**Game Information:**
- Title: Quake
- Developer: id Software
- Publisher: id Software
- Release Date: June 22, 1996
- Platforms: Microsoft Windows, MS-DOS, Linux, Mac OS, Sega Saturn, Nintendo 64
**Overview:**
Quake is a legendary first-person shooter developed by id Software, the same studio responsible for iconic games like Doom and Wolfenstein 3D. It is considered one of the most influential games in the FPS genre, introducing 3D graphics and online multiplayer gameplay that revolutionized the gaming industry.
**Features:**
1. Groundbreaking 3D Graphics: Quake was one of the first FPS games to use true 3D graphics with a fully 3D environment and characters.
2. Fast-Paced Gameplay: The game features fast-paced and intense action with a wide variety of weapons and enemies to engage with.
3. Online Multiplayer: Quake popularized online multiplayer gaming with its innovative and highly competitive multiplayer mode.
4. Customization: Quake supports user-created mods and levels, allowing players to create and share their content.
**Gameplay:**
Quake is a first-person shooter where players assume the role of a nameless protagonist, often referred to as "Ranger," who must stop an ancient and evil entity known as Quake. The game takes place in a dark and foreboding Lovecraftian-inspired world filled with eldritch horrors and demonic forces.
Players must navigate through labyrinthine levels, battling various enemies and bosses while collecting weapons, ammunition, and power-ups along the way. Quake's fast-paced gameplay and fluid movement set it apart from other shooters of its time, and its innovative 3D graphics engine pushed the boundaries of what was possible in gaming at the time of its release.
The multiplayer mode was a major highlight of Quake, introducing players to deathmatches and cooperative play in a fully 3D environment. The game's netcode and smooth online performance were groundbreaking, helping to popularize competitive online gaming and fostering a dedicated multiplayer community.
**System Requirements (PC):**
As Quake was released in the mid-1990s, the system requirements are very modest compared to modern games. The following are the minimum system requirements for running Quake on PC:
- OS: MS-DOS 5.0 or Windows 95
- Processor: 486 DX2 66 MHz or better
- Memory: 8 MB RAM
- Graphics: VGA graphics card or compatible
- Storage: 50 MB available space
- Sound Card: Sound Blaster or compatible sound card
