Underplayed Gems

Rise of the Triad: Dark War (2014)

Rise of the Triad: Dark War cover
Developer
Apogee Software
Publisher
Apogee Entertainment
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action
Rating
4.2 of 5, 139 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 2.2 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A frantic, old-school shooter with absurd traps and explosive weapons, feeling like a hyperactive 90s arcade game.

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What players say

Players call this a classic 90s FPS with character, but many say it has aged badly and recommend the Ludicrous Edition instead. Controls are an issue, and the port is just a DOSBox wrapper.

Screenshots

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