Quake III Arena

 Dreamcast
  • Publisher: Sega
  • Release Date: Oct 22, 2000
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93

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8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 105 Ratings

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  • Summary: Prepare to abandon every ounce of common sence and any trace of doubt as you're engulfed by an online multiplayer frnezy throughout cyberspace! Delve into lands of eerie uncertainty and fatal hazards drawing you into the depths of dispair, as legions of foes surround you. Challenging the gutPrepare to abandon every ounce of common sence and any trace of doubt as you're engulfed by an online multiplayer frnezy throughout cyberspace! Delve into lands of eerie uncertainty and fatal hazards drawing you into the depths of dispair, as legions of foes surround you. Challenging the gut reaction that transported you here in the first place. Immerse yourself within.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. Daily Radar
    100
    Those who haven't already bought a copy of it should promptly have their heads examined.
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  2. DC Swirl
    100
    Everything about the Dreamcast port of QIIIA came together supremely well at the end: graphics, ambient BGM, sound effects, control, lag-free internet frag-a-thons (most of the time anyway), everything!
  3. Gaming Maxx
    96
    A home console first-person shooter has never looked this damn good.
  4. IGN
    92
    This game is not at its best with a standard Dreamcast controller. You need a mouse and keyboard.
  5. Gaming Age
    91
    With over 30 warriors to choose from, and over 30 maps, this game will take a while to get old. No matter how you play this game though, you're sure to have a blast.
  6. Antagonist
    90
    Despite its flaws, Quake III on the Dreamcast is probably the best FPS game on any console, with the possible exception of the almighty "Goldeneye."
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  7. Total Video Games
    80
    Overall Quake 3 Arena is just as fun as it was on PC and with the addition of the split screen modes and its support for the upcoming broadband adapter it sets the bare for console deathmatch games.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 1 out of 9
  1. MeDoBaseball
    Apr 3, 2015
    10
    SEXYNESSSEXYNESS 90000000000000000000000000000000000000-0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000… Expand
  2. RockerMike
    Mar 13, 2023
    10
    My first ever FPS... The best there is in my opinion! When it comes to fps you must play quake 3 area. The maps, the mechanics, the gameMy first ever FPS... The best there is in my opinion! When it comes to fps you must play quake 3 area. The maps, the mechanics, the game modes... everything was amazing!!… Expand
  4. oxxxid
    Sep 6, 2021
    10
    10000 hours of my life and it is worth it! Gold standard of First Person Shooter!
  5. DeadorAliveFan
    Jul 15, 2004
    10
    Very cool game, the 4 player option makes the game the number 1 when u want to play with your friends XD.
  6. Incarta
    Feb 8, 2014
    7
    Good dumb run and gun fun. Difficult to enjoy online if you haven't mastered some skills and the single player is less fun. I suspect quakeGood dumb run and gun fun. Difficult to enjoy online if you haven't mastered some skills and the single player is less fun. I suspect quake fans would prefer the pc version… Expand
  7. neojotic
    Aug 28, 2020
    5
    Amazing game but it loses points as it was meant to be played with the mouse and keyboard on the dreamcast. This becomes a huge limitation forAmazing game but it loses points as it was meant to be played with the mouse and keyboard on the dreamcast. This becomes a huge limitation for enjoying this game as the Dreamcast controller doesn't have a second joystick nor does it have USB ports. Sourcing a DC keyboard and mouse is not only expensive but you're stuck to the one they manufactured as you rely on the controller port for the hookup. There are a small amount of adapters but that will run you even more money.

    The game itself is atleast a B+ or A- but only with the proper set up or alot of practice with the controller which kinda takes mulitplayer options off the table.    … Expand
  8. Empyrea
    Jun 14, 2018
    4
    Controls sucked. I think I played more with my cousin than alone. I didn't like this game at all.

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Awards & Rankings

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#5 Best Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#16 Most Discussed Dreamcast Game of 2000
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#11 Most Shared Dreamcast Game of 2000