For decades, the 16-bit era has been picked clean by preservationists and remaster studios. We have seen Sonic run at 4K, Castlevania re-annotated in museums, and Street Fighter II re-released so many times it could run for political office. Yet, nestled between the giants of the Genesis/Mega Drive library, one title always seemed to get lost in the shuffle: the steampunk masterpiece, Rocket Knight Adventures .

The retro revival market is crowded. But Re-Sparked lands at a moment when players are rediscovering "momentum platformers." Sonic Superstars and Penny's Big Breakaway owe a debt to Sparkster. Plus, Limited Run Games added a new arrange soundtrack by original composer Akira Yamaoka (yes, of Silent Hill fame). Hearing the industrial-clang metal of "Stage 1-2" remastered in 5.1 surround is worth the price alone.

This collection, developed using the Carbon Engine, includes several modern quality-of-life enhancements and bonus materials: Modern Tools : Players can use Save States to save progress at any time and a feature to undo mistakes. Boss Rush Mode

. Released on June 11, 2024, it is available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, and PC via Steam. PlayStation Store Games Included

Here’s where the collection gets juicy. Re-Sparked includes all three games: the Genesis classic, its SNES port ( Sparkster ), and the misbegotten sequel Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 . But the SNES version was a completely different game—same name, different levels, different physics. Fans have argued for decades which is superior. The collection finally lets you A/B test them side-by-side. (Spoiler: Genesis wins for speed, SNES for cinematic set-pieces.)

: Widely considered the "masterpiece" of the set, praised by reviewers at ZTGD for its inventive level design and unique rocket-boost mechanics. Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2 (Genesis/Mega Drive)

: Features concept art, design documents, original manuals, and never-before-seen development content. Music Player

While the title suggests a simple "best of" compilation, Konami has confirmed that Re-Sparked is a ground-up remastering project. The collection bundles three core games: