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Rocky (2002 video game)

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Rocky
North American PS2 cover art
North American PS2 cover art
Developer(s)Rage Newcastle (PS2, Xbox)
Steel Monkeys (GCN)
Virtucraft (GBA)
Publisher(s)
  • PAL: Rage Software
  • NA: Ubi Soft
Platform(s)
ReleaseXbox
Game Boy Advance
PlayStation 2
GameCube
Genre(s)Fighting
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Rocky is a fighting video game published by Rage Software and released in 2002. The game is based on the Rocky franchise.

In the game the player controls Rocky Balboa on his journey from a club fighter, facing opponents like Spider Rico, until his championship bout against Apollo Creed and beyond. The game sticks closely to the movies, with all included characters being at least mentioned in the movies. In at least the PAL markets the PS2 and Xbox versions of the game were packaged alongside the original Rocky DVD release. A sequel was also made, called Rocky Legends.

Gameplay

The gameplay mirrors that of other boxing games of its generation.

In Story Mode, the player takes control of Rocky Balboa fighting many opponents, either new or already existent within the film series. Regular boxing match rules apply to any fight: winning depends on how many punches the player has landed or if the opponent has been knocked down and not gotten up within a ten-second time limit. The maximum number of rounds in a match is 15, and a round may last for a maximum of 180 seconds. Story Mode also includes training minigames, where the player can increase Rocky's stats. Each individual minigame increases a specific stat:

  • Punching Mitts: Strength
  • Speed Bag: Speed
  • Skipping: Stamina
  • Sit ups: Determination
  • Heavy Bag: Movement

Besides Story Mode, other modes include Exhibition Match, Sparring, and Knockout Tournament.

Audio and video content used from the film series

The game's intro movie features film footage edited from the five movies showing the main boxers and ends with an advert for the Rocky DVD. The remaining five cutscenes feature CGI footage using the in-game character models and original film audio recreating segments from the films. The song "Gonna Fly Now" is the only one from the movie series featured in the game, the rest of the score being created in-house.

Development

The game was developed for Xbox and PlayStation 2 at the Newcastle upon Tyne studio of Rage Software. A derivative GameCube conversion was developed by Steel Monkeys in Scotland, and a Game Boy Advance version with different gameplay by Virtucraft. It was published by Rage Software, and in the US additionally by Ubisoft.

Reception

Reception
Aggregate scores
AggregatorScore
GameRankings(Xbox) 78.75%[7]
(PS2) 76.61%[8]
(GC) 72.30%[9]
(GBA) 58.63%[10]
Metacritic(Xbox) 74/100[11]
(PS2) 74/100[12]
(GC) 74/100[13]
(GBA) 63/100[14]
Review scores
PublicationScore
AllGameStarStarStar[15]
(GBA) StarStar[16]
Edge8/10[17]
EGM7/10[18]
Eurogamer8/10[19]
Game Informer(GBA) 7.5/10[20]
(Xbox) 7/10[21]
GameSpot(GBA) 5.7/10[22]
5.5/10[23][24]
GameSpy(Xbox) StarStarStarStar[25]
StarStarStarHalf star[26][27]
(PS2) StarStarStar[28]
GameZone(PS2) 9.1/10[29]
(GC) 9/10[30]
(Xbox) 7.8/10[31]
(GBA) 6.9/10[32]
IGN(Xbox) 8.7/10[33]
(GC) 8.5/10[34]
(PS2) 8.3/10[35]
Nintendo Power(GC) 3.9/5[36]
(GBA) 3.2/5[37]
OPM (US)StarStarStarStar[38]
OXM (US)7.3/10[39]
Entertainment WeeklyB−[40]

Rocky received "mixed or average" reviews, according to review aggregator Metacritic.[11][12][13][14] GameRankings gave it a score of 78.75% for the Xbox version,[7] 76.61% for the PlayStation 2 version,[8] 72.30% for the GameCube version,[9] and 58.63% for the Game Boy Advance version.[10]

Owing to positive critical reception and sales, after the closure of Rage Software the developers of the lead version formed Venom Games to create a sequel, Rocky Legends, this time published directly by Ubisoft.

