Following ongoing rumours, Quake II has lastly made its debut on the Nintendo Swap as an “enhanced and full model” of id Software program’s 1997 first-person shooter traditional.
Whereas everybody can entry the sport on the Swap eShop and a number of different platforms proper now for a small sum for those who’re not already taking part in it, you could be curious to know the way it compares and what it is like on the Swap – so we have rounded up some early “hands-on” impressions.
We’ll begin off with the YouTube channel SwitchUp, which centered on the Nintendo model of this launch:
“This is absolutely the definitive model of Quake 2, nevertheless it’s greater than that, it is Quake 2 it is all of the enlargement, it is Quake 64, it is the accessibility stuff placed on prime, the gyro aiming, the multiplayer, it is the efficiency, it is improved sound, lighting, visuals – every thing about this. That is in all probability considered one of, if not the very best, I’ve ever performed on any gadget. It does form of remind of the Metroid Prime Remaster we acquired.”
FPS legend and YouTuber GmanLives additionally had excessive reward for this remaster:
“id Software program and Nightdive Studios have but once more introduced an outdated traditional into the fashionable age, and the actual fact it is for some of the underappreciated shooters of that period is much more of a bonus. Lastly, possibly individuals can cease performing like that is some form of medicore shooter and begin appreciating it for what it’s – together with having fun with some new options and mechanics. Now if they will solely do the identical factor for Quake 4, then we’ll be all set.”
That Trav Man was simply as glad:
“That is nonetheless Quake II at its finest…In contrast to the Quake 1 remaster which principally left the sport untouched and gave it a facelift, Nightdive made some tweaks to Quake II to make it in all probability the definitive Q2 expertise.”
Shifting away from YouTube, it appears the sport can also be being simply as properly obtained by the fanbase on different platforms like Steam, with the person opinions nonetheless properly and really within the “constructive” in line with SteamDB (through Reddit).
Listed below are simply a few of newest person opinions on this similar platform, praising Nightdive Studio’s efforts:
Person ‘KingKrouch’ on Steam: “Gigachads at ID Software program and Nightdive releasing a greater remaster than 99% of AAA sport publishers for the low value of $10 and fully free for individuals who already personal Quake II on Steam.”
Person ‘Paper_Newz’ on Steam: “cannot advocate this sufficient, performed this by my childhood, and simply acquired the free remaster replace, give these guys a elevate. It is a traditional should play shooter from the 90’s. 100/10. And for that value? With the Mission Packs? New Marketing campaign? should have.
You possibly can be taught extra about Quake II on Swap in our announcement submit, and take a look at the official trailer under: