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* FanRemake: [[VideoGame/ManicMiners]], a comprehensive remake with updated graphics, various quality of life improvements (such as being able to set how severe certain hazards are, including turning them off or even making them worse), DummiedOut content such as the level creator restored, free camera view and first person modes, CharacterCustomisation for the Rock Raiders, the ability to play the original levels, improved versions, or completely remade versions, and for good measure, the campaign of Baz’s Mod is also remade as well. [[https://youtu.be/1mQacGNeNVA A trailer can be seen here]].

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* FanRemake: [[VideoGame/ManicMiners]], VideoGame/ManicMiners, a comprehensive remake with updated graphics, various quality of life improvements (such as being able to set how severe certain hazards are, including turning them off or even making them worse), DummiedOut content such as the level creator restored, free camera view and first person modes, CharacterCustomisation for the Rock Raiders, the ability to play the original levels, improved versions, or completely remade versions, and for good measure, the campaign of Baz’s Mod is also remade as well. [[https://youtu.be/1mQacGNeNVA A trailer can be seen here]].
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* FanRemake: [[https://youtu.be/1mQacGNeNVA Manic Miners]], a comprehensive remake with updated graphics, various quality of life improvements (such as being able to set how severe certain hazards are, including turning them off or even making them worse), DummiedOut content such as the level creator restored, free camera view and first person modes, CharacterCustomisation for the Rock Raiders, the ability to play the original levels, improved versions, or completely remade versions, and for good measure, the campaign of Baz’s Mod is also remade as well.

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* FanRemake: [[https://youtu.be/1mQacGNeNVA Manic Miners]], [[VideoGame/ManicMiners]], a comprehensive remake with updated graphics, various quality of life improvements (such as being able to set how severe certain hazards are, including turning them off or even making them worse), DummiedOut content such as the level creator restored, free camera view and first person modes, CharacterCustomisation for the Rock Raiders, the ability to play the original levels, improved versions, or completely remade versions, and for good measure, the campaign of Baz’s Mod is also remade as well.well. [[https://youtu.be/1mQacGNeNVA A trailer can be seen here]].
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* FanRemake: [[https://youtu.be/1mQacGNeNVA Manic Miners]], a comprehensive remake with updated graphics, various quality of life improvements (such as being able to set how severe certain hazards are, including turning them off or even making them worse), DummiedOut content such as the level creator restored, free camera view and first person modes, CharacterCustomisation for the Rock Raiders, the ability to play the original levels, improved versions, or completely remade versions, and for good measure, the campaign of Baz’s Mod is also remade as well.
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** Also in the book are pictures of several toy prototypes that never got released. Including [[https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=5649533 a flying transport truck]], an [[https://kb.rockraidersunited.com/images/4/45/Proto_Loader_Dozer.jpg ice themed Loader-Dozer/monster]], a much [[https://kb.rockraidersunited.com/images/d/de/Proto_Granite_Grinder.jpg sleeker version of the Granite Grinder]] (including a version with two drills as seen above) and a [[https://brickshelf.com/gallery/TheLairOfRockwhales/Rock-Raiders/RR-Prototype/prototype-meeting.png version of the Chrome crusher with a scorpion-like tail]].

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** Also in the book are pictures of several toy prototypes that never got released. Including [[https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=5649533 a flying transport truck]], an [[https://kb.rockraidersunited.com/images/4/45/Proto_Loader_Dozer.jpg ice themed Loader-Dozer/monster]], a much [[https://kb.rockraidersunited.com/images/d/de/Proto_Granite_Grinder.jpg sleeker version of the Granite Grinder]] (including a version with two drills as seen above) in the PC game) and a [[https://brickshelf.com/gallery/TheLairOfRockwhales/Rock-Raiders/RR-Prototype/prototype-meeting.png version of the Chrome crusher with a scorpion-like tail]].

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Modding .wad files reveals that an ''in-game editor'' was planned, but sadly not implemented. It has also revealed several monsters, buildings, and numerous other ideas that were scrapped. See DummiedOut above.

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Modding .wad files reveals that an ''in-game editor'' was planned, but sadly not implemented. It has also revealed several monsters, buildings, and numerous other ideas that were scrapped. See DummiedOut above.above.
** Included in the ''The Ultimate Lego Book'' is [[https://images.shoutwiki.com/lego/6/66/ProtoRockRaiders.png a piece of concept art]] that shows some significant differences from the sets we got:
*** Different non-distinct outfits for the raiders .
*** Aliens that's seemingly helping them.
*** Larger and more lizard like rock monsters.
*** A six-wheeled vehicle with claws and what seems to be an armored version of the tunnel scout.
*** A mobile threaded HQ with giant arms.
*** A Chrome crusher with two drills (not unlike the the upgrade found in the PC game) and a Loader-Dozer with a drill and laser.
** Also in the book are pictures of several toy prototypes that never got released. Including [[https://brickshelf.com/cgi-bin/gallery.cgi?i=5649533 a flying transport truck]], an [[https://kb.rockraidersunited.com/images/4/45/Proto_Loader_Dozer.jpg ice themed Loader-Dozer/monster]], a much [[https://kb.rockraidersunited.com/images/d/de/Proto_Granite_Grinder.jpg sleeker version of the Granite Grinder]] (including a version with two drills as seen above) and a [[https://brickshelf.com/gallery/TheLairOfRockwhales/Rock-Raiders/RR-Prototype/prototype-meeting.png version of the Chrome crusher with a scorpion-like tail]].

