Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue TV Commercial for PlayStation - PS1 - PSX - 2001

Описание: Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue (PlayStation, 2001)Release Dates and Regional Names:

North America: September 25, 2001 – Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue
Europe: November 30, 2001 – Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue
Australia: November 30, 2001 – Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue
Japan: Not released

Manufacturer: Sony (PlayStation)
Publisher: THQ
Developer: Darkblack Ltd
Type: Action/Sports
Media: CD-ROM (~650 MB)
Controller: PlayStation Controller Gameplay and Plot:
Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue is an action-sports game based on the Nickelodeon series Rocket Power. Ray Rocket’s shop, Rocket Boards, faces closure due to competition from Sno-Mart. Otto, Reggie, Twister, and Sam form Team Rocket to save the business by competing in extreme sports events to boost publicity for the 2001 Rocket Board line. The game features a story mode with 16 levels across areas like Mad Town and ski slopes, where players complete timed tasks (e.g., collecting bike parts, navigating gates, earning high scores with tricks). Modes include Story Mode, Free Play (practice with unlocked levels), and Tito’s Challenge (finding seashells). Players control any of the four characters, using skateboarding, snowboarding, inline skating, or BMX, with tricks performed via button combos. No online multiplayer; split-screen two-player options exist in Free Play and Tito’s Challenge.Key Features: Four playable characters (Otto, Reggie, Twister, Sam)
16 levels with timed tasks
Three modes: Story, Free Play, Tito’s Challenge
Extreme sports (skateboarding, snowboarding, BMX, inline skating)
Trick system with high score challenges
Split-screen two-player option

Game Length: Main story: ~6–10 hours
Completionist (all tasks, seashells): ~12–15 hours

Sales Numbers:
Exact figures unavailable; estimated modest sales in the hundreds of thousands, supported by the show’s fanbase.Technical Specifications: Media: CD-ROM (~650 MB)
Resolution: 320x240
Frame Rate: ~20–30 FPS
Save System: Memory Card (1 block, ~8 KB)
Audio: Stereo
System Requirements: PlayStation

Back of the Box Description (North America):
“Join Team Rocket to save Ray’s shop in Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue! Skate, snowboard, and bike through 16 extreme levels. Master tricks and beat the clock to outshine Sno-Mart!” Additional Details: Mechanics: Action-sports with timed challenges and trick-based progression
Multiplayer: Split-screen two-player (Free Play, Tito’s Challenge); no online
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, aimed at younger players
Development: ~1 year by Darkblack Ltd
Localization: English; North America first
Regional Differences: No Japan release
ESRB Rating: E (Everyone)

Technical Notes: Load Times: ~5–10 seconds
Playable on: PlayStation, PS2 (backward compatible), emulators (e.g., ePSXe)
Bugs: Rare control sensitivity issues, minor slowdown
Trophies: None; unlocks include levels, gallery items
Changes from Concept: Adjusted from planned multi-platform scope

Historical Context:
Released September 25, 2001, in North America, Rocket Power: Team Rocket Rescue leveraged the Rocket Power series’ popularity, targeting young fans during the PS1’s late cycle. Priced at ~$29.99, it competed with titles like Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater 2. Its modest sales reflected a niche audience, with the game tying into the 2001 Rocket Board merchandise. Available on eBay as a collectible.Did You Know? Features the 2001 Rocket Board line as a promotional tie-in
Includes unused multiplayer code found in development files
Tito’s Challenge adds a seashell-collecting mini-game
Developed by Darkblack Ltd, known for Nicktoons Racing
Levels inspired by Rocket Power episode settings