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for 32,000 Won<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000510200608/http://www.joypark.co.kr:80/cgi-bin/index.cgi Archive from 10 May 2000]</ref>, and in Japan.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010110082900/http://www.eidos.co.jp:80/Demo/Demo_Index.htm]</ref> At that time, Rock Raiders was unusual in being the first theme to have a video game developed alongside it. The theme and the video game influenced each other heavily, creating LEGO's first real tie-in game. <ref>"[http://rockraidersunited.com this is a test]</ref> | for 32,000 Won<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20000510200608/http://www.joypark.co.kr:80/cgi-bin/index.cgi Archive from 10 May 2000]</ref>, and in Japan.<ref>"[https://web.archive.org/web/20010110082900/http://www.eidos.co.jp:80/Demo/Demo_Index.htm]</ref> At that time, Rock Raiders was unusual in being the first theme to have a video game developed alongside it. The theme and the video game influenced each other heavily, creating LEGO's first real tie-in game. <ref>"[http://rockraidersunited.com this is a test]</ref> | ||
There are six main [[Rock Raider characters|characters]]: [[Chief]], [[Bandit]], [[Axle]], [[Jet]], [[Docs]], and [[Sparks]], however most of these characters only appear in [[Rock Raiders Cut Scenes|Cut Scenes]] and various messages in-game. | |||
The price was soon reduced to $20 (MSRP) and was often packaged together with another popular game released at the time, [[LEGO Racers (video game)|LEGO Racers]]. | The price was soon reduced to $20 (MSRP) and was often packaged together with another popular game released at the time, [[LEGO Racers (video game)|LEGO Racers]]. | ||
==Description== | ==Description== | ||
There are 8 [[LEGO Rock Raiders levels# Tutorial levels|training missions]] to teach the player how to play the game and 25 [[LEGO Rock Raiders levels#Windows PC levels|levels]], where you must construct your base, teleport down Rock Raiders and collect [[Energy Crystals]] while avoiding obstacles. As players progress through the game, the levels get progressively more difficult, requiring more crystals under more extreme circumstances. | |||
===Storyline=== | ===Storyline=== | ||
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*[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches]] | *[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches]] | ||
[[Image:RockRaidersPS1 Cover PAL.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The game's case cover.]] | [[Image:RockRaidersPS1 Cover PAL.jpg|350px|thumb|right|The game's case cover.]] | ||
==Gameplay== | ==Gameplay== | ||
The '''5708 Rock Raiders PlayStation Game''' was published by LEGO as a part of the [[Lego Rock Raiders]] franchise made by [[Data Design Interactive]] and published by Lego Media International on August 17, 2000. Unlike the [[PC game]], this version is an arcade game where players take control of one of the 5 main Rock Raiders in 18 story-based [[Levels#Playstation Game Levels|Levels]]. The game introduces new items such as Red [[Energy Crystals]] and [[Rockwhale|Rockwhales]], and items cut from the PC game, such as [[Large Spider|Large Spiders]] and [[Scorpion]]s. | The '''5708 Rock Raiders PlayStation Game''' was published by LEGO as a part of the [[Lego Rock Raiders]] franchise made by [[Data Design Interactive]] and published by Lego Media International on August 17, 2000. Unlike the [[PC game]], this version is an arcade game where players take control of one of the 5 main Rock Raiders in 18 story-based [[Levels#Playstation Game Levels|Levels]]. The game introduces new items such as Red [[Energy Crystals]] and [[Rockwhale|Rockwhales]], and items cut from the PC game, such as [[Large Spider|Large Spiders]] and [[Scorpion]]s. | ||
The game was originally listed as "220551 Rock Raiders PlayStation." It's original list price was $44, but this soon dropped to $30 (MSRP). It was originally slated for release in October 1999, but it was pushed back till a year later. | The game was originally listed as "220551 Rock Raiders PlayStation." It's original list price was $44, but this soon dropped to $30 (MSRP). It was originally slated for release in October 1999, but it was pushed back till a year later. | ||
==Storyline== | ==Storyline== | ||
The story here takes place parallel to the events of the PC game. [[Axle]], [[Jet]], [[Sparks]], [[Bandit]] and [[Docs]] are called in to assist in various missions, which vary from collecting Energy Crystals to rescuing Rock Raiders from teams that have been lost or stranded during unseen missions analogous to those depicted in the PC Game. | The story here takes place parallel to the events of the PC game. [[Axle]], [[Jet]], [[Sparks]], [[Bandit]] and [[Docs]] are called in to assist in various missions, which vary from collecting Energy Crystals to rescuing Rock Raiders from teams that have been lost or stranded during unseen missions analogous to those depicted in the PC Game. | ||
