Rig 'n' Roll
Encyclopedia
Rig'n'Roll, acronymed RnR or R&R, is a Sandbox-style truck
driving simulation
and Adventure racing video game released on 27 November 2009 in Russia and during 2010 in the rest of the world. It simulates truck driving and management
along with associated business strategic activities, and features some of the best known trucks in North America (list below). The action takes place in California
and Nevada
, USA in the year 2014.
This game was published by 1C
and developed by SoftLab-Nsk's Igor Belago, who got inspired from games like Grand Theft Auto
. Rig'n'Roll also includes a program for the creation of skins
for trucks, license plate, and trailers
. The game has modes of racing
, single-player missions, regular truck driving
, and free cruising in an open world.
transporter across California. In order for his dreams to come through—he has to earn more money and compete with the rest of California's import/export trucking company carriers. Later on, he will be able to meet new friends and expand his business.
, and much of the game is focused around cargo/truck selection and choosing routes.
The main storyline will involve delivering cargo, interacting with NPCs
(hitchhikers) within the scenery, and taking on missions with sidequests in-between. Players will be able to hire or fire drivers, adjust driver AI
behavior for both trucks and cargoes, fine-tune their fleet of trucks, view rankings list, improve truck rating statistics, manage and expand their business economy at freight management offices, warehouses, and via a PDA
device known as "Black Shark".
This game is also called Hard Truck 3: Rig'N'Roll but the name of hard truck was removed after king of the road.
* indicates a licensed truck.
for computer games.
Before release, it was also featured at E3 2005, Gamescom
, as well as several other Russian gaming exhibitions and developer conferences. A demo was announced for 2009 and then for 2010, but then both scheduled dates were canceled. All cheats were taken out of the game prior to release. Also, modding possibilities, trainer usage, save file hex-editing and hacking of the game were somewhat restricted.
Support for EyeFinity multi-monitor widescreen displays were also implemented in the game.
/GameRankings sites respectively, praising the game for its realistic graphics in depicting the Californian scenery, impressive physics, truck designs, music soundtrack, intuitive controls, mission structure, and gameplay variety. But the game was also criticized because of its truck-driving simulation aspects feeling too "arcadey", for having a weak in-game tutorial, a lack of multiplayer, and for frequent delays in development.
to improve system performance and optimization were released for Russian version of game. All other versions have these patches included already (hotfixes must be applied manually). The latest patch for Rig'n'Roll Russian version is currently 3.0.5. English US retail is 3.0.4, while the English version hotfix
for some downloaded versions is 3.0.1. So any boxed retail version that is newer than the Russian version will have a build # that is greater than the previous release of the game and the latest patch. This can be confirmed while at the main menu, or by looking at the status bar File Version properties info of the game's executable.
Newer patches to fix additional bugs are reported to only be included in the upcoming expansions. So you will have to buy the expansion first to get the patch.
this Fall, according to advertisement banners that were put up along the roads and highways of California. Included in this expansion
will be a patch for the game to fix certain bugs
, including a few more trucks, hitchhiker/storyline missions, and gameplay features such as pedestrians that were either missing/deactivated. The expansion pack (working title) along with the patch will be released at the same time as a free download, but rumors have been reported that they may actually be released at a cost - either through an online digital download service provider or at a retail game store. More information on the expansion and a possible release date is not yet disclosed.
, which is still not even nearly the size of the game's upcoming Las Vegas expansion pack. Future digital download add-ons are expected to be released as well.
modification for Rig'n'Roll: The Great Race, according to 1CPublishing, is expected to be released on December 2010 in time for the Christmas holidays, or Q1 2011 for all English version copies of the game as DLC
. The Russian version for TGR is scheduled for release on November 12, 2010. This addon will feature more of CCWA's Big Rigs championship event called the "Monster Cup", which focuses more on allowing players to compete in several arcade-style truck races with selectable map tracks, rather than just in the usual pick, choose & deliver truck tycoon management RPG-style gameplay approach.
kits to wipe or paint the color and dye of your truck to your preference. It is available in the game's repair truckstop as a way of creating skins
.
