Spark the Electric Jester
Spark the Electric Jester is a 2017 platform game created by Brazilian developer Felipe Daneluz. The story follows Spark on his journey to stop a mobilizing army of robots from taking over the world. Gameplay involves a mix of fast-paced platforming and melee combat over a series of differently themed levels. An array of power-ups are distributed throughout, each characterized by a unique set of abilities for use in battle and traversal. Daneluz previously created a variety of fangames based on the Sonic the Hedgehog series and drew inspiration from his work in the creation of Spark the Electric Jester. He was primarily influenced by 16-bit-era platform game series, including Sonic, Kirby, and Mega Man X. Aside from its sound and programming, development was handled primarily by Daneluz while in college. After a successful Kickstarter campaign, Spark the Electric Jester was eventually released for Windows as his first commercial title. Critics appreciated its iteration of 16-bit-era gameplay and directed praise towards its mechanics, unlockable content, and soundtrack. A sequel, Spark the Electric Jester 2, was released in May 2019, followed by Spark the Electric Jester 3 in August 2022. Gameplay Spark the Electric Jester is a side-scrolling platform game inspired