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Quake 4
By Raven Software, released 1 Jan 2005
- Linux
- Microsoft Windows
- macOS
- first-person shooter
- science fiction video game
What it is
Quake 4 is a narrative-driven science-fiction military shooter developed by Raven Software in collaboration with id Software. Released in 2005, it is a direct sequel to Quake II. The campaign follows Marine Corporal Matthew Kane and the Rhino Squad during Earth’s invasion of the Strogg homeworld, where the fight may require Kane to become one of the enemy. Players battle the Strogg with advanced weapons and can also use mechanized walkers and hover tanks. Arena-style multiplayer includes Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Flag, with players fighting as either Strogg or Marines. The game is listed with single-player, multiplayer, Steam Cloud and Family Sharing. Its broader platform listing includes Linux, Windows and macOS, while the Steam platform listing names Windows. The listed release date is August 4, 2011, and its Steam age rating is 17.
What players like, and what they don't
- Direct sequel to Quake II.
- Campaign features advanced weapons, walkers and hover tanks.
- Multiplayer includes three named arena modes.
- Players can fight as Strogg or Marines.
- Steam Cloud is listed.
- Steam lists Windows as the platform.
- Its Steam age rating is 17.
Who it suits
Quake 4 suits players who want a science-fiction military campaign alongside arena-style multiplayer. Players should note the difference between the broader platform listing and the Windows-only Steam platform listing.
Quake 4 offers a story campaign and arena multiplayer in a military science-fiction setting. Windows is the listed Steam platform, while the broader listing also names Linux and macOS.
