Summary
- Release Year: 1998
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Sunstorm Interactive
- Publishers: Interplay
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 (1998)
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 is a first-person shooter video game developed by Xatrix Entertainment and published by Interplay Entertainment. It was released for Microsoft Windows in 1998. The game is an expansion pack to the original Redneck Rampage, and it features new levels, weapons, and enemies.
The game’s story follows Bubba, the protagonist of the original game, as he travels across Route 66 in search of his missing cousin, Cletus. Along the way, Bubba encounters a variety of enemies, including aliens, mutants, and hillbillies. The game is known for its over-the-top violence and humor, and it has been praised for its fast-paced gameplay and creative level design.
Gameplay
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 is a first-person shooter game in which the player controls Bubba as he travels across Route 66. The game features a variety of levels, each with its own unique enemies and challenges. Bubba can use a variety of weapons to defeat his enemies, including shotguns, pistols, and rocket launchers.
The game also features a number of vehicles that Bubba can use to travel across the levels. These vehicles include cars, trucks, and even a combine harvester. Bubba can also use the vehicles to run over enemies or to destroy obstacles.
Weapons
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 features a variety of weapons that Bubba can use to defeat his enemies. These weapons include:
- Shotgun
- Pistol
- Rocket launcher
- Grenade launcher
- Flamethrower
- Minigun
- Chainsaw
Bubba can also find a variety of power-ups throughout the levels that will give him special abilities, such as increased speed or invincibility.
Enemies
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 features a variety of enemies that Bubba will encounter throughout the game. These enemies include:
- Aliens
- Mutants
- Hillbillies
- Rednecks
- Animals
The enemies in Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 are all unique and challenging. Some enemies are more powerful than others, and some enemies have special abilities. Bubba must use a variety of weapons and strategies to defeat his enemies.
Levels
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 features a variety of levels, each with its own unique enemies and challenges. The levels are set in a variety of locations, including a farm, a forest, and a junkyard.
The levels in Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 are all well-designed and challenging. The levels are also visually impressive, and they feature a variety of environmental details.
Graphics
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 features impressive graphics for its time. The game’s environments are detailed and colorful, and the character models are well-animated. The game also features a variety of special effects, such as explosions and fire.
Sound
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 features a great soundtrack that perfectly captures the game’s over-the-top tone. The game’s sound effects are also excellent, and they help to create a immersive experience.
Reception
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 was a critical and commercial success. The game was praised for its fast-paced gameplay, creative level design, and over-the-top violence and humor. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 is considered to be one of the best first-person shooter games of its time. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, creative level design, and over-the-top violence and humor have made it a cult classic among gamers. The game has also been praised for its innovative use of vehicles and its unique sense of humor.
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 has had a lasting impact on the first-person shooter genre. The game’s fast-paced gameplay and creative level design have influenced many subsequent first-person shooter games. The game’s over-the-top violence and humor have also helped to popularize the “redneck” subgenre of first-person shooter games.
Redneck Rampage: Suckin’ Grits on Route 66 is a classic first-person shooter game that is still enjoyed by gamers today. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, creative level design, and over-the-top violence and humor make it a must-play for fans of the genre.
Review Score
8/10
