QUAKE

1996
id software · first person · nightmare · deathmatch

/// the nightmare begins

Quake is a 1996 first-person shooter developed by id Software. It introduced true 3D polygonal graphics, real-time lighting, and a gothic, Lovecraftian atmosphere. You play as Ranger, a marine armed with an arsenal of brutal weapons.

The game is split into four episodes, filled with twisted dimensions, traps, and hordes of monsters like Ogres, Fiends, and the terrifying Shambler. Quake's engine became a legend, powering countless games and revolutionizing online deathmatch.

key features

  • Fully 3D real-time rendering
  • Dark, medieval / sci-fi hybrid setting
  • Nine unique weapons, including the iconic Nailgun
  • Multiplayer deathmatch & cooperative play
  • Customizable with mods and total conversions
  • Soundtrack by Trent Reznor (Nine Inch Nails)

deathmatch maps classic arenas

01The EdgeDM1
02ClaustrophobopolisDM2
03The Abandoned BaseDM3
04The Bad PlaceDM4
05The Pumping StationDM5
06The Wind TunnelsDM6
07The House of ChthonDM7
08Ziggurat VertigoDM8
09The Crypt of DecayDM9
10The Ebon FortressDM10
11The Raven's LairDM11
12The Iron CathedralDM12

expansions & total conversions full list

01Quakebase
02Scourge of Armagonofficial
03Dissolution of Eternityofficial
04Dimension of the Pastofficial
05Arcane Dimensionsmod
06Abyss Of Pandemonium v2.0mod
07Malicemod
08Dimension of the Machineofficial
09Quothmod
10X-Men: Ravages of Apocalypsetotal conv.
11QuakeWorldonline

system requirements DOS / Win95

minimum
CPU486 DX4 100 MHz
RAM8 MB
GPUVGA 640x480
Storage80 MB
OSDOS 6.2 / Win95
recommended
CPUPentium 75 MHz+
RAM16 MB
GPUSVGA 1MB+
Storage100 MB
SoundSB16
GLQuake requires 3D accelerator (Voodoo, etc.) + 4 MB VRAM
console: "impulse 9" · "frag like it's 1996"