Quake 4

 Xbox 360
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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 105 Ratings

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  1. Positive: 53 out of 105
  2. Mixed: 32 out of 105
  3. Negative: 20 out of 105
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  1. GerJ.
    Feb 28, 2006
    8
    This game is alright, I mean the gameplay is great, the AI is great, but sometimes the games grapics get choppy, but this wouldn't stop a determined gamer. I think its still a great shooter to pick up.
  2. Speed4Runs
    Dec 15, 2012
    7
    Good for being on Xbox 360, but:
    If you play this game, don't think that all Quakes are like that. They're all excellent games, so don't take this one as a quake. Slow gameplay (although not as much as games like CoD), there's reload (it's horrible to reload in a fps arena)... and generally, there are some bad points. It's a very good game, for being a Xbox 360 one. I think that, since    Good for being on Xbox 360, but:
    If you play this game, don't think that all Quakes are like that. They're all excellent games, so don't take this one as a quake. Slow gameplay (although not as much as games like CoD), there's reload (it's horrible to reload in a fps arena)... and generally, there are some bad points. It's a very good game, for being a Xbox 360 one. I think that, since you can't be very fast on X360, it's good to have reload etc.. It's like it was made for consoles, so, this is good for consoles but (compared to other Quakes) bad for computers.
    Honestly, I would give it a 5.8 (good), but I give it, for Xbox, a 6.6, because the gameplay is fits very much it.    … Expand
  3. bilbyc0m
    Mar 8, 2017
    8
    Great Campaign with an awesome story line, Quake 4 kept me interested from start to finish. The game gives you the ability to hold all weapons, and weapon availability is progressed as the story progresses. Still has all the classic Quake weapons we know and love. The online while non-existant for several years, was very very fast paced and competitive, however I could personally not playGreat Campaign with an awesome story line, Quake 4 kept me interested from start to finish. The game gives you the ability to hold all weapons, and weapon availability is progressed as the story progresses. Still has all the classic Quake weapons we know and love. The online while non-existant for several years, was very very fast paced and competitive, however I could personally not play with anyone outside of my country due to lag issues making the game unplayable. My number one quarrel with Quake is the awful frame rate issues which seemed to plague some of the launch titles. At times the game can run as low as 10 frames however I'd the overall experience runs around 25, possibly less or slightly more. If this would bother you over enjoying everything else Quake has to offer, I'd give it a pass. Overall great game that is slightly hindered by terrible frame rate issues.… Expand
  4. JaceN.
    Feb 5, 2006
    4
    We all had a bit of a giggle when we heard that ID were making another Quake game, considering how the last three had gone...but I decided to give it a chance. Last time I enter familair territory expecting something different! The weapons were a bit "Blah", the enemies with all their rotten bits and metal this & that were sort of so-so and the plot?...spare me! Old school is only good We all had a bit of a giggle when we heard that ID were making another Quake game, considering how the last three had gone...but I decided to give it a chance. Last time I enter familair territory expecting something different! The weapons were a bit "Blah", the enemies with all their rotten bits and metal this & that were sort of so-so and the plot?...spare me! Old school is only good when it brings what was good about the old and leaving the bad aspects behind...this game brings both to the table in a "just figuring out how the 360 works" haze. Figure out how to wrangle the 3 CPU cores (that everyone sick of hearing of by now) on your own time and sell us the end result!… Expand
  5. meyerpark
    Nov 18, 2022
    10
    I love quake. Some of best franchises to exist too and i love this company 100%
  6. ScottH.
    Jan 20, 2006
    3
    Don't get it on an Xbox! This game is wonderous on PC but abismal and choppy.
