Xbox Gaming in South Africa

Hey, remember Rocket Knight, that old 16-bit side-scrolling SEGA Mega Drive platform adventure starring an opossum called Sparkster? You do/don't?! Well, it's coming back, and coming to XBLA in 2010.

In Rocket Knight, players control Sparkster, who returns home to The Kingdom of Zephyrus after 15 years only to find it in shambles. Using wits and a trusty rocket pack, players must steer clear and overcome a hostile wolf army looming to take the lives of the Zephyrus people. A 2.5D action adventure title, Rocket Knight brings expansive new worlds, each with massive platform levels and a rocket flying level.

As players navigate these challenges, their rocket pack can be used to ricochet off walls, launch Sparkster through obstacles and enemies in his way, and rocket drill through weak walls to create new passageways. Along with burst projectiles that shoot from Sparkster’s sword to attack distant foes, a burst vortex can also be created from players’ rocket pack to repel enemy bombs towards them. When all else fails, players can use Sparkster’s prehensile tail to hang from and slide down rails in order to avoid danger. With timed levels and leaderboards, dedicated players will also be able to show off their high scores and fastest times online.