Quake 4

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 412 Ratings

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  1. shkipermann
    Feb 25, 2023
    8
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  2. LeviAkerman
    Mar 19, 2022
    8
    The interface is wonderful. You have so much information immediately available to you. Google Maps always has a minimap in the lower left corner, which gives you a good overview of the area. Getting information about people gives you a clear, clear window. Hacking offers a menu with easily recognizable icons, so you always know what your button presses will do.
  3. Procrustes7
    Mar 5, 2022
    10
    ένα από τα καλύτερα βίντεο παιχνίδια που έχω παίξει ποτέ στη ζωή μου
  4. gotterpotter56
    Sep 15, 2021
    8
    Если вы хотите ту самую Quake с секретами, с динамичный геймплеем, то вам это игра, наверное не понравится. Но если отталкиваться от названия, то вы получите довольно годный шутер: с неплохой стрельбой по сравнению с другими частями, лучший сценарий за всю серию, и конечно же отличная атмосфера. Рекомендую! На эмоциях бы, поставил 9, но она наверное не заслуживает такую оценку.Если вы хотите ту самую Quake с секретами, с динамичный геймплеем, то вам это игра, наверное не понравится. Но если отталкиваться от названия, то вы получите довольно годный шутер: с неплохой стрельбой по сравнению с другими частями, лучший сценарий за всю серию, и конечно же отличная атмосфера. Рекомендую! На эмоциях бы, поставил 9, но она наверное не заслуживает такую оценку.
  5. Doomern
    Dec 9, 2020
    8
    Довольно крутая игра а также продолжение quake 2 так же тут можно управлять бронетехникой (роботами и танками) правда минус такой: персонаж слишком медленный а так всё ок
  6. empleat100
    Sep 2, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great humans vs alien FPS. Even quake isn't known for single-player. This is very good! It is of epic scale proportions and also horror and scary, having boss fights and it is hardcore shooter. Looking great! It is features full scale human vs alien war, when you as the grunt has to turn tides of war. You start with rookies and than become super soldier! I think this game overlooked and probably worth a try even now! It has even vehicles and shows that war is rough! Also little bit similar or themes of alien vs human war movies, but not stupid!… Expand
  7. NightElves
    Mar 24, 2019
    10
    Fantastic game with awesome graphic. And now there is a story as well, just like Doom III. Games like Quake I, Quake II, Doom and Doom II had only maps to complete, but back then it was the thing. When Valve saw the light of day back in 1998 with their masterpiece Half-Life with a great story. Other companies had to do the same. Story in game sells well. If it's a good story. Well said.
  8. ShawnD
    Oct 10, 2017
    8
    I absolutely love Quake 4. It's basically a sequel to Quake 2, and I really liked Quake 2 as well.
    The only reason I can't give Quake 4 a perfect 10/10 score is the unskippable bullcrap. The driving parts are just annoying and stupid, so I turn on god mode and coast through them every time. The story stuff gets in the way as well. The story parts are reasonably short, so they don't slow    I absolutely love Quake 4. It's basically a sequel to Quake 2, and I really liked Quake 2 as well.
    The only reason I can't give Quake 4 a perfect 10/10 score is the unskippable bullcrap. The driving parts are just annoying and stupid, so I turn on god mode and coast through them every time. The story stuff gets in the way as well. The story parts are reasonably short, so they don't slow the action down too much, but it's still a big enough problem to piss me off.

    I bought this game on CDs and I plan to buy a second copy on Steam when it goes on sale. I would suggest you buy a copy as well. $10 seems like the right price to wait for.    … Expand
  9. mohseniroodbari
    May 24, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. --------------------------------------------
    a good game...
    a scientific game...
    a quake 50 must be made...
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  10. ThecriticGoD
    Mar 15, 2016
    8
    Can't believe this game gets so much hate compared to other quake games. It's everything you could expect from a Quake game, dark, "scary", exciting, hard... The multiplayer is great too, the only problem is the movement for the campaign is quite slow, hence the 8, quake is about speed and jumping.
