Summary
- Release Year: 1994
- Genres: Adventure, Platform, Shooter
- Platforms: Sega Mega Drive/Genesis
- Developers: BluSky Sotware
- Publishers: Sega of America, Tec Toy
Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition (1994)
Introduction
Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition is a side-scrolling action game released in 1994 by Sega for the Sega Mega Drive/Genesis. It is the sequel to the popular game Jurassic Park, which was released in 1993. Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition features new levels, new enemies, and new weapons.
Gameplay
The player controls one of three characters: Dr. Alan Grant, Dr. Ellie Sattler, or Robert Muldoon. The player must guide their character through a variety of levels, including jungles, caves, and laboratories. The player must fight off dinosaurs and other enemies using a variety of weapons, including guns, grenades, and flamethrowers.
The game features a variety of different dinosaurs, including Velociraptors, Triceratops, and Tyrannosaurus Rexes. Each dinosaur has its own unique strengths and weaknesses. The player must use their weapons and their wits to defeat the dinosaurs and progress through the game.
Levels
The game features a total of eight levels. The first four levels are set on Isla Nublar, the island where the original Jurassic Park was located. The remaining four levels are set on Isla Sorna, the island where The Lost World: Jurassic Park was filmed.
The levels are varied and challenging. The player must navigate through dense jungles, dark caves, and treacherous laboratories. The player must also fight off a variety of dinosaurs and other enemies.
Weapons
The player can use a variety of weapons to defeat the dinosaurs and other enemies. The weapons include:
- Guns: The player can use a variety of guns, including pistols, shotguns, and assault rifles.
- Grenades: The player can use grenades to blow up dinosaurs and other enemies.
- Flamethrowers: The player can use flamethrowers to burn dinosaurs and other enemies.
Enemies
The player must fight off a variety of dinosaurs and other enemies. The enemies include:
- Velociraptors: Velociraptors are small, agile dinosaurs that attack in packs.
- Triceratops: Triceratops are large, powerful dinosaurs that can charge at the player.
- Tyrannosaurus Rexes: Tyrannosaurus Rexes are the largest and most powerful dinosaurs in the game.
Graphics and Sound
The graphics in Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition are impressive for its time. The game features detailed sprites and backgrounds. The sound effects are also well-done, and the music is catchy and atmospheric.
Reception
Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition was well-received by critics. The game was praised for its graphics, gameplay, and sound. The game was also a commercial success, selling over one million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition is considered to be one of the best side-scrolling action games of its era. The game has been praised for its graphics, gameplay, and sound. The game is also notable for its faithfulness to the Jurassic Park franchise.
Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition has been ported to a variety of platforms, including the PlayStation 2, Xbox, and Windows. The game is also available on the Nintendo Switch Online service.
Conclusion
Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition is a fun and challenging side-scrolling action game that is sure to please fans of the Jurassic Park franchise. The game’s graphics are impressive for its time, and the gameplay is fast-paced and exciting. If you’re a fan of side-scrollers or Jurassic Park, then you should definitely check out Jurassic Park: Rampage Edition.
Review Score
8/10
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