Quake

pleasantly surprised by this, kinda expected it to just be a slightly less stylish doom but in proper 3D with stuff like rocket jumping

but the game is pretty different, the balance is way better, doesn't feel like you have to do a pistol start on each level for a proper challenge. playing on hard, I always felt like I had the right amount of resources for each level, and you actually have to use different weapons (apart from the melee weapon which kinda sucks) - tbf the weaker versions of each weapon class aren't that useful, the regular nailgun especially seeming basically useless, but the regular shotgun is useful because it has less spread so works better at range, and the grenade launcher can be used to shoot around corners. and every time you start a new episode, you reset your weapons, so you have to use the regular weapons every now and then anyway.

because the game is better balanced, finding secrets actually can feel worth it, if you find quad damage on a hard section it can be a big deal. the game wasn't that hard on hard difficulty, but I imagine on nightmare difficulty you'd really benefit from knowing the secret locations.

you don't have to play it like doom where you either save scum to keep your weapons when you die, or restart the level when you die and accept the punishment of losing your weapons, but find the levels too easy

there are 4 episodes which is 38 levels I think? good value for money, wouldn't consider any of the levels 'bad', but the game can feel like a bit of a drag if you get into a meh level, because the mechanics are pretty basic. but the game has such good atmosphere, you get the unsettling dark ambient soundtrack by trent reznor of nine inch nails, which gives off doom 64 vibes, and some of the levels are really dark, I was actually lighting up some levels using my guns as torches by shooting them when looking for secrets lol

the last episode can feel a bit bs with the introduction of 'enemy that erratically jumps in your face, explodes when you kill it, and seems to either resist a ton of damage or has a tiny hitbox', but the interesting level designs in that episode make up for it

you also have even more levels for free with the expansions, only just started playing them but there's a ton of content there as well which seems well received.

got about 20 hours of playtime pre-expansion, with a decent amount of time being afk, getting stuck and obsessively hunting for secrets.

Its quake made by ID software. Great game. Just play and enjoy...

Remaster of the best boomer shooter out there. Actual peak that defined a style of fps with one of the best soundtracks in gaming.

shiver my timbers and quake my boots i'm boutta crucify christ with this nailgun

Dear Nightdive, This remaster has been a wonderful experience but I did face a few issues, firstly non resolutions like above 720p is gives me graphical issues which are not as common on the internet but have been quite common with me. I have a low end pc with a 4:3 monitor and it makes the game unplayable until I lower the resolution to LOW which makes the game not very visible. I humbly and respectfully as you to please fix this issue, as this game has become a pain to play on lower end pc's because of these issues. I have tried everything but it did not work. Once again please fix this issue as soon as you can. Other parts of this game are very good and this is a nice source port with minor issues that can be fixed. I recommend this game to others. 10/10.

The original is better than this. But its Quake1, can't leave a bad review. I do like them making new modes and content for this game. Game needs to be 16 player multiplayer like back in the days. This game not as good as the original its too 2024, and it removes the good aspects of the original Quake1.

Quake may not seem like much, but don't be fooled by it's simple looks and gameplay. This game was a big, BIG deal at the time, not only cementing itself as a major landmark in gaming history, but also being the main reason as to why video games even have 3D graphics today.
Your favourite video games might not even exist if this game never released.

Sure, the levels are short and the gameplay is simple. But those factors are the game's strongest benefits as it's incredibly fast pace, unique artstyle and fun weapon roster will keep you coming back for more.

it required ironwail for me to actually play the game after being remastered, but honestly that inconvenience was worth it, especially for the ingame mod downloader which while limited, includes BOTH MISSION PACKS if you were wondering about where to get those

Back in the day this was The Game. So many fun hours playing this multiplayer with my friends on the company LAN. Today? It's nostalia but back then? there was nothing better.

Terrible. Most of the combat is close range, which means you can effectively only use the shotgun, because the rocket launcher has splash damage and the nail gun will be out of ammo. And the shotgun isn't powerful enough to deal with that. Chucking granades is also a very clumsy and ineffective form of combat.

I have loved Quake since the moment I got acquainted with it. Never have I ever come across anything else like it; for Quake is love, Quake is life. Where Doom is the oasis of loving marriage in the life of the player, Quake is the incomparable, supreme pleasure of submitting to the dominant lover under the acceptance of the significant other; the latter could never be without the former.

I remember watching televised matches being played in my youth in a show called "Tilt!". The host was an attractive and respectable lady, who would then closely observe as young yet true men would boldly and courageously battle and thus test the mettle of each other under the unyielding gaze of her exquisite eye. You can try to imagine how the winner would then be rewarded...

