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  1. Aug 1, 2023
    10
    Динамичные бои, бешенный забег с отстрелом всего и вся!
    Легендарная игра, снискавшая любовь сотен миллионов игроков по всему миру, давшая толчок киберспорту, как явлению.
  2. Jun 27, 2023
    10
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  3. Jun 12, 2023
    9
    This has polygons,,,,,,,,,,, also NiN???????????????????????????????? 10/10
  4. Jun 9, 2023
    10
    OG Quake is a genre-defining FPS with fast-paced action, atmospheric levels, and multiplayer that changed online gaming forever. A classic masterpiece.
  5. Mar 5, 2023
    10
    One of the best FPS games of all the time!
    The graphic is something incredible for 1996!
    The shooting is perfect never rude like doom or duke nukem's first games!
    A revolution for the videogames' world and for ID softworks that previously only produced doom clones.
  6. Jan 31, 2023
    10
    this game is something else, I enjoyed so much , thanks for everything guys
  7. Jan 3, 2023
    6
    The next step up from Doom by ID, an engine that many would take and modify to make games such as Half-Life, truly shows the genius behind Quake and just as Doom was the grandfather of the FPS Genre, Quake would take it a step further into inspiring developers to take a shot at making their own games, with Quake being the foundation for those franchises.
  8. Dec 13, 2022
    10
    An absolute legend from the past. Thanks to ID software for this masterpiece during my childhood.
  9. Aug 8, 2022
    10
    I played this for the first time recently (nightdive remaster).

    For being the first 3D FPS this is also one of the best FPS games ever.
    The singleplayer is so fun. There is great music and enemy design.
    You are able to die quite easily and the level design tries to trap you in difficult encounters.

