Action

Quake II

Single PlayerCo-op

4.2

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1997

Released

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📅 Release Info

Release DateDecember 9, 1997

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🏷️ Game Details

Genres

ActionShooter

Playable on

PCPlayStationXboxNintendoOther

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LinuxPCClassic MacintoshPlayStationXbox 360Nintendo 64Commodore / Amiga

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About this game

Quake II is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. It is not a direct sequel to Quake, id decided to revert to an existing trademark when they were unable to agree on a new name that did not violate another company's trademark.

Pros & Cons

Pros

Fast, responsive combat with strong weapon feedback.
Competitive deathmatch multiplayer with lasting influence.
3D graphics and technology were advanced for 1997.
Soundtrack and sound design complement the action.
PC mod support and multiplayer customization support long-term play.

Cons

Industrial science-fiction setting is less atmospheric than Quake's.
Campaign objectives, switches, and backtracking can be confusing.
Industrial corridors and environments repeat throughout the campaign.
Generic Strogg conflict with sparse narrative development.

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