RIP Trilogy
- May 31, 2007
- Elephant Games
Get on Steam"RIP Trilogy" is a classic collection of first-person shooter games, including "Rise of the Triad," "Rogue," and "Blake Stone." These games are known for their fast-paced action, challenging gameplay, and a variety of weapons. The trilogy offers a nostalgic experience for fans of retro shooters and a chance for new players to discover these cult classics.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- RIP 3 is a fun and action-packed top-down shooter with a variety of weapons and interesting characters.
- The trilogy offers a nostalgic arcade feel, reminiscent of classic twin-stick shooters, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- RIP 1 and 3 provide a decent level of challenge and gameplay variety, making them worthwhile for casual play.
- The graphics are outdated and low-resolution, making the game visually unappealing.
- RIP 2 suffers from poor level design and balance issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- The overall gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many players finding it boring after a short time.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simple and addictive, but suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of innovation, with many players finding it bland and forgettable. While some appreciate its classic twin-stick shooter mechanics, others criticize the low resolution, annoying sound effects, and overall pacing. Despite its flaws, it can still provide a few hours of fun, especially if purchased at a low price.
“The gameplay is simple, yet interesting.”
“Unlike the others, there are 10 of the easiest enemies that will kill you; now it will take a lot more, and I feel like it makes the gameplay more enjoyable.”
“Gameplay is standard but fun and quite addictive.”
“The sounds are repetitive, as is the music, the resolution is low and the gameplay a bit repetitive.”
“Bland, boring, and insanely repetitive gameplay; very cluttered and mismatched graphics; annoying and dull sound.”
“Quite bad... the pace of the game is off. There is no acceleration of the gameplay. The sound effects are off; a machine gun will sound like it fires 6 RPM while firing 400. The menu screen has an annoying repeated click when you mouse over anything.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players noting a basic plot that feels poorly constructed and reminiscent of amateur writing, while others appreciate its attempt to provide a narrative framework. Many reviewers suggest that the story is not a focal point, encouraging players to focus on gameplay rather than the nonsensical plot. Overall, the consensus is that while there is a story present, it is often overshadowed by gameplay mechanics and lacks depth.
“You can move around, there's a story, there's some really nice weapons, the enemies are really varied and the levels (mostly) balance well.”
“- has a plot that you can follow along to (not a lot of cheaper games like this do)”
“Interesting storyline”
“Don't buy it - you can beat the 40 levels in about an hour, it has no story and there are many better games than this.”
“There really is no story to it.”
“The story could have been written better by an eleven-year-old.”
- graphics13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 31 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as amateurish, dated, and reminiscent of early console titles, with many reviewers describing them as miserable and poorly designed. Players noted that the visuals are cluttered and mismatched, contributing to an overall negative impression of the game's aesthetic quality. Despite some acknowledging a slight improvement, the consensus remains that the graphics significantly detract from the overall experience.
“While the graphics are dated, I actually had fun with.”
“The graphics are like an SNES.”
“The graphics are amateurish.”
“The graphics are amateurish, the gameplay forgettable, the story could have been written better by an eleven-year-old.”
“Bland, boring, and insanely repetitive gameplay; very cluttered and mismatched graphics; annoying and dull sound.”
“These are a bundle of extremely cheesy twin-stick shooters with graphics that could have been drawn and designed by my baby brother.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is inconsistent, with users reporting significant level balance issues, sound bugs, and occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay. While some minor glitches are noted, they are generally considered manageable, especially given the game's low price point.
“Level balance is all over the place; there are glitches, and you just have to hack the game to progress.”
“This was one of my first PC games, and it's a lot of fun, but the Steam version has a bug in the sound; it stutters and the mouse freezes for a millisecond.”
“Looks like a buggy Flash player game, but for the price, this is a pretty decent game.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The music in Rip 2 is described as repetitive and of low quality, contributing to an overall lackluster audio experience. While the soundtrack is deemed "okay," it fails to enhance the gameplay, which is also criticized for its repetitiveness. Despite these shortcomings, the game offers enjoyable action and power-ups for fans of the genre.
“The soundtrack is ok and adds to the overall experience of the game.”
“The music complements the intense action and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“The variety in the soundtrack enhances the gameplay and makes each level feel unique.”
“The sounds are repetitive, as is the music, the resolution is low and the gameplay a bit repetitive.”
“The music is not good, the sound effects aren't very good, and the graphics are awful.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the rip trilogy is highlighted by its old-school arcade vibe and a comical cast of characters, particularly in the first two games, which are noted as enjoyable time killers. However, the third installment fails to deliver, as it reportedly cannot even launch.
“The rip trilogy brings the old-school arcade feel back with a top-down survival setting and a hilarious cast of characters.”
“The first two games are funny, good time killers.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of games to be a double-edged sword; while some appreciate the sense of progression and achievement it offers, many others feel it can become tedious and repetitive, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game. Balancing the grind with meaningful rewards is often highlighted as crucial for maintaining player engagement.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
