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Rageball

The futuristic sport of Rageball, inspired by Speedball 2, is fast, violent and deadly, and played by teams of exiled convicts who have nothing to lose. The year is 2612 and sports hit an all-time low…

31 December 2001

Rageball is an indie developed by NA.P.S. Team, released 31 December 2001 on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Leapster and PlayStation.

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What Rageball is

Rageball is an indie game developed by NA.P.S. Team and released in 2001. It was published by A1 Games. It is available on PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Leapster, PlayStation and Web browser.

The premise, in the publisher's words

The year is 2612. The International Federation of States (the governing body of Earth) decided to exile the worst of the planet's criminals to a small meteor loosely orbiting the planet, called IS-326, nick-named "THE HELL". On the asteroid there are no walls or jails. Unchained Prisoners have been left alone to follow their own destiny. Survival is the only universal law. Life on "THE HELL" spawns a violent sport without any rules called "RAGEBALL" and played on hostile fields with an iron skull for a ball. Anyone on IS-326 is eligible to play Rageball. The only aim is to put food in your belly and clothes on your back, and if you are lucky, to struggle towards a better life. In time, the…
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How it plays

It is played from a bird view / isometric perspective. Its themes are action. It supports multiplayer. Local play supports 4 players. Available modes: Multiplayer and Single player.

What it launched against

Rageball launched on 31 December 2001, within three weeks of Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Ikaruga and Sonic Advance.

Released around the same time: Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2, Silent Hill 2: Restless Dreams, Ikaruga, Sonic Advance.

Official trailer

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Quick answers

Rageball — frequently asked questions

When did Rageball come out?
Rageball was released on 31 December 2001 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation Portable, Leapster, PlayStation and Web browser.
Does Rageball have multiplayer?
Yes. Rageball supports multiplayer.

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