Quake II - Enhanced Edition

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7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 101 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 18 out of 101
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  1. borat_it_nice
    Sep 8, 2023
    10
    Enhances the cg with the old style, i'm 20 hours in and is still kicking!!! I suggest every gamer plays this at least once!
  2. SauloArroyo
    Sep 3, 2023
    10
    Excelente actualización sobre el juego incluye todos los DLC, Campaña nueva para que relanzamiento y la versión de Quake 2 64, la verdad el juego entre otras plataformas se agradece mucho ya que puedo jugarlo con amigos desde otras plataformas, estoy disfrutando este juego como lo recuerdo en mi infancia
  3. jkjk1006
    Aug 29, 2023
    8
    This takes me way back to my Quake 2 days. Had lots of fun with friends back then and it's still fun now, it seems. Very nice enhanced edition. with campaigns, etc.
  4. scurpiun77
    Aug 29, 2023
    10
    Gameplay 2/2
    Music 2/2
    Story 2/2
    Level design 2/2
    Graphic 2/2
    This game is so nostalgic for me and with this game I travel too 20 years ago thank to Id software and Bethesda and Microsoft!!!
  5. SewAwOw
    Aug 26, 2023
    8
    Годное обновление классики, да еще и бесплатное для владельцев оригинала. Заметно освежили игру, сохранив при этом ее аутентичность, да еще и нового контента добавили. Уважение и почет!
  6. Gulbens
    Aug 23, 2023
    10
    A lifetime classic game. Nice step from ID to give younger players to experience it
  7. Wolfy_vuki
    Aug 22, 2023
    9
    Great remaster of one of the best fps games of all time. Now I hope people will stop hating this game.
  8. leaveit
    Aug 20, 2023
    4
    The other red reviews are definitely trolling (if you couldn't tell) but I assure you this remaster is mediocre at best. As usual, NDS couldn't help but take license with everything like they've ever designed a decent game in their lives, and as such the railgun damage was reduced by 1/3, enemy behaviors that were cut for quality reasons were re-introduced like that's a good thing, menusThe other red reviews are definitely trolling (if you couldn't tell) but I assure you this remaster is mediocre at best. As usual, NDS couldn't help but take license with everything like they've ever designed a decent game in their lives, and as such the railgun damage was reduced by 1/3, enemy behaviors that were cut for quality reasons were re-introduced like that's a good thing, menus are tacked on like always, they just had to go and mess with nightmare-difficulty balance, and so on. The KEX engine renders everything as competently as the other source ports, which is to say there's no reason not to play the other source ports, and accessibility options may be helpful for a tiny minority of the tiny minority that are even going to play this. Four points for not being a total travesty at release like the Quake KEX port.… Expand
  9. OS0PA3R0X
    Aug 20, 2023
    10
    probe quake 2 y puedo decir que me gusto nunca antes habia probado este juego pero me engancho este juego deja mucho que desear es demansido facil su actualizacion a 4 120 frames en consola es muy bueno para que muchos usuarios de xbox puedan probarlo pero espero que saquen un remeake en otro motor grafico menos prehistorico
  10. godder
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    Why would you give them money for a eye cancer game from 1997 (addons and console, special versions excluded). I read its a free upgrade if you own the original, well at least I have to give them that. You can tickle your nostalgia with it in 120 FPS sure, but actually seriously playing it.

    The games size is not even 5 gigs. With all the campaigns the stuffed into it! That tells you it    Why would you give them money for a eye cancer game from 1997 (addons and console, special versions excluded). I read its a free upgrade if you own the original, well at least I have to give them that. You can tickle your nostalgia with it in 120 FPS sure, but actually seriously playing it.

    The games size is not even 5 gigs. With all the campaigns the stuffed into it! That tells you it s **** lazy eye cancer game without even good res textures. And this gets praised as a "the definition of a good remaster" by Ron in the reviews? Seriously they do not even call it a remaster themselves because its NOT it. It looks better but it still looks incredibly bad and not in any way comparable to any decent looking game, it does not have to be "modern" looking but this is just painful to look at. They did the minimum amount of work and just stuffed everything that was already made with one new campaign into the game.

    This is not a nice looking remake/remaster with DOOM Eternal style graphics and modern gameplay. Its a nostalgia eye cancer game with outdated everything. Outdated graphics, outdated boring gameplay. I can not imagine anyone having actually fun playing though all the campains it offers, as its the same boring AF gameplay from AGES ago. Maybe in coop 1 point for that.

