Overview and Gameplay
Sparkster, a sword-wielding opossum with a rechargeable rocket pack, races to rescue Princess Sherry and stop the Devotindos Empire from awakening the destructive Pig Star. Konami built this Genesis original as a fast, set-piece-driven action platformer with seven stages, frequent bosses, mine-cart runs, flying battles, underwater movement, and a giant robot duel.
Charging the rocket pack lets Sparkster burst in eight directions, rebound from surfaces, cross hazards, and strike enemies. Gems raise the score, fruit restores health on most settings, and extra lives are awarded at score thresholds.
Controls And Mechanics
- Directions: Move, crouch, aim charged attacks, and control contextual movement.
- A or C: Swing the sword; hold and release to perform a rocket attack.
- B: Jump.
- Start: Pause or resume play.
- The adventure is strictly single-player.
Version Notes
The U.S. release makes four difficulty settings available from the start under the names Children, Easy, Normal, and Hard. These labels differ from the Japanese and European versions, and the U.S. Normal and Hard modes represent especially demanding settings.
Release And Credits
- Release year: 1993
- Developer: Konami
- Publisher: Konami
- Original platform: Sega Genesis and Mega Drive
