Rocket Knight

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. Game Revolution
    91
    A game like this is exactly what I wanted in the classic remake trend. Sure, it doesn't bring much that's new, but it does expand on all that makes this genre great and, even better, it brings back the memories of great games from years past.
  2. Gaming Age
    83
    I think that Rocket Knight is a great attempt at revitalizing the character, and while I know there are people put off by the new design and the use of "2.5D" instead of traditional pixel work, I think the game looks great in action.
  3. Game Informer
    80
    It may only be a two-hour game, but the difficulty is perfect, and it offers plenty of incentive for completionists.
  5. GameSpot
    80
    Rocket Knight is a retro platformer with outstanding gameplay, even if it is overpriced and a little short.
  6. PSFocus
    80
    After fifteen years Sparkster is back in a brand new adventure. The game is a pure platform game with great jetpack possibilities. The game is fun to play and also addictive. Visually the game looks stunning and the audio is fine. If you are looking for a fine platformer on your PlayStation 3, then Rocket Knight is a great purchase!
  7. Cheat Code Central
    76
    Most of the platforming is top-shelf stuff, and the few issues with the controls notwithstanding, I had a great time with the game. Fifteen dollars is a bit high, though, for the amount of pleasure most folks will likely mine from the experience.
  8. IGN
    75
    It's got a vibrant, modern look, but the gameplay is rooted in the 16-bit original.
  9. ZTGD
    75
    This is a straight up side-scroller from gaming's past, and it executes that extremely well. While the price tag may be a bit on the high side I still think it is worth checking out if you have fond memories of the original game, or are simply in need of a blast (processing) from the past.

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. Alvokun
    Oct 1, 2017
    7
    Rocket Knight is a short but entertaining game, and quite well remastered in terms of graphics. It also offers the possibility of replaying itRocket Knight is a short but entertaining game, and quite well remastered in terms of graphics. It also offers the possibility of replaying it to get higher scores and all the trophies (which can be a bit frustrating at times). It is not the best side-scrolling platforming game, but it fulfills its purpose quite well.… Full Review »
  2. thenerdynerd99
    Jan 7, 2017
    9
    I loved Rocket Knight Adventures and it's two sequels on the Genesis and SNES. I was sad that there wasn't any sequels. This was around theI loved Rocket Knight Adventures and it's two sequels on the Genesis and SNES. I was sad that there wasn't any sequels. This was around the end of 2009 and shortly after New Year's day, I heard rumors that a new Rocket Knight game was in the works. Shortly afterward I have myself a digital copy of Rocket Knight on my PS3...and I love it! The graphics are BEAUTIFUL, the soundtrack is a bunch of orchestral remixes of past Rocket Knight tracks (which is a plus in my book), and it plays like a dream. But it doesn't really add on to the established Rocket Knight formula. I HIGHLY recommend you check this out, as it's also avalible on XBLA and Steam. It is an almost perfect game!… Full Review »
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