  7. Alex
    Jan 30, 2006
    9
    i've been playing the Quake series since Quake II. Quake 4 is arguably the best incarnation of any so far. the game is fast and fluid, and the action is spread out nicely. on top of that, you get a nice HD version of Quake II out of the deal. Quake IV isn't without flawless, however. the Graphics seem slightly dated, and the graphics can get a bit choppy and slow. but, its worth i've been playing the Quake series since Quake II. Quake 4 is arguably the best incarnation of any so far. the game is fast and fluid, and the action is spread out nicely. on top of that, you get a nice HD version of Quake II out of the deal. Quake IV isn't without flawless, however. the Graphics seem slightly dated, and the graphics can get a bit choppy and slow. but, its worth at least a rent, and most any die-hard Quake fan will find some sort of enjoyment from this one.… Expand
  8. MikeM.
    Dec 2, 2009
    5
    I have no problem with a simple mindless shooter on occasion. In fact, I'm re-re-re-playing the crusty old Quake 2 on PC right now with one of the enhanced engines, upgraded textures etc. What I do have a problem with (other than the crap console controls for this sort of game, but what are you gonna do?) is the framerate. First rattle out of the box, this game runs at maybe 20-25 I have no problem with a simple mindless shooter on occasion. In fact, I'm re-re-re-playing the crusty old Quake 2 on PC right now with one of the enhanced engines, upgraded textures etc. What I do have a problem with (other than the crap console controls for this sort of game, but what are you gonna do?) is the framerate. First rattle out of the box, this game runs at maybe 20-25 frames per second, and only goes downhill from there. Mind you, this is prior to any combat or much of any action occurs, just getting out of your wrecked dropship and walking around. And that's the other annoying, "non-Quake" thing: the speed at which you travel. It feels like you're just shuffling your feet. I've been a long-time fan of Raven, but this conversion certainly can't be one that they're proud to have their name on.… Expand
  9. Ron
    Dec 7, 2005
    8
    I thought this game was pretty good. Somewhat a take off of Doom. I liked the graphics and gamepl.ay. It is pretty graphic at times:), but that is a good thing for us over 17! I would recommend renting the game (with mixed reviews), but I think it is one you will end up buying!
  10. CraigR.
    Jan 3, 2006
    9
    Didn't buy it initially because of the mixed reviews. Finally gave in and bought it. WOW. Totally astounding gameplay experience. Sent chills of ecxitment up this jaded gamers spin. Buy it. You will not regret it.
  11. PhilK.
    Mar 26, 2006
    4
    A lazy port of a below-average PC game. Nice graphics, but fraught with frame rate problems, and the usual FPS cliches of dimly lit metallic corridors. Gameplay feels very dated, almost like a re-hash of Quake 2. Multiplayer is also the same old story. Some people may view this as a good thing. On the plus side, a perfect port of Quake 2 is included as a bonus, but only the single player mode.
  12. EstherN.
    Sep 8, 2006
    8
    The reviews have been unduly harsh. I was wary of getting the game but found it to be a fun bit of shooting. It is far better than Perfect Dark Zero... wide spaces, odd landscape, the same sudden violences as Doom 3. If you accept it for the amusing game it is and not for some hypothetical game it is not, then it is really a good time.
  13. Bill10
    Nov 26, 2005
    2
    Ive played this on the PC so i decided to puchase it when i got my 360.. WTF i was under some impression that the 360 was a killer next gen consol. this game looks terrable and the game play is shite. cant belive i brought a XBOX and after all the hyping ive been telling people, im sure there will be many out there that will think this is a improvement over the original XBOX but for me i Ive played this on the PC so i decided to puchase it when i got my 360.. WTF i was under some impression that the 360 was a killer next gen consol. this game looks terrable and the game play is shite. cant belive i brought a XBOX and after all the hyping ive been telling people, im sure there will be many out there that will think this is a improvement over the original XBOX but for me i feel a right idiot buying one.… Expand
  14. LeonardM.
    Nov 28, 2005
    8
    Just by looking at the first 3 games its was good. If u ever played it. Now as it continues the story from Quake 2 to Quake 4 its alsome. But if u Have the new gen Xbox360 and you have Quake4 its the best 1st person shooting game. The people that dont have it are missing out.
  15. ben
    Dec 15, 2005
    0
    Crap.
    Im just glad ive now sold my 360 to some complete idiot who was willing to pay £800 for this eggbox.
    and i cant belive that £49.99 is the asking price for these games. get real people compair these games to there PC versions and you will notice 2 things. 1. the PC version looks better and is smoother 2. considering that the games are better looking on the PC they    Crap.
