Rocket Jockey is a PC game created by Rocket Science Games and published by SegaSoft in 1996. A Sony PlayStation version of the game was also under development but never released. A unique game concept, developed by Game Designer/Lead Programmer, Sean Callahan, with an inventive alternative reality 1930s America setting, conceived of by VP of Development/Creative Director, Bill Davis, the game featured the player riding around inside an enclosed arena on a rocket sled that was always in motion and chiefly steered with grappling hooks mounted on its sides. The soundtrack is also unique in that live performers are used, most notably legendary surf rock guitar player Dick Dale. Three different game modes are available for competition. Initially receiving high marks from reviewers and much hype from SegaSoft, its steep hardware requirements (at the time) and a much delayed patch which added LAN play hurt game sales and later reviews. As time passed it has suffered a classic example of software rot, compatibility issues have appeared, making it very difficult to install the game on modern systems. Some diehards have created workarounds for this, most notably a custom modified registry key.
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