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The Microsoft Windows version was released on 15 November 1999 in North America,<ref name="IGN LRR PC review" /> 30 November 1999 in Europe,{{citation needed}} 25 September 2000 by Noviy Disk ([[wikipedia:ru:Новый Диск|Новый Диск]]) in Russia,<ref name="Noviy Disk homepage 2000" /> 8 December 2000 by [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eidos_Interactive&oldid=803547275 Eidos Interactive] ([[Wikipedia:ja:アイドス|アイドス]]) in Japan,<ref name="PC Watch: Racers" /><sup>[''Needs better source'']</sup> and 26 July 2001 by Cenega S.A. ([[wikipedia:pl:Cenega#Cenega_S.A.|pl]]) in Poland.<ref name="Miasto Giar"/> It was also published by [[Wikipedia:Hed Arzi Music|Hed Arzi]] ([[Wikipedia:he:הד ארצי|הד ארצי]]‎‎) in Israel and SsangYong ([[wikipedia:ko:쌍용그룹|쌍용]]) in South Korea.<ref name="Game Chosun" /> The PlayStation version was released on 17 August 2000 in North America.<ref name="IGN LRR PS review" />
The Microsoft Windows version was released on 15 November 1999 in North America,<ref name="IGN LRR PC review" /> 30 November 1999 in Europe,{{citation needed}} 25 September 2000 by Noviy Disk ([[wikipedia:ru:Новый Диск|Новый Диск]]) in Russia,<ref name="Noviy Disk homepage 2000" /> 8 December 2000 by [https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eidos_Interactive&oldid=803547275 Eidos Interactive] ([[Wikipedia:ja:アイドス|アイドス]]) in Japan,<ref name="PC Watch: Racers" /><sup>[''Needs better source'']</sup> and 26 July 2001 by Cenega S.A. ([[wikipedia:pl:Cenega#Cenega_S.A.|pl]]) in Poland.<ref name="Miasto Giar"/> It was also published by [[Wikipedia:Hed Arzi Music|Hed Arzi]] ([[Wikipedia:he:הד ארצי|הד ארצי]]‎‎) in Israel and SsangYong ([[wikipedia:ko:쌍용그룹|쌍용]]) in South Korea.<ref name="Game Chosun" /> The PlayStation version was released on 17 August 2000 in North America.<ref name="IGN LRR PS review" />


The Polish translation was released in Poland by Cenega S.A. ([[wikipedia:pl:Cenega#Cenega_S.A.|pl]]) on 26 July 2001, with a cost of 99 złoty/PLN.<ref name="Gry-Online release" />
The Polish translation was released in Poland by Cenega S.A. ([[wikipedia:cs:Cenega Czech|cs]], [[wikipedia:pl:Cenega#Cenega_S.A.|pl]]) on 26 July 2001, with a cost of 99 złoty/PLN.<ref name="Gry-Online release" />


==Reception==
==Reception==

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File:RockRaidersPCBoxLarge.jpg
The original retail box for the English Windows version

LEGO Rock Raiders is a video game developed by Data Design Interactive in conjunction with Artworld UK and published by LEGO Media International for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation on 15 November 1999.

Gameplay

Windows version

The Windows version is a real-time strategy game, often cited as being similar to Dungeon Keeper or Dune II. Unlike many real-time strategy games, many units will automatically perform tasks on their own without player input. There are twenty-five levels.

PlayStation version

Characters

Development

LEGO Rock Raiders was initially announced in February 1999, along with LEGOLAND, LEGO Friends, and LEGO Racers. At the time, it was scheduled to be released in September for both Windows and PlayStation, and was to have a retail price of US$40–$45.[1] The September release date was still publicized as late as August of that year.[2] In May 1999, all four games were demonstrated at E3 1999 in Los Angeles, California, at LEGO Media booth #1524.[3]

PlayStation.[4]

Release

The Microsoft Windows version was released on 15 November 1999 in North America,[5] 30 November 1999 in Europe,[citation needed] 25 September 2000 by Noviy Disk (Новый Диск) in Russia,[6] 8 December 2000 by Eidos Interactive (アイドス) in Japan,[7][Needs better source] and 26 July 2001 by Cenega S.A. (pl) in Poland.[8] It was also published by Hed Arzi (הד ארצי‎‎) in Israel and SsangYong (쌍용) in South Korea.[9] The PlayStation version was released on 17 August 2000 in North America.[10]

The Polish translation was released in Poland by Cenega S.A. (cs, pl) on 26 July 2001, with a cost of 99 złoty/PLN.[11]

Reception

References to use: [12][13][14]

Names in other languages

Language Name Meaning
Hebrew עִבְרִית
Ivrit
לגו משימה בחלל
Japanese 日本語
Nihongo
レゴ・ロックレイダース
Korean 한국어
Hangugeo
레고 락 레이더스

References

  1. Fudge, James (10 February 1999). "LEGO Announces 4 New Titles". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  2. Fudge, James (20 August 1999). "LEGO Racers Shipping August 23". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  3. Fudge, James (10 February 1999). "Lego Media at E3". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  4. Upchurch, David (September 2012). "LEGO Rock Raiders (PS1)". Archived from the original 5 February 2018.
  5. Lopez, Vincent (12 January 2000). "LEGO Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
  6. Новый Диск. Date gathered from the twelfth announcement in the list, "25.09.2000 - Представляем новую стратегическую игру компании LEGO Media International - LEGO Rock Raiders!" (Introducing the new strategy game of the company LEGO Media International - LEGO Rock Raiders!). Archived from the original 6 December 2000. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  7. "レゴブロックで組み立てたマシンでレーサー気分PCゲーム「レゴ・レーサー」". PC Watch (ja). Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
  8. [http://www.miastogier.pl/encyklopedia,pc,2919.html Lego Rock Raiders (PC)]. Miasto Giar. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  9. "레고 락 레이더스". Game Chosun. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  10. Cleveland, Adam (16 August 2000). "Lego Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
  11. Bobrowski, Michał (26 July 2001). "Kolejna „gra z klocków”...". Gry-Online (pl). Retrieved 6 February 2018.
  12. Zdyrko, Dave (4 August 2000). "Lego Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
  13. Mandel, Bob (27 January 2000). "Rock Raiders Review" (p2, p3). The Adrenaline Vault. 3 Archived from the original 24 February 2005 (20 Nov 2004, 29 Sep 2003). Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  14. Finn, David (29 December 1999). "Lego Rock Raiders". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 9 July 2003. Retrieved 5 February 2018.

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