Quake2021

Quake

2021 Bethesda Softworks83Great

Playable on

Included with

Xbox Game Pass
Standard, Ultimate

Available on

Game modes

Single player
Local co-op
2–4 players
Local multiplayer
2–4 players
Online co-op
2–4 players
Online multiplayer
2–8 players

Details

Launch: August 19, 2021
Developer: Nightdive Studios
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Themes: Action
Fantasy
Science fiction
Genres: Shooter
Adventure

Overview

In addition to support for modern systems and improved rendering techniques, this remastered version includes both mission packs, Scourge of Armagon and Dissolution of Eternity. It also includes two episodes created by MachineGames: the previously-released Dimension of the Past and a new one called Dimension of the Machine.

Press86

Players88

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Metacritic81from 8 reviews
OpenCritic87from 25 reviews

A huge shot of nostalgia for those who grew up on classic FPS games, this 90s throwback is more than accessible for modern gamers, however the lack of any narrative to keep you engaged may be off-putting to some.

Revisiting Quake has been both a nostalgic trip for me as well as rekindling my thirst for new games in the series. I hope this remake spawns interest in the franchise and we see a proper new game in the franchise very soon. At $10 this is an easy recommendation and if you have Game Pass it is included, so there is no excuse not to give it a go.

‎Quake Remastered or simply this new version of Quake is a success to put back in today one of the greatest classics in the history of the video game. Technically it has gotten a very interesting facelift and that brings it up to date enough to discover that the title is still just as fun as the first day. However, some bad startup settings or a clear...

Quake is a seminal shooter that helped define the genre, but it's definitely starting to show its age. It's well worth experiencing the campaign, but its design and enemy placement can occasionally feel unfair. Just as well, the multiplayer is difficult to get into if you're not already familiar with it.

After reviewing Quake, I feel it's still an incredible game that holds up well even today. You get a ton of content for the price, and on top of that, there's so much replayability between the various difficulties and multiplayer options. While I wish some effort would have been made to modernize some archaic elements, they don't take away too much...