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Rise of the Triad: Dark War is a first-person shooter released in 1994 for MS-DOS. Developed by Apogee Software and published by FormGen, the game is a successor to Wolfenstein 3D, utilizing an enhanced engine that introduces multi-level verticality within its block-based environments.

Players control a member of an elite strike force navigating through a series of missions. The primary objectives involve exploring labyrinthine levels, defeating all hostile forces, and locating an exit. Progression is structured through distinct episodes, with each containing multiple stages filled with enemies and environmental hazards. Key gameplay systems include navigating complex architecture with features like floating staircases and jump pads, and engaging in combat using a variety of weapons. Players must manage their arsenal, as powerful special weapons with limited ammunition can only be carried one at a time.

The game features numerous adversaries, primarily human guards armed with different firearms, who employ varied tactics such as weapon theft or immobilizing attacks. Levels also contain automated traps like fireball launchers and crushing walls. Throughout the environments, players can collect power-ups that temporarily alter gameplay, granting effects such as temporary invincibility, transformation into a different form, or altered physics that affect movement and combat.