Summary
- Release Year: 2006
- Genres: Fighting
- Platforms: Nintendo GameCube, PlayStation 2, Wii
- Developers: Pipeworks Software
- Publishers: Midway
Rampage: Total Destruction: Bigger, Badder, and More Destructive Than Ever
Midway’s Rampage series has been a staple of arcades and home consoles for over 30 years. The simple yet addictive gameplay of controlling giant monsters and destroying cities has made the games a hit with players of all ages.
Rampage: Total Destruction, released in 2006, is the latest entry in the series, and it takes the formula to new heights. The game features four playable monsters, each with their own unique abilities. Players can choose to play through a story-driven campaign mode, or they can compete against friends in a variety of competitive modes.
Gameplay
Rampage: Total Destruction’s gameplay is similar to that of previous Rampage games. Players control one of four monsters – George the gorilla, Lizzie the lizard, Ralph the wolf, or Boris the giant radioactive hamster – and must destroy buildings and eat civilians to score points. The game is set in a variety of cities around the world, and each city has its own unique landmarks and challenges.
New to Total Destruction is the ability to pick up and throw objects. This adds a new layer of strategy to the gameplay, as players can use objects to damage buildings, attack enemies, or even create makeshift weapons.
The game also features a number of new power-ups, including the ability to become invincible, to shoot lasers, and to summon tornadoes. These power-ups can give players a significant advantage in battle, and they can be used to turn the tide of even the most difficult fights.
Story Mode
Rampage: Total Destruction’s story mode is a welcome addition to the series. The story is told through a series of cutscenes, and it follows the four monsters as they travel the world, destroying cities and causing chaos.
The story mode is not particularly deep, but it does provide some context for the game’s action. It also gives players a chance to learn more about the four monsters and their motivations.
Competitive Modes
In addition to the story mode, Rampage: Total Destruction also features a number of competitive modes. These modes allow players to compete against each other in a variety of challenges.
The most popular competitive mode is King of the City. In this mode, players compete to control the most districts in a city. Players can attack each other’s districts, and they can also use power-ups to gain an advantage.
Other competitive modes include King of the World, in which players compete to control the most cities in the world, and Time Trial, in which players race to destroy all of the buildings in a city within a time limit.
Graphics and Sound
Rampage: Total Destruction’s graphics are impressive, especially for a game released in 2006. The monsters are all well-animated, and the environments are detailed and destructible.
The game’s sound is also top-notch. The sound effects are realistic and immersive, and the music is catchy and energetic.
Overall
Rampage: Total Destruction is a great addition to the Rampage series. The game’s updated graphics, new gameplay mechanics, and story mode make it the most complete and enjoyable Rampage game to date.
Whether you’re a fan of the classic arcade games or you’re new to the series, Rampage: Total Destruction is sure to provide hours of mindless fun and destruction.
Review Score
7.5/10
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