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Rise of the Triad

Rise of the Triad: Dark War →

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First release
Jul 31, 2013
Genres
Shooter · Action, Science fiction
Platforms
PC (Microsoft Windows)

Rise of the Triad is a reboot of the 90's first-person shooter Rise of the Triad: Dark War. It stays very close to the concept of the original game, but with modern graphics, completely different levels and entirely designed in the spirit of the first title. Defining features include very fast gameplay with a focus on explosions and twitch action rather than a tactical approach, huge traps such as spinning blades and spikes, launch pads to bounce and fly through the air, an extreme amount of blood and gore, and many ludicrous and very powerful weapons.

Also known as Project Rogue, ROTTLauncher.exe, Rise of the Triad 2, ROTT

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Storyline
The game is set on San Nicholas Island near California, USA, where the United Nations has found proof that a rogue organization known as The Triad (a thinly veiled name for what look like Nazis) has set up a base of operations there. They sent in a paramilitary task force called HUNT (High risk United Nations Task force) to investigate. It consists of five people (the same of the original game: Taradino, Lorelei, Ian, Thi and Doug) and they arrive in with a small boat. When they are spotted, the boat is blown up and they need to find a way to get off the island.Read more

The game is set on San Nicholas Island near California, USA, where the United Nations has found proof that a rogue organization known as The Triad (a thinly veiled name for what look like Nazis) has set up a base of operations there. They sent in a paramilitary task force called HUNT (High risk United Nations Task force) to investigate. It consists of five people (the same of the original game: Taradino, Lorelei, Ian, Thi and Doug) and they arrive in with a small boat. When they are spotted, the boat is blown up and they need to find a way to get off the island.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Jul 31, 2013
Age ratings
ESRB M
Game modes
Multiplayer, Single player
Perspective
First person
Where to buy
Keywords
fast paced, steam, achievements, gore, steam trading cards
… All 31, dark humor, dog, explosion, steam achievements, xbox controller support for pc, steam workshop, voice acting, bink video, polygonal 3d, game reference, collectibles, wasd movement, extreme violence, melee, in-game map editor, secret area, infinite ammo, vision obstruction, self-referential humor, rock music, cheat code, consolation achievements, franchise reboot, multiplayer lan, comic book cutscene, hidden room

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Steam users rate this Mixed, 1,905 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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