Who made Rise of the Triad: Dark War?

Rise of the Triad: Dark War was published by Apogee Software, released in 1994.

What kind of game is Rise of the Triad: Dark War?

Rise of the Triad: Dark War is a action, shooter game for the MS-DOS.

Can two people play Rise of the Triad: Dark War?

No. Rise of the Triad: Dark War is a single-player game, so it has no two-player mode.

How much data does Rise of the Triad: Dark War load?

The Rise of the Triad: Dark War ROM is 7200 kB. It is fetched once when you press play and then cached by your browser, so returning to the game does not download it again.

Rise of the Triad: Dark War Game (1994) - DOS

Name: Rise of the Triad: Dark War
Availability: InStock
Author: Apogee Software

Action / Button	Keyboard Key
D-Pad (Up / Down / Left / Right)	`Arrow Keys`
Button A	`Z` or `J`
Button B	`X` or `K`
Button X / Turbo A	`A` or `U`
Button Y / Turbo B	`S` or `I`
Select	`Shift`
Start	`Enter`

Gamepad Input	Retro Function	Keyboard Key
D-Pad / Analog	Character Movement / Steering	`▲` `▼` `◄` `►`
Button A (East)	Primary Action / Attack / Fire	`Z` / `K`
Button B (South)	Secondary / Jump / Cancel	`X` / `J`
Button X / Y	Special / Turbo / Extra Fire	`A` / `S`
Select	Insert Coin / Select Option	`Right Shift`
Start	Game Start / Pause Game	`Enter`

Gamepad Input

Retro Function

Keyboard Key

D-Pad / Analog

Character Movement / Steering

▲ ▼ ◄ ►

Button A (East)

Primary Action / Attack / Fire

Z / K

Button B (South)

Secondary / Jump / Cancel

X / J

Button X / Y

Special / Turbo / Extra Fire

A / S

Select

Insert Coin / Select Option

Right Shift

Start

Game Start / Pause Game

Enter

Emulator Core Engine	Technology	Multiplayer	Gamepad	Touch	Ads	Action / Switch
EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)	`WebAssembly / JS`	YES	YES	YES	NO	▶ ACTIVE
MS-DOS (Recommended)	`WebAssembly / Libretro`	YES	YES	YES	NO	PLAY ⚡
JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine	`Emscripten C++`	YES	YES	NO	NO	PLAY ⚡

Emulator Core Engine

Technology

Multiplayer

Gamepad

Touch

Ads

Action / Switch

EmulatorJS (Default WebAssembly)

WebAssembly / JS

YES

▶ ACTIVE

MS-DOS (Recommended)

WebAssembly / Libretro

YES

PLAY ⚡

JS-DOS v3.0 / DOSBox Engine

Emscripten C++

YES

PLAY ⚡

Originally conceived as a sequel to Wolfenstein 3D, Rise of the Triad: Dark War evolved into a wildly fast-paced, over-the-top 1994 DOS shooter from Apogee Software. You play as one of five members of the H.U.N.T. (High-risk United Nations Task-force) infiltrating a deadly cult on San Nicolas Island. It is known for its extreme running speed, ridiculous explosive weapons, and introducing chaotic elements like jump pads and “ludicrous gibs” to the early action FPS genre.

How to Play

The goal is to blast your way through labyrinthine levels, gunning down cultists, dodging elaborate traps, and collecting keys to reach the exit. Controls use the standard DOS keyboard layout: the arrow keys move and turn, Ctrl fires, Alt strafes, and Space opens doors or activates switches. You can also press Right Alt + Enter to toggle fullscreen mode in your browser.

Tips

Choose your character wisely: The five H.U.N.T. operatives have different stats. Taradino Cassatt is balanced, while Thi Barrett is incredibly fast but has less health.
Watch your explosive radius: Heavy weapons like the Heat Seeker and Drunk Missile are devastating, but firing them too close to a wall will instantly vaporize you.
Use jump pads for secrets: While the engine is essentially flat, the game features springboards and floating platforms. Always check elevated areas for health, extra lives, and powerful weapons like the Excalibat.