The Quarry

 PlayStation 5
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 303 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 69 out of 303
  3. Negative: 71 out of 303
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  1. 613th
    Apr 26, 2023
    4
    The only good thing in this game - it's graphic. In some moments the game looked really nice.

    All other aspects are bad - the characters, the gameplay, the plot.

    In my opinion this one is the second worst part after the one with the sunken ship.
  2. dlegassicke
    Jun 20, 2022
    4
    This is a really disappointing game as a huge fan of Super Massive and Until Dawn.
    For context I've played through the game twice (everyone lives & everyone dies)
    - This is far less scary than their previous work - A far less interesting story, with no twists or turns - A lack of meaningful choice (chapters 1-9 are almost identical regardless of what you do) - You are funneled down    This is a really disappointing game as a huge fan of Super Massive and Until Dawn.
    For context I've played through the game twice (everyone lives & everyone dies)

    - This is far less scary than their previous work
    - A far less interesting story, with no twists or turns
    - A lack of meaningful choice (chapters 1-9 are almost identical regardless of what you do)
    - You are funneled down the same path every play-though
    - 90% of quick time events are meaningless and you cannot fail
    - Character relationships are meaningless,

    Positives
    - The characters are very deep and well fleshed out
    - Beautiful game with a great art style and 80s horror inspired themes    … Expand
  3. Carlines21
    Mar 13, 2023
    4
    The game do not feel fun or great, the decisions really Dont make sensei, use a guide if u want them all to live.
  4. DaweHolzer
    Sep 14, 2022
    4
    This game is pretty bad. A lot of the dialogues in this game are immersion breaking. Sometimes a character says one thing and the other just responds in a very unnatural way. They also react to the crazy things happening around them very unrealisticly too, sometimes making jokes while in danger.
    The gameplay is also disappointing: You get bored to death by the super easy quick time events    This game is pretty bad. A lot of the dialogues in this game are immersion breaking. Sometimes a character says one thing and the other just responds in a very unnatural way. They also react to the crazy things happening around them very unrealisticly too, sometimes making jokes while in danger.
    The gameplay is also disappointing: You get bored to death by the super easy quick time events but get killed by the enemies in an instant because shooting is way too hard.
    A good amount of decisions lead to instant death as well which is super fun and lot of the dialogue choices seem to come out of the blue. There are a ton of scenes that straight up make zero sense. For example when Kaitlyn tries to block the door with a small chair which doesn't even reach the door handle, it would only work with a doorknob anyway.    … Expand
  5. Colorgreen
    Jun 16, 2022
    4
    i signed up for this site just so i can rate this game. I played Until Down, an amazing game. But this quarry is a disappointment ... I bought it for € 55 and will try to sell it for € 45 as soon as possible because I think it will be worth nothing soon.
    graphics 10 points, story 1. Until dawn is 100 times better game.
  6. itzwebby
    Jun 16, 2022
    4
    The Quarry is a solid game graphically. But compared to "Until Dawn" the writing lacks substance and quality pacing of character development. Feels sloppy.

    When making decisions, it seems to be a repetitive case of the character doing the opposite to what you have chosen as the decision. Action sequences are a lot less frequent in this game compared to "Until Dawn", meaning you are    The Quarry is a solid game graphically. But compared to "Until Dawn" the writing lacks substance and quality pacing of character development. Feels sloppy.

    When making decisions, it seems to be a repetitive case of the character doing the opposite to what you have chosen as the decision.

    Action sequences are a lot less frequent in this game compared to "Until Dawn", meaning you are watching the action play out, rather that being a part of it with the controller.

    The "Butterfly Effect" System is also seems less punishing. Felling like no matter what you do to another character in a negative way. doesn't seem to impact any outcome differently.

