PoetPhilosopher
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If I don't mind the graphics, but am not too overly familiar with Quake in terms of actually playing it... should I buy the "newly released" Quake 1 for Nintendo Switch, which is $10?
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Quake 1
- Thread starter PoetPhilosopher
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You mean thd first Quake ever...from the nineties?
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
Ohh...
A woman after my own heart! I love Quake!
If I was you, I'd play or watch let's play of the retro games first and compare to the new version.
Honestly I'm leery of new games today with some exceptions like remasters. In short I'd definitely play Quake 1 again. Nothing beats the classics as long as changes don't ruin it.
I don't have a switch but I do have my old Quakes plus the VR version of Quake.
I'd personally look at how much deviation is present and compare the two before making a commitment.
A woman after my own heart! I love Quake!
If I was you, I'd play or watch let's play of the retro games first and compare to the new version.
Honestly I'm leery of new games today with some exceptions like remasters. In short I'd definitely play Quake 1 again. Nothing beats the classics as long as changes don't ruin it.
I don't have a switch but I do have my old Quakes plus the VR version of Quake.
I'd personally look at how much deviation is present and compare the two before making a commitment.
Shadow Wolf
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Just play it. Quake and Doom are still two of the best shooters ever made. Star Wars Dark Forces is also pretty good, and basically what you get when you replace demons with Storm troopers.
PoetPhilosopher
Veteran Member
Yes.
PoetPhilosopher
Veteran Member
I think it's actually a remaster.
I used to play a lot of Quake in my youth, but I played QuakeWorld deathmatches online for the most part. There was a lot of good deathmatch mods for Quake as well like Painkeep. I also used to make levels for Quake using QED, which was a fun way for me to craft deathmatch maps for me to play with my friends.
As for the single player, ehhh... The N64 had a good adaptation for the game with atmospheric music and improved GL graphics, but ultimately the game is a mindless shooter. It gets repetitive. I don't know how good the console version on the switch is, but the lack of mods from the community would make the game suffer. Some of the mods were really good on the PC, like Future vs. Fantasy. The base game is kind of bland without having access to those.
As for the single player, ehhh... The N64 had a good adaptation for the game with atmospheric music and improved GL graphics, but ultimately the game is a mindless shooter. It gets repetitive. I don't know how good the console version on the switch is, but the lack of mods from the community would make the game suffer. Some of the mods were really good on the PC, like Future vs. Fantasy. The base game is kind of bland without having access to those.
Twilight Hue
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Shadow Wolf
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What on Earth is the point of those? I have never understood it. Especially today it's very easy to play even the rarest of video games on anything that's not Xbox.
Twilight Hue
Twilight, not bright nor dark, good nor bad.
It looks like Halo the master chief collection, where you can switch and play classic and remaster on the fly.
One plus if it is.
Shadow Wolf
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For console I'd say N64 is probably the best port (though I've not played the Switch's version).
PC is, as always, vastly superior in every regard.
PoetPhilosopher
Veteran Member
I've been reading more about the Switch game. It's the Nintendo 64 version at 60 frames per second. It has mod support, but I'm not sure how that works in this case.
I recall when I used the electrical weapon underwater...for the first time...
Father Heathen
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It's a classic. If you're hesitant, wait for the price go down during one of Steam's routine sales.
Jeremiah Ames
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Shadow Wolf
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I like older games. Like Quake and Doom. I think they're fun, especially with multiplayer. Halo, however, I think ruined shooters and was a major step down from Golden Eye and Perfect Dark. Quake 3 Team Arena was a great multiplayer shooter. Call of Duty sucks.I must agree here.
Good picks.
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