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Overview
Created by Konami, Rocket Knight is one of Konami's mascots you could say. He may at first seem somewhat similar to Sonic but be warned...he handles totally differently and any Konami fan will know that.
Gameplay: 8/10
Gameplay for Rocket Knight is great the character handles well and is extremely maneuverable. He has the ability to charge up his rocket pack and blast off at a high speed ricocheting off any walls which happen to be in the way. When you are rocketing you also happen to be invincible which is great because sometimes you can not see where you are doing.
Some bad points though, sometimes Rocket Knight is too maneuverable to the point where you often slip over and fall onto spikes or enemies or other hazards. Charging up the rocket pack is annoying because you have to hold the button down and wait. I ask the question why is it not automatic (for those of you who have played the sequel it is automatic thankfully)?
Also, the ricochet effect is sometimes more annoying because you can not control it sometimes ending up in lava or something nasty.
Graphics: 5/5
I have to say for rocket knight that the graphics are excellent and much better then the rest save for possibly sonic. No complaints in that department. The animation looks just like a cartoon.
Sound & music: 2.5/5
Unfortunately, I have to same that the songs are alright but not any thing special. The sounds are more annoying then suitable.
Game Design: 3/5
The levels in this game are extremely difficult. I had an extremely difficult time completing it. However, thumbs up for the special levels like the mine cart level and the rocketing levels. You will however need lightning fast reflexes and a lot of gaming time so be prepared to fail again and again.
Longevity or Replayability: 1/5
This game will last for a long time being so difficult but really, I do not believe you would want to replay it over again so I have to give it a really low score.
For: Good gameplay, easy controls good graphics.
Against: Levels too hard, boring once completed, music & sound average.
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