    4/10

    I would of liked to give it more seeing I love this Dev team. But unfortunately the impact was not there for a game changer in this particular series.    … Expand
  7. WomboCritic
    Jun 18, 2022
    4
    The cast is top tier, the majority of the dialogue is engaging and humorous and the plot overall kept me playing. However, this is not a horror game, it is a pick your path story with some horror tropes. A complete absence of tension and gameplay related risk (Reformatted QTEs are ridiculously easy) make for a pretty spook free experience. Expect an idle experience.
  8. Alex_Wolf
    Jun 25, 2023
    4
    Don't buy it if you don't like horror stories with stereotipycal characters. The game isn't a game after all, there is no point in making decisions if they don't change anything... (the story isn't great either)
    These games have their bases in the story with decisions to make and in the acting which is garbage honestly...
    Story 5/ 10 Acting 3 / 10 Graphics 7 / 10 Music 5 / 10    Don't buy it if you don't like horror stories with stereotipycal characters. The game isn't a game after all, there is no point in making decisions if they don't change anything... (the story isn't great either)
    These games have their bases in the story with decisions to make and in the acting which is garbage honestly...
    Story 5/ 10
    Acting 3 / 10
    Graphics 7 / 10
    Music 5 / 10
    Emotions 2 / 10
    Gameplay (Impact of the decisions) 4 / 10    … Expand
  9. TaylorSwiftman
    Jul 28, 2023
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Our butts were burning so much that I've decided to create an account and leave a review on this *hm* piece.
    Even though, graphics is pretty cool, the plot is an absolute disappointment. Werewolves are looking like freaking recycling of vendigos from the Until dawn.
    And wtf is underneath the limits of "you can not use the mode of saving a character" in couch co-op? Are you kidding me? Why?
    So, if we were playing as 1 player and were just passing the controller - it's ok, but for the couch co-op - hell no!
    And of course, if you finished the game in couch co-op, you can't choose the chapter and play as a single player. I believe these magnificent limitations were designed by    … Expand
  10. xStellarC
    Aug 27, 2023
    4
    Game looks amazing, there is little interaction(its more like a movie). But I can't recommend it since its a 9 hours at most game, with such a garbage ending that left me so unsatisfied I wont recommend it to anyone.
  11. TheWholeKeg
    Jun 27, 2022
    3
    I expected cheesy B-rate horror and dialogue from this studio. I did not expect a totally unfinished product... Consistently fails to render properly, little to no impact from choices and checks, outright editing mistakes between and IN cutscenes, no way to skip ahead after completion or in movie mode.. . unlike other Supermassive games, it doesn't even have a proper Epilogue, just aI expected cheesy B-rate horror and dialogue from this studio. I did not expect a totally unfinished product... Consistently fails to render properly, little to no impact from choices and checks, outright editing mistakes between and IN cutscenes, no way to skip ahead after completion or in movie mode.. . unlike other Supermassive games, it doesn't even have a proper Epilogue, just a lazily written two sentence blurb for each character and a mind-numbingly annoying "podcast" that just reiterates all the "clues/evidence" you found while the credits roll. Completely unacceptable to be charging $60 for this. You're better off finding a classic CYA on sale or even the original Until Dawn instead...… Expand
  12. aGodOnline
    Jun 13, 2022
    3
    I’m actually pretty pissed off and disappointed it took me 2 to 3 hours to complete this game and the devs kept moaning and whining saying that it was going to take 10 hours 10 hours to complete the game was complete BS lies yet again the devs are speaking BS lies 10 hours a fcking joke. And with a price of a triple a game is a massive joke for this sh*t Don't buy unless you like paying 60I’m actually pretty pissed off and disappointed it took me 2 to 3 hours to complete this game and the devs kept moaning and whining saying that it was going to take 10 hours 10 hours to complete the game was complete BS lies yet again the devs are speaking BS lies 10 hours a fcking joke. And with a price of a triple a game is a massive joke for this sh*t Don't buy unless you like paying 60 for a game thats 3 hours.… Expand