Our closing hymn, Vallasherra Dance.mp3, summarizes the message as well today as the day it was composed. Let us rejoice in its timelessness!

Fun game on it's on merits with the approved addons included, QOL settings, and multiplayer... But don't be fooled by the reviews claiming "thousands of hours of mod material!" since you'll need to procure those outside the game.

Sure, there are tons of community mods but no one is telling you how annoying it is to get them installed. Most mods prefer different versions of Quake or specific ways to install each mod. Some mods need or prefer things like QS-Spike Engine, Darkplaces, MarkV, QuakeSpasm, or some other arbitrary addon to make everything function.

Am I saying it's impossible? Not at all, but don't believe it'll be a cake walk. I'll say, don't buy this version if you just want single player and community mods. There are other places to get Quake for free to install these mods. This Steam version is better suited for multiplayer co-op with friends or deathmatch.

One of my favorite games of all time, I love the level design and the way the game urges you to use different weapons for different enemy types, it keeps the game fresh and engaging, especially on higher difficulties.

10/10

This game is a classic. Everything that made the original version great is here. It runs so smoothly. It brings back memories. Definitely worth a play.

Quake didn’t just drop into the gaming world; it kicked down the door and brought hell with it. This beast from id Software is raw, fast, and unapologetically brutal—a game that demands respect and punishes the weak. With its revolutionary 3D engine, Quake catapulted players into a nightmarish dimension filled with grotesque monsters, fiendish traps, and levels so twisted they feel alive.

I was a bit too young perhaps to play these kind of games back in the day.
Our PC had Quake pre-installed, so I got to try it but wasn't my cup of tea it seems at that age.
Now fastforward some 25+ years and it turns out I missed quite a gem.
Really entertaining for what it is. A game that very much stands the test of time with the remaster treatment at least.
I see now where all the "boomer-shooters" I play hail from..
That pretty much sums it up!

Quake hasn't aged very well, but it's worth a try if you like that genre of games.

It's a rather old game, so it's somewhat monotonous, but I've completed 3 out of 4 zones so far, and I intend to finish the game. I'm interested to see what the sequels offer.

Incredibly fun game. Quake is basically a religious artifact and a piece of history at this point and the Remaster makes it better than ever. All the guns feel and sound great, enemy and art design is unique, an overall great time.

Loads of missed potential but still amazing for what it has

Got stuck on a level for 4 days(ragequit and came back), finally beat it. Got further in the game, forgot to save and now i'm back at the level i was stuck at.

It’s the right evolution of the Doom game: it has darkness, it has fear, you can choose your path, there’s atmosphere... it has everything you needed at the time. And, like all the best, it can say, “I am your father.”

I dunno how many times I played this game I lost count throughout the years, but it's a classic and simple FPS, it's one of the few tend to go on when life gives me a hectic day. Doesn't need thinking nor effort to beat through the levels.

awesome old shooter game, lots of good expansions, although the map layout can be a little confusing since all of the textures look so similar, but otherwise a great time

I avoided playing this game when I got my first gaming PC in 2004 because it was "too old".
Now 20 years later I realize it's the GOAT.

quake is so good, better than 1993 doom imo
the whole four runes thing is pretty cool - fun gunplay, not enough guns tho but its from the late 90s so that makes sense - graphics look great - the final level of episode 2 is so fun - cool story - yeah that's it
if you like retro shooters def buy quake it's pretty cool

What's to say? There's a nailgun. A Carmack/Romero classic.

I was going to write a review for Quake itself, but there's not much point. Rather, I can attest that this remastered edition comes with everything* you need to play the incredible beast of FPS released all those years ago, either as originally designed or with tasteful improvements here and there by the ever-reliable Nightdive Studios. Whether you purchase here or on GOG, the incredible ecosystem of community content for this game more than justifies the price of admission even if you have no intention of (re?)playing the base content.

*soundtrack not included, but you can find that elsewhere :-]

Excellent remaster by Nightdive Studios, looks amazing in 4K. Slept on the expansion packs in the 90's, yet they look amazing today and really compliment the original game, and are possibly better. Outstanding replay value and the achievement rewards are worth chasing. Great trip down memory lane!

