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Quake II

2023
Shooter

Horror · Sci-Fi

Quake II's 2023 remaster serves as a brutal reminder of the arena shooter's raw appeal. Its core loop of twitch-reflex combat, map memorization, and relentless enemy waves remains as compelling as ever. The tightly designed levels and satisfying weapon feedback, from the Super Shotgun's blast to the Railgun's precision, define the experience and keep players returning to frag one another.
This remastered release includes: - Quake II (original version and enhanced release) - The N64 version of Quake II - Quake II Mission Pack: The Reckoning (expansion pack) - Quake II Mission Pack: Ground Zero (expansion pack) - A new expansion titled "Call of the Machine" as well as a new multiplayer map - Multiplayer crossplay between Windows and console versions - The original, unmodified release of Quake II: Quad Damage - Concept art, sketches, videos and early, playable levels - Various improvements such as support for higher resolutions, new gameplay elements and enhanced AI, a compass to show the way to the next objective etc. This release replaced prior Quake II entries on digital stores upon its release. For previous owners, it was distributed as a free upgrade.

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Match
Recommendation strength
88%

Helldivers 2

2024 · Shooter

Team up, strategize, and unleash a torrent of firepower against alien hordes — the same frenetic, squad-based action as Quake II, but with a galaxy to liberate.

Why recommended

  • Intense, fast-paced action combat where teamwork and tactical positioning are key to survival, mirroring Quake II's emphasis on skillful movement and weapon mastery
  • Criteria — Multiplayer focus with cooperative missions where players must coordinate to overcome overwhelming odds, just like Quake II's deathmatch
  • Challenging Difficulty with hordes of enemies and limited resources, forcing players to adapt and overcome, reminiscent of Quake II's unforgiving arena combat
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Critic & community
80
Match
Recommendation strength
78%

Experience the same high-stakes, skill-based gunplay as Quake II, but in a brutal, realistic setting where every encounter could be your last.

Why recommended

  • Gunplay emphasizes precision, tactics, and fast reflexes, similar to the skill-based shooting of Quake II
  • Criteria — Multiplayer focus with tense, competitive matches where players fight for survival against other players and AI enemies
  • Challenging Difficulty with permadeath and punishing combat, mirroring Quake II's unforgiving arena combat
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Critic & community
75
Match
Recommendation strength
70%

Trade the sci-fi setting for a horror-infused shooter, but keep the fast-paced, tactical combat and emphasis on reflexes that defined Quake II.

Why recommended

  • Fast-paced, action-oriented combat where players must use their reflexes and tactical skills to survive, similar to Quake II's arena-style battles
  • Criteria — Multiplayer is a core component, with various modes that allow players to compete against each other
  • The game features a challenging difficulty, with enemies that require precise aiming and tactical positioning, just like Quake II

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