  13. ZzZ85
    Aug 16, 2022
    2
    Is this supposed the be a horror game? I thought they where supposed to be scary. This is more for kids i think.
  14. Steignov
    Oct 23, 2022
    2
    Worse than Until Dawn. Too many missables. No sorry devs, I don't want to replay your games a second time for collectables. You take yourself way to important if you think thats the case.
    The game is pretty, but blurry af.
    Controls are very, very clunky.
    VA's are good.
    A lot of weird animations.
  15. MissDolly02
    Nov 22, 2022
    2
    Extremely disappointing, coming from a fan of all the previous games. Movement of the mouths are still weird which has been a constant issue throughout the games, but this time around also the eyes really didn't seem to be looking in the correct directions at times. Alot has been removed: relationship building, butterfly effect, collectables are far less, the QTE's have been dumbed down toExtremely disappointing, coming from a fan of all the previous games. Movement of the mouths are still weird which has been a constant issue throughout the games, but this time around also the eyes really didn't seem to be looking in the correct directions at times. Alot has been removed: relationship building, butterfly effect, collectables are far less, the QTE's have been dumbed down to the point where they are just pointless and boring. Whenever someone is attacked there is alot of weird silence and lack of reaction. Scenes sometimes end very abruptly, audio repeats itself occasionally when entering a new scene. I could go on but I don't want to waste too much energy as I've already wasted too much money aswell. It just feels unfinished and quite honestly lazy, really wanted to enjoy it but one of the most disappointing games ever for me… Expand
  16. Jaffamental
    Jun 13, 2022
    2
    Slow walking simulator where you create your own cinematic story but it’s so far fetched and disjointed and disappointing. Compared to until dawn this was such a boring let down. The faces are so janky, there are minimal collectables. The QTEs are atrocious. It’s just long ass cutscenes and you essentially use 3 buttons the whole game. The assets are bad some even so low poly/ low texturedSlow walking simulator where you create your own cinematic story but it’s so far fetched and disjointed and disappointing. Compared to until dawn this was such a boring let down. The faces are so janky, there are minimal collectables. The QTEs are atrocious. It’s just long ass cutscenes and you essentially use 3 buttons the whole game. The assets are bad some even so low poly/ low textured they look blurred. It’s just so boring.… Expand
  17. Logan69x
    Aug 10, 2022
    2
    Great graphics, casting, and acting. But gameplay is terrible, for example being locked into a decision that would be totally reversible in real life. E.g. You choose not to open an unlocked door, as you wanted to look at something else first. But now you’re forever refused opening the unlocked door. No save option for watching at least two 10 hour movies, nor any option to fastGreat graphics, casting, and acting. But gameplay is terrible, for example being locked into a decision that would be totally reversible in real life. E.g. You choose not to open an unlocked door, as you wanted to look at something else first. But now you’re forever refused opening the unlocked door. No save option for watching at least two 10 hour movies, nor any option to fast forward - both of which are utterly unjustifiable.… Expand
  18. MaxieZeus
    Aug 6, 2023
    2
    The Quarry is an unfortunate example of a title that falls flat in multiple aspects, leaving players yearning for a more engaging and immersive experience. The game struggles to deliver a compelling gaming experience and leaves much to be desired in terms of gameplay, writing, and overall execution.

