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The goal is to destroy cities and combat military forces while staying alive. Rampage is a 1986 action video game developed and published by Bally Midway for arcades.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| B (bottom) | X | Bottom face |
| A (right) | Z | Right face |
| Y (left) | S | Left face |
| X (top) | A | Top face |
| L | Q | Left shoulder |
| R | E | Right shoulder |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Insert Coin | V | Select |
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| Action | Keyboard | Arcade input |
|---|---|---|
| Move | · · · · | Joystick (8-way) |
| Punch | · | Button 1 |
| Jump | · | Button 2 |
| Start | · | Start |
| Insert Coin | · | Select |
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The Story Behind Rampage
The Lynx version was developed by Epyx and originally started off as an unrelated clone called Monster Demolition, before turning into a port of this game. The conversion was created by Digital Eclipse. The development and release languished as management was unconvinced of the game's unusual concept of casting players as city-destroying monsters, but picked up after new management was installed at the company.
In 2003, it was included in Midway Arcade Treasures, a compilation of arcade games for the GameCube, PlayStation 2, and Xbox. In 1997, Tiger Electronics released a handheld LCD version of the game. In 2017, Basic Fun released a mini arcade port of the NES version of the game with Ralph added.
How Rampage Plays
The player's monster receives damage from enemy bullets, shells, sticks of dynamite, punches from other monsters, lightning, and falling. Helpful items include food or money, while dangerous ones include bombs, electrical appliances, and cigarettes. The player can climb any of the buildings, punching them to pieces and reducing them to rubble.
Out of the 50 US states, only Connecticut, Delaware, Mississippi, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, South Carolina, and Vermont are spared from the monster rampage. Non-playable human characters within levels can also be punched or grabbed and food items can be eaten. In this state, players can be eaten by another monster.
Why Players Still Load It Up
The goal is to destroy cities and combat military forces while staying alive. Producers at Walt Disney Animation Studios have confirmed that the hero of their 2012 film Wreck-It Ralph is named after Rampage's werewolf character. In 1997, Rampage World Tour was released, developed for Midway by the original designers, Brian Colin and Jeff Nauman.
The film features the classic trio of George, Lizzie and Ralph, this time as mutated animals rather than transformed humans. It was followed by the console-exclusive games Rampage 2: Universal Tour, Rampage Through Time, and Rampage Puzzle Attack. Initially released exclusively for Dave & Buster's, it includes redemption game mechanics.
Rampage — Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I buy the original Rampage?
Scroll to "Other Places You Can Get This Game" beneath the write-up — it lists trusted stores selling official copies.
What console was Rampage released on?
Rampage was released for the Arcade in 1986.
Can I save my progress in Rampage?
It does — with a free account you can snapshot the game at any point using save states, then pick it up later from exactly that spot.
How many players does Rampage support?
Rampage supports 1 player(s) in this browser version.