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[[Vehicles]] are available on each mission - with the exception of a few - to help the player complete the objectives. In some missions, [[Ore]] must be found to build a certain vehicle. | [[Vehicles]] are available on each mission - with the exception of a few - to help the player complete the objectives. In some missions, [[Ore]] must be found to build a certain vehicle. | ||
Objectives range from finding Energy Crystals to rescuing trapped Rock Raiders, with both of these objectives combined in some tougher | Objectives range from finding Energy Crystals to rescuing trapped Rock Raiders, with both of these objectives combined in some tougher levels. | ||
*[http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/5709-1 Peeron Inventory]--> | *[http://www.peeron.com/inv/sets/5709-1 Peeron Inventory]--> | ||
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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. In March 1999, six months before the PlayStation version of LEGO Rock Raiders was due to be submitted to Sony[4]
Release
The Microsoft Windows version was released on 15 November 1999 in North America,[5] 30 November 1999 in Europe,[citation needed] in English, German, French, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Danish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Portuguese.
The Russian version was translated by Logrus (Логрус) and released in Russia by Noviy Disk (Новый Диск) on 25 September 2000, with a retail price of 27 Y.E. (USD).[6][7] From 28 October to 12 November 2000, demonstrations were held for LEGO Rock Raiders, along with LEGO Chess, LEGO LOCO, LEGO Friends, and LEGO Racers, in the foyer of Moscow theater Kodak Cinema World (Кодак Киномир Kodak Kinomir).[8]
The Japanese version was modified and released by Eidos Interactive (アイドス) in Japan on 8 December 2000.[9][Needs better source]
The Polish version was released in Poland by Cenega S.A. (cs, pl) on 26 July 2001, with a retail price of 99 złoty/PLN.[10][11] Cenega also released the Czech version in the Czech Republic in 2001.[12]
The Hebrew translation was released in Israel by Hed Arzi (הד ארצי). Unlike other language releases, this version's title was translated as well (the Japanese and Korean versions were listed under translated names, but used the English title in-game) and was changed to LEGO Space Mission (לגו משימה בחלל Lego Template:Tt Template:Tt).
In South Korea, the Korean version was published by SsangYong (쌍용)[13] and distributes by Joypark with a retail price of 32000 KRW. The audio in this version is in English.
The PlayStation version was released on 17 August 2000 in North America.[14]
Reception
References to use: [15][16][17]
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
- ↑ Fudge, James (10 February 1999). "LEGO Announces 4 New Titles". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Fudge, James (20 August 1999). "LEGO Racers Shipping August 23". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Fudge, James (10 February 1999). "Lego Media at E3". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 29 November 2002. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Upchurch, David (September 2012). "LEGO Rock Raiders (PS1)". Archived from the original 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Lopez, Vincent (12 January 2000). "LEGO Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Новый Диск - LEGO Rock Raiders. Archived from the original 6 January 2001. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Показ компьютерных игр LEGO в кинотеатре "Кодак Киномир". Noivy Disk. Archived from the original 21 February 2001.
- ↑ Funatsu, Minoru (船津稔) (26 October 2000). "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.
- ↑ Bobrowski, Michał (26 July 2001). "Kolejna „gra z klocków”...". Gry-Online (pl). Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ Lego Rock Raiders (PC). Miasto Giar. Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ Zach, Ondřej (8 August 2001). "Lego Rock Raiders - drsná stavebnice". iDNES.cz (cs). Retrieved 6 February 2018.
- ↑ "레고 락 레이더스". Game Chosun. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Cleveland, Adam (16 August 2000). "Lego Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Zdyrko, Dave (4 August 2000). "Lego Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
- ↑ 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.
- ↑ Finn, David (29 December 1999). "Lego Rock Raiders". Computer Games Magazine. Archived from the original 9 July 2003. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