  11. Batfan
    Mar 27, 2015
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Quake 4 is a game that every fan of the fps genre must experience. It's fast paced, it's brutal, it's gory, it's immersive, it's exhilarating, and it's fun. The story is fantastic and the visuals are impressive even by today's standards. The game starts by putting you in the action right away. The only time when you won't be fighting is when you're on board the ship called The Hannibal. If you have ever played Doom 3 or Prey then you will get used to the game quickly because it uses the same engine. The weapons are great. If you've every played any of the other Quake games then you will notice a few familiar weapons. The iconic nail gun, rail gun, and lightning gun make a return. The second half of the game is easily the best part. You become a Strogg. As a Strogg you can now move faster, have increased health and armor, and look even more badass. The Stroggification part is very gruesome and gross. Instead of showing it as a cutscene, it is shown in game. Quake 4 is fantastic.… Expand
  12. lach1223
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    Quake 4 is a good game that effectively utilizes the Doom 3 engine. The game’s plot is quite enthralling with often gruesome in-game cut scenes and Hollywood style acting. In order to beat the Strogg force you actually become one of them later in the game, making for some interesting plot twists. The game’s audio and visuals are excellent and create a dark and scary atmosphere that youQuake 4 is a good game that effectively utilizes the Doom 3 engine. The game’s plot is quite enthralling with often gruesome in-game cut scenes and Hollywood style acting. In order to beat the Strogg force you actually become one of them later in the game, making for some interesting plot twists. The game’s audio and visuals are excellent and create a dark and scary atmosphere that you actually feel a part of. In spite of the excellence of the campaign there are some shortcomings however. The vehicle sections are quite underwhelming and I feel they are only there to advertise the game’s capabilities and variety rather than being a fun experience in their own right. The multiplayer is also rather dull and is essentially just Quake 3 or Open Arena with more high-tech graphics and a lower player base.… Expand
  13. Count69
    Sep 30, 2013
    10
    Great game, I like Doom 3 but this is the most badass, and interesting game of their work yet.
    It so well orchestrated, and I enjoyed every moment of it,
    I want a proper sequel!!!
  14. Violett
    Mar 29, 2013
    9
    Very good shooter. To be honest I've never played more scary game. All this cyberpunk theme, biomechanoids, combining human body with computer parts really tickle your nerves. There are very few games I wanted to complete more that one time, and this it is. Even in 2013 you shall try it, if you like horrors. By the way this game is FAR FAR better that Doom 3 just miles ahead.
  15. battleTerror
    Jul 7, 2012
    9
    I last played this when it was released in 2005. 7 years later I installed it again looking for a good action fix and it's still huge fun! This is a focused corridor shooter with great weapons and cool environments, the kind of game that's beginning to fade into history. It's still a very pretty game even by todays standards with atmospheric lighting and good looking enemy models. HoweverI last played this when it was released in 2005. 7 years later I installed it again looking for a good action fix and it's still huge fun! This is a focused corridor shooter with great weapons and cool environments, the kind of game that's beginning to fade into history. It's still a very pretty game even by todays standards with atmospheric lighting and good looking enemy models. However the vehicle sections and outdoor areas do look dated now. To be honest I didn't think they looked great in 2005 either. The game and game engine (id tech 4) are at their best in the dark techno-horror corridors of the many Strogg installations. I can highly recommend this to anyone who wants a fun blaster with plenty of challenge. Its typical ID / Raven and people who have grown up with their games will love it.… Expand
  16. metacriticFAN
    Mar 8, 2012
    9
    Quake4 is such a great FPS - I just had to replay this game after I finished playing Rage last week (both games developed by Id). Even 7 years after its original release this game looks great, has snappy weapons, solid AI, and beautiful graphics, and is raw fun. Overall score 9. Played in 2012.03 on Win7 installed using XP SP2 compatibility. DRM CD Key only, no activation. [Story] You playQuake4 is such a great FPS - I just had to replay this game after I finished playing Rage last week (both games developed by Id). Even 7 years after its original release this game looks great, has snappy weapons, solid AI, and beautiful graphics, and is raw fun. Overall score 9. Played in 2012.03 on Win7 installed using XP SP2 compatibility. DRM CD Key only, no activation. [Story] You play as a marine with the main mission to dismantle the Strogg command facilities on their home planet. An adult title with hyperviolence, including a sick sequence where you are captured and get surgically converted to Strogg. [Challenges] The scenarios are mostly a mix of corridor shoot outs, medium and large area showdowns. You will get good at mixing up your snipper shots with medium to short range weapons. Tight movement controls allow for good use of cover in the fire fights and a much more satisfying gun fight. Strafe strafe strafe. On normal difficulty level this was mostly an easy romp - but some of the large arenas swamped me... I solved it by using a better match between the gun (a choice of ten weapons) and the foe - and that is always satisfying. Pick ups along the way are so generous that saving is almost not necessary, the autosaves and the level saves are good enough. This is not a sandbox game and there is no real exploring.


    [My PC] i7-2600K 3.4GHz / ASUS Z68 ProGen3 / 8Gig RAM / Radeon 6870 / 1920x1200 / W7 PRO SP1 [Graphics score 10] The game world looks great and mood disturbing as war should be. The frame rate is flawless.
    [Controls score 10] I always play with a Logitech keyboard and a Kensington trackball. Remapping the keys in game was easy. [Sound score 10] I always play with headphones. Voice acting and SFX are great.