    One of the most glaring issues with The Quarry is its lackluster gameplay, which leaves    The Quarry is an unfortunate example of a title that falls flat in multiple aspects, leaving players yearning for a more engaging and immersive experience. The game struggles to deliver a compelling gaming experience and leaves much to be desired in terms of gameplay, writing, and overall execution.

    One of the most glaring issues with The Quarry is its lackluster gameplay, which leaves players questioning whether it can even be classified as a true video game. The interactions are limited, and the player's agency is severely restricted, resulting in a passive and unengaging experience. The lack of meaningful gameplay mechanics or challenges contributes to a monotonous and unfulfilling journey.

    Additionally, the game's difficulty level is disappointingly low, offering little to no challenge for seasoned gamers. Puzzles, if they can even be called that, are elementary at best, and most players will find themselves breezing through the game without any real sense of accomplishment. A lack of challenge can be detrimental to player engagement, as it fails to hold the player's interest and can lead to a sense of boredom and detachment.

    The writing in The Quarry leaves much to be desired, as it feels amateurish and lacking in depth. The dialogue and overall narrative seem as though they were penned by a 13-year-old, lacking the maturity and nuance that are crucial for a compelling story. Characters' motivations and emotions come across as shallow and one-dimensional, making it difficult for players to connect with them on a meaningful level.

    Furthermore, while the character faces may appear visually appealing at first glance, their animation and movement quickly shatter the illusion. The uncanny valley effect is evident as characters' expressions and body movements feel stiff and unnatural, detracting from the overall visual experience. This lack of attention to detail in character animation undermines the game's attempt at visual storytelling and immersion.

    Adding to its lack of immersion, the choices presented in The Quarry do little to impact the overall narrative. Unlike the meaningful choices seen in games from developers like Quantic Dream, where decisions can have significant consequences on the story's outcome, The Quarry's choices seem superficial and fail to leave a lasting impact on the game's direction. This lack of consequence leaves players feeling disconnected from the experience, as their agency feels inconsequential and unimportant.

    The culmination of these shortcomings ultimately leads to an anticlimactic and underwhelming ending. With no sense of accomplishment or resolution for players, the conclusion leaves a bitter taste in the mouth, leaving players questioning the time and effort invested in the game. An engaging and satisfying ending is essential to leave players with a lasting impression and a sense of fulfillment, but The Quarry fails to deliver on this front.

    In conclusion, The Quarry is a disappointing and lackluster gaming experience that falls short in almost every aspect. The lack of meaningful gameplay, unimpressive writing, awkward character animations, inconsequential choices, and anticlimactic ending combine to create a tedious and unfulfilling journey. As a "videogame," it fails to deliver on the most fundamental elements that make gaming enjoyable, leaving players bored and unsatisfied. Overall, The Quarry is best left untouched, as it offers little value to those seeking a genuinely immersive and captivating gaming experience.    … Expand
  19. MakeItMoist
    Mar 29, 2023
    2
    Holy crap this game is boring. I’m barely an hour and a half and then I’m ready to blow my brains out. The acting feels like it’s at half speed.
  20. BallzyDan
    Dec 15, 2022
    1
    First of all, I had to agree to be spied on, so i played the unpatched version and sound didn't work for the first 45 minutes. next i found a clue or two and then stepped heavily in to excruciating boredom. is the point of this game to waste as much time of the player as possible? I think so. There was literally nothing enjoyable about this game.
  21. clovensmile
    Mar 13, 2023
    1
    A game which made me hate its developers with all my heart. No manual save, this is absolutely Outrageous. No skippable cut scenes. Characters move so so slowly especially on the stairs. It was so boring and slowly that I fell asleep several times. It’s unplayable without a guide. Even though I was using a guide I made a few mistakes during QTE And the only way to fix it was to start allA game which made me hate its developers with all my heart. No manual save, this is absolutely Outrageous. No skippable cut scenes. Characters move so so slowly especially on the stairs. It was so boring and slowly that I fell asleep several times. It’s unplayable without a guide. Even though I was using a guide I made a few mistakes during QTE And the only way to fix it was to start all over again from the beginning because there isn’t a manual save.
    I truly hate its developers because they disrespect my time and my money.
    The only thing that I liked is the romance between Dylan and Ryan.    … Expand
  22. Theamazingthad
    Jun 16, 2022
    1
    This isn’t a game, it’s a movie. I really enjoyed Until Dawn, but this is just an un-fun game. My controller was untouched for most it
  23. Pedro456789010
    Jul 28, 2022
    1
    These reviews saying Until Dawn is better than this game as if like Until Dawn was an awesome game is giving me brain damage. Until Dawn is as bad as this game is because the plot is cheesy and boring and the only reason Until Dawn got so much praise is due to the fact it's a Playstation exclusive, if it wasn't, it'd get as much criticism as this game. Plus it's not worth for the currentThese reviews saying Until Dawn is better than this game as if like Until Dawn was an awesome game is giving me brain damage. Until Dawn is as bad as this game is because the plot is cheesy and boring and the only reason Until Dawn got so much praise is due to the fact it's a Playstation exclusive, if it wasn't, it'd get as much criticism as this game. Plus it's not worth for the current price because it's literally an interactive movie and paying that high of a price is simply unbearable, watch on YouTube if you're really interested about this game same as i did, i wouldn't recommend buying it.… Expand
  24. DerekED
    Aug 12, 2022
    1
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It all comes down to the worst designed mechanic in the game. I feel like my time was robbed.… Expand
  25. shebnitz
    Apr 26, 2023
    1
    I deleted it after the first chapter. I missed a collectible and wanted to restart just the chapter so I can retrieve it -- to find out I have to beat the entire game before I am allowed to do that.... Yeah, I am not playing this game 2x, and go through all that unskippable dialog again? Nope. Delete!!!
    PS -- Until Dawn is still great though!
  26. Kotorious
    Jun 23, 2023
    1
    **** sucks. Like really sucks. Worse gameplay of all time. Truly a waste of 10 hours. This game is 10 hours of continuity errors. Thinking your choices matter only for some random **** to happen and you find out it doesn’t.
  27. leviathanarg
    Jul 7, 2022
    0
    I like these type of games, more cinematic. Played every previous entry from supermassive (except the last one, with the soldiers) I rate this game a zero because all the g a y crap they put on it. Sorry, g a y crap is not my cup of tea. If I knew i would have saved 70 bucks.
  28. maddiplomat
    Mar 28, 2023
    0
    A next gen game that has permanent black bars at the top and bottom of the screen and an insane amount of motion blur. One step forward, ten steps back.
  29. OnlyOneHere
    Jun 15, 2022
    0
    I had written a review and 404 not found. Fix your site Metacritic. I'll keep this short. Story, physics, lip syncing, camera, animations are all garbage. Not even a game. The greedy developers are basically charging $70 for a movie ticket. Lazy devs would rather spend their budget to meet and greet their favorite actors than getting better mo cap. Characters are trash.