I didn't enjoy this game at all. First off, some of the enemies are really annoying (especially those blue things jumping at you and blowing up when they die), and some of the enemies are also bullet sponges which makes them very annoying to deal with. The maps are mazes, the gameplay is quite repetitive, the boss battles are boring. A lot of times the game deals damage to you through unfair traps, like enemies spawning behind you when you least expect it or spikes coming out of the walls. Some things I can understand for such an old FPS game, for example the repetitive gameplay, but the fact that this is such an annoying experience is not to blame on the age of the game.
Some things that are good: the atmosphere is great, the guns are fun to use and I love the character's movement (especially bhopping). I played the remastered (?) version and I have to say the graphics are very good. I'd say you should try it only if you're curious to try a game that made history for the first person shooter genre, but in 2024 there are better FPS simlar to Quake

It's A fun Retro FPS game that i play almost everyday whenever I'm bored, if you don't like this game then this might not be meant for you.

Played it the first time in almost 26 years... This game brings not only so many memories, but also goes to show how far ahead of the times ID Software were with the gameplay offered by Quake. What a great game.

Great game to play with cheat codes. Maybe after 100 hours on record you can play without cheat codes but I don't see the appeal of playing without cheat code.

Just good old fashioned shooting fun

A classic that should be played. Atmossphere is great and I really love Nine Inch Nails soundtrack. Great remastered graphics and fluid gun/gameplay. Without Quake modern FPS wouldn't be the same. If you like depressing uncanny horror with industrial tones in the background go play this game.
8.5/10

Quake is Doom fully realised.

The gameplay is masterful, and the entire Boomer Shooter wave of today is remaking its speed, flavour, and intensity.


The graphics are a bit rough and sparse today. The gothic feel was an obviously deliberate choice, but it never ventures very far, so it eventually starts feeling a bit bland. Additionally it may rub on some people these days after the days of mostly brown PS3/Xbox 360 shooters, but for the most part the graphics are quite alright.

The music is always atmospheric, and the levels foreboding, making you feel small. I also found the enemy designs not particularly outlandish, and the result is that - while always intimidating and moody - the game never feels extremely exciting or striking.

I think the cause of this is aiming for a dank and spooky artstyle and sticking to that too far, but also that Quake's 3D was truly cutting edge technology.

Indeed, given the state of 3D at the time, the game design is impeccable. In the same way that level designers for Doom simultaneously invented and perfected the elements of design necessary for that game, Quake's levels feel like a masterclass for a subject that hardly existed yet. The 3D feels fully integrated. Levels rarely feel like they're "just showing off the 3D", but always feel like it's an integral component of the maps. Indeed, with the addition of grenade launcher, among other elements, it's integral to the core gameplay. This might sound obvious, but it's easy to imagine a 3D FPS taking place entirely on one plane. Quake imagined it and said "No way".

Straight from Doom heritage as well, movement and shooting feel perfect. Engagements are nearly always interesting, fast, and thrilling. Enemy types are varied and interesting, and so your approaches to each scenario are different and adjusted on the fly.

Quake does like an occasional enemy teleported behind you, slow moving platform, or an unnecessary array of switches (as did Doom), but overall the levels and gameplay are flawlessly orchestrated.


A must play for any gamer, boomer shooter fan, level designer, or sentient being.

If DOOM popularized the Boomer Shooter, then Quake perfected it. An expertly-crafted FPS with some of the best movement and shooting in any video game ever, good enemy design featuring a variety of different attack patterns, excellent weapon design with varying strengths and weaknesses, clever level design, exciting secrets to find, and an exotic Eldritch atmosphere - all of which still hold up decades later. There is even co-op, multiplayer deathmatch and CTF, and a horde mode that all have bot support. This remastered version even includes Quake's two original expansion packs (Scourge of Armagon and Dissolution of Eternity), two official campaigns developed by MachineGames (Dimension of the Past and Dimension of the Machine), and community Add-Ons, making this game well worth its price.

I know DOOM is often touted as the 'grand-father' of first person shooters, and if that is so, then Quake is the father of the genre, influencing everything that came after. It is by far the definitive 'boomer-shooter', & I'd argue its far superior in nearly every aspect to its much more popular relative, DOOM.

Took several attempts over the years for this game to really click with me, but when it did, it was by far the most fun FPS experience I've ever had. Love the classic quick on your feet arena style game-play loop & the Lovecraftian aesthetic, truly a unique horror experience that imitators failed to replicate. The game has a very unique blend of aesthetic; blood, flesh, lasers, bombs, electricity, magic, futuristic technology, gore and more.

The arsenal is quite vast in its scope, of course sporting classics such as the shotgun and DB, or more unique offerings such as an electricity ray gun and nail gun. As typical of shooters of this sub-genre, resource management is important, but you might find it less prevalent here than other games such as Half-Life. There are several different types of armor and power-up picks up which make the combat feel even more dynamic. Having played on Nightmare difficulty, every enemy is lethal, making every encounter deadly, and it puts a lot of emphasis on your movement & positioning, weapon choice, & scouting out secrets for weapons, ammo, and armor.

