Redneck Rampage Rides Again
{{Short description|1998 video game}}
{{Infobox video game
|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again
|image= Redneck Rampage Rides Again cover.jpg
|caption=
|developer=Xatrix Entertainment
|publisher=Interplay Entertainment
|series=Redneck Rampage
|designer=
|producer=
|director=
|programmer=
|artist=
|composer=
|engine= Build
|platforms=MS-DOS
|released={{vgrelease|NA|May 13, 1998{{Cite web|url=http://interplay.com/press/yeehaw.html|title=YEEE-HAWWW!!!!!!!!!!!! REDNECK RAMPAGE RIDES AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!|website=Interplay Entertainment|date=May 13, 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/19980710123338/http://interplay.com/press/yeehaw.html|archive-date=July 10, 1998|url-status=dead|access-date=December 31, 2020}}|EU|1998}}
|genre=First-person shooter
|modes=Single-player
}}
Redneck Rampage Rides Again is a video game developed by Xatrix Entertainment and published by Interplay Entertainment for MS-DOS in 1998. It was rereleased on Steam for Microsoft Windows on June 5, 2017, and for macOS on June 18. The game is supported by the BuildGDX, Rednukem and Raze source ports.{{Cite web|last=Papadopoulos|first=John|date=September 11, 2018|url=https://www.dsogaming.com/news/redneckgdx-is-a-java-port-for-redneck-rampage-offering-better-mouse-support-opengl-renderer-and-more/|title=RedneckGDX is a Java port for Redneck Rampage, offering better mouse support, OpenGL renderer and more|website=Dark Side of Gaming|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230824054521/https://www.dsogaming.com/news/redneckgdx-is-a-java-port-for-redneck-rampage-offering-better-mouse-support-opengl-renderer-and-more/|archive-date=August 24, 2023|url-status=live|access-date=September 17, 2023}}{{Cite web|last=Dawe|first=Liam|date=February 6, 2020|url=https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/raze-a-new-open-source-fork-of-eduke32-backed-by-gzdoom-tech.15937/|title=Raze - a new open source fork of EDuke32 backed by GZDoom tech|website=GamingOnLinux|archive-url=https://archive.today/20201027080449/https://www.gamingonlinux.com/articles/raze-a-new-open-source-fork-of-eduke32-backed-by-gzdoom-tech.15937/|archive-date=October 27, 2020|url-status=live|access-date=September 17, 2023}}
Gameplay
Redneck Rampage Rides Again is the sequel to Redneck Rampage and also uses the Build engine. The 12 all-new levels take players back to the alien-besieged town of Hickston. New characters include a cheerleader Daisy Mae and Frank Doyle, a biker. The game revolves around searching for Bubba and Leonard, while facing off aliens and local residents. Similar to Redneck Rampage, power-up system exists (pork rinds, cow pies, whiskey{{Cite news|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/38694977/the-gazette/|title=The less genteel side of Dixie|newspaper=The Gazette|publisher=Gazette Communications, Inc.|date=July 13, 1998|access-date=September 17, 2023}}) with two scales (Dunkometer and Gunkometer) that track the performance of the players in four parts each.{{Cite web|last=House|first=Michael|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=12047|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again - Overview|website=AllGame|publisher=All Media Network|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115033305/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=12047|archive-date=November 15, 2014|url-status=dead|access-date=November 9, 2019}} Every monster has to be defeated in order to progress in the level.{{Cite news|last=McCauley|first=Dennis|date=December 24, 1998|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/38694973/the-philadelphia-inquirer/|title=Offbeat characters bedevil season of peace|newspaper=The Philadelphia Inquirer|publisher=The Lenfest Institute|access-date=September 17, 2023}} Some of the enemies are new, including Jack O'Lope, an over-sized rodent. The players can use weapons like crossbow or shotgun in order to battle.{{Cite news|last=Lammers|first=Dirk|date=August 28, 1998|url=https://www.newspapers.com/article/38694980/the-tampa-tribune/|title=Terrorists and varmints|newspaper=The Tampa Tribune|publisher=Tampa Media Group, Inc.|access-date=September 17, 2023}}