Truck
A truck or lorry is a motor vehicle designed to transport cargo. Trucks vary greatly in size, power, and configuration, with the smallest being mechanically similar to an automobile...
driving simulation
Vehicle simulation game
Vehicle simulation games are a genre of video games which attempt to provide the player with a realistic interpretation of operating various kinds of vehicles. This includes automobiles, aircraft, watercraft, spacecraft, military vehicles, and a variety of other vehicles...
and Adventure racing video game released on 27 November 2009 in Russia and during 2010 in the rest of the world. It simulates truck driving and management
Management
Management in all business and organizational activities is the act of getting people together to accomplish desired goals and objectives using available resources efficiently and effectively...
along with associated business strategic activities, and features some of the best known trucks in North America (list below). The action takes place in California
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
and Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, USA in the year 2014.
This game was published by 1C
1C Company
1C Company is one of the largest independent Russian software developers and publishers. Its headquarters are in Moscow, Russia. It is best known outside of the former Soviet Union as a video game developer whose presence has come to dominate events like the KRI, and whose products have begun to...
and developed by SoftLab-Nsk's Igor Belago, who got inspired from games like Grand Theft Auto
Grand Theft Auto (series)
Grand Theft Auto is a multi-award-winning British video game series created in the United Kingdom by Dave Jones, then later by brothers Dan Houser and Sam Houser, and game designer Zachary Clarke. It is primarily developed by Edinburgh based Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games...
. Rig'n'Roll also includes a program for the creation of skins
Skin (computing)
In computing, a skin is a custom graphical appearance achieved by the use of a graphical user interface that can be applied to specific software and websites to suit the purpose, topic, or tastes of different users....
for trucks, license plate, and trailers
Trailer (vehicle)
A trailer is generally an unpowered vehicle pulled by a powered vehicle. Commonly, the term trailer refers to such vehicles used for transport of goods and materials....
. The game has modes of racing
Racing
A sport race is a competition of speed, against an objective criterion, usually a clock or to a specific point. The competitors in a race try to complete a given task in the shortest amount of time...
, single-player missions, regular truck driving
Driving
Driving is the controlled operation and movement of a land vehicle, such as a car, truck or bus.Although direct operation of a bicycle and a mounted animal are commonly referred to as riding, such operators are legally considered drivers and are required to obey the rules of the road...
, and free cruising in an open world.
Story
The story in this game begins with a man known as the protagonist, Nick Armstrong, who needs to fulfill his dreams and career of becoming the best CCWA (California Commercial Warehouse Alliance) cargoCargo
Cargo is goods or produce transported, generally for commercial gain, by ship, aircraft, train, van or truck. In modern times, containers are used in most intermodal long-haul cargo transport.-Marine:...
transporter across California. In order for his dreams to come through—he has to earn more money and compete with the rest of California's import/export trucking company carriers. Later on, he will be able to meet new friends and expand his business.
Gameplay
Rig'n'Roll will offer tons of real-life road exploration with multiple missions to be completed and places to visit in non-linear environments. Management in this game is done by using slidersSlider (computing)
A slider, also known as track bar in Microsoft literature, is an object in a GUI with which a user may set a value by moving an indicator, usually in a horizontal fashion. In some cases the user may also click on a point on the slider to change the setting...
, and much of the game is focused around cargo/truck selection and choosing routes.
The main storyline will involve delivering cargo, interacting with NPCs
Non-player character
A non-player character , sometimes known as a non-person character or non-playable character, in a game is any fictional character not controlled by a player. In electronic games, this usually means a character controlled by the computer through artificial intelligence...
(hitchhikers) within the scenery, and taking on missions with sidequests in-between. Players will be able to hire or fire drivers, adjust driver AI
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence is the intelligence of machines and the branch of computer science that aims to create it. AI textbooks define the field as "the study and design of intelligent agents" where an intelligent agent is a system that perceives its environment and takes actions that maximize its...
behavior for both trucks and cargoes, fine-tune their fleet of trucks, view rankings list, improve truck rating statistics, manage and expand their business economy at freight management offices, warehouses, and via a PDA
Personal digital assistant
A personal digital assistant , also known as a palmtop computer, or personal data assistant, is a mobile device that functions as a personal information manager. Current PDAs often have the ability to connect to the Internet...
device known as "Black Shark".
This game is also called Hard Truck 3: Rig'N'Roll but the name of hard truck was removed after king of the road.
Trucks
The list of featured trucks in the game:- Freightliner TrucksFreightliner TrucksFreightliner Trucks is an American manufacturer of heavy duty trucks, chassis and semi-trailer trucks in the United States. The company was founded as Freightliner Inc in 1942 and is now a division of Daimler Trucks North America, a subsidiary of the German Daimler AG...
