Quake cover art for DOS

DOS · 1996

Quake

Quake combines fully 3D levels, vertical combat and projectile weapons across a sequence of dark single-player episodes.

Platform
DOS
Genre
First Person Shooter
Release year
1996
Developer
id Software, Inc.
Players
1 Player

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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.

Save or load game progress

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Use the game’s own Save/Load menu when available. JS-DOS save options depend on this package; check its player menu and game instructions.

In-game saves and emulator states are different. Availability varies by game and player. Browser storage can be cleared; a downloaded backup is not cloud sync.

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About Quake

Quake — DOS edition
Quake · DOS · 1996

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.

Secret Codes & Cheats

Check the edition and timing requirements before entering a code. Button names refer to the emulated controller; use your assigned keyboard or controller inputs.

God Mode (Invulnerability)
Press ~ then type god

Press the tilde key (~) to bring down the Quake developer console and enter "god" to toggle complete invulnerability against all demon attacks, lava, and drowning.

All Weapons & Full Ammunition
Press ~ then type give all

Console command granting all single-player weapons (Thunderbolt, Rocket Launcher, Grenade Launcher, Super Nailgun) along with maximum ammunition reserves and 100 armor.

No Clipping Mode (Pass Through Walls)
Press ~ then type noclip

Allows free-flight navigation through solid walls, sealed portals, and ceiling structures across all dark Gothic dimensions.

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.

Where can I find more games like this?

Browse First Person Shooter games across systems, or stay with the DOS catalogue. Related picks below explain how each game connects.