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  17. ItsMeOnly
    Jan 23, 2012
    10
    Really nice and rewarding departure from its predecessor - I'll risk much with this statement, but that's the way Doom 3 should be. As previous reviews have stated: the game shines in design and some really fun action. It is in deed challenging, but rarely frustrating. Rarely I wanted to switch to god mode just to pass the level and move on. I didn't really focus on the (apparently good)Really nice and rewarding departure from its predecessor - I'll risk much with this statement, but that's the way Doom 3 should be. As previous reviews have stated: the game shines in design and some really fun action. It is in deed challenging, but rarely frustrating. Rarely I wanted to switch to god mode just to pass the level and move on. I didn't really focus on the (apparently good) dialogue, I just wanted action - and sure I got plenty of it).

    Where it lets down, however, is game mechanics (try to hit the enemy with a grenade and you'll know what I mean) and unmached firepower/ammo to your enemies - requires some cleverness and quick thinking (also, you're usually slower). The AI makes your teammates wander around in circles while you take all the fire - not fun at all.    … Expand
  18. murut87
    Jan 20, 2012
    8
    Good storylines,multiplayer sucks....thats what it states.Singleplayer looks fine for me.Like an old Quake 2 style,but on Multiplayer,nah.....like Quake 3 with no bots.Still forcing you to find some programs to play with bots.The graphics and sounds are pretty good i guess.
  19. VladiKarp
    Oct 12, 2011
    10
    Not sa awesome as Quake 2 was, sure, this game is still very good. It's a bit linear as for me, but shooting and fighting enemies are extremely fun, especially on hard mode, especially with some tweaks making corpses undisappear. Beatiful game I come back from time to time.
  20. jetSetWilly
    Oct 7, 2011
    10
    This is my favourite single player FPS of all time to date beating HL1. Although I did need to edit the .def files inside the .pak files to get the weapons to behave the way I liked. It's one of those sci-fi shooters with great battles and a nice selection of weapons. Plus excellent characters and superb mapping/graphics and no bugs. I never liked the other quakes but this one's hit myThis is my favourite single player FPS of all time to date beating HL1. Although I did need to edit the .def files inside the .pak files to get the weapons to behave the way I liked. It's one of those sci-fi shooters with great battles and a nice selection of weapons. Plus excellent characters and superb mapping/graphics and no bugs. I never liked the other quakes but this one's hit my tastes perfectly. Great job to the guys at Raven for this most awesome game.… Expand
  21. spartan-117
    Sep 29, 2010
    10
    Nice game.Nice campaign good voice acting the gameplay is total fun has enough weapons the graphics are very good and runs good even on medium pc's.The conversion into a strogg is very welcome and helps a lot.Good thinking.10
  22. LeeW.
    Oct 13, 2009
    8
    The multiplayer is nearly identical to that of Quake III except there are less community-created maps and less players, so play this game for the single player, which is nice. The guns are amazingly fun to shoot, and the teammates aren't too dumb, which is a change for friendly A.I., but they still have trouble between understanding how they need to move to avoid fire and follow the The multiplayer is nearly identical to that of Quake III except there are less community-created maps and less players, so play this game for the single player, which is nice. The guns are amazingly fun to shoot, and the teammates aren't too dumb, which is a change for friendly A.I., but they still have trouble between understanding how they need to move to avoid fire and follow the player at the same time, which is always present in video games. The enemy AI doesn't really get advanced until you meet these orange-suited guys in the second half, but it's worth it. As with all Raven games, the art direction is fantastic. The environments are beautifully designed, and the sound is amazing. Again, the second half of the game is mentioned, as piles of bodies and guts, flayed human skin, and gigantic Strogg blood vessels are strewn about the environment making it lovingly dark and eerie. By the end the number of bosses you face (including the silly "challenge room") is ridiculous, but the boss fights are amazing, also a property of Raven games. The story is pretty puh and meh, and many things are stereotypical of science fiction, but it's is a typical video game that doesn't carry its own torch, but excels in many ways.… Expand