Sequel

A sequel to the game, titled Rocky Legends, was released for the PlayStation 2 and Xbox on September 28, 2004. It was developed by Venom Games and published by Ubisoft.[41]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Rocky goes gold" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/rocky-goes-gold/1100-2896565/. 
  2. ↑ "Rocky fights his way onto the Xbox" (in en-US). https://www.gamespot.com/articles/rocky-fights-his-way-onto-the-xbox/1100-2897358/. 
  3. ↑ "What's New?" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2002-10-18. https://www.eurogamer.net/article-46854. 
  4. ↑ "What's New?" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2002-10-25. https://www.eurogamer.net/article-46888. 
  5. ↑ "What's New?" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2002-11-15. https://www.eurogamer.net/article-46991. 
  6. ↑ "What's New?" (in en-gb). Eurogamer.net. 2002-11-22. https://www.eurogamer.net/article-47033. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Rocky for Xbox". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/xbox/478786-rocky/index.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Rocky for PlayStation 2". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/ps2/914516-rocky/index.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 "Rocky for GameCube". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/gamecube/561245-rocky/index.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Rocky for Game Boy Advance". GameRankings. http://www.gamerankings.com/gba/561883-rocky/index.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Rocky for Xbox Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/rocky/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 "Rocky for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/rocky/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-2. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "Rocky for GameCube Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/rocky/critic-reviews/?platform=gamecube. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Rocky for Game Boy Advance Reviews". Metacritic. https://www.metacritic.com/game/rocky/critic-reviews/?platform=game-boy-advance. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  15. ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Rocky - Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141118234940/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=39266&tab=review. Retrieved November 18, 2014. 
  16. ↑ Marriott, Scott Alan. "Rocky (GBA) - Review". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 18, 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20141118235108/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=39268&tab=review. Retrieved November 18, 2014. 
  17. ↑ Edge staff (November 2002). "Rocky (Xbox)". Edge (116). Archived from the original on February 16, 2003. https://web.archive.org/web/20030216120809/http://gamesradar.msn.co.uk/reviews/default.asp?subsectionid=167&articleid=64477&pagetype=2. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  18. ↑ EGM staff (December 2002). "Rocky (Xbox)". Electronic Gaming Monthly (161): 258. 
  19. ↑ Reed, Kristan (October 22, 2002). "Rocky (Xbox)". Eurogamer. http://www.eurogamer.net/articles/r_rocky_x. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  20. ↑ Leeper, Justin (January 2003). "Rocky (GBA)". Game Informer (117): 122. http://gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200301/R03.0730.1800.47610.htm?CS_pid=160944. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  21. ↑ Helgeson, Matt (December 2002). "Rocky (Xbox)". Game Informer (116): 144. http://gameinformer.com/Games/Review/200212/R03.0731.1301.34509.htm?CS_pid=210258. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  22. ↑ Provo, Frank (December 20, 2002). "Rocky Review (GBA)". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rocky-review/1900-2907377/. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  23. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (November 19, 2002). "Rocky Review". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rocky-review/1900-2898057/. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  24. ↑ MacDonald, Ryan (December 6, 2002). "Rocky Review (GC)". GameSpot. http://www.gamespot.com/reviews/rocky-review/1900-2901147/. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  25. ↑ Harkin, Justyn (December 30, 2002). "GameSpy: Rocky (Xbox)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on November 2, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051102073128/http://xbox.gamespy.com/xbox/rocky/558399p1.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  26. ↑ Hodgson, David (December 20, 2002). "GameSpy: Rocky (GCN)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on December 4, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051204124210/http://cube.gamespy.com/gamecube/rocky/560687p1.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  27. ↑ Fryman, Avi (November 27, 2002). "GameSpy: Rocky (GBA)". GameSpy. Archived from the original on November 6, 2005. https://web.archive.org/web/20051106195121/http://gba.gamespy.com/gameboy-advance/rocky/568503p1.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  28. ↑ Hodgson, David (December 20, 2002). "GameSpy: Rocky (PS2)". GameSpy. http://ps2.gamespy.com/playstation-2/rocky/560728p1.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  29. ↑ Tha Wiz (December 8, 2002). "Rocky - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on October 5, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081005040813/http://ps2.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19477.htm. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  30. ↑ Lafferty, Michael (December 8, 2002). "Rocky - GC - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on September 28, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080928095208/http://gamecube.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19477.htm. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  31. ↑ Zacarias, Eduardo (November 25, 2002). "Rocky - XB - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on December 10, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081210084213/http://xbox.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19477.htm. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  32. ↑ Lafferty, Michael (December 3, 2002). "Rocky - GBA - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on August 29, 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20080829000336/http://gameboy.gamezone.com/gzreviews/r19477.htm. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  33. ↑ Dunham, Jeremy (November 11, 2002). "Rocky Review (Xbox)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/11/rocky-review. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  34. ↑ Dunham, Jeremy (November 11, 2002). "Rocky (GGN)". IGN. Archived from the original on March 7, 2007. https://web.archive.org/web/20070307050941/http://cube.ign.com/articles/376/376891p1.html. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  35. ↑ Dunham, Jeremy (November 11, 2002). "Rocky (PS2)". IGN. http://www.ign.com/articles/2002/11/11/rocky. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  36. ↑ "Rocky (GC)". Nintendo Power 162: 222. November 2002. 
  37. ↑ "Rocky (GBA)". Nintendo Power 165: 162. February 2003. 
  38. ↑ Zuniga, Todd (January 2003). "Rocky". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine: 130. Archived from the original on June 27, 2004. https://web.archive.org/web/20040627182216/http://www.playstationmagazine.com/article2/0,2053,1495338,00.asp. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  39. ↑ "Rocky". Official Xbox Magazine: 142. December 2002. 
  40. ↑ Robischon, Noah (November 15, 2002). "Rocky Review (Xbox, PS2, GC)". Entertainment Weekly (682): 144. http://www.ew.com/article/2002/11/15/rocky. Retrieved November 3, 2014. 
  41. ↑ Edge staff (November 2004). "Rocky Legends". Edge (142): 105. 
  • MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This lengthy approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

See also

  • IGDB – game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/. 
  2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/. 
  3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1. 
  4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards. 
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 
  6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/. 
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521. 
  8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media. 
  9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned. 
  10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner. 
  11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames. 
  12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games. 
  13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/. 
  14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/. 
  15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/. 
  16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/. 
  17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames. 
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