Though the majority of the game involves jumping around on platforms, there's a high amount of shooting action as well. Levels are generally very well done, and all have a unique theme or graphical style. There's seven stages all up, each one split into about four or five smaller levels. Occasionally, there'll be some truly unique moments, such as a scene where you have to wander in front of and behind a waterfall to navigate platforms. There's also a wonderful level early on where you can't judge where you're jumping unless you study your reflection on some lava that repeatedly rises and falls.
Difficulty is set just right.
The game is by no means very hard, but will still pose a good challenge for the average player. There are a number of different difficulty settings, but these only alter the number of available lives and continues. All of the characters in Rocket Knight Adventures are furry, and based upon animal species. Sparkster is an opossum, although the designers obviously sacrificed visual accuracy for cuteness. He does have the useful tail, though, which is a nice addition.