Plenty of classic "bang" for your buck, with some extra smash, stomp and eat thrown in for good measure.
The gameplay mechanics haven't changed from the classic "smash everything in sight" style of play that we have come to expect from such a title. This isn't necessarily a bad thing, as to this day, that tried and true formula still provides for a pretty fun game. You'll get to smash, destroy, and eat your way through eight major cities in the campaign mode. The campaign mode can be played alone or with a friend. There are two other multiplayer modes in the game as well. King of the City and King of the World, in which up to 1 to 4 players (Gamecube version, PS2 supports only 2 players) can duke it out while destroying everything in sight to gain the most points. The 3 classic characters, George, Ralph, and Lizzie all return with 27.. Yes 27 new friends to help smash things up a bit. You start off with 6 available monsters and the rest are unlocked by finding them in the varies cities you are tasked with demolishing. You'll have the same basic moves from the other Rampage games (punch, kick, stomp and eating people) as well as picking up and throwing vehicles. There are also some new abilities that are obtained by completing challenges in the games different cities. They are usually pretty simple, some a bit tedious though. All 30 monsters have the same four abilities, but they are all worth unlocking as they are pretty powerful and will help out a great deal.
The sound in the game is ok. Nothing too bad, yet nothing great. Most will get a giggle from the remarks made by a city's denizens when you pick them up and eat them. The constant belching and farting does get a bit annoying at times though. The music is pretty much what you'd expect from a Rampage game; nothing too intense, just background music to get you pumped for rampaging.
Overall, Rampage: Total Destruction will more than likely appeal mostly to fans of the series or anyone looking for a classic gaming experience at a budget price. At a retail price of $19.99, you'd be hard-pressed to find a fun game at a lower cost.