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Triplane Turmoil

Review

This aerial combat game challenges you to destroy enemy forces and defend your own in solo or split-screen dogfights, earning promotions for success.

Triplane Turmoil was developed and published by Dodekaedron Software Creations for DOS in 1996, making it the original release on any platform.


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Platform
MS-DOS
Released
1996
Genre
Perspective
Side view
Size
1.75 MB
Version
triplane.exe
Rating
0 votes

About Triplane Turmoil

Triplane Turmoil is a World War I aerial combat title where players pilot period biplanes and triplanes. It supports both single player and local multiplayer through a split screen mode.

Players can choose to represent the air forces of England, Germany, Finland, or Japan. The core activities involve engaging enemy aircraft in dogfights and conducting ground attacks with bombs. Success in these missions is recognized with in game awards like medals, ribbons, and promotions.

The game originally began as shareware but its final version 1.02 is now available as freeware. Players have the option to work cooperatively with others or pursue objectives independently, with the overarching goal being to inflict maximum damage on opposing forces while protecting one's own.

Triplane Turmoil Screenshots

10 images
The title screen.
The main game menu is quite cleverly done.
A mission briefing for single-player mode.
Information about the pilot.
Being shot down by a bunch of riflemen -- oh, the indignity of it all.
Assigning player to a specific country.
Flying over an enemy flak gun.
Selecting first mission for Germany.
The enemy base; each end of the game area is bounded by mountains.
Of course, splitscreen multiplayer mode is where TT truly shines.