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{{Infobox game | {{Infobox game | ||
− | |cover = | + | |cover = Rise of the Triad Dark War cover.jpg |
|developers = | |developers = | ||
{{Infobox game/row/developer|Apogee Software}} | {{Infobox game/row/developer|Apogee Software}} | ||
|publishers = | |publishers = | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/publisher|Apogee Entertainment}} | ||
|engines = | |engines = | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Wolfenstein 3D engine}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/engine|Wolfenstein 3D engine|Heavily modified version of the engine, design similar to [[Engine:Raven engine|Raven engine]]}} |
|release dates= | |release dates= | ||
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|February 17, 1995}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|DOS|February 17, 1995|ref={{note|note=The shareware release was December 21, 1994. This date refers to the full retail release.|name=sharewarerelease}}}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 3, 2009}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Windows|March 3, 2009|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/new_release_rise_of_the_triad_dark_war|title=New release: Rise of the Triad: Dark War - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X| | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|OS X|May 9, 2013|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/news/mac_game_update_10_new_additions|title=Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014}} | + | {{Infobox game/row/date|Linux|July 24, 2014|wrapper=DOSBox|ref=<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/gogcom_now_supports_linux/page1|title=GOG.com Now Supports Linux! - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref>}} |
− | |steam appid = 238050 | + | |taxonomy = |
− | |gogcom | + | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/monetization | One-time game purchase }} |
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/microtransactions | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/pacing | Real-time }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/perspectives | First-person }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/controls | Direct control}} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/genres | FPS, Shooter }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/sports | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/vehicles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/art styles | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/themes | }} | ||
+ | {{Infobox game/row/taxonomy/series | Rise of the Triad }} | ||
+ | |steam appid = 358410 | ||
+ | |steam appid side = 238050 | ||
+ | |gogcom id = 1207658732 | ||
+ | |hltb = 7842 | ||
+ | |lutris = rise-of-the-triad-dark-war | ||
+ | |strategywiki = | ||
+ | |mobygames = 418 | ||
|wikipedia = Rise of the Triad | |wikipedia = Rise of the Triad | ||
+ | |winehq = | ||
+ | |license = commercial | ||
+ | |official site= https://legacy.3drealms.com/rott | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | |||
− | + | {{Introduction | |
− | {{ | + | |introduction = |
+ | |||
+ | |release history = | ||
+ | |||
+ | |current state = | ||
+ | }} | ||
'''General information''' | '''General information''' | ||
− | {{ | + | {{ii}} The source code was released in 2002<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://forums.3drealms.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-5772.html|title=Rise of the Source Code!|date=2021-05-02}}</ref> and unofficially ported to various platforms (see [[#Source_Ports|Source Ports]]). |
− | {{mm}} [http://www. | + | {{mm}} [http://www.hardcoregaming101.net/rise-of-the-triad/ Hardcore Gaming 101] - Comprehensive feature on the series |
− | {{mm}} [http:// | + | {{mm}} [http://archive.kontek.net/rott.classicgaming.gamespy.com/hell/index.html ROTT in Hell] - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia (archived) |
+ | {{GOG.com links|1207658732|rise_of_the_triad_series|for game series}} | ||
+ | {{mm}} [https://steamcommunity.com/app/238050/discussions/ Steam Community Discussions] | ||
==Availability== | ==Availability== | ||
{{Availability| | {{Availability| | ||
− | {{Availability/row| Retail | | | + | {{Availability/row| Retail | | Disc | Floppy and CD-ROM version. Originally released as shareware titled ''Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins''. See: [[#Version differences|Version differences]]. | | DOS }} |
− | {{Availability/row| GOG | rise_of_the_triad__dark_war | DRM-free | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'}} | + | {{Availability/row| GOG.com | rise_of_the_triad__dark_war | DRM-free | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://www.gog.com/forum/general/list_of_gog_games_using_dosbox/page1|title=List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com|date=May 2023}}</ref> | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} |