    The weapons are all timeless classics, except maybe for the DLC ones.
  10. Jul 31, 2022
    9
    it was my first shooter game and I was playing it on PlayStation 1. I was just blown away by esthetics , graphics, music and what's most importantly - gunplay.
  11. Jul 12, 2022
    10
    I had tons of fun with this classic in the late 90's. I liked the gritty, grimy, gloomy environment, the hectic kombat, the creepy music, and the loathsome monsters that popped into juicy, bouncy gibs before the wrath of my phallic rocket launcher. Quake recently received an update including Steam Achievements, plus the original two mission packs for free, plus two brand new mission packsI had tons of fun with this classic in the late 90's. I liked the gritty, grimy, gloomy environment, the hectic kombat, the creepy music, and the loathsome monsters that popped into juicy, bouncy gibs before the wrath of my phallic rocket launcher. Quake recently received an update including Steam Achievements, plus the original two mission packs for free, plus two brand new mission packs on top of that! And if that weren't enough, check out mods like Quake 1.5, Arcane Dimensions, Seal of Nehahra, and Epsilon. Expand
  12. Apr 13, 2022
    10
    The peak of id Software. Best multiplayer and campaign to date. Grenade launcher and rockets are your friend.
  13. Mar 7, 2022
    8
    QUAKE состоит из четырех эпизодов, разделенных на 28 глав. В каждом эпизоде содержится скрытый уровень. Протагонист будет путешествовать по разным измерениям, уничтожая врагов при помощи самого разного оружия. Сложность игры включает в себя четыре режима, среди которых присутствует Nightmare - бонусная сложность, открывающаяся по мере обнаружения секретного входа на одном из уровней.QUAKE состоит из четырех эпизодов, разделенных на 28 глав. В каждом эпизоде содержится скрытый уровень. Протагонист будет путешествовать по разным измерениям, уничтожая врагов при помощи самого разного оружия. Сложность игры включает в себя четыре режима, среди которых присутствует Nightmare - бонусная сложность, открывающаяся по мере обнаружения секретного входа на одном из уровней. Секретные проходы могут являться как обычной скрытой дверью или кнопкой активации, которые не так легко заметить. Если удастся обнаружить такую область, то на экране появится надпись: You found a secret area! Expand
  14. Mar 6, 2022
    10
    one of the best shooters of all time enoughf sed. 1v1 me in quake. pew pew pew
  15. Jan 20, 2022
    10
    I really liked the game
    Gameplay Dynamic and fun, the whole arsenal of weapons is used depending on the situation
    My favorite weapon in the game Shotgun: Double-barreled shotgun Shotgun - Double-barreled shotgun is suitable for fights with light enemies and they are quite fun to play with Grenade Launcher - Rocket Launcher Best used at medium to long range so as not to lose health from
    I really liked the game
    Gameplay Dynamic and fun, the whole arsenal of weapons is used depending on the situation
    My favorite weapon in the game Shotgun: Double-barreled shotgun
    Shotgun - Double-barreled shotgun is suitable for fights with light enemies and they are quite fun to play with
    Grenade Launcher - Rocket Launcher Best used at medium to long range so as not to lose health from the explosion
    Nailgun - Super Nailgun Handy for all types of enemies but it quickly runs out of ammo, easier to use on huge ones with a lot of HP
    The shocker is mainly used against bosses due to the rarity of ammo, but on some maps also against easy enemies.
    Plot: Quite simply, we need to destroy the main boss that breeds monsters
    Level Design: Very good, Looks good and uses all the mechanics and innovations Traps and different types of doors, Levels are mostly completed in 1 - 5 minutes due to the well-designed design, because of which you intuitively find the silver key and golden key and the doors to them and the exit
    +Highest Dynamic
    +Cool Weapons
    +Interesting Levels
    +More Gore
    +Very FuNNy Gameplay
    +Very Good Design Monsters
    +COOL-Nice Design Weapons
    10 Destroyed Quake is 10
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  16. Jan 16, 2022
    7
    english below
    Das Spiel ist sehr ähnlich (etwas nachgemacht) wie Doom. Ein grosser Unterschied ist, dass man in alle Richtungen zielen kann (also auch oben/unten), was natürlich mehr Skill benötigt. Die Waffen, Gegner und Levels sind alle gut, aber man kennt es schon von Doom.
    ________________ The game is very similar (somewhat imitated) to Doom. One big difference is that you can aim
    english below
    Das Spiel ist sehr ähnlich (etwas nachgemacht) wie Doom. Ein grosser Unterschied ist, dass man in alle Richtungen zielen kann (also auch oben/unten), was natürlich mehr Skill benötigt. Die Waffen, Gegner und Levels sind alle gut, aber man kennt es schon von Doom.
    ________________
    The game is very similar (somewhat imitated) to Doom. One big difference is that you can aim in all directions (including up/down), which of course requires more skill. The weapons, enemies and levels are all good, but you already know it from Doom.
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  17. Dec 28, 2021
    9
    Quake is forever and the remasters only 10$. Just buy it already. Its fun, action packed, well designed boomer shooter goodness. The single player and multiplayer are both great. The ambient soundtrack sounds really good. The atmosphere is solid. And its also an important piece of history. Like I said buy it. (Also the expansion packs are good too).
  18. Dec 23, 2021
    10
    Quake was a great game when it released in 1996. And even in 2021, after the remaster, it still stands strong. It's the essence of what a FPS should be, stripped of all things that can get in the way of pure fun.
    If you're a fan of many many key binds, a good story, or if you're looking for realism: stay away ;)
  19. Dec 21, 2021
    10
    Still better than many modern games. Quake is a fps classic for a reason. Its gameplay has aged very well much better than original doom games.
  20. Dec 12, 2021
    10
    I just beat Quake on Steam and it was very, very good. The enemies, the crazy faces the player makes when you collect an item, the weapons, etc. The place looks like nothing from the outside world should be here. All of the levels look rusted and worn out, the haunting ambience composed by Trent Reznor.
    And the games namesake, Quake or Shub-Niggurath. With him (or her) looks similar to
    I just beat Quake on Steam and it was very, very good. The enemies, the crazy faces the player makes when you collect an item, the weapons, etc. The place looks like nothing from the outside world should be here. All of the levels look rusted and worn out, the haunting ambience composed by Trent Reznor.
    And the games namesake, Quake or Shub-Niggurath. With him (or her) looks similar to the logo and that logo is plastered everywhere in all 4/5 chapters from shadows to buttons to the coloured glass in cathedrals. Over all 69/10 MASTAHPIECE.
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  21. Dec 8, 2021
    10
    Очень грамотный шутер! По сравнению с предшественником doom эта игра не запутывает вас настолько сильно! Хоть это и первая 3d игра но такая ужатая графика мне по душе и сегодня.
  22. Nov 14, 2021
    10
    Um game tão revolucionário em sua época que ainda permanece incrível nos dias de hoje!
  23. Oct 10, 2021
    7
    Played in 2021. Perfect remaster, no complaints. Really.
    7/10 cause the game itself is... well, old. I have wonderful memories of being scared to sh*ts when I was 7-8, but nowadays the game is for couple hours at most. Still worth playing those couple hours :)
    Btw, the rhythm of the game still feels amazing!
  24. Sep 28, 2021
    8
    To this day, I still think Quake 1 is the best online FPS gameplay (balance and fun) that has ever existed and compared to all other online FPS both current and old. Quake 1 is old, but other FPS owe more to Quake 1 than people think.
  25. Sep 10, 2021
    10
    Quake made a splash and breakthrough in the world of the game industry, attracting a huge army of fans. Until now, I consider this game to be one of the best in its genre, and also a game that has given direction to other games.
    I definitely rate the game at 10 points
  26. Aug 25, 2021
    10
    Clássico e nostálgico fps da bethesda, um dos melhores jogos da minha infância
  27. Aug 25, 2021
    10
    If we stop to assess each of its aspects it is perfect. Music, gameplay, my goodness the level design ... difficulty, base content and mods, game modes, crossplay ... also this remaster has remade 3D models but respecting the original art. Perfect.
  28. Aug 17, 2021
    8
    A fun experience, but let's not talk about those anti-climatic boss battles.
  29. Jul 12, 2021
    9
    Quake was probably id software's last great game. Don't get md wrong, there's nothing wrong with Quake II or III but id software's greatest strengths were always hidden in their innovations, Quake's satisfying bloody gameplay combined with perfect atmosphere made it one of the most immersive video games of all time. The complex level design was YEARS ahead of its time and it's still fun toQuake was probably id software's last great game. Don't get md wrong, there's nothing wrong with Quake II or III but id software's greatest strengths were always hidden in their innovations, Quake's satisfying bloody gameplay combined with perfect atmosphere made it one of the most immersive video games of all time. The complex level design was YEARS ahead of its time and it's still fun to play all over.
    Quake's multiplayer was satisfying and fun too, but the single-player was the thing that i found myself returning to.
    The Quake franchise is a weird one but for me the name QUAKE truly belongs to the first game. I highly recommend playing Quake, especially if you're a newcomer to the first-person shooter genre.
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  30. Jul 1, 2021
    10
    Quake - это не просто очередная трехмерная игра-стрелялка. Это совершенно новый уровень игр. Великолепная производительность и возможности Quake - это будущее игр. Независимо от того, являетесь ли вы новичком в этом типе игр или опытным игроком в Doom, вы влюбитесь в Quake.Quake - это не просто очередная трехмерная игра-стрелялка. Это совершенно новый уровень игр. Великолепная производительность и возможности Quake - это будущее игр. Независимо от того, являетесь ли вы новичком в этом типе игр или опытным игроком в Doom, вы влюбитесь в Quake.
  31. Jun 19, 2021
    9
    I love the game. Even though Quake 2 was much more iconic for me.
    Quake 1 is a game everyone should play to see what actually made the FPS industry. Quake was a step up, a huge step up. it was the foundation for Q2 and Q2 engine that helped many projects to evolve.
  32. Jun 12, 2021
    7
    Quake es un juego bastante parecido Doom, como ya era costumbre. El salto mas importante se encuentra en el apartado grafico, aprovechando mucho mas las capacidades del 3d. Ya se podia mirar arriba y abajo anteriormente en juegos como Heretic, ya se podia saltar en Hexen, ya se podia nadar en Duke Nukem 3d, pero Quake refino bastante todas estas mecanicas. Tanto Heretic, como Hexen, comoQuake es un juego bastante parecido Doom, como ya era costumbre. El salto mas importante se encuentra en el apartado grafico, aprovechando mucho mas las capacidades del 3d. Ya se podia mirar arriba y abajo anteriormente en juegos como Heretic, ya se podia saltar en Hexen, ya se podia nadar en Duke Nukem 3d, pero Quake refino bastante todas estas mecanicas. Tanto Heretic, como Hexen, como Duke Nukem 3d tenian problemas en algunas de estas nuevas mecanicas complejas, porque seguian ejecutandose en el motor de Doom, Quake tiene un nuevo motor que aprovecha y pule mucho mas estas mecanicas, y si lo sumamos a un diseño de niveles que si bien no diria que supera, pero que no tiene nada que envidiarle a los dos primeros Doom, tenemos un juego que envejecio bastante bien..... Casi.
    Siguen habiendo algunos problemas de Doom, y debo decir que a veces el juego no balancea bien la curva de dificultad, abusando de poner enemigos muy fuertes en cantidades grandes en ciertos mapas. Aca las armas no pegan tan fuertes como las de Doom, y los enemigos son incluso mas fuertes, incluso en dificultad facil o normal, para alguien que empieza a jugar podria costarle. Aun asi, es un juego muy recomendado, y inspiraria bastante a futuros FPS. De hecho, sin temor a equivocarme, puedo decir que Quake 1 junto con Quake 2 y Half Life 1 son los primeros shooter "modernos" de la historia, el que sentaron las bases para todo lo que vendria despues.
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  33. May 26, 2021
    8
    Quake wasn't as revolutionary as DOOM or Wolfenstein 3d but what made it worthwhile was its online multiplayer and graphics. The engine was more revolutionary than the game. But Quake is still a worthy title to play.
  34. May 19, 2021
    9
    I still prefer the original DOOM games to Quake, because i think they had more soul and character in them but Quake's impact can't be ignored. Quake was another big step for id software, those guys basically created the first-person shooter genre and i think with Quake they established it for a lifetime. Quake in my opinion can be considered one of the last old-fashioned shooters thatI still prefer the original DOOM games to Quake, because i think they had more soul and character in them but Quake's impact can't be ignored. Quake was another big step for id software, those guys basically created the first-person shooter genre and i think with Quake they established it for a lifetime. Quake in my opinion can be considered one of the last old-fashioned shooters that changed a whole industry but itself remained in the past. Expand
  35. May 18, 2021
    3
    Enemies are bullet sponge and guns feels weak. You waste your entire ammo and enemy still stands.

