Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition Critic Reviews

Now, I’m not saying this game will be for everyone. There’s quite a few rough edges that are just part of the classic FPS genre, but this is still a sterling example of how to do a remaster. Everything from the original has been kept, made easier to access, and optional new content has been added. What’s not to love?

An oddball shooter from the 90s that turns everything up to 11 making for a frenetic ball of chaos, with a distinct sense of tone that stands out in the crowd of the boomer shooter revival.

If you are already a fan, Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is a fantastic way to play it again. It’s not too much different than the old DOS version but includes cut features and all the content you could want. The new episode is a quality continuation that feel right at home with the rest of the game while still providing something new. It’s a great package all around.

As a remaster, it's a 10/10 for Nightdive, a team that has delivered a great package. The game itself suffers from severely uneven difficulty and a excessively wacky level design, but ROTT shows an undeniable charm as a 90s over the top shooter.

Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition adds plenty of new levels and features, but the root problems remain: the cryptic and maze-like level design coupled with the repetitive game play lead to an acquired taste. While it's nice to have full compatibility with modern systems and online multiplayer for goofing off with friends, there's only so much the developers can do to restore a dated experience. While this is clearly a great purchase for fans of Rise of the Triad and people who like older shooters, I'm hesitant to recommend it.

The new version of Rise of the Triad is a good remaster but haven’t necessarily made the original game better in any meaningful way.

Good for someone looking for nostalgic value. But it still lacks multiplayer.

With pixels so big they could be cut, and an authentic retro feel, Ludicrous Edition is aiming for nostalgia. This is punctuated by the fluidity of the gameplay, added by tweaked controls including mouse support, but nothing more.