    I am also pretty sure there are open source versions of various quakes out there that feature better graphics, raytracing and stuff out there.    … Collapse
  11. FuscoDB
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    Suporte a 4K/120Hz, crossplay, co-op, multiplayer de tela dividida, multiplayer online, mapas N64, música midi restaurada... Tudo está incluído aqui em um pacote que parece polido e limpo de uma maneira que os jogos de hoje muito raramente fazem.
  12. Alejandro98
    Aug 18, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Funny game 4k 60 fps xbox series X/S easy achievement you can get 100% so quickly… Expand
  13. zmija1
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    Quake 2 classic one of best fps of all times ,revolutionary game engine ,with new improved graphic easy to play with new compass mode ,new expansions multiplayer improved ,must play classic .
  14. Dink
    Aug 17, 2023
    10
    This is one of the favorite games of my youth. So many fond memories... A living classic in a new form. Maybe more new players will join and see where the cool shooters started from
  15. Zaherh256
    Aug 16, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Der Spaßfaktor in diesem Spiel und den überarbeiteten alten Spielen ist millionenfach besser als in den neuen Spielen… Expand
  16. odysseus420
    Aug 16, 2023
    3
    As an old-school gamer (get off my lawn! lol) it is disappointing to find out that this is actually Quake 2, the second game in the Quake trilogy, and not Quake 4 the best one. It's a very ugly game from the 90s but it looks like a Playstation graphics which is an immediate "thumbs down" even for a fan of retro games like me. The art direction is basically like if James Carmack said: "makeAs an old-school gamer (get off my lawn! lol) it is disappointing to find out that this is actually Quake 2, the second game in the Quake trilogy, and not Quake 4 the best one. It's a very ugly game from the 90s but it looks like a Playstation graphics which is an immediate "thumbs down" even for a fan of retro games like me. The art direction is basically like if James Carmack said: "make everything brown and then light it with the most garish colors and particle effects you can find... pronto!" The music was pretty cool though it was on the CD-ROM and you could put it in any stereo to play it, though since this is a digital download I guess you can't do that. but it's probably on you tube… Expand
  17. FOXDUDE69
    Aug 15, 2023
    10
    Enhances the visuals while keeping faithful to the original art style. Adds a ton of extra content and features, including a whole new campaign and a port of Quake 64.
    This is how you bring old games into the modern age! Absolutely beautiful!
  18. MikComposer
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    Q2 was first Quake I've ever played. I had a demo disc. At the time it was visually ground breaking game. I only had P133 with no accelerator card, so I run it in 360. But after the demo my mates and I started playing Q2 deathmatches at Internet Caffee's for over a year and a half ( and depending on the machine in 640 or 800! ), and that was best part of this game. BUT I can't tell youQ2 was first Quake I've ever played. I had a demo disc. At the time it was visually ground breaking game. I only had P133 with no accelerator card, so I run it in 360. But after the demo my mates and I started playing Q2 deathmatches at Internet Caffee's for over a year and a half ( and depending on the machine in 640 or 800! ), and that was best part of this game. BUT I can't tell you exactly when I've played full Q2 campaign for the first time - I think it was around the time I've got Voodoo 1 but I've got to a certain point and didn't complete it. Certainly I've completed it a decade later when I've got my hands on the full game disc at a second hand store. Regardless, that's the problem with this game's SP campaign: it's forgettable. Not only forgettable, but already few maps in it starts dragging. It felt exactly the same playing it all those years ago as I am feeling right now about it. It's hard to put finger on what it exactly is: is it a map layouts? Connected levels? Enemy placement? Environment design? Weak weapon impact? Maybe it is a combination of all of these elements. The level layout just doesn't stick, and everything feels samy. Enemies placement feels like a pattern. Got to say, first time I've played Q1 was after playing Q2, and although visually poorer, the level layouts are much more memorable, weapons feel stronger, enemies placement seams more thought-out, and in general Q1 feels like a much more precise design, even thought creating it was probably much more hectic. Although the soundtrack in this one still rocks socks off ( crank that volume knob up! )

    The Enhancement looks really cool. Added new effects and lightening make it much more atmospheric, there are 2 og expansions plus brand new one, and N64 port, which is a very nice package and a job well done. But because the game itself just isn't that great I am giving it a fair score of 6. For anyone who never played it, it's worth getting it at current price to experience it and make up their own mind.    … Expand
  19. muldjord
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    The definition of a good remaster. Once again steered safely to harbor by the remaster masters at Nightdive Studios. Quality enhancements that respect the source material and heaps and heaps of rare and restored material for us to peruse. The original campaign is in there. The expansions are in there. A new amazing campaign by MachineGames is in there. And the Nintendo 64 Quake 2 campaign as well.
  20. Jt0429
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    Good-
    Solid visual enhancements that improve the overall mood of the classic without diminishing its aesthetic. Restored soundtrack is incredible. Excellent quality-of-life and accessibility features. Better game feel, with tougher AI that have new tactics. The id Vault offers some nice behind the scenes assets and demos. Stellar value for money.
    Bad- The quality of the mission packs    Good-
    Solid visual enhancements that improve the overall mood of the classic without diminishing its aesthetic. Restored soundtrack is incredible. Excellent quality-of-life and accessibility features. Better game feel, with tougher AI that have new tactics. The id Vault offers some nice behind the scenes assets and demos. Stellar value for money.

    Bad-
    The quality of the mission packs doesn't quite match up to the base game. Call of the Machine is a decent addition overall but nothing too crazy. No auto save, which means abusing the Quick Save button constantly.

