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Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue
Developer(s)	Mass Media (N64); Climax Studios (PS); Natsume (GBC); Red Sky Interactive (Mac/Win)
Publisher(s)	THQ; Bandai America (Mac/Win)
Platform(s)	Mac OS, Windows, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, PlayStation
Release	1999 Macintosh, Windows; NA: 1999; Game Boy Color; NA: June 26, 2000; PAL: November 24, 2000; PlayStation, Nintendo 64; NA: September 27, 2000; PAL: December 1, 2000 (PS); PAL: December 8, 2000 (N64); ;
Genre(s)	Platformer, action, beat 'em up
Mode(s)	Single-player, multiplayer

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Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue is a video game based on the 8th season of the TV series Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue. Four distinct versions of the game were produced for Mac OS/Windows, Game Boy Color, Nintendo 64, and PlayStation.

Nintendo 64 version

The Nintendo 64 version features 3D action-based gameplay involving the Rangers, their vehicles, and Mega Zords.^[3] It supports 1 or 2 players simultaneously.^[3] Villains from the show, such as Diabolico, serve as antagonists, and the game features voice clips from the actual Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue cast.^[3]The game is also compatible with the Nintendo Controller Pak for saving progress.^[3]

PlayStation version

The PlayStation version is similar to the Nintendo 64 version in terms of graphics, but the gameplay differs significantly. It features the five main Rangers as playable characters, with the Titanium Ranger as an unlockable character. The game can be played in single-player or two-player mode and also includes voice clips from the Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue cast.^[2] Once chosen, the player(s) remain as the selected Ranger(s) for the entire game. During Megazord battles, the player using controller one can operate the Supertrain Megazord, which is replaced by the Omega Megazord in the final stage. Another special feature is the password system, which allows players to enter cheat codes for infinite health, lives, continues, and powered-up attacks. Players can also unlock an art and picture gallery, start the game at any of the first six levels, and access the Titanium Ranger. The final stage of the game is only accessible if the player saves their progress on a PlayStation Memory Card after completing the penultimate stage.

Game Boy Color version

The Game Boy Color version is a side-scrolling platformer. It features all five Rangers as playable characters and uses a password save system.

Reception

Aggregate scores
Aggregator	Score
GameRankings	N64: 42%^[4] PS: 58%^[5]
Metacritic	N64: 25/100^[6]

Review scores
Publication	Score
AllGame	GBC: ^[7] PS: ^[8]
Electronic Gaming Monthly	N64: 2/10^[9] PS: 3/10^[10]
GameRevolution	PS: D−^[11]
IGN	GBC: 7/10^[12] N64 & PS: 3/10^[3]

The Nintendo 64 version received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.^[6]

References

^ IGN staff (June 26, 2000). "Go Go...to the Store!". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
^ ^a ^b "THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS LIGHTSPEED RESCUE FOR PLAYSTATION AND NINTENDO 64". September 27, 2000. Archived from the original on August 8, 2001. Retrieved September 30, 2021.
^ ^a ^b ^c ^d ^e Casamassina, Matt (October 2, 2000). "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (N64)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
^ "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – N64". GameRankings. Archived from the original on June 11, 2003. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
^ "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – PS". GameRankings. Archived from the original on May 4, 2003. Retrieved August 16, 2021.
^ ^a ^b "Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue (N64)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.
^ Woods, Nick. "Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
^ Woods, Nick. "Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
^ Ethan (January 2001). "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 14, no. 1. p. 201. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
^ Ethan (January 2001). "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 14, no. 1. p. 206. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
^ Nash, Joe. "Powe Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue – Playstation Review". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on December 15, 2000. Retrieved August 15, 2021.
^ Nix, Marc (July 13, 2000). "Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue". IGN. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

External links

Computer, Nintendo 64, and PlayStation versions at MobyGames

[1] IGN staff (June 26, 2000). "Go Go...to the Store!". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 10, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.

[date-2] "THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS LIGHTSPEED RESCUE FOR PLAYSTATION AND NINTENDO 64". September 27, 2000. Archived from the original on August 8, 2001. Retrieved September 30, 2021.

[IGNReview-3] Casamassina, Matt (October 2, 2000). "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (N64)". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved December 26, 2024.

[4] "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – N64". GameRankings. Archived from the original on June 11, 2003. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

[5] "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – PS". GameRankings. Archived from the original on May 4, 2003. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

[Metacritic-6] "Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue (N64)". Metacritic. Fandom. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved December 26, 2024.

[7] Woods, Nick. "Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2021.

[8] Woods, Nick. "Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue". AllGame. Archived from the original on November 15, 2014. Retrieved August 15, 2021.

[9] Ethan (January 2001). "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 14, no. 1. p. 201. Retrieved August 15, 2021.

[10] Ethan (January 2001). "Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue". Electronic Gaming Monthly. Vol. 14, no. 1. p. 206. Retrieved August 15, 2021.

[11] Nash, Joe. "Powe Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue – Playstation Review". GameRevolution. Archived from the original on December 15, 2000. Retrieved August 15, 2021.

