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Rocket Knight Adventures

Rocket Knight Adventures

79/100
49 ratings1993Easy to run

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1080p performance

Rocket Knight Adventures estimated FPS at 1080p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090954 fps763 fps611 fps496 fps
RTX 4090886 fps709 fps567 fps461 fps
RX 7900 XTX795 fps636 fps509 fps413 fps
RTX 5080750 fps600 fps480 fps390 fps
RTX 4080 Super704 fps563 fps451 fps366 fps
RTX 4070 Ti556 fps445 fps356 fps289 fps
RTX 4070477 fps382 fps305 fps248 fps
RX 7800 XT420 fps336 fps269 fps219 fps
RTX 3080409 fps327 fps262 fps213 fps
RTX 4060 Ti386 fps309 fps247 fps201 fps
RTX 3070352 fps282 fps225 fps183 fps
RTX 4060318 fps254 fps204 fps165 fps
RTX 3060273 fps218 fps174 fps142 fps
GTX 1660 Super198 fps158 fps126 fps103 fps

1440p performance

Rocket Knight Adventures estimated FPS at 1440p across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090715 fps572 fps458 fps372 fps
RTX 4090664 fps531 fps425 fps345 fps
RX 7900 XTX596 fps477 fps382 fps310 fps
RTX 5080562 fps450 fps360 fps292 fps
RTX 4080 Super528 fps422 fps338 fps275 fps
RTX 4070 Ti417 fps334 fps267 fps217 fps
RTX 4070358 fps286 fps229 fps186 fps
RX 7800 XT315 fps252 fps202 fps164 fps
RTX 3080307 fps245 fps196 fps159 fps
RTX 4060 Ti290 fps232 fps185 fps151 fps
RTX 3070264 fps211 fps169 fps137 fps
RTX 4060238 fps191 fps153 fps124 fps
RTX 3060204 fps164 fps131 fps106 fps
GTX 1660 Super148 fps119 fps95 fps77 fps

4K performance

Rocket Knight Adventures estimated FPS at 4K across 14 GPUs and 4 quality presets
GPUlowmediumhighultra
RTX 5090382 fps305 fps244 fps198 fps
RTX 4090354 fps283 fps227 fps184 fps
RX 7900 XTX318 fps254 fps204 fps165 fps
RTX 5080300 fps240 fps192 fps156 fps
RTX 4080 Super282 fps225 fps180 fps146 fps
RTX 4070 Ti223 fps178 fps142 fps116 fps
RTX 4070191 fps153 fps122 fps99 fps
RX 7800 XT168 fps134 fps108 fps87 fps
RTX 3080164 fps131 fps105 fps85 fps
RTX 4060 Ti154 fps124 fps99 fps80 fps
RTX 3070141 fps113 fps90 fps73 fps
RTX 4060127 fps102 fps81 fps66 fps
RTX 3060109 fps87 fps70 fps57 fps
GTX 1660 Super79 fps63 fps51 fps41 fps

Minimum Hardware

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NVIDIA GeForce 750

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Processor
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Intel Core 2 Duo E7500

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Memory
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4 GB

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About

Rocket Knight Adventures, released in 1993, is a beloved platformer that features the adventurous Sparkster, a heroic opossum equipped with a jetpack. Combining fast-paced gameplay with clever puzzle-solving, the game takes players through seven imaginative stages filled with quirky enemies and engaging challenges. Its unique mechanics, such as using Sparkster's tail for gripping and swinging, set it apart from other titles in the genre, contributing to its lasting charm and popularity.

In terms of PC performance, Rocket Knight Adventures is quite accessible, requiring only an entry-level GPU with a minimum score of around 3302 to run smoothly. With just 4 GB of RAM, players can expect solid FPS, even on lower graphics settings. This makes the game an excellent choice for gamers with older hardware or those looking to enjoy a nostalgic title without the need for a high-end system.

Should you play it? With a rating of 79/100, Rocket Knight Adventures has proven to be a satisfying experience, especially for fans of retro platformers. Its whimsical charm and engaging gameplay make it a worthwhile addition to any gaming library for those seeking a blend of action and puzzle-solving thrills.

Performance profile

Released in August 1993, Rocket Knight Adventures predates modern GPU acceleration as we know it today. It runs effortlessly on virtually any current hardware, including integrated graphics and entry-level laptops — framerate is limited by the engine, not the GPU.

Entry-level hardware target. A GTX 1650 or RX 6500 XT reaches 60 FPS at 1080p Medium in Rocket Knight Adventures; an RTX 4060 comfortably sustains 1440p Ultra. 4K Ultra 60 FPS needs an RTX 4070 or better.

Storyline

The first King El Zebulos repelled some invaders in a powerful ship called the Pig Star and was made ruler of the land. Knowing the Pig Star had the power to destroy entire worlds, El Zebulos had it placed under a magic seal for safekeeping. The "Key to the Seal" would be guarded and passed down by El Zebulos, and his Royal Family. Generations into the future, the kingdom has been subject to attack by neighboring countries which wanted control of The Pig Star. To protect the kingdom of Zebulos, an elite group of warriors known as the Rocket Knights were formed. These Warriors wore armor with Rocket Packs, wielded mystical swords, and harnessed awesome combat skills. Around this time, an orphan named Sparkster was taken in by Mifune Sanjulo; a friend of the King, and current leader of the Rocket Knights. Sparkster was trained to become a Rocket Knight at an early age. Later on, a corrupt Rocket Knight by the name of Axel Gear fought and wounded Mifune as he tried to steal an ancient book, which contained the secrets of the rocket knights. Sparkster was appointed the new Rocket Knight leader and spent 10 years posing as an outlaw as he searched for Axel Gear, only to return to Zebulos and hear rumors about Axel Gear's return. By now the Kingdom is under attack by the Devotindos Empire led by Emperor Devligus Devotindos; who is said to have the power of hypnosis. Sparkster finds that Axel Gear has kidnapped Princess Sherry in attempt to blackmail the king into surrendering The "Key to the Seal". However it just so happens that the Princess is the only one who knows of its location. Sparkster rushes through jungles, caves, and even into Devotindos territory to save the princess.

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