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Logicware, $49. Requirements: PowerPC 120MHz, 16MB RAM, System 7.5.3+, 4x CD, 32 MB HD.. For more information, visit Logicware at http://www.logicware.com.
Review by Adam Newman, M.D.
NEWSFLASH: Redneck Rampage is a first person shooter. It has secret areas, powerups, multiple weapons. In short – nothing new here.
To anyone even remotely familiar with the genre, basic movement and gameplay will be VERY familiar. Did I say familiar? I meant EXACTLY alike. So, getting started is effortless. The folks who decide to buy this game should be warned – do so for the comedy; don't buy this game for innovative gameplay.
Where Redneck Rampage falls short in innovation, it makes up for in ingenuity, however. Once you've installed the optional ‘cuss pack’, you'll be in for some VERY creative swearing. Keep this in mind: I’m from the New York area. I did my medical school training in Manhattan at Bellevue Hospital. You’d think that it would take something REALLY creative in the swearing department to catch my attention. Guess what? You're right. And guess what else? The cuss pack caught my attention. The folks who created this game must be congratulated for having remarkably creative foul mouths.
As in most first person shooters, there are health potions to grab. The catch in Redneck Rampage is that powerups consist of beers, moonshine, whiskey, and cowpies. Why, there’s even a key (Y) for just yelling "Yee-Haw!". Weapons range from pistols to shotguns to dismembered alien arms carrying alien weapons! Can you say stereotype? Drink too much moonshine and be prepared for your view of the world to be somewhat altered. Consider yourself warned.
I don’t have a great deal else to say about Redneck Rampage. It is neither innovative nor groundbreaking. It is, however, a real hoot to listen to. To be honest, I kept playing just to make sure I didn’t miss any good swearing.
Gameplay on my older 7100 was fine, although a bit jerky as you would suspect. Gameplay on a brand-spankin' new G3 was flawless, however.
As the father of a nearly 6 year old girl, it’s my parental obligation to warn those out there who are considering this game for their home/child. My advice…take heed of the "Mature" warning on the CD-ROM – "not appropriate for those under 17."
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Pros
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Cons
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Great swearing
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Quickly repetitive gameplay
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Appropriate music and sound, but it can get repetitive
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Nothing new here
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Still plays well on non-3D accelerated systems
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Don’t let the kids near this one
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