    The so-called    I had written a review and 404 not found. Fix your site Metacritic. I'll keep this short. Story, physics, lip syncing, camera, animations are all garbage. Not even a game. The greedy developers are basically charging $70 for a movie ticket. Lazy devs would rather spend their budget to meet and greet their favorite actors than getting better mo cap. Characters are trash.

    The so-called "multiplayer" is passing the controller and online will be voting for choices. False advertising. There is no multiplayer. So once you beat the story, this game will go back to the shelf and collect dust. $70 for a game with no replay value is a cash grab. I don't recommend this boring movie at all. Watch the biblical masterpiece that is Top Gun: Maverick instead for a much cheaper price.    … Expand
  30. Kevinthewoods
    Mar 8, 2023
    0
    This game sucks ass. It’s legitimately a walking simulator with barely any interaction and some of the worst dialogue I’ve ever heard. There’s a lot of annoying wine garbage in this game as well. Supermassive games have never made an even halfway decent game. I have no idea how they still make games.
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74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
  1. PLAY! Zine
    Jul 13, 2022
    75
    The Quarry does a fine job as a spiritual successor to the renowned Until Dawn, yet takes a few steps forward when it comes to character development and atmosphere building. Unfortunately, it sacrifices a few elements in the process which makes it a not so scary interactive movie more than a video game. Still, for lovers of the genre and Supermassive Games legacy – it’s a treat you should not miss.
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  2. Vgames
    Jul 11, 2022
    80
    This game, or interactive movie if you prefer, is a great experience for horror fans. The story, gameplay (minimalistic as it is) and the acting are some of the best I've seen in this genre yet. While there are some things that do break the immersion, it's still an experience for lovers of visual novels and horror fans alike.
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  3. GameCritics
    Jun 30, 2022
    85
    The Quarry sits comfortably near the top of the interactive movie genre. Equal parts clever and terrifying, it earns its ten-hour runtime with a series of twists and turns that are sure to delight. There’s action, romance, comedy, and unbelievably disgusting violence. Supermassive Games have delivered a rollercoaster that serves as a fabulous follow-up to Until Dawn, so anyone who enjoys the genre will be in for one hell of a ride.
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