Argosy, Freightliner Classic XL, Freightliner Coronado, Freightliner Century Class* - PeterbiltPeterbiltPeterbilt Motors Company is an American manufacturer of medium- and heavy-duty Class 5 through Class 8 trucks headquartered in Denton, Texas. Founded in 1939 Peterbilt operates manufacturing facilities in Denton, Texas , and Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec...
379, Peterbilt 387, Peterbilt 378 (Hercules) - KenworthKenworthKenworth is an American manufacturer of medium and heavy-duty Class 8 trucks based in Kirkland, Washington, United States, a suburb of Seattle. It is a subsidiary of PACCAR, and is also a former manufacturer of transit buses and school buses.-History:...
T600, Kenworth T800, Kenworth W900L, Kenworth T2000 (Titan) - Western StarWestern StarWestern Star may refer to:* Western Star Trucks* Western Star * Western Star ButterNewspapers* The Western Star * The Western Star * The Western Star...
4900EX LowMax* - Sterling TrucksSterling TrucksSterling Trucks, a manufacturer of heavy duty trucks, was a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America, based in Portland, Oregon, United States, a member of the Daimler AG Truck Group. It was originally the heavy truck division of Ford Motor Company, but was purchased and rebranded in 1997....
A9500S* - Navistar InternationalNavistar InternationalNavistar International Corporation is a United States-based holding company that owns the manufacturer of International brand commercial trucks, MaxxForce brand diesel engines, IC Bus school and commercial buses, Workhorse brand chassis for motor homes and step vans, and is a private label...
9300, International 9800, International 9900ix* (not included in final release) - Mack TrucksMack TrucksMack Trucks is an American truck-manufacturing company and a former manufacturer of buses and trolley buses. A wholly owned subsidiary of Renault Véhicules Industriels since 1990, Mack Trucks is currently a subsidiary of AB Volvo. The company's headquarters are located in Greensboro, North Carolina...
CH603, Mack CX603 Vision* (not included in final release) - Volvo TrucksVolvo TrucksVolvo Trucks is a global truck manufacturer based in Sweden, owned by Volvo Group - AB Volvo it is the world's second largest heavy-duty truck brand....
VNL770* (not included in final release)
* indicates a licensed truck.
Development
This game has been in longest development for over 9 years due to the developer of the game mainly focusing on making hardware/software equipment for multimedia, TV broadcasting, VR systems, imaging systems for training simulators, and video game enginesGame engine
A game engine is a system designed for the creation and development of video games. There are many game engines that are designed to work on video game consoles and personal computers...
for computer games.
Before release, it was also featured at E3 2005, Gamescom
Gamescom
gamescom is a trade fair for video games held annually at the Koelnmesse in Cologne, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany. It is organised by the Bundesverband Interaktive Unterhaltungssoftware...
, as well as several other Russian gaming exhibitions and developer conferences. A demo was announced for 2009 and then for 2010, but then both scheduled dates were canceled. All cheats were taken out of the game prior to release. Also, modding possibilities, trainer usage, save file hex-editing and hacking of the game were somewhat restricted.
Support for EyeFinity multi-monitor widescreen displays were also implemented in the game.
Reception
Rig'n'Roll has so far received mostly fair to positive (mixed) reviews on the MetacriticMetacritic
Metacritic.com is a website that collates reviews of music albums, games, movies, TV shows and DVDs. For each product, a numerical score from each review is obtained and the total is averaged. An excerpt of each review is provided along with a hyperlink to the source. Three colour codes of Green,...
/GameRankings sites respectively, praising the game for its realistic graphics in depicting the Californian scenery, impressive physics, truck designs, music soundtrack, intuitive controls, mission structure, and gameplay variety. But the game was also criticized because of its truck-driving simulation aspects feeling too "arcadey", for having a weak in-game tutorial, a lack of multiplayer, and for frequent delays in development.