    Axe is useless.

    Most enemies are annoying and frustrating to fight.
  36. Apr 28, 2021
    9
    Quake was brilliant, it was the more revolutionary title in id software's lineup. Quake greatest strengths are its environments and level design. It presented an authentic feel and revolutionary level design that helped fps games become more complex. Today its lack of story and narration can be a bit bothering, but overall Quake aged like a fine wine.
  37. Apr 20, 2021
    10
    Amazing game spawned the first real 3D shooter(sorry doom was not real 3D game it was amazing but not real 3D).
  38. Apr 13, 2021
    9
    Es buen juego y corre en computadoras no tan potentes un ejemplo seria la OPTIPLEX 780, aunque su historia no sea muy buena tiene muy buena amigabilidad y empezó con el Rocket jumping.
  39. Feb 14, 2021
    0
    This is one of the most terrible games i have ever played. Zero thinking, just mindless shooting... No thank you
  40. Jan 27, 2021
    8
    It was the first real 3D FPS (as far as i know) and has the same awesome gameplay as the Doom games. The story is virtually nonexistent so that won't be pushing you forward. The sound effects are great and on higher difficulties, it is fun to play. I would recommend you to play it
  41. Jan 6, 2021
    9
    I just played Quake 1 recently and it's just one of the best shooters i have ever played.
  42. Aug 7, 2020
    5
    Не смотря на технологических прорыв в полноценный 3D, этого не хватает для высокой оценки . В игре слишком мало оружия, что конечно компенсирует DLC, однако и в тех самых DLC левел-дизайн превращается в ужас, подобные последним уровням DOOM.Не смотря на технологических прорыв в полноценный 3D, этого не хватает для высокой оценки . В игре слишком мало оружия, что конечно компенсирует DLC, однако и в тех самых DLC левел-дизайн превращается в ужас, подобные последним уровням DOOM.
  43. Jul 12, 2020
    8
    The game has a very cool design. Even today, many levels look beautiful. Fantastic multiplayer. With a single player campaign, everything is a little more complicated: in the 90s it was very cool. Today is too simple at any level of difficulty.
    But this is the only game that I run at least once a year for the last 20 years to remember what action games we did before.
  44. Jun 25, 2020
    10
    Quake is one of the best of the FPS genre, amazing atmosphere, awesome action and a fairly balanced game and extremely well balanced game in difficulty. Overall a game that is just all kinds of fun to play. Forever a piece of history that will never be forgotten and a game that will last forever.
  45. Jun 7, 2020
    9
    Groundbreaking graphics for it time, but Doom was a bit more fun. Some minor things keep it from 10 in my opinion.
  46. Feb 3, 2020
    9
    Really enjoyed it. Levels are fun and short, and there's lots of them. Movement is fast which I love. Had never played the first one so I'm glad I got to play through it.
  47. Nov 15, 2019
    8
    A great fps game, which revolutionized Graphics. Tons of Guns and many missions. Has so many mods too.
  48. Sep 27, 2019
    10
    For me it was a masterpiece in childhood. The very first shooter, the very first blood of evil aliens.
  49. May 28, 2019
    8
    Quake represents a pivotal moment in the FPS genre when the games finally became truly 3D, rather than "3Dish" like the Doom and Build engines. Gone were the flat, lo-res sprites representing objects, weapons and characters replaced by truly 3D enemies, power-ups, weapons and props. However, in terms of gameplay, I'm going to go against conventional wisdom on this one. Quake is overrated.Quake represents a pivotal moment in the FPS genre when the games finally became truly 3D, rather than "3Dish" like the Doom and Build engines. Gone were the flat, lo-res sprites representing objects, weapons and characters replaced by truly 3D enemies, power-ups, weapons and props. However, in terms of gameplay, I'm going to go against conventional wisdom on this one. Quake is overrated. I remember being ridiculously excited for this game, especially the graphics, but it never quite captured my imagination like Doom or Duke Nukem 3D. Quake was really just Doom with an improved engine. Was it still a fun and extremely playable game? Absolutely. Was it as truly groundbreaking as it should have been? No way. Expand
  50. Mar 24, 2019
    10
    This is my very first game ever. I remember my father bought our very first PC with Win95 and this game was part of the deal along with Warcraft: Orcs & Humans, NBA Jam Extreme and a NHL game. I really like the Lightning Gun, just don't use it when you're in the water. Just an advise.
  51. Jan 28, 2019
    3
    On prend les mêmes et on recommence... sauf que John Carmack l'inventeur du genre "first person shooter" propose cette fois un "Doom" intégralement en 3D et basé sur une nouvelle technologie qui donnera naissance (sous licence) à toute une série de FPS plus ou moins divers, variés ou avariés dans les années qui suivront...

