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first-person shooter
Rise of the Triad
By Apogee Software, released 1 Jan 1994
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- DOS
What it is
Rise of the Triad is a first-person shooter from Apogee Software, set around a mission to stop a cult leader threatening millions. Players enter a monastery with advanced weapons and strange magical instruments. This classic version dates to 1994; the store listing distinguishes it from the 2023 remaster, Ludicrous Edition. Its levels feature hazards including spinblades, gun bunkers, boulders, fire jets, pits, fire chutes, lava walls and gas grates. Players can choose from five characters with different abilities and use thirteen weapons. Many objects can be destroyed, and walls can retain bullet marks. The game supports single-player and partial controller support, along with family sharing. Its multiplayer supports modem connections and networks, with up to 11 players over an IPX-compatible network. The listed platforms include Linux, Windows, macOS and DOS, while the Steam platform listing names Windows and macOS.
What players like, and what they don't
- Five playable characters with distinct abilities
- Thirteen weapons, from pistols to missile launchers
- Up to 11 players over IPX-compatible network
- Many objects can be destroyed
- Only partial Xbox 360 controller support
- Steam platforms list Windows and macOS
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a classic shooter with hazards, destructible objects and a choice of characters and weapons. Its modem and network play may interest groups seeking multiplayer for up to 11 players.
Rise of the Triad combines a single-player shooter campaign with hazards, destructible environments and network play. Note the distinction between this classic release and the separately referenced 2023 remaster.
