Skynet Rising : Portal to the Past

About

Skynet Rising Portal to the Past is a top-down action game set in a crumbling wasteland where you battle mutant factions and fortified strongholds. Armed with an arsenal of automatic weapons you take direct control of Isaac a survivor torn between family and duty. The gameplay blends fast paced turret assaults with open world exploration as you scavenge resources and navigate a branching narrative. Combat focuses on aggressive run and gun tactics with a strong emphasis on cover mechanics and coordinated attacks against swarming enemies. The story centers on Isaac's desperate bid to protect a dangerous digital weapon from a vengeful warlord while balancing moral choices that ripple through the timeline. With one player reporting the experience as mind bending the game leans into its time travel premise to create tense decision points. Though its 2016 release date precedes many modern indie FPS hybrids the title still delivers a lean no frills campaign that prioritizes relentless action over complex systems.

Storyline

Isaac spent most of his life serving under the vicious mutant rebel leader, Commander Crugo. Upon discovering a digital weapon of mass destruction, Isaac fears for humanity and flees with his wife and brother to keep the intel from falling into Crugo's hands. Seeking revenge for the betrayal, Crugo hunts down Isaac and destroys his life. Isaac is faced with the ultimate decision between changing the course of history and saving his family from the evil Crugo.