    Le moteur "Quake" était donc très impressionnant avec par
    On prend les mêmes et on recommence... sauf que John Carmack l'inventeur du genre "first person shooter" propose cette fois un "Doom" intégralement en 3D et basé sur une nouvelle technologie qui donnera naissance (sous licence) à toute une série de FPS plus ou moins divers, variés ou avariés dans les années qui suivront...

    Le moteur "Quake" était donc très impressionnant avec par exemple une gestion de la lumière en temps réel que les cartes graphiques d'alors avaient bien du mal à rendre sans suer à grosses gouttes : tirer une roquette par exemple illuminait le couloir comme une torche se déplaçant à très grande vitesse... Une option qu'on laissait souvent désactivée parce que ça ramait sévère... En tout cas, le jeu était très beau avec l'accélération OpenGL, un standard qui permettait une compatibilité avec toutes le cartes du marché. En théorie.

    Là, avec ma Voodoo 2 qui a grillé sans en avoir l'air il y a bien des lunes, impossible de profiter de l'accélération, car la Geforce (une FX5900 déjà trop récente) ne propose évidemment aucun support sous DOS. Et si quelques stagiaires ont développé un "winquake" pour Windows 95, ça ne marche qu'au petit bonheur la chance. Il est clair qu'il vaut mieux utiliser un DOSbox mais même en rendu "software", Quake reste étonnant, quoique singulièrement terne.

    C'est que même accéléré, Quake ne brille pas forcément par sa direction artistique peu variée mais assurément glauque et sombre : un assortiment ballot de marrons et c'est tout... Les armes et les monstres en tout cas -toujours aussi vindicatifs- ainsi que la nervosité et la vitesse du jeu font toujours leur effet, de même que la violence générale !

    Reste que le jeu en question est comme Doom, sans but, sans histoire, son "univers" n'est pas bien développé (ou pas développé du tout) et que vous êtes toujours le "maître des clés" qui a perdu toutes ses clés et qui erre dans les niveaux tarabiscotés sans carte ni boussole comme un clochard bourré à la 8.6. Censé être bourrin, Quake vous fait tourner en rond les trois quarts du temps, pour ne pas dire plus...

    Plus une démo technologique qu'un jeu véritable donc, intrinsèquement limité et trop vite ennuyeux.
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  52. Jan 18, 2019
    10
    When i looking some flash games on Y8, i saw this game quake flash it's amazing it looks the same as the PC version I like it.
  53. Jan 6, 2019
    10
    To this day I thought that Duke Nukem 3D was the best FPS as of 1996. Sorry, Duke, but Quake have trembled me so strongly that I can't help but invalidate my point. Fully three-dimensional, chunky weapons, meaty sounds... It seems that Quake got named that for a reason. Nothing says "I love you" as much as nailing a fiend while quad damage is on. Regarding music: it's perfectly possible toTo this day I thought that Duke Nukem 3D was the best FPS as of 1996. Sorry, Duke, but Quake have trembled me so strongly that I can't help but invalidate my point. Fully three-dimensional, chunky weapons, meaty sounds... It seems that Quake got named that for a reason. Nothing says "I love you" as much as nailing a fiend while quad damage is on. Regarding music: it's perfectly possible to make it play, at least with GoG version of the game. It's included with game files and it's just a matter of properly applying it (check GoG forum for more details). Now, are you gonna quit this game just like anything else?

    + simply glorious
    + giving a devil a shock treatment
    + skyboxes
    + sick music
    + sound effects
    + dark ambiance
    + no plot nonsense
    + meaty weapons
    + particle system
    + lighting gun
    + E4's brilliant design
    + an easy difficulty is not a nightmare in disguise

    - glitches (it might be on QuakeSpasm end, though)
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  54. Dec 19, 2018
    10
    To this day, I still think Quake 1 is the best online FPS gameplay (balance and fun) that has ever existed and compared to all other online FPS both current and old. Quake 1 is old, but other FPS owe more to Quake 1 than people think.
  55. Oct 17, 2018
    10
    Quake has no weak point !
    Fast,Hard,Fun to play !
    No Hard feelings you just grab the gun and go kick some ass !
  56. Mar 30, 2018
    8
    I mostly don't like games that are older then me, never mind over five years older. But I still have a lot of fun on this game. I can clock hours of game time in this game a day and it's only games like Doom and the first FIFA games that are around the same age that I still like to play
  57. Mar 28, 2018
    10
    One of the best FPS of the OpenGL time.
    Could not say any more. A must play at a time.
  58. Dec 23, 2017
    10
    Кармак, Ромеро, Трент Резнор боги, я все еще возвращаюсь в этот странный мир-чистилище что-бы снова истребить все живое блуждая по лабиринтам, застряв там на всегда.
  59. Dec 1, 2017
    9
    Quake is a living legend. The first “real 3D” first-person shooter, which was ahead of its time. The mechanics created in this game became a solid foundation for the hundreds of upcoming FPS games ever since. What else can be said - 21 years(!) has gone, and it’s still as captivating. If you love FPS genre, you really should pay some respect to this grandgranddaddy of shooters.
  60. Sep 30, 2017
    10
    I play it on a daily basis for many years now. Its just the best game ever made.

