Rampage Through Time

Avalanche Software

Industry	Video games
Headquarters	United States
Products	Rampage Through Time

Rampage Through Time is an action title released in 2000, created by Avalanche Software and distributed by Midway Games. Serving as the fourth entry in the Rampage lineup and following 1999's Rampage 2: Universal Tour, this installment brings back seven familiar Scumlabs creatures along with a new monster, all utilizing a time machine to cause destruction across different historical periods.

Gameplay

In Campaign Mode, players encounter four levels within each time zone. The initial three levels focus on traditional Rampage mechanics: demolishing structures while evading hostile attacks. This mode supports single-player gameplay, with the computer managing two rival monsters. After leveling each city, players earn stars based on the extent of damage inflicted to buildings, civilians, and adversaries.

The fourth level shifts to a multiplayer mini-game inspired by classic arcade titles such as Asteroids and Breakout. Success in these mini-games is required to advance, and stars accumulated during Rampage stages convert into bonus points, encouraging tactical play to optimize scoring.

Plot

Following the storyline of Universal Tour, Scumlabs invents a time machine intended for sending personnel into past eras for cleanup missions. Instead, the monsters from earlier games—George the ape, Lizzie the dinosaur, Ralph the wolfman, Boris the rhino, Curtis the rat, Ruby the lobster—and newcomer Harley the warthog seize control of the device. They unleash chaos throughout various timelines spanning past, present, and future. Efforts to halt their rampage using a UFO-like vehicle prove unsuccessful until their eventual defeat.

Reception

Critical response to the game was largely negative, reflected in a 49% aggregate score on GameRankings. Prominent reviews included 2.5 out of 5 from Allgame, 75% from GameFan, 4.75 out of 10 by Game Informer, 4 out of 10 from GameSpot, 3.5 out of 10 by IGN, and 1.5 out of 5 from Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine.