Overview
Be the monster. Rampage inverted the typical dynamic—instead of fighting creatures, players became them. George the gorilla, Lizzie the lizard, and Ralph the wolf climbed buildings, smashed windows, ate civilians, and reduced cities to rubble. Three-player simultaneous action turned destruction into chaotic cooperative fun.
Fast facts
- Developer: Bally Midway.
- Players: Up to three simultaneous.
- Monsters: George, Lizzie, Ralph.
- Goal: Destroy every building.
Playable monsters
| Monster | Inspiration |
|---|
| George | King Kong |
| Lizzie | Godzilla |
| Ralph | Werewolf |
Gameplay mechanics
| Action | Effect |
|---|
| Climb buildings | Scale structures |
| Punch | Destroy walls/windows |
| Grab | Eat people, items |
| Jump | Between buildings |
Building destruction
| Stage | Process |
|---|
| Intact | Full structure |
| Damaged | Holes appear |
| Crumbling | Near collapse |
| Rubble | Building gone |
Hazards
| Threat | Damage |
|---|
| Soldiers | Shoot at monsters |
| Tanks | Heavy firepower |
| Helicopters | Aerial attacks |
| Dynamite | Explosive damage |
| Electricity | Shock damage |
Health and food
| Item | Effect |
|---|
| People | Restore health |
| Food items | Minor healing |
| Damage | Reduces health |
| Zero health | Revert to human |
Multiplayer dynamics
| Aspect | Experience |
|---|
| Cooperation | Destroy together |
| Competition | Fight each other |
| Friendly fire | Punch allies |
| Chaos | Three monsters = mayhem |
Home versions
| Platform | Players |
|---|
| NES | Two players |
| Lynx | Four players (link) |
| Master System | Two players |
See also