Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition

I remember really wanting to like this but forgot why I stopped playing- but now I remembered- the bugs. Way too many bugs. Completely ruins the game for me. It sucks because there IS. a good game in there but publisher doesn't seem to care. If the devs ever got a chance to polish this game I'm sure it would be fantastic.

Developed by Slipgate Ironworks and published by HandyGames in collaboration with 3D Realms, Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition is a fast-paced action platformer that celebrates the golden age of 1990s gaming while refining its mechanics for a modern audience. Rather than simply imitating the classics that inspired it, the game blends old-school level design with polished visuals, smoother controls, and new gameplay features that make this edition the definitive version of Rad's adventure. From its colorful environments to its emphasis on exploration and hidden collectibles, the game immediately appeals to players who appreciate traditional side-scrolling platformers with a contemporary presentation. The adventure follows Rad, an energetic young gamer who unexpectedly finds himself transported into the world of his favorite video game. Accompanying him is Dusty, a sarcastic and highly capable sentient game console whose personality provides much of the game's humor. Together they set out to restore order to a world infected by corruption, battling bizarre enemies and overcoming dangerous obstacles along the way. The chemistry between the two protagonists is one of the game's strongest q…

Rad Rodgers: Radical Edition is an okay action-platformer that seems determined to recreate the spirit of 90s gaming, including, unfortunately, some of the bugs. I almost quit because Rad kept getting stuck on invisible objects, leaving me with exactly one solution: restart the entire level. Nothing says “radical” quite like losing twenty minutes of progress because your character apparently collided with a ghost. The game even asks whether you're a kid when you start, presumably so it can adjust the dialogue. I chose “no,” so apparently Rad was allowed to discover a slightly more aggressive vocabulary. There are also various mini-games and weird side sections (pinball, memory games and other attempts to recreate that chaotic 90s gaming feel). Maybe that's the nostalgia talking, but for me they felt more like distractions than fun additions. Sometimes nostalgia is best left in the past. The biggest warning sign is that apparently fewer than 3% of players have actually finished the game, even on the easiest difficulty. And after repeatedly getting stuck on invisible geometry, I can understand why. It's not a terrible game, but the bugs turn what should be harmless platforming into a…

Heard about this game after visiting a con that we had in town. We got to meet the famous John St. John (AKA Voice of Duke Nukem). Really cool guy. He showed us various works he did, which included this game. As a platformer, it's overall solid although the last couple of stages get a little crazy. The game is decently generous on lives so no game over happened (played on Normal). This game was a let down though all the cutscenes John showed us, was ALL the cutscenes! This game starts off with a major good cutscene ---and then 10 stages (each one with a mini game afterwards- so 20 stages)...that's it. Nothing more to the story other than 'go help the tree so you can return to your world.' With all the neat animations etc. I was expecting more than just two cutscenes. The game just presents itself in that way and so it felt like a real let down! Game play as a platformer, it performs overall well, controls respond well, the enemies are colorful and the stages present just the right amount of challenge. It's a part collect o thon game, but you don't need any of that to progress forward. Would recommend this game if its on sale but if you're expectations simil…

Part run n gun, part platformer, but mostly frustrating. Game looks and sounds good, but the controls feel pretty terrible most of the time.

I have two versions of this game for some reason. I played this version a few years ago. I guess I should go try out the year one version to see what the difference is.