Quake 2
Quake II on N64 rebuilds the science-fiction first-person shooter with mostly new levels, a broad weapon set, Strogg bases, and local multiplayer. This catalogue entry evaluates the recorded original-platform release, including its period-specific controls, presentation, content structure, hardware limits, and intended mode of play.
- AI score · out of 10
- 7.7 / 10
About this game
Quake II on N64 rebuilds the science-fiction first-person shooter with mostly new levels, a broad weapon set, Strogg bases, and local multiplayer. Original maps, weapon feedback, and steady combat give the console version its own value, while four-player matches extend replay. Controller aiming, resolution, and frame rate restrict precision, level enemies and switch objectives repeat, and saving or navigation lack modern convenience. This description covers the original n64 release represented by this catalog entry and does not assume conveniences introduced by later ports. The assessment also treats period hardware limits, documented mechanics, original controls, and release-specific access as explicit evaluation boundaries.
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Quake II on N64 rebuilds the science-fiction first-person shooter with mostly new levels, a broad weapon set, Strogg bases, and local multiplayer.
Original maps, weapon feedback, and steady combat give the console version its own value, while four-player matches extend replay. Controller aiming, resolution, and frame rate restrict precision, level enemies and switch objectives repeat, and saving or navigation lack modern convenience. Overall, its main strengths are Original levels and weapon combat; Four-player local replay. Its material limitations are Controller aiming, resolution, and frame-rate limits; Repeated enemies and switch objectives. This score covers the original platform release represented by this catalog record and excludes conveniences added by emulators or later ports. The conclusion also accounts for original hardware readability, input, and access conditions. Documented uncertainty remains explicit. The evidence supports this balance.
Strengths
- Original levels and weapon combat
- Four-player local replay
Weaknesses
- Controller aiming, resolution, and frame-rate limits
- Repeated enemies and switch objectives
Who it is for: Players who value original levels and weapon combat.
Play notes: Expect controller aiming, resolution, and frame-rate limits and repeated enemies and switch objectives.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Four-player local replay; Repeated enemies and switch objectives. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Original levels and weapon combat; Controller aiming, resolution, and frame-rate limits. | Reviewed | 8.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Four-player local replay; presentation is judged within the original platform conditions, with no bonus for age alone. | Reviewed | 7.8 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Judged on the original n64 release's input, readability, saving, and accessory conditions. Controller aiming, resolution, and frame-rate limits. | Reviewed | 6.3 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- id Software
- Publisher
- Activision
- Release date
- 1999
- Platforms
- Nintendo 64
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Shooter · Primary genre
- Tags
- Local Co-opShootingScience FictionFast-pacedLinear Levels3D GraphicsSolo-friendlyFirst PersonPlayer versus Player
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Not provided
- Perspectives
- Not provided
Release editions
- Nintendo 64Worldwide1999
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