    The atmosphere and gameplay is simply perfect. I highly recommend the community HD Texture and effect mods. It even looks better than most modern games that way.
  61. Mar 18, 2017
    8
    Game: Quake
    Genre: First Person Shooter/Horror
    Publisher/Developer: Id Software System: Steam (PC) Total Score: 75/100 Value Score: 7.5/10 • Story: 7/10 • Characters: 7/10 • GamePlay: 9/10 • Graphics: 7/10 • Sound: 7/10 • Music: 4/10 • Length: 8/10 • Replay Value: 8/10 • Player Value: 8/10 Pros +Includes all 4 episodes (32 stages) and the final boss +Also includes 6
    Game: Quake
    Genre: First Person Shooter/Horror
    Publisher/Developer: Id Software
    System: Steam (PC)
    Total Score: 75/100
    Value Score: 7.5/10

    • Story: 7/10
    • Characters: 7/10
    • GamePlay: 9/10
    • Graphics: 7/10
    • Sound: 7/10
    • Music: 4/10
    • Length: 8/10
    • Replay Value: 8/10
    • Player Value: 8/10

    Pros
    +Includes all 4 episodes (32 stages) and the final boss
    +Also includes 6 deathmatch levels
    +Includes expansions such as Winquake and support for further mods and expansions with great support
    +3 difficulty modes (Easy, Normal and Hard) with a Nightmare difficulty only unlocked by doing certain steps at the beginning of the game
    +Multiplayer support to co-op the single player mode or to play other types of matches

    Cons
    -No Music comes with the game, you have to use a mod to enable the music , the reason for that is because originally the music was on disc and you had to use the disc to listen to music while playing the game
    -Have to use patches to improve the visuals, since there are no graphic options
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  62. Dec 18, 2016
    10
    Quake is not a game is a classic positive memories in which even after years of holds and contains better gameplay than many new game. How not to look at the graphics and have not played this epic classic is always time to make up for it
  63. Jun 22, 2016
    9
    There's not much I can say about Quake you haven't heard elsewhere. It's fun, it's dark, it's immersive, and it firmly established many of the conventions of FPS gaming we now take for granted. There would be no Team Fortress 2 without Quake, and that is why I wield the Original with pride. Id Software may have moved on to bigger things with Rage, but plans for Doom 4 make me believe thatThere's not much I can say about Quake you haven't heard elsewhere. It's fun, it's dark, it's immersive, and it firmly established many of the conventions of FPS gaming we now take for granted. There would be no Team Fortress 2 without Quake, and that is why I wield the Original with pride. Id Software may have moved on to bigger things with Rage, but plans for Doom 4 make me believe that a new Quake may lurk somewhere beyond the horizon. It's important to know your roots in gaming, and while I got my online start in Starsiege: Tribes, my favorite singleplayer FPS of yore was probably Quake, if not Half-Life. Quake gave me my love of shotguns and grenade launchers and if an FPS cannot deliver me satisfying examples of such, then it does not measure up to my expectations for what constitutes adequate firepower. You can keep your assault rifles, throwing knives and tactical nukes. Give me a little buckshot and a little boom, and I will give you delicious interdimensional demon gibs. Expand
  64. Apr 27, 2016
    10
    A classic that will forever lie in history as the game that changed the game! This revolutionized the gaming industry and don't you forget it!
    If you have not played this game yet then what are you waiting for?
  65. Jan 24, 2016
    8
    I first played this just after its release. At the time I think allot of people were treating this game as the spiritual successor to Doom. I had high expectations, which were let down.

    What allot of people now have forgotten is that at the time there were an ungodly amount of FPSers trying desperately to be the next Doom.For me that's what it was another Doom wannabe and I quickly lost
    I first played this just after its release. At the time I think allot of people were treating this game as the spiritual successor to Doom. I had high expectations, which were let down.

    What allot of people now have forgotten is that at the time there were an ungodly amount of FPSers trying desperately to be the next Doom.For me that's what it was another Doom wannabe and I quickly lost interest.

    Overall:
    In hindsight I have since developed a new respect for this game and can appreciate it more than I did. A good FPS that heralded the end of the age of Doom and opened the gaming community to the idea of new IPs outside of Doom.
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  66. Dec 23, 2015
    9
    The superior younger brother to Doom. Quake is legendary in how much it has revolutionized the FPS genre. So what's so good about this game? Let's start the review and you shall find out.

    Pros: -The graphics (while did not age well)certainly add to the creepy atmosphere of this game. When i was a kid i was scared **** by almost every monster that attacked me. They haven't aged well but
    The superior younger brother to Doom. Quake is legendary in how much it has revolutionized the FPS genre. So what's so good about this game? Let's start the review and you shall find out.

    Pros:
    -The graphics (while did not age well)certainly add to the creepy atmosphere of this game. When i was a kid i was scared **** by almost every monster that attacked me. They haven't aged well but that adds to the creepy factor.
    -The shoting and gunplay is pitch perfect. Every shot you fire hit's the mark right where it's suppose to. You feel the weight of the gun and it is awesome.

    Cons:
    -my little problem with this game is that there's no story to speak off. At least not a very good one. Granted this was fixed in Quake 2 but we're talking about the original here so... yeah.

    Well there you have it. Any FPS fan (hardcore or casual) should have the pleasure to experience this masterpiece. It's one of the best games ever made and you own it to yourself to play it.
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  67. Dec 17, 2015
    10
    Even in 2015, Quake remains one of my favourite games, utterly trumping CoD. Hey, CoD! Ever heard of **** FOV?! Anyway, Quake is a good game. Combined with the SUPERHOT engine, it becomes drastically better.
  68. Nov 27, 2015
    9
    When i first played this game back in the day - i was shocked! :) well, i was shocked by quite a few games during 1997 :D it was a good year for innovative games destined to become all time classics, and Quake was not an exception.
    Yeah, if u never heard of the game, u'll probably not going to play it today. But this is one of those masterpieces that paved the road for many games to
    When i first played this game back in the day - i was shocked! :) well, i was shocked by quite a few games during 1997 :D it was a good year for innovative games destined to become all time classics, and Quake was not an exception.
    Yeah, if u never heard of the game, u'll probably not going to play it today. But this is one of those masterpieces that paved the road for many games to come.

