Andrew Farrell
CGMagazineQuake II Remaster (PC) Review
Published 8/11/2023
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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
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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.
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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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Nicholas Downie
Lords Of GamingQuake II Restored In All Its Glory And Then Some
Published 8/10/2023
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