Underplayed Gems

Rocket Ranger (1988)

Rocket Ranger cover
Developer
Cinemaware, Cinemaware
Publisher
Cinemaware, Kemco-Seika, Pony Canyon, Playtronic
Platforms
Apple IIGS, Commodore C64/128/MAX, Atari ST/STE, DOS, FM Towns, Amiga, Nintendo Entertainment System
Genres
Fighting, Shooter, Platform, Strategy, Adventure
Rating
2.5 of 5, 5 player ratings

How it feels

A pulpy WWII adventure mixing shooting, strategy, and platforming as a rocket-suited hero fights to stop a Nazi victory.

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About

A Master Race from Outer Space Threatens the Free World! With the zapping of ray guns and the cries of Zombie Women, Rocket Ranger brings all the action, romance, thrills, and spills of the Saturday morning serial! The action begins with an urgent message from the future. . . a future that saw the Nazis win Word War II! An underground group of scientists in the 21st century risk their lives to send you a jet propelled rocket suit, ray gun and secret decoder wheel. Skillfully used against a cunning and ruthless foe, these devices help you change history and save mankind!

Screenshots

Rocket Ranger screenshot 1

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