Remaster of Quake 2 praised for being just as enjoyable as when it first released.

Quake 2 has never looked or played as good as this. Nightdive developers have created the best remaster that gaming has ever seen. The original Quake from 1996 was a revolutionary game, as it was the first shooter to be rendered in 3D and it pioneered the concept of online gaming and esports. However, it wasn't as well-known as its predecessors, Wolfenstein 3D and Doom.

The atmosphere of the original Quake wasn't particularly appealing, as it took influence from H. P. Lovecraft and Gothic horror. However, the sequel had nothing to do with the first game and featured a different setting. It was all about evil cybernetic aliens called the Strogg. It was clear that id Software value story and continuity, as they decided that nobody cared about the lack of a narrative or thematic connection between the two games.

Quake 2 didn't have the impact it could have due to the limitations of consoles at the time. However, upon playing the remaster, it's clear that it was far more influential than it’s usually given credit for. It launched only a year before Half-Life and a few months before GoldenEye 007, both of which were key to the evolution of the narrative-driven shooter. Although the game didn't enter the conversation much at the time, it's apparent that in terms of structure and gameplay, it was well ahead of its time.

Nightdive has improved the graphics, added accessibility options, improved the AI, and added Doom weapons, such as the chaingun, railgun, and BFG. As a result, Quake 2 is a lot more fun to play now than it was originally. Furthermore, the remaster is stuffed with content, including two original expansions, a full recreation of the N64 version, and a brand new expansion by Wolfenstein developers, MachineGames.

Ultimately, this is one of the best remasters ever made. It actively improves the original game, in terms of graphics, AI, and the enormous volume of content. It also includes all the original multiplayer options, with split-screen local multiplayer, online multiplayer with cross-play, and playing against bots being fun. We went into the game expecting to dismiss it as outdated and unimportant, but this remaster presents Quake 2 in such a positive light that we enjoyed it more now than we did over a quarter of a century ago.

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