Versions
Voice acting for Rig'n'Roll were all done strictly in English, except for the Russian version. The list below (in brackets) only tells what language the subtitles, text, and menus will be displayed in...- Rig'n'Roll: Truck Tycoon – canceled by Nikita
- Дальнобойщики 3: Покорение Америки (Russian) – 1C
- Rig'n'Roll (English) – 1C, Focus Multimedia, THQ
- Rig'n'Roll: Die Truck-Simulation (German) – Rondomedia
- Rig'n'Roll: Tirowiec (Polish & English) – Cenega
Patches
PatchesPatch (computing)
A patch is a piece of software designed to fix problems with, or update a computer program or its supporting data. This includes fixing security vulnerabilities and other bugs, and improving the usability or performance...
to improve system performance and optimization were released for Russian version of game. All other versions have these patches included already (hotfixes must be applied manually). The latest patch for Rig'n'Roll Russian version is currently 3.0.5. English US retail is 3.0.4, while the English version hotfix
Hotfix
A hotfix was originally the term applied to software patches that were applied to live i.e. still running systems. Similar use of the terms can be seen in hot swappable disk drives...
for some downloaded versions is 3.0.1. So any boxed retail version that is newer than the Russian version will have a build # that is greater than the previous release of the game and the latest patch. This can be confirmed while at the main menu, or by looking at the status bar File Version properties info of the game's executable.
Newer patches to fix additional bugs are reported to only be included in the upcoming expansions. So you will have to buy the expansion first to get the patch.
Expansion
SoftLab-Nsk currently has plans of expanding the game map to Las VegasLas Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous...
this Fall, according to advertisement banners that were put up along the roads and highways of California. Included in this expansion
Expansion pack
An expansion pack, expansion set, or supplement is an addition to an existing role-playing game, tabletop game or video game. These add-ons usually add new game areas, weapons, objects, and/or an extended storyline to a complete and already released game...
will be a patch for the game to fix certain bugs
Glitch
A glitch is a short-lived fault in a system. It is often used to describe a transient fault that corrects itself, and is therefore difficult to troubleshoot...
, including a few more trucks, hitchhiker/storyline missions, and gameplay features such as pedestrians that were either missing/deactivated. The expansion pack (working title) along with the patch will be released at the same time as a free download, but rumors have been reported that they may actually be released at a cost - either through an online digital download service provider or at a retail game store. More information on the expansion and a possible release date is not yet disclosed.
Add-ons
Many addons are constantly releasing for Rig'n'Roll, which are much smaller in size than expansion packs. Most cost money, while some are free of charge. They include airbursh kits and more gameplay content to supplement the game's Sandbox-style driving open world. The biggest addon is The Great Race — a total file size of 578.85МBMegabyte
The megabyte is a multiple of the unit byte for digital information storage or transmission with two different values depending on context: bytes generally for computer memory; and one million bytes generally for computer storage. The IEEE Standards Board has decided that "Mega will mean 1 000...
, which is still not even nearly the size of the game's upcoming Las Vegas expansion pack. Future digital download add-ons are expected to be released as well.
The Great Race
The very first major Black Shark add-onDownloadable content
Downloadable content is official additional content for a video game distributed through the Internet. Downloadable content can be of several types, ranging from a single in-game outfit to an entirely new, extensive storyline, similarly to an expansion pack. As such, DLC may add new game modes,...
modification for Rig'n'Roll: The Great Race, according to 1CPublishing, is expected to be released on December 2010 in time for the Christmas holidays, or Q1 2011 for all English version copies of the game as DLC
Downloadable content
Downloadable content is official additional content for a video game distributed through the Internet. Downloadable content can be of several types, ranging from a single in-game outfit to an entirely new, extensive storyline, similarly to an expansion pack. As such, DLC may add new game modes,...
. The Russian version for TGR is scheduled for release on November 12, 2010. This addon will feature more of CCWA's Big Rigs championship event called the "Monster Cup", which focuses more on allowing players to compete in several arcade-style truck races with selectable map tracks, rather than just in the usual pick, choose & deliver truck tycoon management RPG-style gameplay approach.
Airbrush kits
AirbrushAirbrush
An airbrush is a small, air-operated tool that sprays various media including ink and dye, but most often paint by a process of nebulization. Spray guns developed from the airbrush and are still considered a type of airbrush.-History:...
kits to wipe or paint the color and dye of your truck to your preference. It is available in the game's repair truckstop as a way of creating skins
Skin (computing)
In computing, a skin is a custom graphical appearance achieved by the use of a graphical user interface that can be applied to specific software and websites to suit the purpose, topic, or tastes of different users....
.