Sega Genesis / Mega Drive · Platformer / Action
Rocket Knight Adventures
Certified classic
| System | Sega Genesis / Mega Drive |
|---|---|
| Released | 1993 |
| Genre | Platformer, Action |
| Developer | Konami |
| Publisher | Konami |
| Players | 1 player |
| Commitment | An evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through) |
| Series | Rocket Knight |
| Legacy | Certified classic · legacy score 10 |
Rocket Knight Adventures is a platformer released in 1993 for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive, developed by Konami. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 4 years into the Genesis's life. Other notable Genesis releases from 1993 include Mortal Kombat, Flashback and Sonic the Hedgehog Spinball.
It is part of the Rocket Knight series; on the Genesis you can also try Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2. The series also appears on other systems with Sparkster (SNES). Konami also made Sunset Riders, Contra: Hard Corps and Castlevania: Bloodlines for the Genesis.
Rocket Knight Adventures is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.
Pick it if…
- you want to run, jump and explore
- you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
- you want to experience one of the Genesis's defining games
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Rocket Knight Adventures is like
Platformers are all about movement: running, jumping and timing your way across levels full of gaps, enemies and secrets. The best ones feel great to control within seconds and then slowly teach you to master every leap.
Tip for newcomers: Retro platformers often have limited lives and few checkpoints. Learn one level at a time, look for hidden 1-ups, and don't be shy about using a save feature when it is available.
Rocket Knight Adventures cheats & codes
58 codes on file (Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:
| Infinite Health | FFC0403F |
|---|---|
| Infinite Power Meter (See Note) | FFC05C3F |
| Infinite Lives | FFFB0C09 |
| Invincible | FFC06830 |
Rocket Knight Adventures walkthroughs & guides
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Playing Genesis games today
Genesis games are fast and immediate, and many are made for two players. Official collections and Nintendo Switch Online carry a big slice of the library, and Rec0m88 can run your own Genesis backups with online netplay.
Rocket Knight Adventures FAQ
When did Rocket Knight Adventures come out on the Genesis?
Rocket Knight Adventures was released for the Sega Genesis / Mega Drive in 1993.
Who made Rocket Knight Adventures?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Rocket Knight Adventures multiplayer?
No. Rocket Knight Adventures is a single-player game.
How long does Rocket Knight Adventures take to play?
As a platformer, Rocket Knight Adventures typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.
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