Quake

 Nintendo 64
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Mar 24, 1998
  • Also On: PC
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 23 Ratings

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  • Summary: Heart-pounding gameplay, spectacular graphics and brain-shattering sound effects - guaranteed to have players jumping out of their skins! Incorporates the ferocity of the single-player game with the ultimate bloodlust of the two-player splitscreen Deathmatch. A true 3D polygonal environmentHeart-pounding gameplay, spectacular graphics and brain-shattering sound effects - guaranteed to have players jumping out of their skins! Incorporates the ferocity of the single-player game with the ultimate bloodlust of the two-player splitscreen Deathmatch. A true 3D polygonal environment that includes the most horrific creatures to grace a console. Startling dynamic lighting, levels designed by the masters, and an arsenal of the most awesome weaponry to match.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. TotalGames.net
    88
    Playing Quake is like living a horror movie. The game simply gushes atmosphere from every slime-coated, ambient lighted, gothic architectural artery.
  2. IGN
    80
    Despite its flaws, Nintendo 64 owners looking for the Quake experience can't go wrong with this game -- if for single-player mode alone. However, seasoned Quakers looking for the ultimate multiplayer game may want to rent before they buy.
  3. Nintendorks
    80
    I knew there was no way Quake 64 could pull off a control scheme as fluid as my PC setup. But it comes close, and I have to give it credit for that.
  4. Games Domain
    70
    Though the enemies aren't programmed well enough to follow you around many corners and elevators like they would in Turok or Bond, the surprises and just sheer craziness of attacking enemies makes Quake64 a game that freaks you out.
  5. Hot Games
    70
    If you've never played Quake on any machine before, this is one of the best versions available this side of the original PC game.
  6. GameSpot
    69
    If Quake is a game experience you don't want to miss, and if a Nintendo is all you have, then Quake 64 is your ticket.
  7. All Game Guide
    60
    It's Quake, what else do I have to say?

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. M.S.
    Feb 1, 2004
    10
    This game has great gameplay. I can play it for days. The Graphics are not high-res but still good.
  2. theeDarkhorse
    Jul 28, 2016
    10
    There is an overwhelming feeling of solidity in this game. So much so that when your caught by surprise you will jump, because you feel a partThere is an overwhelming feeling of solidity in this game. So much so that when your caught by surprise you will jump, because you feel a part of the world. The game has weight. Ambience for a soundtrack and level design that encourages replays.
    I found Hard mode to be more challenging than Nightmare because the grunts grenades are less predictable. The PC version has more levels but they picked the best of the bunch for the N64. Now onto Quake 2 and 4 for the Xbox 360. Just dropped through my post today :)    … Expand
  4. HyperCube33
    Oct 21, 2006
    9
    Graphics are sub par compared to the PC version that now has been converted to above doom stanards but its fun! Its Quake!
  5. CodyZamboni
    Jun 8, 2019
    8
    Back in 1998, I played this N64 game almost every day for a month, Super fun, super good time. Intense, scary. Most insane weapons :Back in 1998, I played this N64 game almost every day for a month, Super fun, super good time. Intense, scary. Most insane weapons : Super Nail Gun, Rocket Launcher, Thunderbolt.… Expand
  6. Speed4Runs
    Dec 5, 2012
    8
    Probably the only competitive FPS (or even video game) for Nintendo 64. I mean, the only great and hard FPS for this console: Quake. ProbablyProbably the only competitive FPS (or even video game) for Nintendo 64. I mean, the only great and hard FPS for this console: Quake. Probably the best game ever made. I've already written a review for the PC version.… Expand
  7. ChesterField
    May 1, 2020
    7
    A good shooter that gains a lot when playing it in its multiplayer mode with colleagues. Technically inferior to the competition like perfectA good shooter that gains a lot when playing it in its multiplayer mode with colleagues. Technically inferior to the competition like perfect dark or goldeneye 007. Still, a good game.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#11 Best N64 Game of 1998
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#11 Most Discussed N64 Game of 1998