You could instantly fail the stage and move onto the next level and there would be no punishment for doing so. They’re fun and a bit of a break from the main game but at the same time seem like an odd inclusion to needlessly pad the game out when they have no impact on the game at all or are ever referenced throughout.
These levels have Rad needing to escape a constantly rising water level by climbing platforms vertically on a pogo stick. On top of the eight main levels, there are also three Pogo Stick bonus levels. There was only a singular occasion where I made it to the end of the level with three exit chunks as opposed to four and had to back track. To complete a level, you need to find four exit chunks which are scattered around the level.
The levels themselves are straightforward. The game has you avoiding obstacles such as TNT, laser beams and spikes. The levels themselves are stereotypical platforming fare. Rad Rodgers consists of eight main levels with two mid-bosses and a final boss level. Although it does seem rather barebones it does suit the style of games of old, which were often more focused on gameplay rather than immersive stories. As far as plot is concerned the beginning of the game is where any semblance of plot ends. He is led through this experience by his newly sentient console, named Dusty. A day that starts like any other ends up with Rad getting sucked into the colourful world of Rad Rodgers. He loves videogames, dislikes school and is constantly frustrated by rules enforced by his mother such as having to brush his teeth before bed. The protagonist Rad is a stereotypical child. The game is set in the wonderful decade that is the 1990’s. So, I was ready to experience something great with Rad Rodgers. Jazz Jackrabbit will always hold a special place in my heart. As a child I was constantly excited to visit my Grandma who had both games on her computer. The original release escaped my attention but I couldn’t say no to this updated release upon hearing that the game was a kind of “spiritual successor” to games such as Commander Keen and Jazz Jackrabbit. Rad Rodgers takes that well-loved idea one step further and inserts the player into a fourth-wall breaking, self-aware video game experience. We’ve all discussed it – what video game world we would choose to live in if it were possible.
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