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Quake II
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Sold on GOG Shooter 1997 id Software

Quake II

id Software's 1997 sci-fi shooter, a new story and a huge leap in 3D graphics and multiplayer.

Humanity strikes back at the Strogg, a cyborg race that turns captives into machines. When your drop pod crashes, you are alone on their home planet, Stroggos, and have to fight your way to their leader.

Sold on GOG, including the untouched original version and an enhanced version. Made for adults: it is violent.

Screenshots

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About the game

Levels are connected into hubs with mission goals, rather than one level after another.

Coloured lighting and 3D-card support made it one of the best-looking games of its time.

History

Developed by id Software and published by Activision in 1997.

An enhanced version by Nightdive Studios came out in 2023.

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Ways to play

GOG.com Quake II, with original and enhanced versions
Paid Open

Extras

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