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Uprising: Join or Die
Developer Cyclone Studios
Uprising: Join or Die is an action real-time strategy video game by American developer Cyclone Studios, released in North America on October 14, 1997 and in Japan on July 24, 1998 for Windows. The player controls a powerful combat vehicle known as the Wraith that transports rebel units onto the battlefield, fighting against the military. For the first few months of its development, it had no script written for it… From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
175 reactions from 4 sources (Bluesky, Steam reviews, Lemmy, Mastodon) · newest Nov 3, 2026 · last updated Nov 4, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
75
LovedLoved
49 positive · 16 negative
95% range 64–84%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluesky * | 31 | 6 | 71 |
| Steam reviews | 49 | 16 | 0 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Mastodon * | 0 | 0 | 1 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
55 of 71 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
76% recommend · 51 yes, 16 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 67 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (98 of 118 positive).
Some players recommend buying the GOG version instead for better stability and extras. [1][2][3]
Liked
Representative posts
- [2]
TL:DR >>> THE GAME IS GOOD BUT STEAM RELEASE IS BAD That is why I'm giving this a negative review and recommend not buying it here, but instead to try the GOG store. It seems to be far better. Uprising: Join or Die is my most favorite games ever, being a mix of RTS and FPS, perhaps one of the first in the genera. Released back in 1997/98, this had filled me with fears as a kid from the designs of the turrets …
- [4]
This is a little gem from 1997 and it's a really awesome and unique 3D first person action / RTS hybrid. I originally played the demo when I was growing up, which only had 2 maps (this version has 20), but the game was that good and innovative that I must have played those maps dozens of times each! Major con: This game likes to crash. A lot. And if memory serves this was true in 1997 as well. I mean seriously, how …
- [10]
This game was and still is my ♥♥♥♥. Probably my favorite example of the Action/RTS genre... a clean blend of shooter mechanics with easy call in units and bases that provides enough of a challenge to be exhilarating but not impossibly difficult. Warning: I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love this game so I'm a bit biased. Uprising Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C98-EARNPww Explained shortly, Uprising is a game where you control a …
- [5]
This is one of the founding fathers of the FPS/RTS hybrid type games. You play as an advanced Wraith Hover Tank. You have a large arsenal of weapons you can upgrade to as you play through each Planetary & Solar System campaign, you build & defend your bases and call in units whether they be infantry, tanks, aav or bombers on the fly as you conquer through each map. Not bad for a nearly 20 year old game... wait... …
- [1]
If you want to buy the game but are torn between Steam and GoG, go with GoG on this one. The GoG version has a manual which includes a fairly lengthy backstory that reeks of the 90s and even explains (albeit vaguely) who you're fighting and why. It also has some delicious stat sheets, a bit of random artwork, and other dubious goodies. I mean, they managed to cram two Doom and DBZ memes into one sentence and you …
Summarised from 34 of the 150 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 13, 2026. How summaries are made
RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account
Players who liked Uprising: Join or Die talk about unique blend of first-person shooter and real-time strategy; those who didn't talk about frequent crashes, especially when using certain keys. Which matters more to you?
Critics, per Wikipedia
The game received average to positive reviews. PC Gamer UK opined that the gameplay mimicked "fighting off the Forkish invaders with guile, cunning, and the assistance of a platoon of well-armed sprouts", with PC Gamer US complimenting the gameplay as well. The first person perspective was also well-received, with GameSpot giving praise for the "cinematic feel of the battles", and PC Gamer UK commending the game for "giving [the player] both a tank’s-eye view of the unfolding action and overall control of the battle". Next Generation lauded that the game "is groundbreaking gaming at its best: fast, challenging, and beautiful. It's absolutely way beyond recommended." However, one problematic…
From the “Reception” section of Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Critic context only — not part of the audience score.
Reactions
60 of 175 · most liked firstAfter over a decade, dedicated Kid Icarus Uprising fans have finally uncovered an unused level in the game! It seems to revolve around “Caine’s Dastardly Tricks” and even has unfinished dialogue between Palutena and Pit involving multiple enemies(?) that aren’t seen in the main story at all.
neutral · AI labelView post →Star Fox Fans: Why are they remaking this game AGAIN Kid Icarus Uprising Fans: They're actually adding mouse controls to this why not give us a new kid icarus or a port of uprising? Mouse controls would be perfect for that series Sin and Punishment fans: Just 1cc'd normal mode! Working on Hard now
neutral · AI labelView post →A regular reminder though that Nintendo is one of the most anti-union companies in all of gaming. They have only ever paid a union contract for their VAs on one game in all of their history (Kid Icarus: Uprising). If you really support voice actors, show it.
neutral · AI labelView post →Nintendo listen to me. Kid Icarus Uprising needs to be your template for a new Starfox game are you listening to me
neutral · AI labelView post →You should support fan efforts towards video game preservation in the face of corporate neglect. Kid Icarus Uprising is stuck on the 3DS, but there's this entire group preserving the experience by snatching random men off the street and feminizing them into wobbly fertile bimbo Palutena clones.
