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A note from the creators

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 16 / 18
Date: November 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Here at Sucker Punch Productions, we had a fantastic time creating this game!

In the tradition of Banjo-Kazooie and Mario 64, Rocket's adventure takes him through a series of fantastic locations and challenges. We didn't skimp on the worlds either -- they're huge and beautiful.

On top of that we've created 7 exciting vehicles, like the hot-dog-dune-buggy "DuneDog" and the paint-ball-firing-hovercraft "HoverSplat". Rocket gets to ride them all in his quest to defeat JoJo the Raccoon.

The game engine features our proprietary "fun-physics" engine which simply means Rocket, the vehicles, and all the objects in the world seem incredibly life like! It's something you have to see to believe.

But don't just take our word for it. In addition to the reviews here, Rocket has been receiving raves in print and online. Check out the November issue of Nintendo Power, where Rocket: Robot on Wheels was the top rated game!

Simply put, one of the best games to hit the market in years

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: November 21, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Rocket is nothing short of genius. The excellent graphics, clever level designs, and overall polish are only compliments to the brilliant puzzles and concepts behind the game. The sophisticated engine adds a sense realism to the game--rocks roll, floating platforms bob, and hot-dog cars drive realistically. Rocket has some of the most original ideas to ever grace a video game, and is one of the top five games for the N64 (or any system, for that matter). A must buy.

Totally original

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 5 / 6
Date: November 23, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Definitely among the best games for the N64. The physics engine is amazing, but the game has much more. It's a lot like Banjo or Mario, but everything has a subtle twist that makes it really feel like a different experience.

All the different ways the tractor beam is used are very cool. You can pick things up, throw them, stack them up, smash them open, and even swing from handles. There's a lot of stuff to do here.

I really loved Mario, and I liked Banjo alot. I think this may rank just below Mario. If you like adventure/platform games you *must* buy this game.

Rocket Rocks!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 3 / 5
Date: November 23, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I picked up a copy of this yesterday and played it with my friends all night. It's awesome! The Hot Dog Car is the best -- it's like playing Super Mario and Mario Kart at the same time. I can't wait to see all the levels.

Rocket: Robot on Wheels

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 2 / 6
Date: November 23, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I just bought Rocket and have only just started playing it. This game is great! The graphics are right up there with BK. This game is definitely one of the best this year!

Get Ready For the Ride of Your Life...

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 7 / 8
Date: November 26, 1999
Author: Amazon User

One Wicked Smart Robot

One Massive Amusement Park

One Night to Rock-n-Roll...

This game is fantastic! It has great graphics and is an awesome adventure game. If you liked Banjo-Kazooie and Super Mario 64, you will like this...

"...one of the most innovative platform games on the N64 in a long, long time..." -Nintendo Power

One Amazing Game!

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 8 / 9
Date: November 29, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Wow, what a ride!

Rocket is the best game for N64 to come along in a long time, if not ever. The puzzles are excellent, and the robot moves in ways you've never seen before. This is a very, very fun game.

How would you like to build your own rollercoaster, and then ride it? You get to do that in Rocket. I would have paid the full price just to do that! And that's just one part of one level.

I'm not through all the levels yet, but I anticipate many hours of fun with this game. It's a definite "must buy" -- I can't recommend it highly enough!

Really Fun

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 4 / 5
Date: December 13, 1999
Author: Amazon User

When I rented this game I wasn't sure what it would be like, but once I started playing I just couldn't stop! Its not like most of those fighting games where all you do is shoot things, you have to find little admission tickets. I really like the vehicles you ride. Especially the hovercraft that shoots paint!

Rocket: Robot on Wheels

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 12 / 12
Date: December 20, 1999
Author: Amazon User

I picked up Rocket thinking that it was just one of very few available games that are non-violent for my children. After logging about 8 hours of my own time "making sure is was appropriate material for kids" I discovered that it is a sophisticated and completely engaging game. The graphics are amazing and the physics program makes the game world very realistic. The game requires some real problem solving efforts and rewards you by opening up additional worlds as you collect items and add Rocket abilities. It is certainly the best game I have seen available through Nintendo and I look forward to my next 20-30 hours before I give up the controls to my kids.

Rocket Rocks

5 Rating: 5, Useful: 28 / 28
Date: December 23, 1999
Author: Amazon User

Rocket is a great puzzle game. I've played it all the way through and I had fun all the way. Unlike many other games, the puzzles all had very satisfying solutions. Almost every time I got stuck, I could sit back, give it some thought and have an "aha" moment where the solution became clear.

I also liked the fact that there are not too many puzzles that just rely on gamepad dexterity. Since it's easy to make things arbitrarily hard, I really appreciated the careful game design.

Finally, some of the levels are just beautiful. I spent at least a couple of hours flying around just for fun.

If you liked Mario and Banjo Kazooie, get Rocket. You won't be sorry.

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