Original Quake from 1996

Nephilim Wolf

I've been wanting to play this awesome game in years, but I can't because my old version is only compatible with windows 95 and 98 dos. Does anybody know if it has since been re-released for both windows XP and Vista?

Kinetic^

The version on steam says that it's compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista.

Nephilim Wolf

Kinetic^ wrote: »

The version on steam says that it's compatible with Windows 2000/XP/Vista.

Would you have a link please?

Kinetic^

Here's the link.

Kare Bear

The source code for quake was released so theres loads of source ports for modern computers.Here are just a few.Google for more info etc.

http://fps.maros.pri.ee/index.php?event=1243

http://icculus.org/twilight/darkplaces/

http://tenebrae.sourceforge.net/

http://www.celephais.net/fitzquake/

http://ezquake.sourceforge.net/

http://nquake.sourceforge.net/

Theres also graphics and texture update packs.

PCPhoto

used to play this in college - took away days of our lives...didnt goto classes just straight onto computer and glare at screen till we got thrown out as college was closing.

Nephilim Wolf

Kare Bear wrote: »

The source code for quake was released so theres loads of source ports for modern computers.Here are just a few.Google for more info etc.

http://fps.maros.pri.ee/index.php?event=1243

http://icculus.org/twilight/darkplaces/

http://tenebrae.sourceforge.net/

http://www.celephais.net/fitzquake/

http://ezquake.sourceforge.net/

http://nquake.sourceforge.net/

Theres also graphics and texture update packs.

Thanks a lot. I can't wait to down this fantastic game again.:)

Nephilim Wolf

I just want to know is Quake on steam a new version that is designed for Windows Xp and Vista, and not the old dos version from 1996? I just don't want to waste €10 downloading this game only to find out that it's the old dos version and just won't run. Has anybody actually downloaded this game, on a Windows XP or Vista machine and played it yet? Sorry but I just want to be sure.

Illkillya

Old version might work in http://www.dosbox.com/

Nephilim Wolf

Illkillya wrote: »

Old version might work in http://www.dosbox.com/

Thanks, I'll give it a try.:)

Kirijoleth

Did you try running it in compatibility mode, I have it working fine in Vista 64 bit.

Nephilim Wolf

Kirijoleth wrote: »

Did you try running it in compatibility mode, I have it working fine in Vista 64 bit.

I think I tried that before, but I had no luck. I'm really more interested to know if that version of Quake on Steam is a new version that is designed for both Windows XP and Vista, and not the old dos version. I know it says on Steam that it needs a 2000/XP/Vista-compatible computer system, but I just want to be 100% sure before I pay the 10 euro to download it.

Blade

I know it's an old thread but if you haven't got sorted yet, what you need to do is download the nquake package from www.nquake.com, that's compatible with your xp and vista. Then all you need is the pak1.pak file from the original quake cd. It's a completely new game now with regular updates and a much faster pace than it used to be. Still enough people playing it online with regular leagues and tourneys.

Nephilim Wolf

Blade wrote: »

I know it's an old thread but if you haven't got sorted yet, what you need to do is download the nquake package from www.nquake.com, that's compatible with your xp and vista. Then all you need is the pak1.pak file from the original quake cd. It's a completely new game now with regular updates and a much faster pace than it used to be. Still enough people playing it online with regular leagues and tourneys.

Thanks for this, but it looks like it might just be multiplayer only. Is it also single player? In all honesty I can't be bothered with multiplayer games, and I just want tp play Quake in old fashioned single player mode. The updated graphics would also be nice as well.

Blade

It's got the whole lot, you can play single player normal game or against bots too if you want.

Nephilim Wolf

Blade wrote: »

It's got the whole lot, you can play single player normal game or against bots too if you want.

Thanks a million for the quick reply Blade. I'll let you if it works for me.:)

Bruthal

Nephilim Wolf wrote: »

Thanks a million for the quick reply Blade. I'll let you if it works for me.:)

did you get it going, is it quake 3 arena, a few of us play it over home network and over internet as well, great it is,

Blade

robbie7730 wrote: »

did you get it going, is it quake 3 arena, a few of us play it over home network and over internet as well, great it is,

No it's the original Quake he's talking about. Quakeworld is what's being used now as it's open source and upgraded practically nightly especially for Internet play.

Nephilim Wolf

Blade wrote: »

No it's the original Quake he's talking about. Quakeworld is what's being used now as it's open source and upgraded practically nightly especially for Internet play.

It works like a charm, it just a shame it does'nt let enable god mode if you get really stuck If you type in god, it just says cheats are not allowed on this server.

runswithascript

Irish Quake servers?

Blade

LA3G wrote: »

Irish Quake servers?

There are a couple of Irish ones but nobody ever uses them, besides you get 25 ping to the UK and under 40 to Holland. Just use this link to see the servers with people currently playing:

http://www.quakeservers.net/quakeworld/servers/pl=1/

RawShark

ezQuake, definitely. Run on anything. Then try http://www.altfire.com/main/html/quake.php for online mayhem

Britt Reid

thanks to all on this thread

haven't played this game in years and thought i'd lost it forever

great to have it back

thanks again

nyarlothothep

The first and the best imo. Had such a creepy atmosphere and the music kicked ass too. I credit this to two respective genii, romero and reznor. ID really lost their appeal after Romero left because he designed incredibly imaginative levels which incorporated a variety of different styles which most game designers wouldn't be bold enough to intermix.