− | {{Availability/row| Steam | | + | {{Availability/row| Steam | 358410 | Steam | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]].<ref>{{Refurl|url=https://steamdb.info/app/358410/config/|title=Rise of the Triad: Dark War · AppID: 358410 · Steam Database|date=9 June 2023}}</ref> Also sold as part of {{store link|Steam|238050|The Apogee Throwback Pack}}. | | Windows, OS X }} |
+ | {{Availability/row| ZOOM | rise-of-the-triad-dark-war | DRM-free | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'. Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox#DOSBox-staging|DOSBox-staging]]. | | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Availability/row| official | https://3drealms.com/catalog/rise-triad-dark-war_44/ | DRM-free | Pre-packaged with [[DOSBox]]. Also available in [https://3drealms.com/catalog/3d-realms-arcade-collection_55/ 3D Realms Arcade Collection]. | | Windows | unavailable }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Version differences=== | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins''' is an exclusive episode released as shareware in 1994. It is included in ''Rise of the Triad'' CD-ROM version. It was also included in the ''Triad Powerpack'', a commercial expansion for the floppy version. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins Deluxe Edition''' was a commercial re-release of ''The HUNT Begins'' with 6 exclusive levels. These levels were later offered for free download and are also included in the digital versions. | ||
+ | {{ii}} '''Rise of the Triad: Dark War''' is the full game. The CD-ROM version (also called ''Super Triad'') adds 10 multiplayer maps and a random level generator. It also includes the shareware episode ''The HUNT Begins''. | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Monetization== | ||
+ | {{DLC| | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Triad Powerpack | Commercial expansion for the original floppy version, bringing it on a par with the CD-ROM version. Included with all digital versions of the game. | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{DLC/row| Extreme Rise of the Triad | Available for free. Included with all digital versions of the game. Can also be downloaded from the [https://legacy.3drealms.com/rott official website]. | DOS, Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Essential improvements== | ==Essential improvements== | ||
− | === | + | ===Patches, level editors etc.=== |
− | [http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/ | + | {{ii}} All downloads for the game can be found on the [https://legacy.3drealms.com/downloads.html official website]. |
+ | |||
+ | ===Source ports=== | ||
+ | The release of the source code has allowed for source ports that make the game to be playable on modern systems, whilst also fixing bugs and adding other quality-of-life additions. | ||
+ | {{Source ports table|content= | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| WinROTT | url=http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/DL_WinROTT.htm | A port targeting Windows XP using DirectDraw. It includes bug fixes, supports up to 1024x768 resolutions, mouselook with crosshairs, and adds bots to multiplayer. May have issues running on modern systems, as development stopped in 2005. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| WinROTTGL | url=http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/DL_GlROTT.htm | A successor to WinROTT using OpenGL. Includes further fixes and improvements, supports up to 1920x1080 resolutions, texture filtering and sharpening, color transparency, MP3 music and parametric reverb. Requires {{file|GLgraphics.zip}} found on its website. | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| WinROTTAPI | url=http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/DL_WinROTT_API.htm | A 64-bit port based on WinROTT by the same developer. Uses native Windows API (based on GDI). | Windows }} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| SDLROTT | url=http://icculus.org/rott/ | An SDL 1 port of ROTT with 64-bit support and features/fixes from WinROTT. Linux and Mac users need to manually compile or look through the distribution's repository, although a (slightly dated) OS X build is available [https://www.dr-lex.be/software/rott.html here]. The Windows binary files are based on the Development version and requires {{file|SDL.dll}} and {{file|SDL_mixer.dll}} in order to run. Development has stopped as of 2015. | Windows, OS X, Linux }} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| rottexpr | url=https://github.com/LTCHIPS/rottexpr | Fork of the SDLROTT targeting SDL 2 with "additional gameplay options and more...". Includes widescreen and HUD scaling. | Windows, OS X, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| NakedTriad | url=https://sourceforge.net/projects/nakedtriad/| Vanilla source port aiming to merely preserve the game on modern systems. | Windows, Linux}} | ||
