Quake 4

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7.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 412 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 250 out of 412
  2. Mixed: 129 out of 412
  3. Negative: 33 out of 412
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  1. TerryD.
    Oct 31, 2005
    8
    Outstanding sci-fi shooter - so why not a 10? Well, balance seems to be an issue with Quake 4 - sometimes the gameplay gets way to hard! - Vehicle situations are VERY difficult relative to the rest of the game play. Seems like you are being hit from all directions with limited weapons to defend yourself with, poor maneuverability, and quick death. - Occasional poor ammo placement. Outstanding sci-fi shooter - so why not a 10? Well, balance seems to be an issue with Quake 4 - sometimes the gameplay gets way to hard! - Vehicle situations are VERY difficult relative to the rest of the game play. Seems like you are being hit from all directions with limited weapons to defend yourself with, poor maneuverability, and quick death. - Occasional poor ammo placement. Sometimes I find myself in a situation with a lot of enemies and not a lot of ammo. Unless I missed something (I didn't, I checked a number of times), I'm going into areas outnumbered and out gunned. - Some of the enemies are nearly unstoppable. That's fine for bosses, but geez, how about some more tactical challenges instead of having to brut-force these guys? Other than these issues though, the game has it going on with great environments, characters, combat, and story.… Expand
  2. X1L3X
    Jan 1, 2006
    10
    An Amazing Fps game with Amazing graphics... Also the most violent game I've ever played plus with the realistic graphics it makes it gruesome...The aliens (Stroggs) like to experiment on humans, people are shown with parts of their face torn off, intestines hanging out, there is a scene where you can see your characters legs being sliced off by a bloody saw while strapped down, An Amazing Fps game with Amazing graphics... Also the most violent game I've ever played plus with the realistic graphics it makes it gruesome...The aliens (Stroggs) like to experiment on humans, people are shown with parts of their face torn off, intestines hanging out, there is a scene where you can see your characters legs being sliced off by a bloody saw while strapped down, limbless people are attached to machines, some strange experiments like that, Dont play this game if you are a little kid or some idiot thats going to copy what you see in this game...… Expand
  3. 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
  4. 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
  5. 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.
  6. J
    Oct 21, 2005
    9
    It's Quake, what can I say? But in all seriousness, this ia great game -- admittingly not as good as it should have been, but still very enjoyable. If you like Quake, just get it, and if anything, get it for the multiplayer.
  7. B.Hew
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    The people who gave this game less then 8 are the people who turned it on and played for about 5 minutes and then said.. this is the same as doom3. Its not.. play the game and you'll find it has a awesome storyline and great gameplay. Well done to raven software for another disturbing atmospheric single player experience. Now keep up that great work and make us Soldier of Fortune 3!
  8. KeeganB.
    Oct 24, 2005
    9
    Well I didn't even know this game was coming out untill I saw it on the shelves, I guess im starting to fall behind in PC gaming releases. First of I thought I was playing doom for the first 20 minutes of the game and that ticked me off. But after I played a bit more the game became quite unique, Its still the same ass all other FPS run and shoot, but at least in Quake 4 you are able Well I didn't even know this game was coming out untill I saw it on the shelves, I guess im starting to fall behind in PC gaming releases. First of I thought I was playing doom for the first 20 minutes of the game and that ticked me off. But after I played a bit more the game became quite unique, Its still the same ass all other FPS run and shoot, but at least in Quake 4 you are able to see some of the strangest things ever. Some of the things you see within this game I have never expected to see in almost any video game, the level of graphic violance is so great to see in a dark game like this, If you have a computer that can take the ravagings of the Doom engine and you love violance and gore in games then this game is for you stop reading this and go buy it.… Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. Adultgamer
    Nov 14, 2005
    9
    If you have ever played Quake II then this is a great follow u, great looking graphics and fun and fast gameplay just like the original Quake II, take my advice and upgrade your PC your gonna need at least a Geforce 6600 for it to look realy nice and you can pick them up for £80
  12. andrew
    Dec 12, 2005
    10
    great looking game with plenty of game play
    this game runs on my PC at 1024x768 on high settings
    my rig is a AMD 3200+
    1 gig of ram
    geforce 6600GT
    and the whole game runs like a dream very very smooth.
    @ Matt N there is something wrong with your PC mate get it sorted with your setting it should run better than mine,
  13. M
    Oct 23, 2005
    9
    Don't believe the naysayers when they state that F.E.A.R is a much a better game than Quake 4. I have both and F.E.A.R. doesn't not have a story worth remembering. Quake4 is more involving and at least there is a variety of enemies to kill unlike the overrated F.E.A.R.
  14. Warmonger
    Oct 24, 2005
    10
    Great game this is what doom3 should have been! it also has a very good story line, the marine's transition into a strogg.... good stuff! Destined to become another Quake classic.
  15. 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.
  16. Jeremy
    Oct 20, 2005
    10
    Finally a game that is honestly a tunnel shooter, and does it really well. Singleplayer is a blast to play. Multiplayer and future mod support for this game will ensure that your money is not wasted after you are done with the SP.
  17. 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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  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. [Anonymous]
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    Greatest game ever. Half life, FEAR, they just took a good thing and messed with it. Keep it simple. Like Quake does. One man. One gun. Sh.tloads of enemies.
  21. Mike
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    Fantastic game, perfect addition to the Quake series.
  22. JoeT.
    Oct 18, 2005
    10
    It is quake people.. destined to be another multiplayer classic. forget about single player, this game isnt about that.
  23. 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.
  24. 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!!!
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. GavinT.
    Jan 11, 2006
    8
    a good game very difficult game makes it a worthwhile game to play good controls good graphics, graphics could have been a bit better but still good.
  28. ChristopherK.
    Oct 19, 2005
    8
    Quake 4 shows exactly how beautiful the Doom 3 engine is! The single player portion of this game is great, with beautiful MAP design etc. The multiplayer could have been better, but the MOD community will fix that! 8/10.
  29. 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.
  30. 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.
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Metascore
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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