Sparkster Megadrive/genesis version 1-1 level MUSIC REQUEST

[EmperorBubba]

oh man, this version is so much better than the snes one.

that fuckin' doo-doo-dooooo mang, it's awesome.

[ZeroDrawn]

As a further thought, it's soundtracks like this and Gunstar Heroes, among many others, that demonstrate the Genesis rocked some sick tracks despite it's inferior audio capabilities. All about the composition, brodda.

[SpaceGhostNZ]

@ZeroDrawn I actually think the chunky rough Genesis bass and synths kinda sounds better in most cases

[ZeroDrawn]

Got Sparkster for one of my birthdays when I was a kid. Then I happened to glance Rocket Knight Adventures at a flea market and was all "huh? Hey! That's Sparkster!" Picked it up for $5.00, and this was during the Genesis lifecycle, so that was one hell of a deal. I rather like the throwing blades in the first one, and the corckscrew charge in the second, it makes both feel a little different.

[Chepito2846]

can someone tell me if Michiru Yamane co composed the genesis version of Sparkster..i know she did the snes version, but it would be impossible that Akira Yamaoka did the entire soundtrack by himself for the sega genesis version. does someone have an answer to this please.

[GreyWolfLeaderTW]

Darn it, YouTube! Where is the blasted "Repeat" Button?!?!

[jacksprat1990]

Original is better and by original, I mean the Mega Drive version.

[feh2]

snes verison is better

[mistertitanic]

@feh2 Hell no. This rules. The Snes one sounds far too cheerful.

[feh2]

@mistertitanic

snes is better

[mistertitanic]

@feh2 Genesis is better

On a different note, I like your profile picture :)

[CBN0]

Meh, they mixed it better in the Snes version.

The genisis version just sounds like it's missing half of the music.

[TheMadPsychoFox]

@CBN0 I'd say that the SNES version sounds more orchestral, this sounds more like rock, both too awesome versions to compare in such a way!

[DHAZEDXZ]

This song and Sparkster rushing in makes this game's opening FUCKING EPIC!!

[belmontzar]

I have only played a little bit of rocket knight and SNES sparkster. Genesis is still my fave so far, though like the music in the snes, and Rocket knight 1 has an AWESOME boss theme^^. I will say SNES sparkster sticks closer to the rocket knight formula than Genesis sparkster^^.

[JoostRevo]

BOTH versions ARE EPIC!"§!!!

[SpartanUnDead]

@JoostRevo True!

[JoostRevo]

whut= I am the only one who liked this game?

[Kittee]

@JoostRevo no you're not the only one :)

[EdOscuro]

Just about the only good thing from the game, unfortunately.

[asap911]

@EdOscuro You must have just been born 5 years ago, and grew up playing Unreal 3 Engine squad based shooters

Seriously, if you don't like Rocket Knight, quit video games forever, chop your dick off, and hang yourself, seriously

[EdOscuro]

@asap911

I own the original game (i.e. not the sequel, which this is) and the SNES version.

You fail hilariously.

[EnigmaHood]

@asap911 Lol thumbs up dude.

[Bloodreign1]

@EdOscuro for once we disagree on something, I like the game for what it is, a sequel that didn't quite live up to the original but was fine on it's own merits.

[plutoend99]

someone must do a modern remake of this song!

[exodia1510]

This is a theme to a new adventure show if ive Ever heard one!!

[GreyWolfLeaderTW]

BTW everybody. I know it sounds like I'm dissing on this song, but I actually *love* it.

It makes me bop my head in time. ^_^

[MRJayeye]

I get a higher chill bump count on this version then the SNES version.

[GreyWolfLeaderTW]

@MRJayeye Sorry to disappoint you man, but I didn't get any chill bumps listening to this, its just too catchy and happy.

But the SNES version, ooh! The synthesized drums, the epic "Begin thy quest!" feeling it conveyed. Now *that* was spine tingling!

[AceArdias]

such a good song :D

[DeckyStrikesBack]

Dont get me wrong,im a GENESIS/MEGA DRIVE man to my very core but the SNES version of this music rapes this one up the ass-this versions embaressing. but hey who cares....we have metropolis zone music in sonic 2 WIN

[GmanGregilla]

This version of this theme tops that of which is played on the SNES version of this game. For one thing, it is more lively and upbeat, as well it seems to have more of an aura of classic-epiness than in comparison to that on the SNES. Not for me to diss the SNES or Rocket Knight on the SNES, etc., etc.

[GreyWolfLeaderTW]

@GmanGregilla I get ya man. The SNES version however is far more epic, deliberate, slower, and you have to admit, the SNES's sound chip, while not as catchy or snappy as the Genesis', had a far greater sound range, allowing for it to play something that actually sounds like an *orchestra*. That's quite impressive for a console that played at only 3.58 MHz.

[GmanGregilla]

@GreyWolfLeaderTW Indeed, the SNES has that over the Gens. I think the SNES' hardware tended to allow the SNES games' music to tend to really moderate the sound, making it sound not only more orchestral and often richer, but in many cases, considerably smoother, and typically often not nearly as sharp, disjointed, or jagged.

