Redneck Rampage Rides Again
| Redneck Rampage Rides Again | |
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| Developer(s) | Xatrix Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Interplay Entertainment |
| Series | Redneck Rampage |
| Engine | Build |
| Platform(s) | MS-DOS |
| Release | |
| Genre(s) | First-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Redneck Rampage Rides Again is a video game developed by Xatrix Entertainment and published by Interplay Entertainment for MS-DOS in 1998. It was rereleased on Steam for Microsoft Windows on June 5, 2017, and for macOS on June 18. The game is supported by the BuildGDX, Rednukem and Raze source ports.[2][3]
Gameplay
[edit]Redneck Rampage Rides Again is the sequel to Redneck Rampage and also uses the Build engine. The 12 all-new levels take players back to the alien-besieged town of Hickston. New characters include a cheerleader Daisy Mae and Frank Doyle, a biker. The game revolves around searching for Bubba and Leonard, while facing off aliens and local residents. Similar to Redneck Rampage, power-up system exists (pork rinds, cow pies, whiskey[4]) with two scales (Dunkometer and Gunkometer) that track the performance of the players in four parts each.[5] Every monster has to be defeated in order to progress in the level.[6] Some of the enemies are new, including Jack O'Lope, an over-sized rodent. The players can use weapons like crossbow or shotgun in order to battle.[7]
The soundtrack was done by Mojo Nixon, who also appeared in a cameo role.[8]
Reception
[edit]| Publication | Score |
|---|---|
| Computer Games Strategy Plus |    [9] |
| Computer Gaming World | [10] |
| Game Informer | 6/10[11] |
| GameSpot | 7.9/10[12] |
| Hyper | 73%[13] |
| Next Generation | [14] |
| PC Accelerator | 2/10[15] |
| PC Gamer (US) | 78%[16] |
| PC PowerPlay | 48%[17] |
The game received mixed reviews. Next Generation said of the game, "Sure, it doesn't look all that great, the control is a little peculiar, and the game has its tedious and frustrating moments, but if you buy into the redneck premise, it's good for enough belly laughs to keep players coming back. Frankly, any game that calls its invincibility cheat 'Elvis Mode' can't be all bad."[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "YEEE-HAWWW!!!!!!!!!!!! REDNECK RAMPAGE RIDES AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!". Interplay Entertainment. May 13, 1998. Archived from the original on July 10, 1998. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ Papadopoulos, John (September 11, 2018). "RedneckGDX is a Java port for Redneck Rampage, offering better mouse support, OpenGL renderer and more". Dark Side of Gaming. Archived from the original on August 24, 2023. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ Dawe, Liam (February 6, 2020). "Raze - a new open source fork of EDuke32 backed by GZDoom tech". GamingOnLinux. Archived from the original on October 27, 2020. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ "The less genteel side of Dixie". The Gazette. Gazette Communications, Inc. July 13, 1998. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ House, Michael. "Redneck Rampage Rides Again - Overview". AllGame. All Media Network. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ McCauley, Dennis (December 24, 1998). "Offbeat characters bedevil season of peace". The Philadelphia Inquirer. The Lenfest Institute. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ Lammers, Dirk (August 28, 1998). "Terrorists and varmints". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa Media Group, Inc. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ Cannon, Sam (December 1998). "Video gaming: Redneck Rampage Rides Again (Interplay)". CMJ New Music Monthly. No. 64. Amazing America, LLC. p. 88. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Altman, John (June 3, 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again!". Computer Games Strategy Plus. Strategy Plus, Inc. Archived from the original on February 8, 2005. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Coffey, Robert (October 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". Computer Gaming World. No. 171. Ziff Davis. p. 230. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Bergren, Paul (October 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". Game Informer. No. 66. FuncoLand. p. 64. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ Gregson, Chris (June 23, 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again Review [date mislabeled as "May 5, 2000"]". GameSpot. Fandom. Archived from the original on December 12, 2004. Retrieved September 17, 2023.
- ^ Bauer, Matt (July 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". Hyper. No. 57. Next Media Pty Ltd. p. 78. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ a b "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". Next Generation. No. 45. Imagine Media. September 1998. p. 142. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Egger, Dan (September 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". PC Accelerator. No. 1. Imagine Media. p. 97. Retrieved November 9, 2019.
- ^ Poole, Stephen (August 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". PC Gamer. Vol. 5, no. 8. Imagine Media. Archived from the original on January 18, 2000. Retrieved December 31, 2020.
- ^ Argy, George (July 1998). "Redneck Rampage Rides Again". PC PowerPlay. No. 26. Next Media Pty Ltd. pp. 74–75. Retrieved November 9, 2019.