Quake is a first-person shooter video game developed by id Software and released in 1996. It is the first game in the Quake series and was the first major release from the developer. The game is set in a medieval fantasy world and the objective is to find and defeat the enemy, the Shub-Niggurath. The game features fast-paced action and a mix of weapons, with players able to use a variety of weapons such as shotguns, rocket launchers, and a railgun. Players can also use power-ups and special abilities to help them in their quest. Quake also features a deathmatch mode in which players compete against each other in an arena-style setting. The game has been praised for its graphics, sound, and overall gameplay. Quake has spawned numerous sequels and spin-offs, and is considered to be a classic of the first-person shooter genre.
Discontinued development is not stopped, but the latest version, 0.8.8, was released in February 2012.