All in all, a shining beacon of shooters, a technical marvel for it's time that doesn't feel too dated playing nearly 30 years later. If you enjoy arcade-style 'boomer shooters', this game is definitely worth picking up, you'll have a hard time finding a superior game in the genre.

Overall a clean and good remaster.
The newest added episode looks fantastic! I just wish they added the weapons from Dissoluions of Eternity. It is the only Add-On for Quake where you feel properly armed and not shooting cotton balls.

Yes I recommend I actually had this game on my computer when I was a kid had no idea back then what I was doing, unlike now I got it figured out it was just one of the games installed on a used computer I got as a present. So good nostaglia.

This game is absolutely wonderful! I wanted to get Quake because I tried Open Fortress this year and really enjoyed it. Quake was hard to get into, but I couldn't stop playing once I started having fun. I will continue to play this and hopefully get to 100%. If you don't already have it, you should get it.

unrelated note: I seem to be the youngest person playing this after seeing the other reviews lol

So many years later, Quake remains an excellent game. Plenty of challenge and very entertaining. Creepy, dark levels make the hair on the back of your neck stand up. Timeless classic.

I was really amazed for how good this game was back in the days and this remastered made me happy again!!!

A good game just got better with updated visuals and modern controls. Feels really good and plays really good. And it has CO-OP Campaign? I mean, come on!! I highly recommend play through this game with a friend. Makes it alot better.

I like they compiled the base game and the expansions in just one game but where are my cloud saves? I am not gonna redo the game again (specially on the most higher difficulty).

**Quake (Enhanced) – A Stunning Revival of a Classic Masterpiece**

Quake is nothing short of a triumph, successfully revitalizing the groundbreaking 1996 classic while preserving the essence that made it a cornerstone of first-person shooters. Released in 2021, this enhanced version offers a perfect blend of nostalgia and modern upgrades, making it a must-play for both longtime fans and newcomers to the franchise.

From the moment you launch Quake, you're greeted with stunning visuals that breathe new life into the iconic environments. The updated graphics, featuring improved textures, lighting effects, and higher resolutions, transform the dark, atmospheric world of Quake into a breathtaking experience. The art direction remains true to the original while enhancing the sense of immersion, creating a perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation.

The gameplay in Quake retains the fast-paced, fluid mechanics that fans adore. The controls are responsive and intuitive, allowing players to dive straight into the intense action. Combat feels as exhilarating as ever, with a diverse arsenal of weapons that includes classics like the shotgun and the iconic rocket launcher. The addition of new features, such as the ability to aim freely and the introduction of quality-of-life improvements, makes the experience even more enjoyable.

One of the standout aspects of Quake is its robust single-player campaign. The level design is masterful, offering a variety of environments filled with secrets, puzzles, and challenging enemies. Each episode provides a unique atmosphere and gameplay experience, encouraging exploration and skillful combat. The enhanced version also includes additional content, such as the original expansions and a new episode, ensuring that there is plenty to discover and enjoy.

The multiplayer component remains a highlight, allowing players to engage in classic arena-style combat. The matchmaking system is smooth, making it easy to connect with friends or other players from around the world. Whether you're diving into deathmatches or team-based modes, the competitive spirit of Quake is alive and well.

Quake (Enhanced) also embraces modern features like cross-play, ensuring that players on different platforms can compete together. This commitment to accessibility and community is commendable and adds to the longevity of the game.

In summary, Quake (Enhanced) is a masterful revival of a legendary title that successfully combines the best of the original with modern improvements. Its stunning visuals, exhilarating gameplay, and rich content make it an essential experience for anyone interested in first-person shooters. Whether you're reliving the glory days or discovering the game for the first time, Quake promises an unforgettable journey into the world of classic arena combat. Dive in and experience the thrill of Quake like never before!

A classic, immortal gameplay mechanics which stand to this day without much alternatives due to their beauty and complexity.
60-65 hrs of gameplay in there and thats without even tapping into multiplayer
Highly recommend

An undeniable classic and an unbelievable leap in gaming technology.

The first seriously scary and immersive computer game I ever played. After nearly 30 years I still come back to it. The designers and developers showed real genius in creating a believable world of horror back in the day, and I don't even notice the huge technical advancements since then while I'm playing this. No cliches and no 'inclusive', or politically-correct sentimentality here. Just Hell, the way it probably is...

I swear, not even Amnesia managed to creep me out as much as the last chapter of Quake.

Truly a masterpiece.