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Rad Rodgers is a throwback that doesn’t even know what it’s nostalgic for

by Amr (@siegarettes) 

  • Rad Rodgers
  • Developer- Interceptor Entertainment (Slipgate Studios)
  • Publisher- 3D Realms, THQ Nordic
  • PC, PS4, Xbox One

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A throwback platformer emulating games like Commander Keen and Duke Nukem, Rad Rogers follows the Rise of the Triad reboot and Bombshell as one of Interceptor Entertainment’s attempts to bring back the spirit of classic PC gaming.

For the first hour or two, I was on board for Rad Rogers. The opening was embarrassing to watch, but the platforming and gunplay had enough to them to make running around a level and collecting all the trinkets entertaining. But before the first world was even done Rad Rogers wore out its welcome.

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