Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition

Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition

Released Feb 2018

Bringing back the 90's-era PC platformer with a game inspired by classics like Commander Keen, Conker, Ruff'n'Tumble & Jazz Jackrabbit.

63% positive · 201 reviews
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All announced content has been released
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Done
All announced content has been released
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Evaluation

Rad Rodgers originally launched on February 21, 2018 and received a patch shortly after to address bugs and gameplay tweaks. The game's most significant update — the Radical Edition — shipped on February 26, 2019 as a free content update, adding guest characters like Duke Nukem and Lo Wang, new levels, local co-op, a versus multiplayer mode, mini-games, and additional secrets and collectibles. The rebranded game (now titled "Rad Rodgers - Radical Edition") appears to represent the complete, final form of the product. There have been no developer communications of any kind since February 26, 2019, no unreleased DLC on the store, no roadmaps or announcements of further content, and no sustained post-launch update pattern beyond what was delivered. The Radical Edition update was the clear culmination of the game's post-launch development, and the developer has not signaled any intention to continue adding content.
Evidence
Radical Edition launched as a free update, adding Duke Nukem and other 90s icons as playable characters, local co-op, versus mode, new levels, mini-games, and collectibles. This is the last developer communication on record.
news post · Feb 26, 2019 source content shipped
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Announcement post previewing the Radical Edition update — all content described was subsequently shipped on February 26, 2019.
news post · Feb 19, 2019 source content shipped
medium

Media

Details

Publisher
THQ Nordic Mobile
Achievements
39
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Not rated
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

The Story

Rad is a rambunctious but spirited young boy who maybe plays too many video games. After dozing off at the tail end of a long night of gaming, Rad awakens to find his dusty old console has turned itself back on. Suddenly a vortex emerges and he's sucked into his TV, where he finds himself the star in his very own video game adventure.

Dusty is Rad's good-hearted but foul-mouthed, now-sentient game console. His clock speed isn't what it used to be, but what he lacks for in megahertz he makes up for with experience and attitude!

Rad & Dusty's adventure takes them through many dangerous stages of action-packed, humor-filled, hardcore platforming fun. This decaying jungle world has been infected by a fierce corruption, and it's up to the unlikely buddy-duo Rad and Dusty to save the jungle's inhabitants and restore the Elder Tree as guardian of the land.

Features

Weapons: Dusty arms Rad with a variety of radical bad-ass weaponry. The Bolt Blaster has unlimited ammo, is easy to use, and more than enough firepower to get the job done. The Phoenix Cannon shoots out a fiery bird whose wingspan lights enemies ablaze as it flies by.

Sounds & Music: Composer Andrew Hulshult combined his years of musical experience (both performing and writing) with his passion for retro-style gaming to create an amazing and authentic soundtrack for the game complete with MIDI-inspired music... And synthesizers!

The Pixelverse: While Rad and Dusty are a great team, only Dusty can enter the electrified Pixelverse -- a dangerous spacetime-breaking region that exists behind the game world. Dusty enters the Pixelverse when necessary to repair glitches in the running game world, allowing both Rad & Dusty to continue their journey.

Classic Easter Eggs: The game features hard-to-find collectibles in sometimes even harder-to-find classic secret rooms. Use your precision platforming skills to collect 'em all.

RADICAL EDITION

This new and improved version of Rad Rodgers also include these brand new additions:

  • 2 Player Couch Co-op - Play together with a friend! Enemies can prepare themselves for tough battles!

  • Battle Mode – Tired of team play? Fight against your friends and show them who’s boss!

  • New Playable Characters

  • New Abilities!

  • New Minigames!

  • New Overworld!

  • New Levels!

  • And tons of new secrets, collectibles and unlockables!

Last evaluated Jun 27, 2026
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