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{{italic title|''LEGO Rock Raiders'' (Windows game)}}{{WIP | {{italic title|''LEGO Rock Raiders'' (Windows game)}}{{WIP}} | ||
[[Image:RockRaidersPCBoxLarge.jpg|280px|thumb|The original retail box for the Windows version]] | [[Image:RockRaidersPCBoxLarge.jpg|280px|thumb|The original retail box for the English Windows version]] | ||
'''''LEGO Rock Raiders''''' is a video game developed, programmed, and designed by [[Data Design Interactive]] in conjunction with [[Artworld UK]]. It was published by [[LEGO Media International]] for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. | '''''LEGO Rock Raiders''''' is a video game developed, programmed, and designed by [[Data Design Interactive]] in conjunction with [[Artworld UK]]. It was published by [[LEGO Media International]] for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation. | ||
The Microsoft Windows version was released on 15 November 1999 in North America,<ref name="LRR | 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" /> and 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> 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" /> | ||
== | ==Gameplay== | ||
===Windows version=== | |||
The Windows version is a [[wikipedia:real-time strategy|real-time strategy]] game, often cited as being similar to [[wikipedia:Dungeon Keeper|Dungeon Keeper]] or [[wikipedia:Dune II|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==== | |||
*[[Axle]] | |||
*[[Bandit]] | |||
*[[Docs]] | |||
*[[Jet]] | |||
*[[Sparks]] | |||
==Development== | |||
==Release== | |||
==Reception== | |||
References to use: <ref name="IGN LRR PS news" /><ref name="AVault review" /><ref name="CD Mag review" /> | |||
==Names in other languages== | |||
{{Langtable | {{Langtable | ||
|he=לגו משימה בחלל | |he=לגו משימה בחלל | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
{{Reflist|refs= | {{Reflist|refs= | ||
<ref name="LRR | <ref name="IGN LRR PC review">Lopez, Vincent (12 January 2000). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/01/13/lego-rock-raiders-3 "LEGO Rock Raiders"]. [[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20180205213029/http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/01/13/lego-rock-raiders-3 Archived] from the original on 5 February 2018.</ref> | ||
<ref name="Noviy Disk homepage">[https://web.archive.org/web/20001206022500/http://www.nd.ru:80/ Новый Диск]. Archived 6 December 2000. 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!'')</ref> | <ref name="IGN LRR PS news">Zdyrko, Dave (4 August 2000). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/05/lego-rock-raiders-2 "Lego Rock Raiders"]. [[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20180205232443/http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/05/lego-rock-raiders-2 Archived] from the original on 5 February 2018.</ref> | ||
<ref name=" | <ref name="IGN LRR PS review">Cleveland, Adam (16 August 2000). [http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/17/lego-rock-raiders "Lego Rock Raiders"]. [[Wikipedia:IGN|IGN]]. [https://web.archive.org/web/20180205224614/http://www.ign.com/articles/2000/08/17/lego-rock-raiders Archived] from the original on 5 February 2018.</ref> | ||
<ref name=" | <ref name="CD Mag review">Finn, David (29 December 1999). [https://web.archive.org/web/20050418173953/http://www.cdmag.com:80/articles/025/060/legorr_review.html "Lego Rock Raiders"]. [[Wikipedia:Computer Games Magazine|''Computer Games Magazine'']]. 3 Archive from 18 April 2005.</ref> | ||
<ref name="AVault review">Mandel, Bob (27 January 2000). [https://web.archive.org/web/20050224182454/http://www.avault.com:80/reviews/review_temp.asp?game=rockrad "Rock Raiders Review"] ([https://web.archive.org/web/20041120233511/http://www.avault.com:80/reviews/review_temp.asp?game=rockrad&page=2 p2], [https://web.archive.org/web/20030929205657/http://www.avault.com:80/reviews/review_temp.asp?game=rockrad&page=3 p3]). The Adrenaline Vault. 3 Archive from 24 February 2005 (20 Nov 2004, 29 Sep 2003).</ref> | |||
<ref name="Noviy Disk homepage 2000">[https://web.archive.org/web/20001206022500/http://www.nd.ru:80/ Новый Диск]. Archived 6 December 2000. 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!'')</ref> | |||
<ref name="PC Watch: Racers">[http://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20001026/eidos.htm "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 ([[wikipedia:ja:Impress Watch|ja]]). [https://web.archive.org/web/20180205220835/https://pc.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/article/20001026/eidos.htm Archived] from the original on 5 February 2018.</ref> | |||
<ref name="Game Chosun">[http://www.gamechosun.co.kr/webzine/article/view.php?no=1293 "레고 락 레이더스"]. Game Chosun. Retrieved 5 February 2018.</ref> | |||
}} | }} | ||
==External Links== | |||
* [[wikipedia:Lego Rock Raiders (video game)|Wikipedia article for ''Lego Rock Raiders'' (video game)]] | |||
[[Category:LEGO Rock Raiders (video game)]] | |||
