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third-person shooter
Rogue Trooper
By Rebellion Developments, released 1 Jan 2006
- Microsoft Windows
- Wii
What it is
Rogue Trooper is a 2006 third-person shooter from Rebellion Developments set on Nu Earth, a poisoned world where Norts and Southers remain locked in war. You play the last survivor of the Genetic Infantrymen, pursuing a personal mission of revenge. The campaign supports single-player play, while multiplayer and co-op features are available through LAN multiplayer only. Rogue fights with equipment containing the personalities and abilities of Helm, Gunnar, and Bagman. You can create ammunition as needed, use terrain and objects for cover, climb across the environment, and move by running, leaping, and diving. Bio-chipped equipment gains upgradeable abilities for tactical use. The game was released for Windows and Wii; its Steam release supports Windows. Steam features include single-player, multiplayer, co-op, and Family Sharing.
What players like, and what they don't
- Third-person action campaign on Nu Earth
- LAN multiplayer and co-op support
- Create ammunition during missions
- Upgradeable Bio-chipped equipment abilities
- Use terrain and objects for cover
- Multiplayer is LAN-only
- Released for Windows and Wii
- Steam version supports Windows
Who it suits
It suits players looking for a story-driven third-person shooter with tactical movement, customizable ammunition, and LAN multiplayer. It also fits groups that can play together over a local network.
Rogue Trooper combines a revenge-focused shooter campaign with equipment-based abilities and environmental tactics. Its multiplayer is limited to LAN, but local groups get both multiplayer and co-op options.
