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Rise of the Triad

Platform(s): PC
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Publisher: Apogee Software
Developer: Interceptor Entertainment
Release Date: July 31, 2013

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'Rise of the Triad' Given Away For Free On GoG.com

by Rainier on March 16, 2015 @ 8:06 a.m. PDT

Rise of the Triad is the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Powered by the Unreal Engine 3, the H.U.N.T returns in Rise of the Triad with a full single-player campaign, a fully featured multiplayer experience and so much more.

GOG.com and Apogee Software are celebrating the retro charm of FPS classics by giving away 30,000 copies of Rise of the Triad entirely for free starting at 4:00 PM GMT (12:00 PM EDT / 9:00 AM PDT / 5:00 PM CET).

As soon as the freebies run out, Rise of the Triad (at -80%) will be joining up with some of gaming's finest Silver Bullets - part of GOG.com's regularly scheduled Weekly Staff Picks. Highlights of the sale include Unreal Tournament 2004 (-70%), SiN Gold (-70%), and Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 (-50%).

Additionally, the DRM-free release of Rise of the Triad will soon be receiving an important technical update. Gamers on GOG.com and Steam will be able to face off on equal terms and equal footing. The giveaway is first-come, first-served so bring your friends and family - it's time for some old-school FPS action on GOG.com!

Key Features:

  • Step into the shoes of the H.U.N.T. (High-Risk United Nations Taskforce) with five unique characters, each with different play styles
  • Blast through over 20 of levels of explosive single-player action
  • Unique online multiplayer maps bring back all the fun and excitement of classic ROTT
  • The full arsenal of over-the top weapons is back, including the Flamewall, Firebomb, Split Missile, Drunk Missile and, of course, the Excalibat!
  • The maniacal modes return, with God mode, Elasto mode, Mercury mode, Shrooms mode and everyone's favorite, Dog mode!
  • Build your own levels, mods and share them with the Ludicrous Development Kitâ„¢ & Steam Workshop
  • Find tons of secrets, collectibles, special events and hidden areas to explore
  • Get 95 achievements to add to your score, which is tracked on our worldwide leaderboard and stat-tracking system
  • ROTT is bloodier and more ludicrous than ever, with full character and enemy dismemberment
  • The iconic original soundtrack has been completely re-forged in the fires of heavy metal!
  • Nostalgia abounds with the option to play with all the original music

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