David Craddock
ShacknewsQuake II Remastered review: Black sheep shorn
Published 12/20/2023
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Series X|S / PS4 / PC / PS5 / XONE / Switch - 8/10/2023
Quake II
You are humanity's last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
- Developer
- Nightdive Studios, Machine Studios, id Software
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
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Critic avg
90
12 scored reviews
Total coverage
12
All coverage currently scored
Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
Critic landscape
The critic average is 90 across 12 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the 90–100 band.
Score distribution
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12 included scored reviews
90–1009 reviews · 75%
80–892 reviews · 17%
70–791 review · 8%
Below 700 reviews · 0%
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Athanasios Aravositas
Cubed3Quake II Enhanced (PC) Review
Published 9/13/2023
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80
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Read originalGraham Banas
Push SquareReview: Quake II (PS5) - A Remastered Classic with Real Bang for Your Buck
Published 8/18/2023
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70
-20 vs critic avg
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Read originalFingal Belmont
Niche GamerQuake II Review - Niche Gamer
Published 8/17/2023
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100
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Read originalAlbert Lichi
Cubed3Quake II (PlayStation 5) Review
Published 8/16/2023
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100
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Read originalTory Favro
ImpulsegamerQuake 2 Remaster Game Review
Published 8/16/2023
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98
+8 vs critic avg
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Read originalRavi Sinha
GamingBoltQuake 2 Enhanced Edition Review – Old-School Cool, Remastered
Published 8/15/2023
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90
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Metro GameCentralQuake 2 remaster review – still going Strogg
Published 8/15/2023
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80
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: Quake II (2023 Remaster) – Destructoid
Published 8/14/2023
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Read originalPJ O'Reilly
Nintendo LifeReview: Quake II - Another Truly Outstanding Remaster Of An FPS Icon
Published 8/11/2023
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