

You will also find magical instruments and weapons so incredible they defy description. (High-risk United Nations Task-force)! Fate of millions is at stake as you battle a maniac cult leader El Oscuro and his minions with your awesome high-tech weaponry like the Falmewall cannon, which leaves a trail of charred skeletons in its wake. Multiple level packs (to change maps packs from the Main Menu: Options->User Options ->Level Sets ): The genre has evolved since 1995 and though there is a lot here, the controls and visuals might overshadow what was, for its time, a very fun game. Rise of the Triad may not be for everyone. There are four episodes, and thirty two levels overall to play through with five different characters, so there are plenty of secrets to discover. The sound effects, especially the twin pistols popping away can get annoying but this is a minor complaint. The actor based sprites and faux 3d world invoke nostalgia while the rocking musical track keeps the tempo of play constant. The game seems to be a direct port from the original. All the classic weapons and powerups have returned including the heat seeking missile launcher and god mode where balls of energy shoot from your hand incinerating all opposition. After testing all four main ones, this reviewer found advanced 1 to be the most intuitive, with two virtual sticks dictating looking and movement, while tapping the screen fires your weapon. Mobila have ported the game with a huge selection of control options, but none seem to be optimal. Does this iphone port capture the fun of the original however? Get to the exit of each level while collecting as many points and inflicting as much damage upon your enemies as possible with a multitude of fun weapons and powerups. Originally developed by Apogee software in 1995, Rise of the Triad is a FPS boiled down to its elements.
