Sparkster [Model SHVC-ASSJ-JPN]

スパークスター © 1994 Konami Company, Limited.
(Sparkster)

Sparkster is a cartoony side scrolling action game by Konami, and sequel of Rocket Knight Adventures originally released for the Sega Megadrive in 1993 (this Super Famicom episode is often considered as a spin-off rather than a direct sequel though). The evil Lioness and her growing army of wolf soldiers are taking over the opossum kingdom, and the young Flora, the king's daughter, has been kidnapped and held for ransom by the cruel invader. The protagonist of the game is Sparkster, a skilled and courageous opossum rocket knight, and his sole mission it to rescue the distressed damsel and to save the kingdom from total annihilation. But little does he knows that his arch-enemy Axel Gear, the rogue and betrayer rocket knight, has also joined forces with the assailant and will do anything in his power to make sure Sparkster doesn't succeed in his mission. Sparkster's first incredible ability is to hang from anywhere with his tail (trees, pipes and so forth), allowing him to escape dare situations, or reach inaccessible areas. Then, with the help of his trusty sword, he can slash his enemies, fire deadly beams or break through walls. But Sparkster's armor and unmistakable aviator glasses hide another secret - the opossum wears a jet-pack on his back, and holding the attack button for a few seconds gives Sparkster the incredible ability to fly through the air and reach higher platforms, or bounce off walls. The same technique can be used to unleash rocket-boost charges against the enemy. Sparkster has a few other tricks up his sleeves, such as a powerful spin attack or an equally damaging air dashing move. Sparkster consists of nine stages and features a simple password system to save the player's progress.