Rampart

by Game Boy Color

Product Details

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• ASIN: B000021Y3X
• Product Dimensions: 5.3 x 3.4 x 1 inches ; 2.4 ounces
• Media: Game Cartridge
• Release Date: November 17, 1999
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #48,229 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)

Product Description

Editorial Review

Rampart is an arcade classic that, unfortunately, doesn't come across well on the Game Boy Color. The object of the game is to take over castles by encasing them with circular walls. You will also need to defend your possessions by firing cannons at invaders. Each combat phase is followed by a rebuilding phase. As you catch more castles, you are able to accumulate more cannons to help you better fend off the ever-increasing foes. It's a fun game in theory, but the execution of the graphics in the Game Boy Color version detracts from the playability. Everything is tiny, ill defined, and lacking in detail.

The graphics aren't the only downside to this conversion--controls also suffer. The arcade version had a great roller-ball controller that allowed for the perfect combination of speed and precision. The Game Boy Color's small gamepad just can't compete, and the pint-sized targets compound the problem. With such poor controls, it takes an inordinate amount of practice and patience to master this game, and many gamers may give up in frustration before Rampart becomes fun. Play the two-player mode if possible, which is much more fun than the single-player version. --T. Byrl Baker

Pros:

• Classic gameplay is intact
• Very challenging

Cons:

• Bad controls
• Minimal graphics

Product Description

This is the game Rampart for the Original Game Boy Color. This game is used comma and comes as the cartridge only. All of our Game Boy Color games are cleaned tested and guaranteed to work. Here at NintendosForSale.com we stand by our products and offer a 60 days guarantee. If a game does not work within 60 days from the time you receive it we will gladly exchange it for you.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

18 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Rampart, December 2, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rampart (Game Cartridge)

This game is fantastic! If you enjoy strategic games instead of blowing up everything in sight, then this game is for you. This game will appeal to everyone from 3 to 300.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hope this helps with your decision!, January 16, 2000

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rampart (Game Cartridge)

Dear Potential Buyer,

I found Rampart for the Gameboy color to be a challenging, yet very enjoyable game. Heck folks, it's a lot of fun! If you are like me, a good breakdown of the game is always helpful.

Graphics: Very smooth animation, crisp graphics, and good use of the gameboy's variety of colors. Remember, this is for the Gameboy Color only!

Gameplay, I.E. what makes it fun: The Challenge of repairing your castle is difficult enough, but you also have to battle land troops as well, whose only design is to keep you from rebuilding in time. Destroy them first if you can!

The two player mode is especially fun. Just make sure your castle is surrounded by the end of the allotted rebuilding time, or your dead meat, matees! You have to be quick to win this one!

Learning curve, I.E. How long does it take to learn the game: About an hour or two depending on the age of the player. They went out of their way to make it easy to play, reading the manual always helps too!

Over all, I had a lot of fun with this game. And adults, animated violence is very low. The sound could have used some work, it is very difficult to hear and understand the voices, sound is somewhat crackly. The purchase of an amplification system for the Gameboy is strongly recommended. If you want to know more about this game check out Midway's website. Overall, I enjoyed playing this game!

16 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Rampart - some strategy, some action, all fun!, December 3, 1999

By A Customer

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Rampart (Game Cartridge)

Rampart is one of the best hand-held games I've ever seen. For those who remember the arcade edition, it's faithfully reproduced (obviously no trackball, though), and it works beautifully.

For those who haven't played it, Rampart is a classic game of destruction and rebirth. It's got that magic combination that really clicks - definitely a timeless classic.

I would like to thank whoever ported Rampart to the Color Gameboy. Your gift to humanity will not be forgotten (by me, anyway).