Rise of the Triad is the 2013 return of Apogee’s cult-classic first-person shooter, following the High-Risk United Nations Taskforce, or H.U.N.T. Its campaign casts players as one of five characters with different play styles, pairing a squad-based premise with brisk, solo-focused action. This is the 2013 game, distinct from the later Ludicrous Edition.
Its arsenal leans into extravagant firepower: alongside weapons such as the Flamewall and Split Missile is the Excalibat, while returning special modes include God, Elasto, Mercury, Shrooms and Dog. The game also makes room for exploration, with secrets, collectibles, special events and hidden areas across its campaign levels. For players who want to create as well as fight, the Ludicrous Development Kit and Steam Workshop support custom levels and mods.
The format extends beyond solo play into online multiplayer, with unique maps designed to evoke classic ROTT, and the listing also identifies player-versus-player play. Its heavy-metal reworking of the original soundtrack adds another clear link to the series’ identity.