+ | {{Source ports table/row| ROTT 94 | url=https://github.com/h4mu/rott94| Port to SDL 2 for mobile platforms| Android, Windows}} | ||
+ | |collapsed=no | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ===Texture pack=== | ||
+ | The [http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/DL_Graphics.htm Rehab Project] texture pack contains 71 enhanced textures. | ||
+ | {{ii}} Requires WinROTTGL. | ||
==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===Configuration file(s) location=== | ===Configuration file(s) location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|DOS|{{p|game}}\CONFIG.ROT|{{p|game}}\SOUND.ROT|{{p|game}}\BATTLE.ROT}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/config|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/config|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Configuration files are {{file|CONFIG.ROT}} (options), {{file|SOUND.ROT}} (sound) and {{file|BATTLE.ROT}} (multiplayer). | ||
+ | {{XDG|unknown}} | ||
===Save game data location=== | ===Save game data location=== | ||
{{Game data| | {{Game data| | ||
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|DOS|{{p|game}}\ROTTGAM*.ROT|{{p|game}}\SCORES.ROT}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|Windows|}} |
− | {{Game data/ | + | {{Game data/saves|OS X|}} |
+ | {{Game data/saves|Linux|}} | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | {{ii}} Savegames are labelled {{file|ROTTGAM*.ROT}}. High scores are saved in {{file|SCORES.ROT}}. | ||
===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ===[[Glossary:Save game cloud syncing|Save game cloud syncing]]=== | ||
{{Save game cloud syncing | {{Save game cloud syncing | ||
− | |origin | + | |discord = |
− | |origin notes | + | |discord notes = |
− | |steam cloud | + | |epic games launcher = |
− | |steam cloud notes | + | |epic games launcher notes = |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy = true |
− | | | + | |gog galaxy notes = |
− | | | + | |origin = |
− | | | + | |origin notes = |
+ | |steam cloud = false | ||
+ | |steam cloud notes = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect = | ||
+ | |ubisoft connect notes = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud = | ||
+ | |xbox cloud notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Video | + | ==Video== |
− | {{Video | + | {{Image|Rise of the Triad Dark War General.png|In-game general settings.}} |
+ | {{Image|Rise of the Triad Dark War detail settings.png|Detail settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Image|Rise of the Triad Dark War violence settings.png|Violence settings.}} | ||
+ | {{Video | ||
|wsgf link = | |wsgf link = | ||
|widescreen wsgf award = | |widescreen wsgf award = | ||
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|ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | |ultrawidescreen wsgf award = | ||
|4k ultra hd wsgf award = | |4k ultra hd wsgf award = | ||
− | |widescreen resolution = | + | |widescreen resolution = hackable |
− | |widescreen resolution notes= | + | |widescreen resolution notes= Use [http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/RecNews.htm WinROTTGL]. Only 1920x1080 supported. |
− | |multimonitor = | + | |multimonitor = false |
|multimonitor notes = | |multimonitor notes = | ||
− | |ultrawidescreen = | + | |ultrawidescreen = false |
|ultrawidescreen notes = | |ultrawidescreen notes = | ||
− | |4k ultra hd = | + | |4k ultra hd = false |
|4k ultra hd notes = | |4k ultra hd notes = | ||
− | |fov = | + | |fov = false |
|fov notes = | |fov notes = | ||
− | |windowed = | + | |windowed = false |
|windowed notes = | |windowed notes = | ||
− | |borderless windowed = | + | |borderless windowed = false |
|borderless windowed notes = | |borderless windowed notes = | ||
− | |anisotropic = | + | |anisotropic = n/a |
|anisotropic notes = | |anisotropic notes = | ||
− | |antialiasing = | + | |antialiasing = n/a |
|antialiasing notes = | |antialiasing notes = | ||
− | |vsync = | + | |upscaling = unknown |
+ | |upscaling tech = | ||
+ | |upscaling notes = | ||
+ | |vsync = false | ||
|vsync notes = | |vsync notes = | ||
− | | | + | |60 fps = false |
− | | | + | |60 fps notes = Frame rate is capped at 35 FPS. |
− | | | + | |120 fps = false |
− | | | + | |120 fps notes = |
+ | |hdr = unknown | ||
+ | |hdr notes = | ||
|color blind = unknown | |color blind = unknown | ||