    What i loved the most besides awesome weapons, adrenaline-pumping combat, and actual 3D models (i love u still, sprites and hand-painted backgrounds!) - was the Atmosphere! :) Dark, morbid, secluding, claustrophobic, terrifying! Now THAT'S some exemplary game development!
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  69. Tgc
    Oct 20, 2015
    10
    Opus magnum of Id software and whole FPS genre. Atmosphere, action, monsters, guns and rocket jumps. Great single campaign and multiplayer. This game have it all.
  70. Sep 28, 2015
    10
    I have to give this game a 10 even though my favorite game ever is Quake 2. My first game ever as a kid was Wolfenstein 3d but the game that defined me the title of gamer was Quake. Quake is my all time favorite game, Quake 2 introduced me to the world of multiplayer such as deathmatch, ctf and clans. I was 13 at the time pretending to be 16 and actually ran a decent clan. Just nostalgicI have to give this game a 10 even though my favorite game ever is Quake 2. My first game ever as a kid was Wolfenstein 3d but the game that defined me the title of gamer was Quake. Quake is my all time favorite game, Quake 2 introduced me to the world of multiplayer such as deathmatch, ctf and clans. I was 13 at the time pretending to be 16 and actually ran a decent clan. Just nostalgic feelings, thats it. Expand
  71. May 23, 2015
    10
    Quake is a bit... odd. In principle it's fast paced shooter with loads of enemies and powerful guns. But that doesn't mean, that the game is "flat" or simplistic. At times it plays out like a Lovecraftian horror game set in candlelit castles, while the music incorporates sounds like cries, screams and grunts. The soundtrack is a full-fledged ambient mood-setter. When it comes to fightingQuake is a bit... odd. In principle it's fast paced shooter with loads of enemies and powerful guns. But that doesn't mean, that the game is "flat" or simplistic. At times it plays out like a Lovecraftian horror game set in candlelit castles, while the music incorporates sounds like cries, screams and grunts. The soundtrack is a full-fledged ambient mood-setter. When it comes to fighting there's much more than modern military pea-shooters: double-barrelled shotguns, rocket and grenade launchers and even lightning gun. Definitely one of classics in it's genre along with Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. Still vey much playable and enjoyable almost 2 decades after it's release, not many games have it in them. Expand
  72. May 1, 2015
    10
    This game is something special! I remember playing it at a friends house in 1998 and I just recently installed it on my computer and I still love it! Runs very smooth, the game environment is clean, good sound, good interaction. In fact, this game could actually compete with todays first person shooter games and beat many them!
  73. Apr 14, 2015
    10
    Jeez Nois a very daora game created by the father of John Romero fps awesome game good story good multiplayer gameplay dull and top demaiss recommend this play ai
  74. Apr 3, 2015
    7
    The truth is that Quake, manages to keep you connected to the PC quite well, even though the game does not share a story. I think that is a good game, even for 1996, but for me, now when you play in 2015 seems a children's game.
  75. Feb 3, 2015
    10
    An immortal FPS classic that wil never be dethroned. At the time it was the first shooter to use fully 3D models for the enemies as opposed to 2D sprites. Without the genius of John Carmacks Quake engine, we wouldn't have all the amazing FPS games that we have today. The first, the best, the eternal... Quake.
  76. Oct 13, 2014
    10
    Avesome game. Frantic, climatic, perfection, id software at its best. Excellent multiplayer. You dont see shooters this good nowadays, quake games required true skill, there was no chance to get a single kill on good player by newbie which was really rewarding...
  77. Sep 7, 2014
    10
    No game, ever achieved what Quake did for multiplayer. It is still today after 18 years the best multiplayer game made, and now with the mods, Quake still old its own in the graphics department.
  78. Jun 7, 2014
    10
    Unrivaled awesomeness, the king of games, the granddaddy of them all, Quake says to other games "Who's your daddy?" and the other games say "you are". I used to attribute the greatness of Quake to Carmack, but Carmack stayed at Id and oversaw its downfall. No, the greatness of Quake was Romero and others that left Id after Quake 2. Romero wasn't able to run a game company himself, but as aUnrivaled awesomeness, the king of games, the granddaddy of them all, Quake says to other games "Who's your daddy?" and the other games say "you are". I used to attribute the greatness of Quake to Carmack, but Carmack stayed at Id and oversaw its downfall. No, the greatness of Quake was Romero and others that left Id after Quake 2. Romero wasn't able to run a game company himself, but as a designer he was a genius. Quake was high speed poker while everything after is electronic darts. Sadly electronic darts is popular because it requires no intelligence. Quake was from a time when games were works of art created by inspired geniuses, not cash grabs designed by a committee of marketeers to cater to the lowest common denominator of tastes. Quake predates the phrase "casual gamer" and "casual friendly"... back then there were no casual gamers. Even Quake 3 with it's easy 'balanced' weapons is a joke compared to Quake 1 - Carmack said he wanted players to be able to kill better players some of the time instead of scores like 14 to -2 in Quake tournament finals, so he introduced a bunch of powerful easy kill hit scan and random spray weapons including the default gun, so you can get some lucky kills against better players and not feel so bad. But if we want randomness to make people not feel bad, then why are we playing at all? Why not just roll dice against each other... leading us to WoW and the hellish 'casual friendly' state of online games. Think of Quake as the anti-WoW. Quake World (exactly like Quake except for the net code) was the beginning of the end when the world decided that it wanted to be lied to, and instead of being able to feel and compensate for lag, we would just pretend there is no lag... but hiding the lag means you can't play around it, making a ping disadvantage into a permanent real disadvantage. WoW and almost everything else is like the state of schools now where people don't get F's and 0's anymore and sports that don't keep score... while in Quake 2nd place gets a negative score against 1st place (no kills and a bunch of accidental suicides). There's a term "depth of skill" used when analyzing games, it is the degree that skill matters... and Quake had it more than any other video game (and in non-video games Quake is rivaled only by Chess and Go). Expand
  79. Feb 21, 2014
    7
    A classic game in its own right. Not the best, most awesome in my opinion, but it's a nice fun shooter. A little fustrating, but what game isn't eh?

    I did play this on GL Quake via steam, and the archaic way of resizing the window was just...eh. Not for me. Also, remember +mlook before you begin! So, game play wise the controls are tight. Ranger moves pretty fast, and responds well
    A classic game in its own right. Not the best, most awesome in my opinion, but it's a nice fun shooter. A little fustrating, but what game isn't eh?

