QU
96Steam
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1996
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Quake
MUST PLAY
Action·Shooter
A masterclass in action design, Quake II delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
94
Verdict
95%
Steam
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IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (95% positive from 10.0K reviews)
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Outstanding soundtrack
Limited professional critic coverage
Quake II is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and published by Activision. It is not a direct sequel to Quake, id decided to revert to an existing trademark when they were unable to agree on a new name that did not violate another company's trademark.
Runs well on modern hardware.
View system requirements on Steam →
Establish Communications
Quake II: Establish a communication link to the command ship
26.2%
unlocked
Destroy Strogg Logistical Train
Quake II: Destroy the Strogg logistical train and restore power to key warehouse components
19%
unlocked
Destroy Security Grid
Quake II: Enter the security pyramid and destroy the security grid protecting the industrial region
15.3%
unlocked
Navigate the Mines
Quake II: Navigate the mines to find a service entrance to the factory
13.8%
unlocked
Shut Down Processing Plant
Quake II: Shut down all machines in the Strogg processing plant
13.3%
unlocked
Destroy Strogg Main Reactor
Quake II: Infiltrate and destroy Strogg main reactor
12.4%
unlocked
Destroy the Big Gun
Quake II: Find and destroy the Strogg's planetary defense system, the Big Gun
12.3%
unlocked
Destroy Black Hole Generator
Quake II: Close main hangar bay door and destroy the Black Hole Generator
11.8%
unlocked
Assassinate the Makron
Quake II: Neutralize Strogg leader's communication system
11.4%
unlocked
Disc Collector
Call of the Machine: Collect all six Data Discs, and defeat the Strogg Creator
6%
unlocked
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Establish Communications
Quake II: Establish a communication link to the command ship
26.2%
unlocked
Destroy Strogg Logistical Train
Quake II: Destroy the Strogg logistical train and restore power to key warehouse components
19%
unlocked
Destroy Security Grid
Quake II: Enter the security pyramid and destroy the security grid protecting the industrial region
15.3%
unlocked
Navigate the Mines
Quake II: Navigate the mines to find a service entrance to the factory
13.8%
unlocked
Shut Down Processing Plant
Quake II: Shut down all machines in the Strogg processing plant
13.3%
unlocked
Destroy Strogg Main Reactor
Quake II: Infiltrate and destroy Strogg main reactor
12.4%
unlocked
Destroy the Big Gun
Quake II: Find and destroy the Strogg's planetary defense system, the Big Gun
12.3%
unlocked
Destroy Black Hole Generator
Quake II: Close main hangar bay door and destroy the Black Hole Generator
11.8%
unlocked
Assassinate the Makron
Quake II: Neutralize Strogg leader's communication system
11.4%
unlocked
Disc Collector
Call of the Machine: Collect all six Data Discs, and defeat the Strogg Creator
6%
unlocked
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