|color blind notes = | |color blind notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Input | + | ==Input== |
− | {{Input | + | {{Input |
− | |key remap = | + | |key remap = true |
|key remap notes = | |key remap notes = | ||
− | |acceleration option = | + | |acceleration option = false |
|acceleration option notes = | |acceleration option notes = | ||
− | |mouse menu = | + | |mouse sensitivity = true |
− | |mouse menu notes = | + | |mouse sensitivity notes = |
− | |invert mouse y-axis = | + | |mouse menu = true |
− | |invert mouse y-axis notes = | + | |mouse menu notes = No pointer. |
− | |controller support = | + | |invert mouse y-axis = hackable |
+ | |invert mouse y-axis notes = Use one of the [[#Ports|Ports]]. | ||
+ | |touchscreen = unknown | ||
+ | |touchscreen notes = | ||
+ | |controller support = true | ||
|controller support notes = | |controller support notes = | ||
|full controller = unknown | |full controller = unknown | ||
|full controller notes = | |full controller notes = | ||
− | |controller remap = | + | |controller remap = true |
|controller remap notes = | |controller remap notes = | ||
− | |invert controller y-axis = | + | |controller sensitivity = unknown |
+ | |controller sensitivity notes= | ||
+ | |invert controller y-axis = n/a | ||
|invert controller y-axis notes= | |invert controller y-axis notes= | ||
− | | | + | |xinput controllers = unknown |
− | | | + | |xinput controllers notes = |
+ | |xbox prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |xbox prompts notes = | ||
+ | |impulse triggers = unknown | ||
+ | |impulse triggers notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock prompts notes = | ||
+ | |light bar support = unknown | ||
+ | |light bar support notes = | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes = unknown | ||
+ | |dualshock 4 modes notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers= unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion controllers notes = | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |tracked motion prompts notes = | ||
+ | |other controllers = unknown | ||
+ | |other controllers notes = | ||
+ | |other button prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |other button prompts notes= | ||
+ | |controller hotplug = unknown | ||
+ | |controller hotplug notes = | ||
+ | |haptic feedback = unknown | ||
+ | |haptic feedback notes = | ||
+ | |simultaneous input = unknown | ||
+ | |simultaneous input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input api = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input api notes = | ||
+ | |steam hook input = unknown | ||
+ | |steam hook input notes = | ||
+ | |steam input presets = unknown | ||
+ | |steam input presets notes = | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts = unknown | ||
+ | |steam controller prompts notes = | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection = unknown | ||
+ | |steam cursor detection notes = | ||
}} | }} | ||
− | ==Audio | + | <gallery> |
− | {{Audio | + | File:Rise of the Triad Dark War Controls.png|In-game control settings. |
− | |separate volume = | + | File:Rise of the Triad Dark War Keyboard Remapping.png|In-game key map settings. |
− | |separate volume notes = | + | File:Rise of the Triad Dark War Mouse Remapping.png|In-game mouse button map settings. |
− | |surround sound = | + | File:Rise of the Triad Dark War Joystick Remapping.png|In-game joystick button map settings. |
− | |surround sound notes = | + | </gallery> |
− | |subtitles = | + | |
+ | ==Audio== | ||
+ | {{Audio | ||
+ | |separate volume = true | ||
+ | |separate volume notes = Music and Sound Effects. | ||
+ | |surround sound = hackable | ||
+ | |surround sound notes = Use one of WinROTT [[#Ports|Ports]]. | ||
+ | |subtitles = n/a | ||
|subtitles notes = | |subtitles notes = | ||
− | |closed captions = | + | |closed captions = n/a |
|closed captions notes = | |closed captions notes = | ||
− | |mute on focus lost = | + | |mute on focus lost = false |
|mute on focus lost notes = | |mute on focus lost notes = | ||
|eax support = | |eax support = | ||
|eax support notes = | |eax support notes = | ||
+ | |royalty free audio = always on | ||
+ | |royalty free audio notes = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio = | ||
+ | |red book cd audio notes = | ||
+ | |general midi audio = true | ||
+ | |general midi audio notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{L10n|content= | ||
+ | {{L10n/switch | ||
+ | |language = English | ||
+ | |interface = true | ||
+ | |audio = true | ||
+ | |subtitles = false | ||
+ | |notes = | ||
+ | |fan = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Network== | ||
+ | {{Network/Multiplayer | ||
+ | |local play = | ||
+ | |local play players = | ||
+ | |local play modes = | ||
+ | |local play notes = | ||