[12] Nix, Marc (July 13, 2000). "Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue". IGN. Retrieved August 16, 2021.

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+| released = {{collapsible list|title=1999|'''Macintosh''', '''Windows'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA|1999}}'''Game Boy Color'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA|June 26, 2000<ref>{{cite web|author=IGN staff|date=June 26, 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/27/go-goto-the-store|title=Go Go...to the Store!|website=[[IGN]]|publisher=[[Ziff Davis]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240310164349/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/06/27/go-goto-the-store|archivedate=March 10, 2024|url-status=live|accessdate=December 26, 2024}}</ref>|PAL|November 24, 2000}}'''PlayStation''', '''Nintendo 64'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA|September 27, 2000<ref name="date">{{cite web|url=http://www.thq.com/About/PressReleases/press-226.asp|title=THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS LIGHTSPEED RESCUE FOR PLAYSTATION AND NINTENDO 64|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20010808031307/http://www.thq.com/About/PressReleases/press-226.asp|archivedate=August 8, 2001|date=September 27, 2000|accessdate=September 30, 2021}}</ref>|PAL|December 1, 2000 (PS)|PAL|December 8, 2000 (N64)}}}}
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+| platforms = [[Classic Mac OS|Mac OS]], [[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[Nintendo 64]], [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]
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-'''''Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue''''' is a video game based on the 8th season of the TV series ''[[Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue]]''.<ref>{{Cite web|date=July 5, 2020|title=Game Review: Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue (PS1)|url=https://www.gbhbl.com/game-review-power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue-ps1/|url-status=live|access-date=March 10, 2021|website=gbhbl.com}}</ref> Four very different versions of the game were produced for the [[Game Boy Color]], [[Macintosh]]/[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Nintendo 64]]<ref name="Archive">{{Cite web|title=THQ SHIPS POWER RANGERS LIGHTSPEED RESCUE FOR PLAYSTATION AND NINTENDO 64|url=http://www.thq.com/About/PressReleases/press-226.asp|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020403191754/http://www.thq.com:80/About/PressReleases/press-226.asp|archive-date=April 3, 2002}}</ref>and [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]]<ref name="Morphin’ Legacy">{{Cite web|date=August 1, 2014|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – GBC Review|url=http://www.morphinlegacy.com/2014/08/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue-gbc-review.html|url-status=live|access-date=March 10, 2021|website=Morphin’ Legacy}}</ref>by various developers and publishers.
+'''''Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue''''' is a video game based on the 8th season of the TV series ''[[Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue]]''. Four distinct versions of the game were produced for [[Classic Mac OS|Mac OS]]/[[Microsoft Windows|Windows]], [[Game Boy Color]], [[Nintendo 64]], and [[PlayStation (console)|PlayStation]].
 ==Nintendo 64 version==
-The Nintendo 64 version features 3D action-based gameplay of the Rangers, their Vehicles, and Mega Zords.<ref name="IGNReview">{{Cite web|last=Casamassina|first=Matt|date=October 2, 2000|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/03/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue|url-status=live|access-date=March 9, 2021|website=[[IGN]]}}</ref> It supports for 1 or 2 players simultaneously.<ref name="IGNReview"/> Villains from the show such as Diabolico act as the antagonists and the game features voice clips by the actual Power Rangers Lightspeed actors and actresses.<ref name="IGNReview"/> The game is also compatible with the Nintendo Controller Pak to save games in progress.<ref name="IGNReview"/>
+The Nintendo 64 version features 3D action-based gameplay involving the Rangers, their vehicles, and Mega Zords.<ref name="IGNReview">{{cite web|authorlink=Matt Casamassina|last=Casamassina|first=Matt|date=October 2, 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/03/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue (N64)|website=IGN|publisher=Ziff Davis|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220326032429/https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/10/03/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue|archivedate=March 26, 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=December 26, 2024}}</ref> It supports 1 or 2 players simultaneously.<ref name="IGNReview"/> Villains from the show, such as Diabolico, serve as antagonists, and the game features voice clips from the actual ''Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue'' cast.<ref name="IGNReview"/>The game is also compatible with the Nintendo Controller Pak for saving progress.<ref name="IGNReview"/>
 ==PlayStation version==
-The PlayStation version is similar to the Nintendo 64 one in terms of graphics but gameplay was quite different. It features the main five Rangers as playable characters with the Titanium Ranger as an extra unlockable character. The game can be played as one or two player mode and also features voice clips by the actual ''Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue'' actors and actresses.<ref name="Archive"/> Once chosen, the player/players stay as the chosen ranger/rangers for the whole game. For the Megazord Battle, the player on controller one can use the Supertrain Megazord. For the final stage, it's replaced with the Omega Megazord. Another special feature for the game is a password system, where special cheat codes can give the rangers infinite health, lives, continues and powered up attacks, as well as access to an art and picture gallery, the option to begin the game on any of the first six of the seven levels and the Titanium Ranger. The Final stage of the game can only be accessed if the player saves the game on the PlayStation [[Memory Card]] after completing the penultimate one.
