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Item №: |
5708 |
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Developer(s): |
Data Design Interactive |
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Real-Time Strategy |
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Windows PC, PlayStation |
LEGO Rock Raiders is a Rock Raiders video game released in 1999 for Windows PC.
Plot Synopsis[]
The Rock Raiders are onboard their ship, the LMS Explorer, returning home from a mission. A large meteorite collides with the ship and knocks it within range of a black hole. The crew tries to escape, but another, larger meteorite is detected in their path, causing a panic. Their commander, Chief, settles them down as they brace for impact. The meteorite damages the ship before they are sucked into the black hole and emerge in a distant part of the universe. Chief orders Sparks to scan the area, who finds a large source of Power Crystals on a nearby planet. Chief sends Jet and Docs to the planet to begin a mining operation.
The Rock Raiders delve deep into Planet U, collecting LEGO Ore and Energy Crystals while avoiding the planet's hostile inhabitants, including Rock Monsters, Slimy Slugs, Bats, and Spiders. When they have enough to repair and refuel the LMS Explorer, they return to the ship and fly back home.
Gameplay[]

A Rock Raider
The PC game is a real-time strategy similar to Dune II, and was the first video game for the Rock Raiders theme. The game opens with optional training missions and one "real" mission unlocked. Chief explains the briefing of each mission. Most missions require the player to collect a certain amount of Energy Crystals. The required number of Energy Crystals during missions starts low, but gradually gets higher in later missions as a result of increased workload. Some missions require the player to locate fellow Rock Raiders that have been trapped in landslides, or to find certain pieces of equipment and bring them back to base.
One of the game's features is the Priority Menu. With this menu, players can set what order Rock Raiders carry out their tasks. For example, players can set whether Rock Raiders should collect Energy Crystals or LEGO Ore first.
At the end of each mission, Chief evaluates the player's work, examining various aspects of the mission. With all these taken into consideration, Chief gives a mission rating percentage.
There are twenty-five missions in total, with each of them taking place in either a rocky, volcanic or icy cavern environment. It is not necessary to complete every mission with 100%, or even complete all the missions, to complete the campaign.
LEGO Description[]
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Beware! Danger lurks deep within the dark tunnels of this mysterious underground world. Avoiding lava flows and rock falls will be the least of your worries as you mine for precious energy crystals that Rock Monsters jealously guard. With high adventure deep underground, you've got too be quick to survive. |
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See Also[]
- 5709 LEGO Rock Raiders (PlayStation)