Released in 2005 to coincide with the DVD launch of the original The Incredibles movie, Rise of the Underminer is a direct sequel to the film’s final scene. Picking up exactly where the movie left off—the Underminer’s drill bursting through the pavement, declaring war on peace and happiness—the game promised fans a chance to extend the adventure. But nearly two decades later, does this action-platformer hold up, or is it buried under its own rubble? After spending several hours downloading and replaying the PC version, here is the definitive long review.
The art direction faithfully translates the movie’s mid-century modern aesthetic into polygonal form. The Underminer’s lair is a sprawling network of magma-lit caverns, steam tunnels, and futuristic mining facilities. The lighting effects—particularly the dynamic shadows and glow from lava—are genuinely impressive for a 2005 PC game. Download The Incredibles Rise Of The Underminer Pc Game
If you’re looking for a legitimate copy, physical discs are your only option (good luck finding a working CD-ROM). Most players today turn to abandonware archives. Be sure to apply the "widescreen fix" and run the .exe as administrator to avoid the dreaded black screen on startup. Released in 2005 to coincide with the DVD