    Im just glad ive now sold my 360 to some complete idiot who was willing to pay £800 for this eggbox.
    and i cant belive that £49.99 is the asking price for these games.
    get real people compair these games to there PC versions and you will notice 2 things.
    1. the PC version looks better and is smoother
    2. considering that the games are better looking on the PC they are also more than £20 cheaper.
    so it has nothing to do with developing the games its all to do with microsoft selling you a cheap consol and charging you an extra £20 for there games just so they can get there money back. I was realy taken for a complete idiot when i got my 360. im just glad i got rid of it before it cost me anymore money.    … Expand
  16. SteveR.
    Jan 13, 2006
    7
    I thought the game was pretty good. Quake 4 reminded me a little of Halo. The only problem I had was the herky jerky video display when there was a lot of action going on.
  17. StuHill
    Jan 27, 2006
    7
    A very good game okay its not going to win any awards but it a simple game that you can just throw on and let rip!! Graphically solid, sound is a little crap and A.I is a bit poor and once you finish it you won't want to go through it again!!! So if you like a shooter that is not going to push you but is enjoyable then buy this.
  18. DeschS.
    Mar 17, 2006
    8
    A very good Sci-Fi FPS, not as good as Halo but better than Doom 3. The Doom 3 graphics engine look very good on the 360. Some textures like walls or floors are a little blurry but the lightning and shadow effects are well rendered. Story and interaction with others characters is better than Doom 3 ( you have to fight often with them like a squad but without controlling it). In terms of A very good Sci-Fi FPS, not as good as Halo but better than Doom 3. The Doom 3 graphics engine look very good on the 360. Some textures like walls or floors are a little blurry but the lightning and shadow effects are well rendered. Story and interaction with others characters is better than Doom 3 ( you have to fight often with them like a squad but without controlling it). In terms of horror and fear, Doom 3 is better, but without the joy of playing it on the 360 right now, Quake 4 is the best choice.… Expand
  19. PhilipS.
    Mar 31, 2006
    10
    OK I'm the person that rated Quake 4 as a 410 based on poor graphics. I'm back to right a wrong. Recently I bought a LCD HDTV for my Xbox 360 and I'm playing games in 1080i. I decided to download the Quake 4 Demo (after trading it in a while ago). I can not believe it is the same game. The graphics explode and come to life in HDTV. This is now one of my favorite games. IfOK I'm the person that rated Quake 4 as a 410 based on poor graphics. I'm back to right a wrong. Recently I bought a LCD HDTV for my Xbox 360 and I'm playing games in 1080i. I decided to download the Quake 4 Demo (after trading it in a while ago). I can not believe it is the same game. The graphics explode and come to life in HDTV. This is now one of my favorite games. If you have a HDTV this game is a must have.… Expand
  20. Bass
    Jun 21, 2006
    5
    Dispite the next-gen gloss Quake 4 feels like a completely old school experience that would have been more impressive had it been released 5 years ago. Although the graphics shine and the scripted sequences make you feel like your in a sci-fi action movie, the gameplay is inescapably crude and inferior and really doesn't feel like that much of a step up from Quake 2. The game becomes Dispite the next-gen gloss Quake 4 feels like a completely old school experience that would have been more impressive had it been released 5 years ago. Although the graphics shine and the scripted sequences make you feel like your in a sci-fi action movie, the gameplay is inescapably crude and inferior and really doesn't feel like that much of a step up from Quake 2. The game becomes repetitive quickly and even the inclusion of a few straightforward driving sequences can't help the experience from feeling stale. However it is the multiplayer in Quake 4 that really hurts the game the most. This is exactly like Quake 3 and although this would have been acceptable half a decade ago, nowadays we have exquisite multiplayer titles such as Halo 2 and Perfect Dark Zero to play and this just can't compare. Overall Quake 4 is only worth a rent at best, and anyone looking for a decent FPS experience on 360 should opt for Perfect Dark Zero or Call of Duty 2 instead.… Expand
  21. CoffinSandman
    Oct 8, 2007
    9
    While I havn't tried the multiplayer yet, I can still honestly say that this is one of the best FPS's I've ever played. Excellent controls, gameplay, and graphics, great level designs, and a genuinely dark, brooding environment. By far, the best shooter for 360 that I've played. Suck on it Halo!