  23. MarkS.
    Aug 17, 2008
    9
    Great game. Single player campaign shines like no other id game previously but multiplayer scores only average. The graphics are amazing, the environments and details phenominal, music and sounds very high quality. I have always loved Raven games and this is no exception. In 2008, now that I finally have a system that can run this game at Ultra High, the game really comes alive. This is Great game. Single player campaign shines like no other id game previously but multiplayer scores only average. The graphics are amazing, the environments and details phenominal, music and sounds very high quality. I have always loved Raven games and this is no exception. In 2008, now that I finally have a system that can run this game at Ultra High, the game really comes alive. This is my third of fourth time playing it through, fantastic game. A huge step up from Doom 3 in technology and gameplay. A++.… Expand
  24. Jag
    Apr 9, 2008
    9
    Quake 4 is a Sci-Fi FPS that picks up were Quake 3 left off. This game's graphics are great. There Doom 3 times 2. The game is somewhat like Doom 3 at times with the dark vents and corners. And yes you flashlight is on your gun. Gamespot said that the story was just deep enough to keep you interested in what will happen next. I found it to be a bit more imersive. You charicter Quake 4 is a Sci-Fi FPS that picks up were Quake 3 left off. This game's graphics are great. There Doom 3 times 2. The game is somewhat like Doom 3 at times with the dark vents and corners. And yes you flashlight is on your gun. Gamespot said that the story was just deep enough to keep you interested in what will happen next. I found it to be a bit more imersive. You charicter doesn't say anything but all those guys around you will completely distract you from that fact. You really feel like your apart of somthing in this game. The story has been found to be shalow by some people but that part is pretty much up to you. However there is a major twist in the story. I won't ruin it for you but it is deffinetly the most shocking story twists I have ever seen. The A.I was good you guys really help you which imerses you even more into the expereance. The multi-player was very fun and traditional. Its mainly quake 3 with better graphics and a couple of new maps one new weapon. The dark matter gun. IT OWNS. In my opinion this game is classic I could go on for a long time about it. If you like shooters BUY IT.… Expand
  25. BertR.
    Feb 6, 2007
    10
    I think this game was made by god. OK the german version suck because there was no Blood and no OP but the english version is greater than Far Cry. So many action and... I dont know wht it was but it was great.
  26. SamF.
    Aug 10, 2006
    9
    Being a fan of FPS Games I can say that this game has to be one of the best so far, having the best visuals,gameplay of most games out today. Quake 4 even has Doom 3 beaten in terms of you can actually see your envirement while still being dark and scary in some places. ID Knew they had to add a flashlight to weapons this time around, trying not to make the same mistake twice. But turning Being a fan of FPS Games I can say that this game has to be one of the best so far, having the best visuals,gameplay of most games out today. Quake 4 even has Doom 3 beaten in terms of you can actually see your envirement while still being dark and scary in some places. ID Knew they had to add a flashlight to weapons this time around, trying not to make the same mistake twice. But turning this game into a major winner required a variety of envirements, enemies and surprises. you get all that in this game in different areas changing from indoor to outdoors so you won't get bored. A true winner.… Expand
  27. RyanS.
    Jun 6, 2006
    8
    not the best of th quake series, but the graphics do make it better than the others (graphic wise). The game IS doom3 because it uses the same engine, it is by the same people. It is just a doom 3 with a different tory and different weapons. the game is dark, but it is supposed to be, to show how the aliens live. It may not have new ideas but it is a fun play.
  28. RyanL.
    May 26, 2006
    8
    I have to say I like it more than doom 3. They sorta messed up the engine while trying to improve it in some ways but didn't hurt is all the way. Gameplay was pretty fun and was intense right from the start. If you say it's boring you probably didn't play it on medium difficulty or highter. Makes it more fun.
  29. LarryZ.
    May 25, 2006
    10
    Don't listen to the critics. If you have the hardware for this game and you like fps... you have nothing top lose but your humanity.
  30. AdamM.
    May 10, 2006
    9
    Great game! One of the top 3 PC Games of all time, which are 1) Half-Life 2) Half-Life 2 3) Quake 4. It has excellent graphics, suspense, and thrill. Although, this game is not in anyway original. You can see traces of several games within it. The most noticable games are Aliens vs. Predator 2, Doom 3, and Half-Life 2. This game goes way beyond Doom 3, which in my opinion was a horrible Great game! One of the top 3 PC Games of all time, which are 1) Half-Life 2) Half-Life 2 3) Quake 4. It has excellent graphics, suspense, and thrill. Although, this game is not in anyway original. You can see traces of several games within it. The most noticable games are Aliens vs. Predator 2, Doom 3, and Half-Life 2. This game goes way beyond Doom 3, which in my opinion was a horrible game. This is a top-notch PC game, and is a game for any REAL gamer!… Expand
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81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 62 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 54 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 62
  3. Negative: 0 out of 62
  1. Gaming Target
    84
    The single player campaign uses the old school twitch shooter style that is still enjoyable, but gets repetitive and is ultimately unsatisfying in these days of more sophisticated shooters.
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  2. BonusStage
    82
    In terms of multiplayer, we’re still trying to figure out what went wrong in that process, because Quake III ruled in that department.
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  3. AtomicGamer
    90
    I had a ton of fun playing Quake 4, and while the game started off kind of slow, it picked up quickly and wound up being a solid, action-packed experience without the dreaded "realistic" limitations on combat that so many recent games put on the player.
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