    I did play this on GL Quake via steam, and the archaic way of resizing the window was just...eh. Not for me. Also, remember +mlook before you begin!

    So, game play wise the controls are tight. Ranger moves pretty fast, and responds well to your controls. Every control is also customizable as well, and I do have a slight complaint that you can't go "back" when cycling weapons, only forward.

    The enemies were alright. Though I wasn't too fond of seeing the Ogre, a foe that launches grenades, all over the place. Them bombs get annoying. But I never honestly got tired of them.

    The weapons were okay as well. The shotgun, Super/Double Barreled Shotgun and Rocket Launcher all make a comeback from Good ol' Doom, and new weapons like the Thundergun (or was it LIghting gun?) grenade launcher and nail guns (My personal favorite was the Super Nail Gun).

    Game comes with plenty of levels, 4 episodes plus the final boss level, and I like how you navigate to each episode instead of going through a menu like in Doom. Helps it be more immersive.

    All in all, count me in as seeing how this one is a classic game, this coming from one of those gamers that didn't grow up with quake.
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  80. Nov 28, 2013
    10
    Almost 20 years later, Quake is still the superior game compared to other first person shooters of today. I can't help but giggle to myself when I hear today's FPS games marketed as "revolutionary fast paced blah blah blah". The run speed in this game is about 3-4x faster than any FPS made today (no exaggeration). Maps consist of maze-like arenas, which makes for a higher skill cap forAlmost 20 years later, Quake is still the superior game compared to other first person shooters of today. I can't help but giggle to myself when I hear today's FPS games marketed as "revolutionary fast paced blah blah blah". The run speed in this game is about 3-4x faster than any FPS made today (no exaggeration). Maps consist of maze-like arenas, which makes for a higher skill cap for non-casual players. Guns are more unique and interesting (you can also carry more than 2 at a time! Amazing!), the art design is even more interesting despite the technical aspects being comparatively ancient. In a lot of ways, Quake remains the pinnacle of the genre in terms of gameplay and appealing to non-casuals. Though no game is perfect, I have to score the game as a 10, since I only have the option of using integers. My real score is 9.7. Expand
  81. Nov 11, 2013
    10
    Quake is a hallmark of game design. Innovation, fast-paced in-your-face action, gore and ultra-violence, kick-ass weapons, and endless fun! Quake was the first truly 3D FPS game thanks to the genius intellect of John Carmack. Modern gaming wouldn't be the same without this game and the code behind it. Brilliant, unmatched and immortal! 10/10
  82. Nov 6, 2013
    10
    This is by far the best FPS to ever be released. Ever. It's probably also the best overall game of all time. Great job id. you made a fast paced, kick ass experience of a game.
  83. Oct 27, 2013
    10
    Simply put, the most exciting, challenging and perfect TDM First-Person-Shooter ever created.

    Quake will probably continue to be the best game ever made well into the 22nd Century, seeing as nobody seems to even attempt to emulate it's obvious superiority.
  84. Oct 16, 2013
    10
    My first Love! Quake is one of the better FPS I ever played the old boys of ID, was greatest masters in balancing all the main elements that make a good game. the better quality is that was the first game to in giving you the feeling of diving in gameplay turning my monitor in 3d display. But-but-but... there are no word to describe the perfection of multiplayer side. One of the bestMy first Love! Quake is one of the better FPS I ever played the old boys of ID, was greatest masters in balancing all the main elements that make a good game. the better quality is that was the first game to in giving you the feeling of diving in gameplay turning my monitor in 3d display. But-but-but... there are no word to describe the perfection of multiplayer side. One of the best of all time! Expand
  85. Jul 25, 2013
    10
    There is no game till this day with a stronger atmosphere. I still play it (with modern mods). The Gameplay was simple and perfectly balanced. I love it and its sad that new games seem to need a story now while loosing the focus on the important simple things.
  86. Mar 7, 2013
    10
    Best Single Player and Multi Player game ever. Fast, balanced is a perfect game who requires a lot of skills. Also Unreal Tournament and Serious Sam are good game but, Quake 1 is better.
  87. Dec 31, 2012
    10
    I never finished the single player version of the game but I played it online for 6 years of addictive fun. ID revolutionised multiplayer FPS with this game and Quakeworld was even better. The game was incredibly versitile with things like rocket jumping, speed jumping, custom binding scripts etc. Then there were the TF and CTF mods that I played extensively too. The game revolutionised 3DI never finished the single player version of the game but I played it online for 6 years of addictive fun. ID revolutionised multiplayer FPS with this game and Quakeworld was even better. The game was incredibly versitile with things like rocket jumping, speed jumping, custom binding scripts etc. Then there were the TF and CTF mods that I played extensively too. The game revolutionised 3D FPS games too and the GL versions were a thing of beauty when I first beheld them. This is one of my favourite games of all time and I can't understand why people would ever give this a negative score. Expand
  88. Dec 11, 2012
    9
    One of the best FPSes ever made. I'm not sure what else there is to say about it! If you haven't played this and DOOM you are really missing out on the crown jewels of the innovators of the genre (id). My favorite numbered Quake game because of excellent map design, an exhilarating sense of speed and movement, and unique environments & enemies. My only grip is the fourth act is very darkOne of the best FPSes ever made. I'm not sure what else there is to say about it! If you haven't played this and DOOM you are really missing out on the crown jewels of the innovators of the genre (id). My favorite numbered Quake game because of excellent map design, an exhilarating sense of speed and movement, and unique environments & enemies. My only grip is the fourth act is very dark to the point that you're often crawling down corridors and backpedalling when you run into something, unlike the almost racing game-pace of the rest of the game. Expand
  89. Nov 24, 2012
    8
    Epic game.
    A FPS which, with DOOM, has started a genre of games called FPS Arena. Technically excellent, as well as the gameplay. If you aren't very skilled with games, you won't like this, and that's why it's excellent: it is extremely challenging.
    Probably, one of the best games ever made.
  90. Nov 20, 2012
    10
    Quake... In my childhood played this game all the time. It's addictive and fast paced if any of you didn't played it, try it out even if its old as hell.
  91. Nov 19, 2012
    10
    After 2 decades, there is no doubt that the first Quake is still one of the most revolutionary and incredible games ever made. With arguably the best graphics at time, Quake creates an unique world with an incredible atmosphere that was never seen until it. Totally 3d, sometimes looking better even than games that came after, Quake is a masterpiece for many reasons: the excellentAfter 2 decades, there is no doubt that the first Quake is still one of the most revolutionary and incredible games ever made. With arguably the best graphics at time, Quake creates an unique world with an incredible atmosphere that was never seen until it. Totally 3d, sometimes looking better even than games that came after, Quake is a masterpiece for many reasons: the excellent controllers, the great diversity of weapons, enemies and levels, the depth of level exploration, the amazing atmosphere created, the great multiplayer and the gorgeous music/sound effect made by Trent Reznor (you can even see the Nine Inch Nails logo in the ammo boxes). With an engaging gameplay during 4 episodes of game, set in different locations, Quake never gets boring thanks to great level design, mixing puzzles and combat. The fans still waiting for a sequel, one time the next games with the name "Quake" only shared the name of the series. It stands alongside the first Doom as the best game ever made by legendary Id Software softhouse. Expand
  92. Nov 18, 2012
    10
    This game revolutionized what we know to be 3d, lighting, and open-sourced add-ons. Simply amazing game that I spent countless hours admiring. Beautiful game.
  93. Jun 10, 2012
    10
    Look at this game.
    Now look at the reviews.
    Now look back at my reccomendation.

