Rampage 2 – Universal Tour (N64)

Game Overview

The storyline picks up after the events of the original game, where the original monsters (George, Lizzie, and Ralph) have been abducted by the secret Scumlabs organization. A new trio of genetically altered beasts—Curtis the mouse, Boris the rhinoceros, and Ruby the lobster—must break out of captivity and travel across the globe to rescue their friends. Along the way, players can also unlock the original trio and additional secret characters.

Gameplay retains the classic 2D side-scrolling destruction mechanics viewed on a pseudo-3D plane. Players scale skyscrapers, punch windows, smash concrete walls, swallow terrified citizens, and demolish entire cities while avoiding tanks, fighter jets, police cars, and military explosives. Expanding on the first N64 entry, Universal Tour introduces robust four-player simultaneous multiplayer action, turning every city-flattening session into a chaotic, competitive monster brawl.

Quick Specifications

• Platform: Nintendo 64

• Developer: Avalanche Software

• Publisher: Midway Games

• Release Date: November 3, 1998 (North America), 1999 (Europe)

• Genre: Action / Arcade Destruction

• Modes: Single-player campaign, Multiplayer (up to 4 players simultaneous)

• Peripheral Support: Nintendo 64 Controller Pak, Rumble Pak

Key Features

• Global Destruction Tour: Wreak havoc across international locations, smashing historical landmarks, cities, and alien environments.

• New Mutant Roster: Play as returning icons or step into the paws, claws, and horns of new monsters like Curtis, Boris, and Ruby.

• Four-Player Simultaneous Co-op: Team up with up to four friends locally to level cities and compete for high scores.

• Interactive Environments: Consume civilians, smash military vehicles, uncover hidden power-ups, and trigger chain-reaction explosions.

• Rumble Pak Integration: Feel the ground shake with every building collapse, missile strike, and monster stomp.

Frequently Asked Questions (Q&A)

Can you play as George, Lizzie, and Ralph in the game?

Yes! While the three new monsters—Curtis, Boris, and Ruby—star in the opening campaign, the original trio can be rescued and unlocked for play as you progress through the global levels.

How many players can participate in multiplayer mode?

Rampage 2: Universal Tour supports up to four players simultaneously, allowing a full group of friends to smash cities together on the same screen.

What are the main objectives in each level?

Players must completely demolish every building and structure in a given city while eliminating military defense forces before moving on to the next location.

Does the game require a Controller Pak to save progress?

Yes, a Nintendo 64 Controller Pak is necessary to save campaign progression, unlocked characters, high scores, and game settings.