The memory of Quake still beats on in the hearts of many and, if the Steam Charts are any indication, there’s plenty of interest in FPS multiplayer experiences too. It’s polished and well-balanced and will probably find a devoted audience. But having done what feels like 348,734,289,370,897 hands-ons at various cons at this point, I can say it's easy to spot a bad game in 15 minutes. Obviously it’s hard to paint a complete picture of a game with just one 15-minute death match. And once everyone knows where to go you get some frantic chokepoint, room rushing combat as people scramble to get the good stuff. You don’t start with a great weapon, but you can find one fast if you know where to go. Mid-range assault rifles, up close and personal shotguns, OP rocket launchers and a few others reinforce the importance of map layout and positioning. The weapons and equipment are what you’d expect. By the end of the match I managed to string together a few kills, and there is definitely strength in numbers. But it’s a testament to a good shooter in that it made me feel like I could and would be better with practice, and not perpetually hopeless. Despite my lack of skill I never felt overpowered or overwhelmed, just a touch slower or sloppier than the foes I ran into. Things felt fast and responsive and even if it’s been probably more than a decade since you played Quake (guilty), it definitely feels like a familiar experience. Sharp textures and solid framerates made for a smooth multiplayer experience. On a surface level, the game looks great. I stuck with Visor mostly, attracted to his robust health bar and ultimate ability that lets him scan through walls in a futile attempt to not get constantly ambushed. In my demo, it seemed as though each character was fairly well-balanced. But the others will be part of Quake Champions suite of characters available to purchase (with actual money or currency earned in-game) in a bundle or a la carte, depending on your commitment and playstyle. Slash100 HP50 Armor310 SpeedUltimate: Plasma Trailįans are likely familiar with Ranger, the champion who will be available by default in the free-to-play format. Slash in 'Quake Champions' Photo: Bethesda Softworks
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