  22. Mr.Review
    Feb 1, 2007
    7
    Quake 4 is quite a hefty shooter, being fun and entertaining on a different level than with other collosal titles in the genre. The online, currently, is slow. But the lengthy adventure mode is very exciting and impressive. I found myself continuously playing Quake 4's single player game, eyeing the pretty visuals and admiring the detailed enemies and cheap scares. You cannot go too Quake 4 is quite a hefty shooter, being fun and entertaining on a different level than with other collosal titles in the genre. The online, currently, is slow. But the lengthy adventure mode is very exciting and impressive. I found myself continuously playing Quake 4's single player game, eyeing the pretty visuals and admiring the detailed enemies and cheap scares. You cannot go too wrong with this decent little shooter. Plus the inclusion of Quake 2, and a few secret goodies is quite a gift. Quake 4 itself is not without its flaws, but if you take the title simply as an enjoyable old school shooter, you will be pleased. the franchise is feeling its age, but you cannot help but be sucked back into that classic first person shooter gameplay style.… Expand
  23. BrentV.
    May 30, 2008
    7
    The game gets a 7 because it's not great, it's still fun and overal, is a good game. It doesn't introduce anything, the graphical hitches were a sad part of it all, the story could've been better, and the ending was heartbreaking, but there is a good game in quake 4, and if you can see it, feel good because this game is underestimated, and is worth being in anyones The game gets a 7 because it's not great, it's still fun and overal, is a good game. It doesn't introduce anything, the graphical hitches were a sad part of it all, the story could've been better, and the ending was heartbreaking, but there is a good game in quake 4, and if you can see it, feel good because this game is underestimated, and is worth being in anyones to-pwn repertoire.… Expand
  24. AaronH.
    Nov 27, 2005
    10
    Amazing game, Play it!
  25. KDep
    Nov 28, 2005
    3
    Parents be warned!! This game is excessively graphic and the visuals are NOT for anyone under the age of at least 16. First, a little note - I have played a huge number of games, from Warcraft to GTA: San Andreas. I have never been more disgusted by a game than by Quake 4. It's the single player that's bad, multiplayer is the same as Quake 3 (which sucks). As for the gameplay Parents be warned!! This game is excessively graphic and the visuals are NOT for anyone under the age of at least 16. First, a little note - I have played a huge number of games, from Warcraft to GTA: San Andreas. I have never been more disgusted by a game than by Quake 4. It's the single player that's bad, multiplayer is the same as Quake 3 (which sucks). As for the gameplay itself, it's the same old same old with Quake, except prettier (sorta..) People will criticize me, but as I've said, I'm 22 and I've played all the hot games out there, and if I were a parent, I would refuse to buy my kid an Xbox 360 for no other reason than to keep this game out of their hands.… Expand
  26. MikeC.
    Dec 31, 2005
    8
    dont listen to those reviews the game is good and i say this 360 is for adults not little kid that mommy and daddy buy so they can go play behind each others back,overall good way better then doom.also you can download demo at 360 marketplace .so dont knock a game if your little kid cant play also i thought its 18 and older to buy.so read next time you moms and pops.
  27. JeffA.
    Jan 11, 2006
    8
    For the same reason a reviewer here gave this game a 3 for gore (what did you expect a Disney game?) I'm giving Quake 4 an 810. The graphics are slightly better than Doom 3 on Xbox but the action is this game is non stop. There are many weapons to choose from and the AI is very good. Excellent game. I'm glad I ignored the (few) negative reviews.
