Konami Bringing Back Some of Its Old-School Games

Summary

Konamihas announced two brand-new classic game collections, bringingFelix the CatandRocket Knight Adventuresto new platforms. Konami has been doing a lot in recent years to preserve and re-introduce its older games to new audiences. This can be seen with theCastlevaniaandTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtlesre-release collections, bringing plenty of these retro games from older legacy platforms to the current systems. Konami is once again porting some of its classic titles to modern platforms, collaborating with Limited Run Games to do so.

There was evidence thatKonami was bringing backFelix the Cat, due to an ESRB rating that was filed in November 2023, which is usually an indicator that a game is going to be released relatively soon.Rocket Knightmight be a more surprising title for gamers, considering it is more obscure compared to a classic cartoon likeFelix the Cat. Limited Run Games gave fans the full rundown on what to expect with these two classic gaming collections, known asFelix the CatandRocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked.

Both of theseretro gaming collectionswere ported using Limited Run’s Carbon Engine, a development tool that allows older games to run smoothly on modern platforms. InFelix the Cat, the collection includes both the NES and Game Boy versions, whileRocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparkedincludes the originalRocket Knight Adventures,Sparkster: Rocket Knight Adventures 2, andSparkster. Both of these collections will be released on Nintendo Switch, PS4, and PS5, with pre-orders for Rocket Knight Adventures being available from January 19 to February 18, whileFelix the Cat’s pre-order window is February 9 to March 10.

Fans can go toLimited Run’s websiteto purchase a physical edition of eitherKonamigame. Fans can upgrade their collection by purchasing special editions that also contain extra goodies. There’s a “Classic” edition, which provides a reversible cover and special case that resembles the original game’s box art, along with a special poster and CD soundtrack.Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparkedalso has an “Ultimate” edition available for sale, which comes with all the extra memorabilia mentioned earlier, along with a full-sized comic book, a statue, a display case, and even a design document collection.

Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Limited Run Classic Edition

Rocket Knight Adventures: Re-Sparked Limited Run Ultimate Edition

InFelix the Cat, the titular character is tasked with saving his girlfriend from the Mad Professor, using a variety of cartoonish weapons. While the game did get two versions, the Game Boy version is identical to the NES game, the only difference being that it has fewer levels.Rocket Knight Adventuresand its sequel were retro side-scrolling platformers released for the Sega Genesis, with the spin-off titledSparkeroriginally being released for the SNES. Konami is maintaining its initiative in bringing retro titles to modern platforms, with releases like these and thetwo-volumeMetal Gear Solid Master Collection, along with remakes of beloved titles likeSilent Hill 2andMetal Gear Solid 3.