+The PlayStation version is similar to the Nintendo 64 version in terms of graphics, but the gameplay differs significantly. It features the five main Rangers as playable characters, with the Titanium Ranger as an unlockable character. The game can be played in single-player or two-player mode and also includes voice clips from the ''Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue'' cast.<ref name="date"/> Once chosen, the player(s) remain as the selected Ranger(s) for the entire game. During Megazord battles, the player using controller one can operate the Supertrain Megazord, which is replaced by the Omega Megazord in the final stage. Another special feature is the password system, which allows players to enter cheat codes for infinite health, lives, continues, and powered-up attacks. Players can also unlock an art and picture gallery, start the game at any of the first six levels, and access the Titanium Ranger. The final stage of the game is only accessible if the player saves their progress on a PlayStation [[Memory Card]] after completing the penultimate stage.
 ==Game Boy Color version==
-The Game Boy Color version is a [[side-scrolling]] platformer. It featured all five rangers as playable characters and utilized a password save system.
+The Game Boy Color version is a [[side-scrolling]] platformer. It features all five Rangers as playable characters and uses a password save system.
-==Windows/Macintosh==
-The Windows/Macintosh version, known as an "Interactive Data Zord" was a CD-ROM released alongside Bandai America's Deluxe Max Solarzord, and is more like an activity center than an actual video game, although it's not certain that this version was directly linked to the PS1 and N64 games.
 == Reception ==
-''Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue'' received “generally unfavorable reviews” according to the review aggregator [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic">{{Cite web|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/nintendo-64/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue|access-date=2021-03-23|website=Metacritic|language=en}}</ref>
 {{Video game reviews
+| GR = N64: 42%<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030611094251/http://gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/3741.asp|archivedate=June 11, 2003|url=http://gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/3741.asp|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – N64|website=[[GameRankings]]|accessdate=August 16, 2021}}</ref><br>PS: 58%<ref>{{cite web|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20030504043109/http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/3744.asp|archivedate=May 4, 2003|url=http://www.gamerankings.com/htmlpages2/3744.asp|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue – PS|website=[[GameRankings]]|accessdate=August 16, 2021}}</ref>
-| IGN = 3/10<ref name="IGNReview"/>
+| MC = N64: 25/100<ref name="Metacritic"/>
-| GRadar =
+| Allgame = GBC: {{rating|3.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Woods|first=Nick|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115160110/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=23187&tab=review|archivedate=November 15, 2014|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=23187&tab=review|title=Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue |website=[[AllGame]]|accessdate=August 15, 2021}}</ref><br>PS: {{rating|2.5|5}}<ref>{{cite web|last=Woods|first=Nick|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141115161312/http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25702&tab=review|archivedate=November 15, 2014|url=http://www.allgame.com/game.php?id=25702&tab=review|title=Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue |website=[[AllGame]]|accessdate=August 15, 2021}}</ref>
-| MC = 25/100<ref name="Metacritic"/>
+| EGM = N64: 2/10<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ethan|url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_138_January_2001_U/page/n199/mode/2up|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|volume=14|number=1|date=January 2001|page=201|accessdate=August 15, 2021}}</ref><br>PS: 3/10<ref>{{cite magazine|author=Ethan|url=https://archive.org/details/Electronic_Gaming_Monthly_138_January_2001_U/page/n205/mode/2up|title=Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue |magazine=[[Electronic Gaming Monthly]]|volume=14|number=1|date=January 2001|page=206|accessdate=August 15, 2021}}</ref>
+| GameRev = PS: D−<ref>{{cite web|last=Nash|first=Joe|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20001215005800/http://www.game-revolution.com/games/sony/action/power_rangers_lightspeed_rescue.htm|archivedate=December 15, 2000|url=http://www.game-revolution.com/games/sony/action/power_rangers_lightspeed_rescue.htm|title=Powe Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue – Playstation Review|website=[[GameRevolution]]|accessdate=August 15, 2021}}</ref>
+| IGN = GBC: 7/10<ref>{{cite web|last=Nix|first=Marc|date=July 13, 2000|url=https://www.ign.com/articles/2000/07/14/power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue-2|title=Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue|work=[[IGN]]|accessdate=August 16, 2021}}</ref><br>N64 & PS: 3/10<ref name="IGNReview"/>
 }}
+The Nintendo 64 version received "generally unfavorable reviews" according to the [[Review aggregator|review aggregation]] website [[Metacritic]].<ref name="Metacritic">{{cite web|url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/sabans-power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue/|title=Saban's Power Rangers: Lightspeed Rescue (N64)|website=[[Metacritic]]|publisher=[[Fandom (website)|Fandom]]|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20240626022211/https://www.metacritic.com/game/sabans-power-rangers-lightspeed-rescue/|archivedate=June 26, 2024|url-status=live|accessdate=December 26, 2024}}</ref>
+{{clear}}
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