Legacy of the Z80 Sound Chip Vol. 2

[Elusive]

I really do like Sparkster. Everyone always says it's terrible, but in some ways I like it even more than RKA.

Anyway, good article. Those games do all have remarkable soundtracks.

I wouldn't say it's terrible, in the sense that you'd get better enjoyment out of the game by eating it. The original Rocket Knight Adventures walked a fine line between whimsy, cute, and fun, and pulls it off really well. Sparkster, on the other hand, goes for a more assertive feel - especially in the soundtrack, and Sparkster's new no-helmet look.

One thing I really like about Sparkster is that you finally have proper aerial capabilities, rather than having to charge your Rocket Pack before unleashing your attack. This makes the third level, the Gedol train, that much more exciting - you're attacking a train! From the skies! The spinning reels every time you get 10 blue jewels is a neat addition, too.

I guess it's up to individual tastes which you prefer.

As for Sparkster's soundtrack: after listening to the electronic boss themes of the original, the intro to Sparkster's boss theme is pretty bad. Other than that, very listenable tunes throughout.

[ary incorparated]

I dont know hwta the problem seems to be overall with sparkster i find it very difficult but good looking,not as good as on snes but stil for a genesis kindo impressive,i even like sparkster more then RKA that one gets boring after a few levels,but the soundtrack in RKA awesomely.Which one is better Sparkster snes or genesis LOl.Or RKA vs sparkster snes.

[kevinski]

I wouldn't really consider Light Crusader's soundtrack to be all that great, but it's nice to see the game getting some recognition. It's easily one of my favorite Genesis games, and it's too bad that it never saw a sequel. It would've been nice to see Treasure expand on the magic system.

[Flash1087]

I thought it was good that Sonic 3 and Sonic and Knuckles were represented; I still think the music from Flying Battery Zone in S&K is one of the best songs of the 16-bit era.

[ary incorparated]

But that it is including the stairs level of streets of rage 2.level 7 or something one of the last levels you know what i mean.

[Aurora]

Tim Follin made a really amazing soundtrack for the game TimeTrax.

Here's a sample:

http://www.bobspaddedcell.com/Tim/mp...ax%20Title.mp3

Tim Follin is amazing. And we have the same name!

[ary incorparated]

hes indeed pretty amazing great stuff.i didnt know that game even existed on genesis.

[GeckoYamori]

I can't even find a dump of it.

[ary incorparated]

me neither?.

[Zebbe]

I wouldn't really consider Light Crusader's soundtrack to be all that great, but it's nice to see the game getting some recognition. It's easily one of my favorite Genesis games, and it's too bad that it never saw a sequel. It would've been nice to see Treasure expand on the magic system.

Yeah, Light Crusader and its soundtrack kicks ass. I hate when people bash that game because it's not like "regular" Treasure. A sequel would have been wonderful, but that goes for pretty much any Treasure game, really.

[ary incorparated]

Yeah youre right i liked the game also.bit Timetrax that game doesnt even exist for genesis athough the sountrack was decent,bit not y style and i already was thinking of a crap game with okay music.

[j_factor]

Time Trax was made for Genesis, but never released.

[ary incorparated]

ahh oke,probably the game would suck asit on the snes does,a great alternative Demolition man that had some great synth also.i didnt know sega genesis also could do such good lead guitar.

[Flash1087]

Tim Follin made a really amazing soundtrack for the game TimeTrax.

Here's a sample:

http://www.bobspaddedcell.com/Tim/mp...ax%20Title.mp3

Tim Follin is amazing. And we have the same name!

Your name is Tim or Tim Follin? I'm a Tim myself.

[108 Stars]

Yeah, Light Crusader and its soundtrack kicks ass. I hate when people bash that game because it's not like "regular" Treasure. A sequel would have been wonderful, but that goes for pretty much any Treasure game, really.

Light Crusader is just so damn mediocre it makes me sick.
Yeah, the graphics are good, but the game is way to short and , in one word, boring. There´s no descent story, and the wild west stuff is not funny either, it´s just stupid.
A sequel? Please not. This piece of crap has been buried under the sands of time for good.
Not because I expected something different from Treasure, but because I´m an RPG-/Action-Adventure-fan.
Long live Landstalker!!!