Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition

A five-person HUNT unit is sent to a remote island occupied by the armed cult known as the Triad. You control one agent at a time, each with different health and movement characteristics, and fight through the cult’s strongholds.

Levels combine first-person shooting with maze-like routes, locked doors, keys, switches, secrets, and environmental traps. Explore for weapons and power-ups, use bounce pads and other platforms to reach hidden areas, and face enemies that may surrender or pretend to be dead.

The edition collects the original episodes and expansions alongside restored content and a new episode. It also includes Comm-Bat multiplayer, a level editor, customizable controls, and options for different soundtracks and presentation.

Players who enjoy the game often praise its retro charm, distinctive and chaotic style, soundtrack, and the remaster’s added content and modern options. Others find its maze-like levels confusing, and describe the movement or combat as dated, clunky, or repetitive. The game’s appeal appears especially dependent on how much players enjoy old-school shooters and its unusual design.