  28. PhilipS.
    Jan 16, 2006
    4
    Superb squad and enemy AI, great weapons and environments, excellent sound effects, and fun levels only to be marred by terrible graphics. The graphics are the same as Doom 3 on Xbox. Even Halo looks as good as Quake 4 and Halo was an Xbox launch game from 2001. Why spend the money on an xbox 360 to play a game with last generation graphics? Quake 4 should have been pushed back until the Superb squad and enemy AI, great weapons and environments, excellent sound effects, and fun levels only to be marred by terrible graphics. The graphics are the same as Doom 3 on Xbox. Even Halo looks as good as Quake 4 and Halo was an Xbox launch game from 2001. Why spend the money on an xbox 360 to play a game with last generation graphics? Quake 4 should have been pushed back until the graphics were improved. Send developers like this a message and not buy so called next generation games with horrible graphics. Not even worth renting.… Expand
  29. JakeK.
    Apr 21, 2006
    9
    I havent really played the game yet but i have tryed the begining. From what i played i think its a pretty good game. But what i really want to know is how bloody the game is because i read in a PC gamer magezine that they have this factory where they chop up bodys. I want to ask KDep how bad is this game?? If you see this plese let me know!
  30. chrism
    Mar 16, 2008
    0
    This game does not deserve a rating. the reason being is of several reasons. ive always been a fan of quake series until now, this game really has nothing to do with the quake game series, the pc version forces you to log off the game when setting up graphical settings which get annoying sometimes, the online version of this game has nothing to do with the quake 3, its far off, the game This game does not deserve a rating. the reason being is of several reasons. ive always been a fan of quake series until now, this game really has nothing to do with the quake game series, the pc version forces you to log off the game when setting up graphical settings which get annoying sometimes, the online version of this game has nothing to do with the quake 3, its far off, the game was very disappointing, if you have played the previous versions of the quake games then you will agree, the weapons look nothing like a quake game, the look the feel are nothing alike, what made quake games so different was the singleplayer and graphics were far different then any other game todate, quake 3 is still the best quake game out there, as far as the 360 goes its not the best ittle, if you want the feel of the quake 4 just play the doom 3, it features the exact same thing and everything else, this quake four is merly a ripoff version of the doom 3. during the quake 4 storyline gets really boring really fast simply bc of the same bosses and same killing over and over again, the multiplayer has nothing to offer but another doom 3 multiplayer, no joke, ID has gone the cheap way of doing the new quake engine and decided to go with an engine that was already made whether doing what quake was once was, and design a 3d engine that is a quake game, this game was going to get a 3 out of 10 but deserves 0 out of 10 bc of stealing the doom 3 engine.… Expand
  31. Rice303
    Aug 15, 2011
    7
    Quake 4 on Xbox is a good but not brillient game and although it startes good the cutscene is clearly dated (I started playing this in 2007) and the quake gameplay is'nt there for instance in quake 1,2,3 there was no gun reloading and attempts of horror while in quake 4 weapons are constantly reloaded and the attempts of horror were weak however the game was overall fun and the campaign isQuake 4 on Xbox is a good but not brillient game and although it startes good the cutscene is clearly dated (I started playing this in 2007) and the quake gameplay is'nt there for instance in quake 1,2,3 there was no gun reloading and attempts of horror while in quake 4 weapons are constantly reloaded and the attempts of horror were weak however the game was overall fun and the campaign is intresting the game really needed to be the orignal quake we new and loved from 1998 that was the best looking game at the time.… Expand
  32. welctoj
    Nov 19, 2012
    6
    Quake 4 is far away from the brilliant times of the first games in series. In fact, it tries a lot to repeat the formula that made Doom 3 a successful game. Anyway, stills a good (generic) shooter that rewards the insistent players with some very good moments. It's a tiring and very repetitive game, a lit big longer than it should be, even if there's a good variation of traditionalQuake 4 is far away from the brilliant times of the first games in series. In fact, it tries a lot to repeat the formula that made Doom 3 a successful game. Anyway, stills a good (generic) shooter that rewards the insistent players with some very good moments. It's a tiring and very repetitive game, a lit big longer than it should be, even if there's a good variation of traditional shooter/horror game, with good storytelling. The graphics in general are ok, the lighting effects are great. The Xbox 360 version got some flaws with FPS drops, anyway, doesn't compromise the gameplay at all. It's not the best shooter in the mid-2000's - it's miles behind Half Life 2, Halo 2, Far Cry and even the own Doom 3, anyway, it's a good effort and a well constructed game, even without the relevance the series had in the past… Expand
  33. Eric_DeVr33z
    Jan 13, 2013
    9
    Quake 4 plays a lot like Doom 3. It also looks a lot like Doom 3, and sounds like Doom 3... I am enjoying it a lot more than Doom 3 though, even if I'm not really sure what I like better yet. I did really like the fact that Quake 4 continues the story of Quake II. And speaking of Quake II, that game is included with Quake 4 on a bonus disc, so that's just awesome. Buy this game if you likeQuake 4 plays a lot like Doom 3. It also looks a lot like Doom 3, and sounds like Doom 3... I am enjoying it a lot more than Doom 3 though, even if I'm not really sure what I like better yet. I did really like the fact that Quake 4 continues the story of Quake II. And speaking of Quake II, that game is included with Quake 4 on a bonus disc, so that's just awesome. Buy this game if you like sci-fi shooters with old-school gameplay.… Expand
  34. EKS666
    Oct 30, 2013
    8
    A really memorable game that seems to get a little repetitive by the end. The multiplayer on pc is really where this game shines. It is a well-done sequel to the legendary quake franchise, but doesn't live up to the depth and quality of the Doom 3 campaign, developed near the same time with the same game engine.