+ | |lan play = true | ||
+ | |lan play players = 11 | ||
+ | |lan play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
+ | |lan play notes = | ||
+ | |online play = hackable | ||
+ | |online play players = 10 | ||
+ | |online play modes = Co-op, Versus | ||
+ | |online play notes = Use [http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/RecNews.htm WinROTT]. | ||
+ | |asynchronous = | ||
+ | |asynchronous notes = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{Network/Connections | ||
+ | |matchmaking = false | ||
+ | |matchmaking notes = | ||
+ | |p2p = false | ||
+ | |p2p notes = | ||
+ | |dedicated = true | ||
+ | |dedicated notes = | ||
+ | |self-hosting = true | ||
+ | |self-hosting notes = | ||
+ | |direct ip = true | ||
+ | |direct ip notes = | ||
+ | }}{{Network/Ports | ||
+ | |tcp = | ||
+ | |udp = | ||
+ | |upnp = | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | ==Other information== | ||
+ | ===API=== | ||
+ | {{API | ||
+ | |direct3d versions = | ||
+ | |direct3d notes = | ||
+ | |directdraw versions = | ||
+ | |directdraw notes = | ||
+ | |opengl versions = | ||
+ | |opengl notes = | ||
+ | |glide versions = | ||
+ | |glide notes = | ||
+ | |software mode = | ||
+ | |software mode notes = | ||
+ | |mantle support = | ||
+ | |mantle support notes = | ||
+ | |metal support = | ||
+ | |metal support notes = | ||
+ | |vulkan versions = | ||
+ | |vulkan notes = | ||
+ | |dos modes = VGA | ||
+ | |dos modes notes = 320x200 | ||
+ | |shader model versions = | ||
+ | |shader model notes = | ||
+ | |windows 32-bit exe = true | ||
+ | |windows 64-bit exe = hackable | ||
+ | |windows arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |windows exe notes = For 64-bit use [http://www.riseofthetriad.dk/RecNews.htm WinROTTAPI] or [http://icculus.org/rott/ SDLROTT]. | ||
+ | |mac os x powerpc app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 32-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos intel 64-bit app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos arm app = unknown | ||
+ | |macos app notes = | ||
+ | |linux powerpc app = true | ||
+ | |linux 32-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux 64-bit executable= true | ||
+ | |linux arm app = true | ||
+ | |linux 68k app = false | ||
+ | |linux executable notes = <ref>{{Refurl|url=https://packages.debian.org/sid/rott|title=Debian -- Details of package rott in sid|date=2021-01-17}}</ref> | ||
}} | }} | ||
==System requirements== | ==System requirements== | ||
+ | {{System requirements | ||
+ | |OSfamily = DOS | ||
+ | |||
+ | |minOS = 5.0 | ||
+ | |minCPU = AMD 386DX 40 MHz | ||
+ | |minRAM = 4 MB | ||
+ | |minHD = 20 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = VGA | ||
+ | |||
+ | |recOS = 6.2 | ||
+ | |recCPU = Intel 486DX2 66 MHz | ||
+ | |recRAM = 8 MB | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | |||
{{System requirements | {{System requirements | ||
|OSfamily = Windows | |OSfamily = Windows | ||
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|minOS = XP, Vista | |minOS = XP, Vista | ||
|minCPU = 1.8 GHz | |minCPU = 1.8 GHz | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 512 MB |
− | |||
|minHD = 100 MB | |minHD = 100 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = DirectX compatible | ||
|recOS = 7 | |recOS = 7 | ||
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|minOS = 10.6.8 or later | |minOS = 10.6.8 or later | ||
|minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |minCPU = Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | ||
− | | | + | |minRAM = 1 GB |
− | |||
|minHD = 100 MB | |minHD = 100 MB | ||
+ | |minGPU = | ||
+ | |minVRAM = 64 MB | ||
}} | }} | ||
+ | |||
+ | {{References}} |
Latest revision as of 19:18, 22 January 2024
Developers | |
---|---|
Apogee Software | |
Publishers | |
Apogee Entertainment | |
Engines | |
Heavily modified version of the engine, design similar to Raven engine | Wolfenstein 3D engine |
Release dates | |
DOS | February 17, 1995[Note 1] |
Windows (DOSBox) | March 3, 2009[1] |
macOS (OS X) (DOSBox) | May 9, 2013[2] |
Linux (DOSBox) | July 24, 2014[3] |
Taxonomy | |
Monetization | One-time game purchase |
Modes | Singleplayer, Multiplayer |
Pacing | Real-time |
Perspectives | First-person |
Controls | Direct control |
Genres | FPS, Shooter |
Series | Rise of the Triad |
Rise of the Triad | |
---|---|
Rise of the Triad: Dark War | 1995 |
Return of the Triad | 2011 |
Rise of the Triad | 2013 |
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition | 2023 |
Rise of the Triad: Dark War is a singleplayer and multiplayer first-person FPS and shooter game in the Rise of the Triad series.
General information
- The source code was released in 2002[4] and unofficially ported to various platforms (see Source Ports).
