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- Platform: Windows 95 / 98
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- Media: Video Game
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When it first came out Quake was the cutting-edge of game graphics (in fact lots of new release games still use the Quake III engine) although it's looking a bit dated, you can't deny that this is one of the best first-person shooters of all time even if it does just take the Doom plot and add loads more monsters and heavy weapons. The story is standard aliens/demonic hordes are invading and it's up to you to stop them stuff, the game pans out over four episodes in total, each made up of about eight levels. The military have been experimenting with trans-dimensional technology creating gates that they believe will enable them to transport objects though space. But unfortunately, (and isn't it always the way) an evil force has been using the slipgates to send hundreds of hideous creatures into your bases. And now, with all your comrades slaughtered, only you can stop this force.
As well as the single-player campaign Quake really comes into its own in multiplayer, it is still one of the most widely played online games of all time where armed with a grenade launcher you can wreak your revenge on everyone that ever crossed you.
The sequel Quake 2, is basically Quake with better graphics and more weapons, you are still battling the same nasties this time you are the sole survivor of a last-ditch assault force sent against the Strogg's mysterious alien home world. Starting your mission with only a pistol, you'll eventually scavenge much more impressive weaponry from those less fortunate squad mates who didn't quite make it.
Of course, if you're feeling a little more social, you can put off saving the world and opt for Quake II's multiplayer mode, which allows one, two, or three additional players to join in the action. There are four setups for the multiplayer mode, ranging from the standard everyone-for-themselves mode to capture the flag.
The most recent Quake outing was purely multiplayer. Quake 3: Arena transports players into a violent, virtual world filled with deadly weapons, impressive power-ups and intense combat. Players compete on 26 maps in either death match (free-for-all or team play), with goals to rack up as many kills as possible; or capture the flag, a team-oriented game with scoring based on the number of enemy flag captures.
What is really impressive is Quake3's 3-D engine. The 26 maps are filled with exquisite architecture and impressive special effects; further, Quake 3 provides dozens of highly detailed player models to choose from. Basically this is still a great franchise and one that other games strive to equal.--Simon Fisk
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By A Customer
Sorry, to not buy this pack is madness.
To have 3 of the greatest first person shooter games ever in one pack and at this price is just extremely cool.
Quake took the doom generation and gave them a kick in the teeth with far better graphics, more enjoyable gameplay and stunning level design. The game is huge and immensely fun to play through to completion.
Quake 2 took single player to a new level with its far improved graphics and killer ass kickin monsties and weapons. With also, non-linear gameplay unlike all that went before - making you tread back to previous levels to carry out tasks neccesary to continue. Killer multiplayer also meant that Quake 2 shot to being the major online game almost overnight.
Quake 3 is the game that took graphics engines to a new level of deliciousness while aiming for the deathmatch generation to satisfy. The single player deathmatch is fun, but unless you are an internet player, quake 3 only held so much playing time before the bots got a bit dull.
I have found all three quake games to be immensely enjoyable - enjoyable enough to play them through twice each without getting bored of them.
Get it or be sorry!!
To have 3 of the greatest first person shooter games ever in one pack and at this price is just extremely cool.
Quake took the doom generation and gave them a kick in the teeth with far better graphics, more enjoyable gameplay and stunning level design. The game is huge and immensely fun to play through to completion.
Quake 2 took single player to a new level with its far improved graphics and killer ass kickin monsties and weapons. With also, non-linear gameplay unlike all that went before - making you tread back to previous levels to carry out tasks neccesary to continue. Killer multiplayer also meant that Quake 2 shot to being the major online game almost overnight.
Quake 3 is the game that took graphics engines to a new level of deliciousness while aiming for the deathmatch generation to satisfy. The single player deathmatch is fun, but unless you are an internet player, quake 3 only held so much playing time before the bots got a bit dull.
I have found all three quake games to be immensely enjoyable - enjoyable enough to play them through twice each without getting bored of them.
Get it or be sorry!!
By Quindie
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What is offered in this pack is amazing: the second greatest series of video games in the history of mankind (the first being id's earlier games, DOOM).
Not only 32 single-player levels created on one of the greatest graphics engines of all time created by the god of video game programming, John Carmack, but a fully immersive 16-player deathmatch mode further adds to the genius Quake is.
Besides all this, perhaps what makes Quake and it's predecessor DOOm so unique is the open-source nature of the game, that through third-party software allows for mods of Quake of your own without being on the wrong end of the law, and to finally create your own game. This game is the reason my grades fell so badly at school: it's sheer beautifully addictive brilliance.
Not only 32 single-player levels created on one of the greatest graphics engines of all time created by the god of video game programming, John Carmack, but a fully immersive 16-player deathmatch mode further adds to the genius Quake is.
Besides all this, perhaps what makes Quake and it's predecessor DOOm so unique is the open-source nature of the game, that through third-party software allows for mods of Quake of your own without being on the wrong end of the law, and to finally create your own game. This game is the reason my grades fell so badly at school: it's sheer beautifully addictive brilliance.
By supersteve
Fun:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well not these days, but playing Quake for the first time in 1996 did scare me back then.
With the ultimate collection here, it is a must-buy! I bought this for my birthday and I still have it (I can run it under an XP compatibility mode cause I have Vista)
Got it for 12 quid in 2006, I can see why it's so pricey now, but if you are willing to pay a bit extra, this is the game for you
With the ultimate collection here, it is a must-buy! I bought this for my birthday and I still have it (I can run it under an XP compatibility mode cause I have Vista)
Got it for 12 quid in 2006, I can see why it's so pricey now, but if you are willing to pay a bit extra, this is the game for you
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