[1] Introduction

Learn about Quake's core gameplay, including its objective, story, and the arsenal of weapons available to combat its fiendish enemies. Discover the game's history and its impact on the FPS genre.

Welcome to the AntMag Quake guide! This section provides an introduction to the game, covering its fundamental aspects to help you get started.

• Game Overview: Developed by id Software and published by GT Interactive, Quake is a groundbreaking 3D first-person shooter released in 1996.
• Objective: Your primary goals are to survive and navigate through a series of increasingly challenging levels, traversing dimensions via slipgates.
• Story Premise: You play as an unnamed protagonist, the Ranger, sent to stop an interdimensional enemy known as 'Quake' that has compromised humanity's teleportation technology.
• Gameplay Elements: Quake features three main game modes: Single Player, Cooperative, and Deathmatch. It was one of the first games to utilize 3D models instead of 2D sprites, influencing future titles.
• Arsenal: Prepare to face enemies like the Ogre, Vore, and Shambler with a variety of weapons including nails, Thunderbolts, Rockets, and Grenades.
• Expansions and Remasters: Explore official expansion packs like Scourge of Armagon and Dissolution of Eternity, as well as the 2021 remaster which includes updated graphics and new content.