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, as part of the [[Rock Raiders]] theme. It was originally listed "220574 Rock Raiders PC CD-ROM" with a price of $39.75. While it was originally slated for release in September, it was pushed back two months for further development.{{Citation needed}} | , as part of the [[Rock Raiders]] theme. It was originally listed "220574 Rock Raiders PC CD-ROM" with a price of $39.75. While it was originally slated for release in September, it was pushed back two months for further development.{{Citation needed}} | ||
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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== | |||
. 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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===Minimum System Requirements=== | ===Minimum System Requirements=== | ||
'''Computer:''' Windows 95 and 98 (or XP, Vista, and Windows 7 with compatibility checked. Game is not compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or Windows emulated operating system.) | * '''Computer:''' Windows 95 and 98 (or XP, Vista, and Windows 7 with compatibility checked. Game is not compatible with Windows NT, OS/2, Linux or Windows emulated operating system.) | ||
* '''CPU:''' Pentium 200 MHz MMX. (Also compatible with AMD-K6-2, AMD-K6-III and Cyrix MII processors) | |||
'''CPU:''' Pentium 200 MHz MMX. (Also compatible with AMD-K6-2, AMD-K6-III and Cyrix MII processors) | * '''Hard Drive:''' 200 MB Uncompressed hard drive space. | ||
* '''Memory:''' 32 MB RAM. | |||
'''Hard Drive:''' 200 MB Uncompressed hard drive space. | * '''Video:''' 4 MB PCI or AGP Direct3D compatible card. | ||
* '''Resolution:''' 640x480, high color, 16-bit, or higher | |||
'''Memory:''' 32 MB RAM. | * '''CD-ROM:''' 4x speed or faster CD-ROM / DVD drive. | ||
* '''Sound Card:''' 100% DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card. | |||
'''Video:''' 4 MB PCI or AGP Direct3D compatible card. | * '''Input Device:''' Compatible mouse and keyboard (Serial/PS2 or USB) | ||
* '''Joystick/Gamepad:''' Not Used | |||
'''Resolution:''' 640x480, high color, 16-bit, or higher | |||
'''CD-ROM:''' 4x speed or faster CD-ROM / DVD drive. | |||
'''Sound Card:''' 100% DirectX compatible 16-bit sound card. | |||
'''Input Device:''' Compatible mouse and keyboard (Serial/PS2 or USB) | |||
'''Joystick/Gamepad:''' Not Used | |||
===Recommended System Requirements=== | ===Recommended System Requirements=== | ||
'''CPU:''' Intel Pentium II or higher | * '''CPU:''' Intel Pentium II or higher | ||
* '''CD-ROM:''' 8x speed or higher CD-ROM / DVD drive | |||
'''CD-ROM:''' 8x speed or higher CD-ROM / DVD drive | * '''Memory:''' 64 MB RAM or higher | ||
* '''Video:''' 12/16 MB or higher Direct 3D compatible video card | |||
'''Memory:''' 64 MB RAM or higher | |||
'''Video:''' 12/16 MB or higher Direct 3D compatible video card | |||
==Related Links== | ==Related Links== | ||
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*[[Running Modes]] | *[[Running Modes]] | ||
*[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches]] | *[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches]] | ||
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==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. | ||
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Objectives range from finding Energy Crystals to rescuing trapped Rock Raiders, with both of these objectives combined in some tougher missions. | Objectives range from finding Energy Crystals to rescuing trapped Rock Raiders, with both of these objectives combined in some tougher missions. | ||
==RRU Information== | ==RRU Information== | ||
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*[[Rock Raiders PS1 Manual]] | *[[Rock Raiders PS1 Manual]] | ||
*[[Rock Raiders PC Game]] | *[[Rock Raiders PC Game]] | ||
*[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches] | *[[Glitches|Known Bugs & Glitches]]--> | ||
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File:RockRaidersPCBoxLarge.jpg
The original retail box for the English Windows version
LEGO Rock Raiders is a video game developed, programmed, and designed by Data Design Interactive in conjunction with Artworld UK. It was published by LEGO Media International for Microsoft Windows and PlayStation.
The Microsoft Windows version was released on 15 November 1999 in North America,[1] 30 November 1999 in Europe,[citation needed] 25 September 2000 by Noviy Disk (Новый Диск) in Russia,[2] and 8 December 2000 by Eidos Interactive (アイドス) in Japan.[3][Needs better source] it was also published by Hed Arzi (הד ארצי) in Israel and SsangYong (쌍용) in South Korea.[4] The PlayStation version was released on 17 August 2000 in North America.[5]
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
Release
Reception
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
- ↑ Lopez, Vincent (12 January 2000). "LEGO Rock Raiders". IGN. Archived from the original on 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Новый Диск. Archived 6 December 2000. 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!)
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "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 Archive from 24 February 2005 (20 Nov 2004, 29 Sep 2003).
- ↑ Finn, David (29 December 1999). "Lego Rock Raiders". Computer Games Magazine. 3 Archive from 18 April 2005.
