

A masterclass in action design, Quake III Arena delivers an unforgettable experience from start to finish.
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Verdict
96%
Steam
87
IGDB
Verdict score based on confidence-adjusted Steam reviews?
Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% positive from 4K reviews)
Critically acclaimed (87/100 critic average)
Engaging multiplayer/co-op experience
Steep difficulty curve may not appeal to casual players
Quake III Arena is a 1999 first-person shooter game developed by id Software. The third installment of the Quake series, Arena differs from previous games by excluding a story-based single-player mode and focusing primarily on multiplayer gameplay. The single-player mode is played against computer-controlled bots. It features music composed by Sonic Mayhem and Front Line Assembly founder Bill Leeb.

Runs well on modern hardware.
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