Rad Rodgers: World One

Released Dec 2016

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

83% positive · 185 reviews

Done

All announced content has been released

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Done

All announced content has been released

High confidence

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Evaluation

Rad Rodgers: World One launched on December 1, 2016 as a 7-level jungle platformer. On January 12, 2018, the developer announced a major free update for all PC owners, adding 5 new levels, new enemies, weapons, hats, leaderboards, and overhauled Pixelverse puzzles — content that was already part of the console versions shipping on that same date. That update went live on February 21, 2018, delivered via a separate Steam app (App ID 805660, simply titled "Rad Rodgers"), with all owners of World One receiving the new version for free. The February 2018 release represents the final and most complete form of the game's content. There have been no developer communications, patch notes, roadmap announcements, or DLC listings since that date — now over eight years ago. The title "World One" in the original game's name suggests additional worlds were originally envisioned, but no such content was ever announced or delivered beyond the expanded 2018 release, and no developer statement has ever committed to future worlds. The game launched and was subsequently expanded into its definitive form, with no evidence of any further planned content.

Evidence

The developer released a significantly expanded version of the game (as a separate Steam app, free to all World One owners) adding 5 new levels, 4 new enemies, a new weapon, hats, leaderboards, and overhauled Pixelverse puzzles. This is the last developer communication on record.

news post · Feb 21, 2018 source content shipped

high

Developer announced the major free update coming to PC alongside the console launch on February 21, 2018, describing all new content in detail. No further content beyond this update was mentioned or promised.

news post · Jan 12, 2018 source content shipped

high

Media

Details

Developer

Slipgate Ironworks™

Publisher

3D Realms

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Not rated

Players

Single-player

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 begins in the First World, taking them through seven 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. There are 5+ weapons in this first chapter, with more to come.

Sounds & Music: Our 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.