DOS · 1996
Quake
Quake combines fully 3D levels, vertical combat and projectile weapons across a sequence of dark single-player episodes.
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Control panel
DOS controls (source configuration)
Keyboard and mouse — this title uses its archived JS-DOS configuration.
A compatible gamepad can be used after launch.
Use the controls stored with this JS-DOS game package
The archived source configuration selects the game launcher and DOSBox settings. Game keys still vary by title; check its title screen or in-game help.
System: Use the JS-DOS player menu for fullscreen and input options. The source package remains the authority for title-specific keys.
About Quake
Quake combines fully 3D levels, vertical combat and projectile weapons across a sequence of dark single-player episodes.
Look above and below the corridor
Enemies and platforms occupy space above and below you, making elevation a major change from earlier corridor shooters. Weapons such as the grenade launcher and rocket launcher reward an understanding of trajectories and splash damage. Keys and switches still guide exploration.
Explosives need breathing room
Grenades and rockets can hurt you with their explosions. Leave space around a nearby wall or enemy before firing, and check above you when shots seem to arrive from an empty corridor. Quake’s rooms have threats at different heights.
DOS Quake and other PC shooters
This is the DOS-era Quake. Doom II is another first-person game in the library, but its maps and movement make a different comparison from a modern Quake source port.
Background and mechanics: Wikipedia game reference.
Playing this edition
Where are the controls?
The control panel below the game screen shows this edition’s keys. Click inside the game before using your keyboard.
How do I save or change controls?
Open the player menu for the options available in this emulator. Save support varies by game and player; see the playing help for more guidance.
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