[Chepito2846]

if any of you has ever played castlevania SOTN.listen to the theme at the beginning when richter is about to fight dracula(bloodlines) theme and then hear this theme and tell me if you hear any similarities.

[flipponzin24]

Very upbeat music for Sparkster!! This is my all-time favorite from the Genesis sequel.

[mstrdk]

beautiful music. i have loved this tune ever since i heard it the first time which was back in 1994. i dont know what anyone feels about this tune or says whatever, but this tune gives me hope that someday ill be able to achieve what ive wanted to achieve, especially the part from 0:14 to 0:23 ,like its telling you to keep your head up and not give up:D

[Y2kain2]

@mstrdk i agree with you. i know what you mean

i listen to music from old games and it helps me to think and do my work.

its games and music like this that pushed me to do animation and games desgin

[flipponzin24]

@mstrdk

Much agreed! This is a very uplifting song and if not, one of the greatest songs of the Rocket Knight series.

[DooMAG3]

wow .. snes is way better!!

[YoureNotAlexander]

@DooMAG3 I respectfully and wholeheartedly disagree.

[kumori1980]

Never heard the genesis version before!. Even though konami and snes made the best combo ever, I think this one is more earpleasing than the snes version... and it reminds me a lot of the level 2 track of Detana Twinbee... the arcade, not the pc engine version, curiously enough, also composed by Michiru Yamane :-)

[Ultimaflims]

I hope you all know the snes version ISN'T CANON! The genesis games are the true storyline and they are what leads up to Rocket Knight(XBLA,PSN,PC).

[Pazzled]

Here we go, this is the real fucking level 1 music, not that pussy ass shit from the SNES version.. *spits on it*

[IshidaTheQuincy]

@Pazzled

Come on, both are awesome.

[exodia1510]

Man, if only this versions music was in the Updated....the new version's is so generic...

[dakarus]

No fuck you this one kicks ass

[slinkybutt]

Man, these games rocked. :) They have to make a new rocket knight game on ds or psp or something.

[foamyfan231]

I always thought the enviorenments in the game felt like Sonic but its still a amazing Rocket Knight Adventure game. BRING SPARKSTER BACK!!!!!!

[Henroidt]

Guess what? Konami just announced today they are bringing him back!

[foamyfan231]

WHAT? WHERE?! OMG YES!!!!

[TheDevilbuster]

They'd better not screw it up...

Then again, they probably will. Games just aren't made like they used to be...

[foamyfan231]

Then again its freaking Konami, they make great games. its gonna be on XBLA and PSN from what I heard

[Thinker302]

I like that it's a continuation (15 yrs after the last game) and I'd be more happy if they were actually developing it, but they handed the task to developer Climax. I'll reserve judgement till I play, but I'm keeping myself from getting too excited.

[supercj12]

i know right, you want good games, go out and buy a real genesis instead of downloading them off of XBLA or PSN

[ATARI800XLfan]

@supercj12 I have tried the new game on Xbox live and admit it was better than I had expected. Not as good as Sparkster but very close.

[RoyalHustler09]

@Henroidt

Yeah I heard that on Gameinformer. Its about time.

[plutoend99]

@Henroidt what? no they arent

[MyNameIsBret]

All of these games were great, no matter what console they were on. A great game is a great game regardless of your fanboyism.

The first game is my fav, though. The sprites were crafted and animated the best, the music was absolutely perfect and the gameplay will never be one upped by any other sidescroller.

This tune, though, is very memorable. This is my favorite level from this game.

[MastaGambit]

You just couldn't do this kind of gameplay in a 3D game! Its what made sidescrollers so awesome!

[nintendo1889x]

The remake will be 2.5D, so they won't ruin its charm....I hope.

[discoder]

One of the best in game tracks of all time.

[laskroto77]

This is so noble I feel like I just slew a herd of dragons.

[ATARI800XLfan]

@laskroto77 what is so noble about slaying a herd of Dragons. Dragons are not evil creatures have you ever read the Eragon series or other books like that, or games like Dragon blade:Wraith of fire. There are good and bad Dragons just like people, plus they are amazing creatures. cut them some slack.

[FedorovAvtomat]

@ATARI800XLfan

They are also fictional creatures so that would mean he would have to creep into someones imagination and slay dragons there, which would be awesome to watch some guy cram himself in someones ear and fight head dragons.

[GreyWolfLeaderTW]

@laskroto77 This makes me want to put on a shining suit of blue armor, strap on a jetpack, and rock-it through the skies! ^_^

[estlib]

@laskroto77 ...but instead you slew a hurd of purple-armored things jumping out from rocks.

[markstevens36]

Actually Sparkster:RKA II is my favorite in the series.

[xZippy38]

I liked the first Rocket Knight Adventures better.

[Spawnus]

I love this song!! Bring old Sparky back Konami!

[hyperdragon001]

Sparkster needs to come back to the world of gaming.

'Track and Field' does not count.

[shiftyshard]

I was thinking exactly the same thing, especially after seeing footage for Dark Void.

[420Corky420]

this music is really fucking amazingly awesome

[quebex]

its fucking AWSOME

[andyukmonkey]

This music really is awesome.