- Hardcore Gaming 101 - Comprehensive feature on the series
- ROTT in Hell - In-depth article including developer interviews and game trivia (archived)
- GOG.com Community Discussions for game series
- GOG.com Support Page
- Steam Community Discussions
Availability
Source | DRM | Notes | Keys | OS |
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Retail | Floppy and CD-ROM version. Originally released as shareware titled Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins. See: Version differences. | |||
GOG.com | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[5] | |||
Steam | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'. Pre-packaged with DOSBox.[6] Also sold as part of The Apogee Throwback Pack. | |||
ZOOM Platform | Includes 'Extreme Rise of the Triad'. Pre-packaged with DOSBox-staging. | |||
Official website (unavailable) | Pre-packaged with DOSBox. Also available in 3D Realms Arcade Collection. |
Version differences
- Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins is an exclusive episode released as shareware in 1994. It is included in Rise of the Triad CD-ROM version. It was also included in the Triad Powerpack, a commercial expansion for the floppy version.
- Rise of the Triad: The HUNT Begins Deluxe Edition was a commercial re-release of The HUNT Begins with 6 exclusive levels. These levels were later offered for free download and are also included in the digital versions.
- Rise of the Triad: Dark War is the full game. The CD-ROM version (also called Super Triad) adds 10 multiplayer maps and a random level generator. It also includes the shareware episode The HUNT Begins.
Monetization
DLC and expansion packs
Name | Notes | |
---|---|---|
Triad Powerpack | Commercial expansion for the original floppy version, bringing it on a par with the CD-ROM version. Included with all digital versions of the game. | |
Extreme Rise of the Triad | Available for free. Included with all digital versions of the game. Can also be downloaded from the official website. |
Essential improvements
Patches, level editors etc.
- All downloads for the game can be found on the official website.
Source ports
The release of the source code has allowed for source ports that make the game to be playable on modern systems, whilst also fixing bugs and adding other quality-of-life additions.
Name | Description | |
---|---|---|
WinROTT | A port targeting Windows XP using DirectDraw. It includes bug fixes, supports up to 1024x768 resolutions, mouselook with crosshairs, and adds bots to multiplayer. May have issues running on modern systems, as development stopped in 2005. | |
WinROTTGL | A successor to WinROTT using OpenGL. Includes further fixes and improvements, supports up to 1920x1080 resolutions, texture filtering and sharpening, color transparency, MP3 music and parametric reverb. Requires GLgraphics.zip found on its website. |
|
WinROTTAPI | A 64-bit port based on WinROTT by the same developer. Uses native Windows API (based on GDI). | |
SDLROTT | An SDL 1 port of ROTT with 64-bit support and features/fixes from WinROTT. Linux and Mac users need to manually compile or look through the distribution's repository, although a (slightly dated) OS X build is available here. The Windows binary files are based on the Development version and requires SDL.dll and SDL_mixer.dll in order to run. Development has stopped as of 2015. |
|
rottexpr | Fork of the SDLROTT targeting SDL 2 with "additional gameplay options and more...". Includes widescreen and HUD scaling. | |
NakedTriad | Vanilla source port aiming to merely preserve the game on modern systems. | |
ROTT 94 | Port to SDL 2 for mobile platforms |
Texture pack
The Rehab Project texture pack contains 71 enhanced textures.
- Requires WinROTTGL.
Game data
Configuration file(s) location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\CONFIG.ROT <path-to-game>\SOUND.ROT <path-to-game>\BATTLE.ROT |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358410/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Configuration files are
CONFIG.ROT
(options),SOUND.ROT
(sound) andBATTLE.ROT
(multiplayer).
- It's unknown whether this game follows the XDG Base Directory Specification on Linux. Please fill in this information.
Save game data location
System | Location |
---|---|
DOS | <path-to-game>\ROTTGAM*.ROT <path-to-game>\SCORES.ROT |
Windows | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
macOS (OS X) | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Linux | <path-to-game> (mounted in DOSBox)[Note 2] |
Steam Play (Linux) | <SteamLibrary-folder>/steamapps/compatdata/358410/pfx/[Note 3] |
- Savegames are labelled
ROTTGAM*.ROT
. High scores are saved inSCORES.ROT
.
