Quake Champions (2022)

Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Free To Play
Rating: 3.7 of 5, 38,953 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 19 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A blisteringly fast arena shooter that demands pinpoint accuracy and quick reflexes amidst brutal, competitive combat.

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What players say

Players love the gunplay and movement but say the game is nearly dead, with long queue times and matches that are either stomps or against cheaters. The hero system divides opinion: some enjoy the variety, others miss the purity of classic Quake. Long-time players note that development stalled after layoffs at id Software.

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