Quake (video game)

Quake is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and released in 1996.

Quake is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and released in 1996. It is the first entry in the Quake series and is widely noted for its move to full real-time 3D rendering and its influential multiplayer gameplay. The game was widely played in Canada and helped shape PC multiplayer gaming culture.

Gameplay

Quake is a first-person shooter in which the player moves through interconnected levels, fighting enemies with a mix of science-fiction and fantasy weapons. The setting combines military, gothic, and Lovecraftian themes. The player battles monsters and hostile forces across sci-fi and gothic environments. The protagonist is later referred to as Ranger in the series.

Development and technology

The game was developed by id Software using the Quake engine, which advanced the company’s earlier Doom technology. The engine’s real-time 3D rendering made the game a technical milestone. The game introduced a fully real-time 3D engine with early OpenGL support.

Release and ports

Quake was released on July 22, 1996, for Microsoft DOS. It was later ported to additional platforms. It became one of id Software’s most significant releases of the 1990s.

Legacy

Quake is regarded as an influential shooter, especially for its multiplayer and its role in the development of competitive online play. It launched a long-running series that included later sequels and spin-offs. Its multiplayer became especially influential in early internet gaming.