    There are no scores under 6.
    Therefore this game is pristine and excellent. And the best part is that the download takes 20 seconds because of how old it is.
  94. May 27, 2012
    10
    SIMPLY THE ONLY-KING-MASTER-AMAZING GAME OF ALL ETERNITY!!! i always tell people (after I say that i have been playing it for 12 years, and WILL NEVER gonna stop playing it (Quake World) that this game has 3 dimensions of SKILLs, you have AIM/SHOOT/WEAPONS skill, STRATEGY/TACTIC skill, and you have the THIRD skill dimension, that NO-FPS-GAME NEVER WILL HAVE: MOVEMENT/MOTIONSIMPLY THE ONLY-KING-MASTER-AMAZING GAME OF ALL ETERNITY!!! i always tell people (after I say that i have been playing it for 12 years, and WILL NEVER gonna stop playing it (Quake World) that this game has 3 dimensions of SKILLs, you have AIM/SHOOT/WEAPONS skill, STRATEGY/TACTIC skill, and you have the THIRD skill dimension, that NO-FPS-GAME NEVER WILL HAVE: MOVEMENT/MOTION skill....... this is just the only explanation, the best reason, to confirm that this is BY FAR THE BEST GAME OF ETERNITY... Expand
  95. Oct 14, 2011
    10
    The mother of multiplayer FPS games, this was the first internet game I played (back in 96). It completely drew me in and I spent way too much time in front of the computer. It negatively affected some of my grades, but boy was it a blast. I may be a bit biased by saying this since it has a lot of nostalgia factor with me, but IMO it's the best multiplayer FPS game of all time.

    For
    The mother of multiplayer FPS games, this was the first internet game I played (back in 96). It completely drew me in and I spent way too much time in front of the computer. It negatively affected some of my grades, but boy was it a blast. I may be a bit biased by saying this since it has a lot of nostalgia factor with me, but IMO it's the best multiplayer FPS game of all time.

    For gamers today it probably looks very outdated, but back during the mid 90's it was perfect.
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  96. Jun 25, 2011
    10
    This game is amazing! I tried not to factor in the nostalgia of the best game of my childhood, but then I realized that I've played this game recently and still love it. Quake 1 is still the king of shooters in my mind, and I'd give it 15/10 if I could.
  97. SDM
    Jun 21, 2011
    10
    Fifteen years after installing the original Quake on my Pentium 166MHz for the first time, the game is still one of my three favourite first person shooters.
  98. Mar 20, 2011
    10
    damn this game!! one of the best fps out there.. i rembember the panic the.. QUAKE it game to the gaming community... countless hours playing!! what can anyone say? the levels the dark atmosphere the sound the ferosity of the monsters, the worlds past and future embed together in a **** of awesomeness and unparelled adventure.... one of handful games that one must play in his life ifdamn this game!! one of the best fps out there.. i rembember the panic the.. QUAKE it game to the gaming community... countless hours playing!! what can anyone say? the levels the dark atmosphere the sound the ferosity of the monsters, the worlds past and future embed together in a **** of awesomeness and unparelled adventure.... one of handful games that one must play in his life if real;ly cares about FPS's.
    just finished it again in nightmare skill 3 days ago. the new pack for better graphics darkplaces-tenebrae rock !! now going after the expansions.. i must play for everyone..
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  99. Mar 16, 2011
    10
    Extremely good FPS game. One of the best if not the best. Multiplayer made this game ever green classic and only thing I find bad is that it's textures are bit too alike to each other.
  100. Feb 21, 2011
    10
    Wow, i remember going to a computer show in 1995 at London and playing this for the first time with the new first ever 3D card, the Geforce Voodoo. Gamers had never seen smooth textured grahics beforeon the PC and to say it blew me away playing it was an understatement, I immediately went and paid for a 3d card at £150 back in 1996 for one (all my wages as a student!!). 3DWow, i remember going to a computer show in 1995 at London and playing this for the first time with the new first ever 3D card, the Geforce Voodoo. Gamers had never seen smooth textured grahics beforeon the PC and to say it blew me away playing it was an understatement, I immediately went and paid for a 3d card at £150 back in 1996 for one (all my wages as a student!!). 3D textured quake back in 1996 was the bomb! I played it endlessly online lol, a great game and aside from quake and wolfenstein, a classic! Expand
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Universal acclaim - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. If you're into action games, and even if you're not, you should be playing Quake right now - it's as good as PC gaming gets.
  2. Satan, your game has arrived. It spits up blood and pisses vinegar. It sprouts horns from its head like the proud minion of evil that it is. It shoots lightning bolts, for cripes' sake. It's a game of pure evil. And even purer entertainment. It's also the best action game on the planet.
  3. The graphics, sound, and intelligence factors combine to make a game that will scare the hell out of you! The main problem that Quake seems to have is a lack of identity. It wants to combine "DOOM" elements with Hexen elements which creates a mish-mash effect.