Save game cloud syncing
System | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
GOG Galaxy | ||
Steam Cloud |
Video
Graphics feature | State | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|
Widescreen resolution | Use WinROTTGL. Only 1920x1080 supported. | ||
Multi-monitor | |||
Ultra-widescreen | |||
4K Ultra HD | |||
Field of view (FOV) | |||
Windowed | For DOSBox toggle with Alt+↵ Enter (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
Borderless fullscreen windowed | See the glossary page for potential workarounds. | ||
Anisotropic filtering (AF) | |||
Anti-aliasing (AA) | |||
Vertical sync (Vsync) | For DOSBox use an unofficial build (see the glossary page for other workarounds). | ||
60 FPS and 120+ FPS | Frame rate is capped at 35 FPS. |
Input
Keyboard and mouse | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Remapping | ||
Mouse acceleration | ||
Mouse sensitivity | ||
Mouse input in menus | No pointer. | |
Mouse Y-axis inversion | Use one of the Ports. | |
Controller | ||
Controller support | ||
Full controller support | ||
Controller remapping | ||
Controller sensitivity | ||
Controller Y-axis inversion |
Controller types |
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XInput-compatible controllers |
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PlayStation controllers |
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Generic/other controllers |
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Additional information | ||
---|---|---|
Controller hotplugging | ||
Haptic feedback | ||
Digital movement supported | ||
Simultaneous controller+KB/M |
Audio
Audio feature | State | Notes |
---|---|---|
Separate volume controls | Music and Sound Effects. | |
Surround sound | Use one of WinROTT Ports. | |
Subtitles | ||
Closed captions | ||
Mute on focus lost | For DOSBox change the priority background value in the DOSBox configuration file. |
|
Royalty free audio | ||
General MIDI audio |
Localizations
Language | UI | Audio | Sub | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|
English |
Network
Multiplayer types
Type | Native | Players | Notes | |
---|---|---|---|---|
LAN play | 11 | Co-op, Versus |
||
Online play | 10 | Co-op, Versus Use WinROTT. |
Connection types
Type | Native | Notes |
---|---|---|
Matchmaking | ||
Peer-to-peer | ||
Dedicated | ||
Self-hosting | ||
Direct IP |
Other information
API
Technical specs | Supported | Notes |
---|---|---|
DOS video modes | VGA | 320x200 |
Executable | PPC | 32-bit | 64-bit | ARM | Notes |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Windows | For 64-bit use WinROTTAPI or SDLROTT. | ||||
Linux | [7] |
System requirements
DOS | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | 5.0 | 6.2 |
Processor (CPU) | AMD 386DX 40 MHz | Intel 486DX2 66 MHz |
System memory (RAM) | 4 MB | 8 MB |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 20 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | VGA |
Windows | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | Recommended | |
Operating system (OS) | XP, Vista | 7 |
Processor (CPU) | 1.8 GHz | |
System memory (RAM) | 512 MB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | DirectX compatible |
macOS (OS X) | ||
---|---|---|
Minimum | ||
Operating system (OS) | 10.6.8 or later | |
Processor (CPU) | Intel Core Duo 2 GHz+ | |
System memory (RAM) | 1 GB | |
Hard disk drive (HDD) | 100 MB | |
Video card (GPU) | 64 MB of VRAM |
Notes
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 File/folder structure within the installation folder reflects the path(s) listed for DOS game data. For the GOG.com release, file changes in DOSBox are redirected to
<path-to-game>/cloud_saves/
even if GOG Galaxy is not used (this folder contains all redirected files, so some files in thecloud_saves
folder might be temporary files or other files that do not contain saves or settings). - ↑ 3.0 3.1 Notes regarding Steam Play (Linux) data:
- File/folder structure within this directory reflects the path(s) listed for Windows and/or Steam game data.
- Use Wine's registry editor to access any Windows registry paths.
- The app ID (358410) may differ in some cases.
- Treat backslashes as forward slashes.
- See the glossary page for details on Windows data paths.
References
- ↑ New release: Rise of the Triad: Dark War - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Mac Game Update: 10 New Classic Additions - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ GOG.com Now Supports Linux! - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Rise of the Source Code! - last accessed on 2021-05-02
- ↑ List of GOG games using DOSBox, page 1 - Forum - GOG.com - last accessed on May 2023
- ↑ Rise of the Triad: Dark War · AppID: 358410 · Steam Database - last accessed on 9 June 2023
- ↑ Debian -- Details of package rott in sid - last accessed on 2021-01-17