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ActionStrategy / tactics

Rocket Ranger

by Cinemaware·published by Cinemaware, Kemco-Seika, Pony Canyon

198821
PCDOSWindowsAmigaNESAtari STCommodore 64Apple IIgsMobileiOS

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About

In the 1940s, the Nazis built a base on the moon and plan to use a mysterious substance called Lunarium to reduce people's intelligence. However, in the 21st Century time travel has been mastered, as have jet-propulsion backpacks, plus some cataclysmic weaponry and advanced code-breaking equipment. These items are sent back in time to you in order to change the result of the war by using this technology to find their five rocket factories and destroy the moon base.

The game fits the Cinemaware template closely, with a string of action sequences linked by cinematic animation sequences to set the scene. There's also a strategic element, as you move your spies around to gain information and avoid detection, and decide how much Lunarium to use at each stage of the game. Action sequences include hand-to-hand combat with a Nazi guard, and flying through the air shooting either hordes of enemy planes or the Zeppelin itself.

An "Extended Collector's Edition" of the game was released in 2018. It is a limited edition of 500 and contains the game in multiple languages and for multiple platforms, and contains as bonuses posters, stickers, postcards, and the soundtrack on vinyl.

Ways to play

Modes

Single player

Perspective

Third personSide view

Editions

Included in

Cinemaware Anthology: 1986-1991

Languages

1 languages, with audio, subtitles and interface
Languageaudiosubtitlesinterface
English——

Game details

Business Model

Commercial

Drivers/APIs Supported

Direct3D

Media Type

Download

Input Devices Supported/Optional

Keyboard, Mouse

Number of Offline Players

1 Player

System requirements

Min. OS Class Required

Windows 2000 SP3

Min. RAM Required

512 MB

Min. DirectX Version Required

DirectX 7.0

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Facts

Developer

Cinemaware

Released

1988

Platforms

PCDOSWindowsAmigaNESAtari STCommodore 64Apple IIgsMobileiOSAndroidiPadFM Towns

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Top 33% by visits

Tags

3rd-person (Other)2D scrollingFixed / flip-screenMinigamesDirect controlFlight / aviationAlternate historySci-fi / futuristicWorld War II