  35. TheLordEnki
    Jun 19, 2015
    8
    Pretty good FPS that picks up where Quake II left off. The id Tech 4 engine looks good on the Xbox 360 although the frame-rate can drop sometimes. The gameplay is good and the difficulty is challenging on the hardest setting.
  36. Untitled94
    Jul 15, 2021
    6
    This game is alright. The multiplayer can be fun and the bonus disc has Quake 2, so that's a...bonus. But overall, it's alright.
  37. Broyax
    May 21, 2023
    4
    Un peu de Halo mais pas trop (juste pour l'équipe qui vous accompagne la plupart du temps, le reste c'est du Quake avec des bornes de soin ou des trousses qui traînent comme... dans Doom), beaucoup de gore, pas mal de mauvais goût mais des pétoires qui claquent (la marque des Quake !). Des séquences scriptées qui étonnent, du spectacle... l'excellente VF est appréciable.

    Pour un    Un peu de Halo mais pas trop (juste pour l'équipe qui vous accompagne la plupart du temps, le reste c'est du Quake avec des bornes de soin ou des trousses qui traînent comme... dans Doom), beaucoup de gore, pas mal de mauvais goût mais des pétoires qui claquent (la marque des Quake !). Des séquences scriptées qui étonnent, du spectacle... l'excellente VF est appréciable.

    Pour un "Quake", le solo est pourtant l'un des meilleurs -si ce n'est le meilleur de la série ; ça reste malgré tout exigu assez souvent (comme dans... Doom 3). Je me souviens que c'est le premier jeu ou le second que j'ai fini sur Xbox 360. L'autre était COD 2 ! mais contrairement au COD dont l'adaptation console était remarquable, on ne pouvait en dire autant de Quake 4 : vilaines textures, saccades permanentes et longs temps de chargement sont au programme. C'était -et c'est donc- médiocre.    … Expand
  38. Yojimbo2015
    Jul 2, 2023
    8
    Following on in the tradition set down by the original Doom and Quake games, there is little in the way of sandbox style exploration and no character development or RPG elements; just lots of darkened corridors, evil cyborgs and big guns. For this reason some may find it a little old-fashioned, but that's why I like it. A nice looking, straightforward run and gun FPS from the old school.

Awards & Rankings

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#18 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
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#8 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005
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#15 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2005

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 52 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 52
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 52
  3. Negative: 0 out of 52
  1. GamingTrend
    86
    While there are certainly flaws in the single player and multiplayer, the game’s fantastic visuals and engaging storyline make it a worthy addition to any Quake fan’s library.
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  2. GameZone
    88
    The controls are well done, the sound is very good, the graphics carry the horror and surprise well ... if you have not experienced Quake 4 yet and plan on owning the 360, then this is a game that should be in your library.
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  3. GamePro
    80
    There's a lot to like about Quake 4: vivid (and violent) visuals, comfortable controls, and a surprisingly addictive multiplayer mode. And as a cool bonus, Activision even threw in a gorgeously high-definition version of "Quake II." So what more do you want?
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