Rocket Knight Adventures Classic
Super Nintendo · Platformer / Action
Sparkster
| System | Super Nintendo |
|---|---|
| Released | 1994 |
| 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 |
| ESRB | E |
| Legacy | Well-known · legacy score 7 |
Released for the Super Nintendo in 1994, Sparkster is a platformer developed by Konami. It blends platformer and action elements.
It landed about 3 years into the SNES's life. Other notable SNES releases from 1994 include Final Fantasy VI, Donkey Kong Country and Super Metroid.
It is part of the Rocket Knight series. The series also appears on other systems with Rocket Knight Adventures (Genesis) and Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 (Genesis). Konami also made Contra III: The Alien Wars, Super Castlevania IV and International Superstar Soccer Deluxe for the SNES.
Sparkster 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)
Maybe skip it if…
- you get frustrated by precise jumps and limited lives
- you are looking for something to play with friends
What playing Sparkster 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.
Sparkster cheats & codes
12 codes on file (Pro Action Replay, Other codes). Here are a few Pro Action Replay codes to start with:
| Collect 1 Jewel For 1 Up | 7E016A63 |
|---|---|
| Infinite Energy | 7E06910E |
| Infinite Lives | 7E016809 |
Sparkster walkthroughs & guides
Stuck, or want to go deeper? These trusted sites have full walkthroughs, completion times and more for Sparkster.
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Playing SNES games today
The SNES library has aged exceptionally well, especially its RPGs, platformers and puzzle games. A large selection is available on Nintendo Switch Online, and if you own the cartridges you can play your backups in an emulator such as Rec0m88, including online with friends.
Sparkster FAQ
When did Sparkster come out on the SNES?
Sparkster was released for the Super Nintendo in 1994.
Who made Sparkster?
It was developed by Konami.
Is Sparkster multiplayer?
No. Sparkster is a single-player game.
How long does Sparkster take to play?
As a platformer, Sparkster 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.
Read more about Sparkster on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.