Quake

Item: Quake
Rating: 90
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-28

Summary

Timeless gameplay and iconic design
High-quality remaster with updates
Expansive modding and replayability options
Repetitive and monotonous gameplay loops
Unfair enemy placement and spawns
Motion sickness and performance issues

Emotions

Nostalgia15%Frustration12%Excitement12%Admiration10%Satisfaction10%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 41%
Unhelpful reviews: 59%
Protest reviews: 0%

90%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
10%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 816
Negative points: 262
Gameplay points: 615
Perf. points: 66
Rec. points: 115
Misc points: 21

Point	Description	Importance
Timeless gameplay and design Description Quake's gameplay, level design, and core mechanics remain highly enjoyable and influential even decades after release. Players praise its fast-paced, skill-based combat and tight controls as timeless. Importance 99%	Quake's gameplay, level design, and core mechanics remain highly enjoyable and influential even decades after release. Players praise its fast-paced, skill-based combat and tight controls as timeless.	99%
High-quality remaster and updates Description The remastered version by Nightdive Studios is praised for modernizing graphics, controls, and performance while preserving the original's spirit. It includes all expansions, mods, and optimizations for modern hardware. Importance 70%	The remastered version by Nightdive Studios is praised for modernizing graphics, controls, and performance while preserving the original's spirit. It includes all expansions, mods, and optimizations for modern hardware.	70%
Expansive modding and replayability Description Quake's modding community has created high-quality maps, mods, and custom content for decades, significantly extending the game's replayability. The remaster includes many of these additions for free. Importance 65%	Quake's modding community has created high-quality maps, mods, and custom content for decades, significantly extending the game's replayability. The remaster includes many of these additions for free.	65%
Free and inclusive content Description The remaster includes all expansions, DLC, and community mods for free, making it a complete package. It was also offered for free to original owners, adding value. Importance 59%	The remaster includes all expansions, DLC, and community mods for free, making it a complete package. It was also offered for free to original owners, adding value.	59%
Multiplayer and co-op support Description Quake's multiplayer modes, including deathmatch and co-op, are highlighted as frantic, fun, and still active. The remaster adds modern features like crossplay and split-screen support. Importance 59%	Quake's multiplayer modes, including deathmatch and co-op, are highlighted as frantic, fun, and still active. The remaster adds modern features like crossplay and split-screen support.	59%
Fast-paced and dynamic combat Description Quake's combat is described as exhilarating, fast-paced, and skill-based, with satisfying weapons and enemy variety. The lack of reload mechanics and projectile-based attacks add to the intensity. Importance 56%	Quake's combat is described as exhilarating, fast-paced, and skill-based, with satisfying weapons and enemy variety. The lack of reload mechanics and projectile-based attacks add to the intensity.	56%
Historical and cultural significance Description Quake is recognized as a foundational title in the FPS genre, pioneering 3D graphics, online multiplayer, and modding. Its influence extends to games like Half-Life and Call of Duty. Importance 54%	Quake is recognized as a foundational title in the FPS genre, pioneering 3D graphics, online multiplayer, and modding. Its influence extends to games like Half-Life and Call of Duty.	54%
Iconic atmosphere and soundtrack Description The game's dark, Lovecraftian atmosphere and Trent Reznor's soundtrack are frequently highlighted as defining features that enhance immersion and tension. The sound design and music are described as flawless and unforgettable. Importance 46%	The game's dark, Lovecraftian atmosphere and Trent Reznor's soundtrack are frequently highlighted as defining features that enhance immersion and tension. The sound design and music are described as flawless and unforgettable.	46%
Challenging and rewarding difficulty Description Quake's difficulty, especially on Nightmare mode, is praised for being tough but fair. The variety of enemies and strategic combat make replaying on higher difficulties gratifying. Importance 11%	Quake's difficulty, especially on Nightmare mode, is praised for being tough but fair. The variety of enemies and strategic combat make replaying on higher difficulties gratifying.	11%
Nostalgic yet fresh experience Description The game balances nostalgia for long-time fans with accessibility for new players. Its retro charm and timeless design make it enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with classic FPS games. Importance 10%	The game balances nostalgia for long-time fans with accessibility for new players. Its retro charm and timeless design make it enjoyable even for those unfamiliar with classic FPS games.	10%
Innovative movement mechanics Description The game introduced vertical aiming, jumping, and advanced movement techniques like strafe jumping and bunny hopping, which remain satisfying and influential in modern shooters. Importance 10%	The game introduced vertical aiming, jumping, and advanced movement techniques like strafe jumping and bunny hopping, which remain satisfying and influential in modern shooters.	10%

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