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* DummiedOut: Hoo boy. Where to begin? [[http://www.rockraidersunited.org/ A little community dedicated to this game]] found [[WhatCouldHaveBeen massive amounts of unused data]] (and re-activated some), including but not limited to:
** Giant spiders that spit webs, scorpions and snakes (all were able to be re-activated).
** Leftover code for a mobile Teleport Pad and a canteen.
** Various animations for the Rock Raiders (including saxophone playing), and a different face resembling Sparks.
** Different animations for the Rock Monster, such as running in fear, a different eating animation, and... a cross between a Rock Monster and an Ice Monster farting and giggling.
** Icons for various unmade vehicles, buildings and animations, such as a tool store resembling that from the 4910 Hover Scout, buildings resembling those from the 4990 Rock Raiders HQ, a Power Station resembling the Docks, blue Energy Crystals, etc.
** The Tunnel Transport. It appeared as an object in ''Frozen Frenzy'', yes, but code to make it into a proper, fully-functioning playable vehicle was found and reimplemented.
** Unused test levels and an unused wall type.
** Some unused sounds and voices that are rather curious.
** An '''''In-Game Level Editor'''''.
** And too many other things to list.
** Early concepts for mission objectives [[ContinuityNod referred to things from previous levels]].



* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Modding .wad files reveals that an ''in-game editor'' was planned, but sadly not implemented. It has also revealed several monsters, buildings, and numerous other ideas that were scrapped. See DummiedOut on the main page for details.

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* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Modding .wad files reveals that an ''in-game editor'' was planned, but sadly not implemented. It has also revealed several monsters, buildings, and numerous other ideas that were scrapped. See DummiedOut on the main page for details.above.
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* OneHitWonder: Subverted, as the developer is known for other games they have made, but as far as the ''right'' reasons go, the PC game often ends up being known as "that one game Data Design made that's actually good." Just as well, the product was commercially successful and despite its mixed reviews on release, it gained a cult following and when people summarize DDI's track record, this is the one game they will go out of their way to describe as a diamond in the rough.
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* ChristmasRushed: the NTSC version of the Playstation game was slapped together in just six months, while the PAL version was at first rejected by Sony Europe until it was 'finished'. Giving Lego Interactive a few more months of polishing time.

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* ChristmasRushed: the NTSC version of the Playstation game was slapped together in just six months, while the months. The PAL version on the other hand was at first rejected by Sony Europe until it was 'finished'. Giving Lego Interactive given a few more months of polishing time.time, but only after Sony Europe initially rejecting it..
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* ChristmasRushed: the NTSC version of the Playstation game was slapped together in just six months, while the PAL version was at first rejected by Sony Europe until it was 'finished'. Giving Lego Interactive a few more months of polishing time.
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* DeletedScene: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgzYIw5vu7Y An extended intro]] is included as bonus content on the disc of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland''. It includes about two extra minutes, most of which is just extra [[EstablishingShot Establishing Shots]]. Strangely, the background music and [[SpeakingSimlish Simlish Speak]] have been removed, making the whole clip rather quiet.

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* DeletedScene: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgzYIw5vu7Y An extended intro]] is included as bonus content on the disc of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland''. It includes about two extra minutes, most of which is just extra [[EstablishingShot Establishing Shots]]. Strangely, the background music and [[SpeakingSimlish Simlish Speak]] have been removed, making the whole clip rather quiet.quiet.
* UrbanLegendOfZelda: Three alleged cheat codes (lrrwarp for all levels, lrrmonty to turn Rock Raiders into Rock Monsters, lrrve to unlock all vehicles) have been spread around the internet and it's rare to find a game hints site which doesn't mention them, even though they are completely false and do nothing.
* WhatCouldHaveBeen: Modding .wad files reveals that an ''in-game editor'' was planned, but sadly not implemented. It has also revealed several monsters, buildings, and numerous other ideas that were scrapped. See DummiedOut on the main page for details.
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* DeletedScene: [[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xgzYIw5vu7Y An extended intro]] is included as bonus content on the disc of ''VideoGame/LEGOIsland''. It includes about two extra minutes, most of which is just extra [[EstablishingShot Establishing Shots]]. Strangely, the background music and [[SpeakingSimlish Simlish Speak]] have been removed, making the whole clip rather quiet.

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