    Thoughts-
    Quake 2’s remaster isn’t just an incredible visual improvement to a classic game. It’s a love letter to fans that includes all past content while accommodating new players with functions like the compass and accessibility features. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at several assets while addressing one of the biggest omissions – the soundtrack, which is still incredible, even after all these decades.

    While the mission packs aren’t on the same level as the base game, the overall package is appealing to fans of old-school shooters. As the best way to experience one of id Software’s most iconic games (especially given its price), it’s also a strong benchmark for remasters in general.    … Expand
  21. arostislavna
    Aug 15, 2023
    6
    PC version crashes quite a bit at the moment. Here's hoping there will be patches for stability... otherwise my PS5 review transfers over here.
  22. Rezam
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    Amazing game for the fps players, if you couldn't play the original quake 2 , it's your time now
  23. Honestcritic19
    Aug 14, 2023
    10
    They didn't have to go this hard with the remaster, but they did, and I'm grateful. It has a new campaign, co-op, splitscreen co-op, and now you can finally play the N64 version of the game on PC. Did I mention it's a free upgrade if you own the original version?
  24. megapost
    Aug 13, 2023
    9
    The Original Quake 2 from 1997 is one of the best FPS of its time, since despite not having anything to do with its predecessor beyond the title, it improved Quake's mechanics and gave us a more complete and fun game. which served as inspiration for great future titles like Half-Life and Unreal Tournament. The connection between the levels of the game make it a fun and labyrinthineThe Original Quake 2 from 1997 is one of the best FPS of its time, since despite not having anything to do with its predecessor beyond the title, it improved Quake's mechanics and gave us a more complete and fun game. which served as inspiration for great future titles like Half-Life and Unreal Tournament. The connection between the levels of the game make it a fun and labyrinthine experience that can be very striking even almost 30 years after its launch. The incredible music of Sonic Mayhem can easily be considered one of the best soundtracks id Software has and the gameplay follows the standard set by the original Quake, fast-paced and frenetic combat that results in a rewarding experience for players new and old alike. equal. As a Remaster, the game meets expectations and even exceeds them, since not only the graphics has been massively improved, but also the behavior of the enemies and their artificial intelligence has been improved, the levels have been modified and updated, the enemies have new attacks and If you are a returning veteran player, I assure you that it will feel like this is a new game without losing the essence of what Quake 2 was originally. The game also contains a bonus section showing the game's development process, concept art, never-before-seen development documents, and deleted content, a welcome extra for fans of the series and id Software. Without a doubt, a remaster that is worth playing, whether you are new to the series or a veteran, since we are in the presence of one of the most innovative shooters of its time and I dare say that one of the best in history due to its influence on modern shooters.… Expand
  25. godder
    Aug 19, 2023
    1
    Why would you give them money for a eye cancer game from 1997 (addons and console, special versions excluded). I read its a free upgrade if you own the original, well at least I have to give them that. You can tickle your nostalgia with it in 120 FPS sure, but actually seriously playing it.

    The games size is not even 5 gigs. With all the campaigns the stuffed into it! That tells you it    Why would you give them money for a eye cancer game from 1997 (addons and console, special versions excluded). I read its a free upgrade if you own the original, well at least I have to give them that. You can tickle your nostalgia with it in 120 FPS sure, but actually seriously playing it.

    The games size is not even 5 gigs. With all the campaigns the stuffed into it! That tells you it s **** lazy eye cancer game without even good res textures. And this gets praised as a "the definition of a good remaster" by Ron in the reviews? Seriously they do not even call it a remaster themselves because its NOT it. It looks better but it still looks incredibly bad and not in any way comparable to any decent looking game, it does not have to be "modern" looking but this is just painful to look at. They did the minimum amount of work and just stuffed everything that was already made with one new campaign into the game.

    This is not a nice looking remake/remaster with DOOM Eternal style graphics and modern gameplay. Its a nostalgia eye cancer game with outdated everything. Outdated graphics, outdated boring gameplay. I can not imagine anyone having actually fun playing though all the campains it offers, as its the same boring AF gameplay from AGES ago. Maybe in coop 1 point for that.

    I am also pretty sure there are open source versions of various quakes out there that feature better graphics, raytracing and stuff out there.    … Collapse

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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Riot Pixels
    Jan 28, 2024
    80
    This is a solid and filled with new content remaster of one of the most popular and technologically advanced first-person shooters of the 1990s.
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  2. Shacknews
    Dec 24, 2023
    90
    Nightdive’s Quake II remaster is one of the best values in a year overflowing with fantastic games. It appeals to veterans who played the original, and all the customization bells and whistles make it welcoming to players who want to experience it for the first time.
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  3. CD-Action
    Oct 10, 2023
    90
    This is exactly how legendary games should be revived: with respect for the source material, enhanced and expanded, not tarnished or turned upside down. Quake II Remastered offers the main campaign, two original mission packs, a completely new expansion and Quake II 64, and thanks to a handful of improvements plays even better that 26 years ago.
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