neutral · AI labelView post →Video game: Kid Icarus: Uprising Language: English Country: United States
neutral · AI labelView post →Man, Kid Icarus Uprising sure is my favorite Nintendo game I've never played.
positive · AI labelView post →wait a minute, I knew Ric Flair appeared in Command & Conquer Red Alert 3: Uprising as Commander Hill, but I didn't realise EA thought him important enough to the game to appear on the front cover as well???
neutral · AI labelView post →Third question: You said in an earlier interview you had considered reviving another game similarly to Kirby Air Riders. Which one would that be? Sakurai: "It's not Kid Icarus: Uprising if that's what you think. I'm considering a return to Super Smash Bros. Brawl. It had marvelous story telling."
neutral · AI labelView post →Video game: Kid Icarus: Uprising Language: English Country: United States
neutral · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising is such a frustrating game to recommend to people. "Yeah bro, the game is great, but it literally hurts your hands to the point that the game tell you to take a break after every chapter and was sold with a special stand. No, they didn't fix the controls for the N3DS."
neutral · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising remake with 120fps and mouse support Feels like the game Switch 2 was made for Wonder how long we’ll have to wait for it
neutral · AI labelView post →"Hey, have you played Kid Icarus: Uprising? I was curious because it reminded me of you, a bit. I mean it's a great game and all, but I thought you'd relate to Pit, being a short twink who also gets bullied by a variety of different women."
neutral · AI labelView post →Is it too early to say Kirby Air Riders is Sakurai's best game since Uprising
neutral · AI labelView post →Board game night, Dune Imperium Uprising and Tiny Epic Quests.
neutral · AI labelView post →A Kid Icarus Uprising remaster!! Free this game from 3DS Jail, Nintendo!! 🙏🏾
neutral · AI labelView post →Happy 13th Anniversary to Kid Icarus Uprising, my favourite game of all time... Some older Pit doodles to celebrate and here's hoping we finally get your sequel announced in a couple weeks... #KidIcarus #Nintendo
positive · AI labelView post →Interested in finding out all about the newest expansion to the Transformers Roleplaying Game? With references to "Robots in Disguise", "GoBots", and "Beast Wars: Uprising", "Technorganic Secrets" contains some of Renegade's deepest cuts yet! tfwiki.net/wiki/Technor...
neutral · AI labelView post →Just sitting down to see the 8pm showing of “The Uprising” at the movie theater on Ohio State’s campus. Thanks to the football game there’s nothin’ but nerds and commies here. Feels so good to be among my people.
neutral · AI labelView post →Hi Bluesky. :) Testing to see how this works! We're Uprising, a small indie game studio from Spain and we're making a game about crafting plushies. 🤗 Toymaker is a toy-crafting ✂️ and store management sim set in the 1910s Spain. Discover a magical story based on a folk legend. #gamedev | #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Warsaw Uprising 1944 was worthy winner of Best Game at #salute52. Superb setup created by Standbo. #wargames #wargaming
neutral · AI labelView post →"that AAA Mario video is Sonic Frontiers!" "no, it's Kid Icarus Uprising!" what the fuck are you people talking about, it's a first-party PlayStation game
neutral · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising is a great game that needs sound so they have a bunch of Gods running bits for mins on end like it’s a long death stream
positive · AI labelView post →It really sucks that I can't think about Kid Icarus Uprising anymore without thinking about how there's never gonna be a Nintendo game with a voice cast like it again because Nintendo hates unions
neutral · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising, the only game that you can get turned into a shrimp! 🎨: EFEXTEX
neutral · AI labelView post →"Sorry to keep you waiting!" Finally replaying Kid Icarus Uprising this year! I freaking love this game, so here's some fanart to go with it! #art #kidicarus #kidicarusuprising #mirrorsamuraiart
positive · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising. The meat of the game is the single player, but Light VS Dark was so good that me and friends were literally playing it right up until 3DS wi-fi shut down.
positive · AI labelView post →If there’s one game I wish Nintendo would port to switch and remake is Kid Icarus Uprising Also maybe Tomodachi Life 3DS version….
neutral · AI labelView post →On all of my mutuals souls, we’re getting a Kid Icarus Uprising announcement in the switch 2 direct next week
neutral · AI labelView post →Another epic game of Dune: Imperium Uprising by @direwolfdigital.com.
neutral · AI labelView post →This is a little gem from 1997 and it's a really awesome and unique 3D first person action / RTS hybrid. I originally played the demo when I was growing up, which only had 2 maps (this version has 20), but the game was that good and innovative that I must have played those maps dozens of times each! Major con: This game likes to crash. A lot. And if memory serves this was true in 1997 as well. I mean seriously, how did they ever release it like this? As a programmer I know that memory…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Either a Kid Icarus Uprising port / remaster, or a new Kid Icarus game.
