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Summary

Turok: Rage Wars turns the N64 into a chaotic four‑player arena, letting you and friends battle in split‑screen deathmatches, Capture the Flag, or the quirky Monkey Tag where one player becomes a frag‑able monkey. Each match starts you with a choice of six weapons drawn from three ammo types—bullets, energy, and explosives—while the secret character Tal'Set can wield the entire arsenal at once, a neat cheat for the competitive crowd.

The single‑player Trials mode is essentially a ladder of bot‑filled deathmatches that doubles as a key‑card for unlocking extra fighters, talismans, and a health boost; beating all four bosses with each character is the only way to earn the full set of 50 medals that unlock cheats and skins. Early black‑cartridge copies suffered a two‑player glitch that halted progress in the Creature Tag levels, prompting Acclaim to swap them for the now‑collector‑grade grey cartridges.

Graphics look crisp when you pop in the Expansion Pak, but the game runs fine without it—albeit with a softer, “mushy” visual feel that reviewers noted. Controls are responsive, especially when aiming, though the jump mechanics can feel finicky. Critics praised the fast‑paced multiplayer, diverse arenas, and weapon variety, yet many dismissed the single‑player as a thin training ground and the AI as too easy, recommending Quake II or GoldenEye for a richer solo experience.

Storyline

Since the dawn of time, the warrior Turok has guarded the balance between good and evil using the Light Burden, a vessel that contains the power of creation. In Turok: Rage Wars, that ancient duty is threatened as rival factions clash over control of the Light Burden. The conflict, known as the Rage Wars, forces players to prove they are worthy of wielding the artifact.
To claim the Light Burden, you must retrace the trials of Turok’s ancestors, surviving brutal battles and ancient challenges. Only those who endure the Rage Wars will secure the balance once more.