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Review of Quake on Nintendo Switch

by Tanya Krane Tanya Krane photo Aug 2021
Cover image of Quake on Switch
Gamefings Score: 9
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 19 Aug 2021
Genre: First-person shooter
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks

Introduction

Hey there, fellow game enthusiasts! Buckle up as we plunge into the chaotic, monster-riddled world of *Quake*, now lovingly resurrected for the Nintendo Switch. If you thought the world needed more explosions and fiendish creatures, congrats! You were right, and now it's time to dive into a world where only the swift and slightly insane survive.

Gameplay

So, let's talk gameplay for a hot minute. In *Quake*, you assume the role of the bravest dude in video gaming - the Ranger. Unfortunately, our hero doesn't get the best of name recognition because, let's face it, 'Ranger' sounds like he just stepped out of a '90s action figure catalog. Your mission? Stop the evil *Quake*, a charming entity hell-bent on invading Earth via slipgates. Yeah, slipgates - the friendlier cousin of the black hole. You'll navigate through futuristic military bases and gothic hellscapes, taking out anything from zombified soldiers to freakishly large ogres. Really, it's an all-you-can-slay buffet of baddies!

Graphics

Looking at the graphics, one might get a little nostalgic headache. Let's not kid ourselves; this is a remaster of a 90s game that originally looked like a pixelated fever dream. But the Switch version spruces things up just enough that you can see your enemies clearly without squinting. Expect updated textures, lighting effects, and minor graphical enhancements that won't make you forget the originals, but will make you think, 'Oh look, it actually looks like a *thing* now!' Plus, switching between handheld and docked mode shows off that '720p for the win!' spirit!

Conclusion

*Quake* on the Switch is like that beloved ICP T-shirt from your childhood that still fits! Sure, it's a little rough around the edges, and occasionally smells like embarrassing nostalgia, but it works brilliantly. The controls are responsive, the atmosphere drips with charm, and the gameplay is just as frenetic as back in the day, making it a nostalgic love letter to those who lived through the golden years of FPS gaming. With the added convenience of portability, you have the perfect excuse to ruin a few more dinner parties by yelling, 'I'm getting telefragged!' during couch multiplayer sessions. Overall, this beloved classic rightly earns itself a solid '9 out of 10'! Go forth, brave gamer! The world of *Quake* awaits, still as delightfully chaotic as ever.

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