The soundtrack was done by Mojo Nixon, who also appeared in a cameo role.{{Cite magazine|last=Cannon|first=Sam|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=fCoEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA88|title=Video gaming: Redneck Rampage Rides Again (Interplay)|magazine=CMJ New Music Monthly|publisher=Amazing America, LLC|issue=64|date=December 1998|page=88|access-date=November 9, 2019}}
Reception
{{Video game reviews
| CGSP = {{Rating|2.5|5}}{{Cite web|last=Altman|first=John|date=June 3, 1998|url=http://www.cdmag.com/articles/012/059/rrra_review.html|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again!|website=Computer Games Strategy Plus|publisher=Strategy Plus, Inc.|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050208075312/http://www.cdmag.com/articles/012/059/rrra_review.html|archive-date=February 8, 2005|url-status=dead|access-date=November 9, 2019}}
| CGW = {{Rating|1.5|5}}{{Cite magazine|last=Coffey|first=Robert|url=https://archive.org/details/Computer_Gaming_World_Issue_171/page/n233/mode/2up|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=Computer Gaming World|publisher=Ziff Davis|issue=171|date=October 1998|page=230|access-date=November 9, 2019}}
| GI = 6/10{{Cite magazine|last=Bergren|first=Paul|url=https://archive.org/details/Game_Informer_Issue_066_October_1998/page/n65/mode/2up|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=Game Informer|publisher=FuncoLand|issue=66|date=October 1998|page=64|access-date=December 31, 2020}}
| GSpot = 7.9/10{{Cite web|last=Gregson|first=Chris|date=June 23, 1998|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/redneck-rampage-rides-again-review/1900-2532762/|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again Review [date mislabeled as "May 5, 2000"]|website=GameSpot|publisher=Fandom|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20041212214744/http://www.gamespot.com/pc/action/redneckrampageridesagain/review.html|archive-date=December 12, 2004|url-status=live|access-date=September 17, 2023}}
| Hyper = 73%{{Cite magazine|last=Bauer|first=Matt|url=https://archive.org/details/hyper-057/page/78/mode/2up|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=Hyper|publisher=Next Media Pty Ltd|issue=57|date=July 1998|page=78|access-date=December 31, 2020}}
| NGen = {{Rating|3|5}}{{cite magazine|url=https://archive.org/details/NEXT_Generation_45/page/n143/mode/2up|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=Next Generation|publisher=Imagine Media|issue=45|date=September 1998|page=142|access-date=November 9, 2019}}
| PCA = 2/10{{Cite magazine|last=Egger|first=Dan|url=https://archive.org/details/PCXL01Sep1998/page/n95/mode/2up|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=PC Accelerator|publisher=Imagine Media|issue=1|date=September 1998|page=97|access-date=November 9, 2019}}
| PCGUS = 78%{{Cite magazine|last=Poole|first=Stephen|url=http://www.pcgamer.com/reviews/113.html|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=PC Gamer|publisher=Imagine Media|volume=5|issue=8|date=August 1998|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20000118073832/http://www.pcgamer.com/reviews/113.html|archive-date=January 18, 2000|url-status=dead|access-date=December 31, 2020}}
| PCPP = 48%{{Cite magazine|last=Argy|first=George|url=https://archive.org/details/PCPowerplay-026-1998-07/page/n73/mode/2up|title=Redneck Rampage Rides Again|magazine=PC PowerPlay|publisher=Next Media Pty Ltd|issue=26|date=July 1998|pages=74–75|access-date=November 9, 2019}}
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The game received mixed reviews. Next Generation said of the game, "Sure, it doesn't look all that great, the control is a little peculiar, and the game has its tedious and frustrating moments, but if you buy into the redneck premise, it's good for enough belly laughs to keep players coming back. Frankly, any game that calls its invincibility cheat 'Elvis Mode' can't be all bad."
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Category:First-person shooters
Category:Gray Matter Studios games
Category:Interplay Entertainment games
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Category:Sprite-based first-person shooters
Category:Video games developed in the United States