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
game Rocket Knight Adventures
. Another game under the same title, Sparkster
, but without the Rocket Knight Adventures subtitle and not continuing the plot of the first game, was released on the SNES
. A follow up to this game's plot, Rocket Knight
, was produced by Climax Studios
for downloadable services in May 2010.
The primary gameplay difference is how the use of the rocket pack changed. In Rocket Knight Adventures, it had to be charged manually, and took a relatively long time to do so; its use was primarily strategic and planned, and sustained flight was generally not possible. In Sparkster, the pack charges quickly and automatically, allowing the player to use it more conventionally and remain airborne indefinitely.
A duel with Sparkster's arch rival Axel Gear
occurs, much like in the first game.
. Gold Sparkster hits harder than normal Sparkster and his rocket pack charges faster. However, unlike Super Sonic, he can still get hurt.
Completing the game as Gold Sparkster is necessary if players want to see the 'True' ending. If the game is completed without transforming into Gold Sparkster, a message will appear saying 'Try Again.'
Sega Mega Drive
The Sega Genesis is a fourth-generation video game console developed and produced by Sega. It was originally released in Japan in 1988 as , then in North America in 1989 as Sega Genesis, and in Europe, Australia and other PAL regions in 1990 as Mega Drive. The reason for the two names is that...
game Rocket Knight Adventures
Rocket Knight Adventures
is a 16-bit generation side scrolling platformer produced and released in 1993 by Konami for the Mega Drive/Genesis console, designed by Nobuya Nakazato, designer of several titles in the Contra series such as The Alien Wars, Hard Corps and Shattered Soldier...
. Another game under the same title, Sparkster
Sparkster (SNES)
is a 16-bit generation side scrolling platformer produced and released in 1994 by Konami for the Super Famicom/Super Nintendo Entertainment System, directed by Hideo Ueda...
, but without the Rocket Knight Adventures subtitle and not continuing the plot of the first game, was released on the SNES
Super Nintendo Entertainment System
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System is a 16-bit video game console that was released by Nintendo in North America, Europe, Australasia , and South America between 1990 and 1993. In Japan and Southeast Asia, the system is called the , or SFC for short...
. A follow up to this game's plot, Rocket Knight
Rocket Knight
is a 2.5D platformer and a revival of the Rocket Knight series, which first began with Rocket Knight Adventures. It was developed by Climax Studios and published by Konami for Xbox Live Arcade , PlayStation Network and Steam on May 12, 2010...
, was produced by Climax Studios
Climax Group
Climax Group is a British independent video game development company. It was founded by Karl Jeffery in 1988 and is based in Portsmouth, Hampshire....
for downloadable services in May 2010.
Plot
After the Kingdom of Zephyrus was rescued by Sparkster from the Devotindos Empire, the kingdom comes under attack once again, this time from the Gedol Empire led by King Gedol. Making matters worse, he has also dispatched Sparkster's rival, Axel Gear, to kidnap Princess Cherry, Princess Sherry's cousin. Sparkster once again rockets into action to save Cherry and the Zephyrus Kingdom from King Gedol and his army of lizards.Gameplay
Sparksters gameplay is very similar to its precursor. The game largely functions as a 2D sidescrolling platformer, with an autoscrolling airship stage being the lone exception. The player is able to jump, attack with Sparkster's sword, or use his rocket pack to fly.The primary gameplay difference is how the use of the rocket pack changed. In Rocket Knight Adventures, it had to be charged manually, and took a relatively long time to do so; its use was primarily strategic and planned, and sustained flight was generally not possible. In Sparkster, the pack charges quickly and automatically, allowing the player to use it more conventionally and remain airborne indefinitely.
A duel with Sparkster's arch rival Axel Gear
Axel Gear
Axel Gear is a boss character in the Rocket Knight Adventures series:* Rocket Knight Adventures, released for the Sega Genesis in 1993.* Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2, the sequel to Rocket Knight Adventures, also released for the Sega Genesis in 1994.* Sparkster , a game that was released...
occurs, much like in the first game.
Gold Sparkster
The main difference between this game and the rest of the series is the inclusion of six secret swords hidden within the levels (as well as another earned by clearing the prologue level). A player who can obtain all seven will face the final boss as Gold Sparkster, similar to Super Sonic from the Sonic the HedgehogSonic the Hedgehog series
Sonic the Hedgehog is the best selling video game series released by Sega starring and named after its mascot character, Sonic the Hedgehog...
. Gold Sparkster hits harder than normal Sparkster and his rocket pack charges faster. However, unlike Super Sonic, he can still get hurt.
Completing the game as Gold Sparkster is necessary if players want to see the 'True' ending. If the game is completed without transforming into Gold Sparkster, a message will appear saying 'Try Again.'