neutral · AI labelView post →all of the hottest video game music is either "The Tragic Sorcerer's Lament from Legacies of the CyberDragon Uprising Remastered" or "Fishing Party 2 - Options Screen"
neutral · AI labelView post →Fatober 26 - Palutena (Kid Icarus: Uprising) I really wish there was a remaster or a new Kid Icarus game. I love Palutena a LOT and this sketch was really horny. Forgive me for the mischaracterization but fat Palutena is REALLY hot. Pit’s gonna enjoy his reward. Enjoy!
neutral · AI labelView post →loosely skimming a review for Age of Imprisonment and seeing the words "if you're a fan of Kid Icarus: Uprising-" and this game is not escaping the "they made this for MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE" allegations
neutral · AI labelView post →- Zenless Zone Zero - Kid Icarus Uprising HD - A new Kirby game - Hollow Knight: Silksong - An Animal Crossing or Splatoon spin-off - Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky remake
neutral · AI labelView post →Tonight's game was Dune: Imperium - Uprising! The spice did indeed flow in this great mix of deck building and worker placement! Took us all evening to get to the final battle! (I lost) 😅
neutral · AI labelView post →Dune colon Imperium colon Uprising by @direwolfdigital.bsky.social on the table. No expansions. A perfect game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Anything Kid Icarus, whether that be an Uprising port or a new game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Vampires struggle for control of Milan! I was very happy to voice the narration for the Vampire: The Masquerade - Milan Uprising game trailer.
neutral · AI labelView post →the Kid Icarus™: Uprising game for the Nintendo Switch™ and Nintendo Switch 2™ systems
neutral · AI labelView post →Played Dune Imperium Uprising today with the Bloodlines expansion. Basically nobody interacted with the techs but the Sardaukar were quite strong. I won after a very high swing point turn. I'm excited for the next expansion by @direwolfdigital.com #boardgames
neutral · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising is allowed to have cheesy banter because the game is good
positive · AI labelView post →Yes, I'm all set up for a solo game of Dune Imperium Uprising, why do you ask? #BoardGames
neutral · AI labelView post →Dune: Imperium Uprising. Some say it's the best board game ever made. Rhombus the Pomeranian agrees.
neutral · AI labelView post →Castles of Burgundy and Dune Imperium: Uprising! 2 of my favorites. They're right in my sweet spot of medium +. Do you have a favorite medium + game? #boardgames
neutral · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising. That game desperately needs its controls to be salvaged from the 3DS touchscreen setup.
negative · AI labelView post →This game is one of my hidden gems. I can remeber getting a demo on PC Gamer around the same time that Battlezone was released, its just one of those demos that you just play over and over again even though youve completed everything on it. This was back when PC Gamer was GOD!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →but also because nobody knows how the hell to talk about video games anymore it just became a shorthanded reductive way to take potshots at literally any game with any amount of spoken dialogue. you had people saying it about like, Kid Icarus Uprising
neutral · AI labelView post →If Kid Icarus Uprising came out today everyone would’ve called it the most Reddit game ever made
negative · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising is a "focus M" game if you think about it
neutral · AI labelView post →Lately I've been really nostalgic with Kid Icarus Uprising it was I think my favorite 3DS game
positive · AI labelView post →Game of my childhood Well what can i say, a game of my childhood was in Steam all the freaking time and i was so stupid i didn't even notice that, but luckily i bought it and its working perfectly still on WIN7! I remember my dad buying me this game back in when i was like a little fella of 4 years old. Downloaded, installed and started to play. It was literally awesome, because i had interests in high strategic space games where you build bases, and go from planet to planet and unlock…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I frequently think about how awesome it would be to have Kid Icarus: Uprising for the Switch / Switch 2! I love the game but the controls on the 3DS are a barrier for me to replaying it. Or a whole new game, I'd take that too.
positive · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising is BEGGING to be a Wii game with that control scheme...
negative · AI labelView post →Kid Icarus Uprising really is an insanely impressive game for its time. This shit came out just over a year after the 3DS launched youtu.be/ljUReTKYQlI?...
positive · AI labelView post →I'm sorry to inform you all that the best starfox game is actually Kid Icarus Uprising
positive · AI labelView post →This game was and still is my ♥♥♥♥. Probably my favorite example of the Action/RTS genre... a clean blend of shooter mechanics with easy call in units and bases that provides enough of a challenge to be exhilarating but not impossibly difficult. Warning: I ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ love this game so I'm a bit biased. Uprising Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C98-EARNPww Explained shortly, Uprising is a game where you control a command tank called a Wraith. This wraith has over a dozen different weapons…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Started playing Kid Icarus Uprising and oh my fucking god this game is literally just-
positive · AI labelView post →Lucky Number Slevin (2006) I may have exaggerated the slightness Game Night (2018) Comedies need this sauce The Uprising (2026) Handheld shots should be a sometimes food The Fighter (2010) Bale goes to Boston #movies #filmsky #LastFourWatched #LetterboxdFriday
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