Play Rocket Knight Adventures (Japan) Online

Game Overview

Rocket Knight Adventures is one of those Genesis games that makes you go, "Wait, why isn't this more famous?" You play as Sparkster, a sword-swinging opossum knight with a rocket strapped to his back—because why wouldn't you? The first level throws you right into it: bouncing off walls with your jetpack, slicing through pig soldiers, and suddenly finding yourself in a full-on shooter segment where you're dodging bullets mid-air.

What I love is how the rocket pack changes everything. It's not just a gimmick—you'll start timing boosts to ricochet between enemies, or using the momentum to launch yourself across gaps. And just when you think you've got the hang of it, the game switches things up—one minute you're platforming through a forest, the next you're piloting a clunky mech or racing through a tunnel dodging obstacles. The soundtrack's pure 16-bit energy too, all brass and synth that somehow makes a rocket-powered possum feel even more heroic.

It's got that perfect Konami polish—tight controls, creative level design, and just enough weirdness to keep you grinning. If you missed this one back in the day, it's worth digging up.