Quake (2007)

Developer: id Software, Nightdive Studios, MachineGames
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 15,605 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced, dark fantasy first-person shooter with tense, gory combat and a retro, atmospheric feel.

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What players say

Players call this 1996 classic one of the most influential shooters ever, citing its atmosphere, soundtrack, and speed. Some note the remaster is great, but one reviewer dislikes changes to the Nightmare difficulty. The new expansions get praise for variety.

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