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Jun 8, 2022 · What is it? An interactive teen horror movie from the makers of Until Dawn. Expect to pay: $59.99/£49.99. Release date: June 10. Developer: Supermassive Games. Publisher: 2K Games. Reviewed on:...
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Jul 15, 2022 · Also available on Xbox One, PC (Steam), PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5)</p><br/>Review: The Quarry. The Quarry is a spooky horror title and a cinematic treat. Explore a dank world and make life or death decisions at every turn.
Jun 22, 2022 · The Quarry in test: Notebook and desktop benchmarks. Interactive movie. While the horror story hit Until Dawn was reserved for the Playstation 4, the new offspring from Supermassive Games has...
- Sexy teens, spine-chilling scares, and some big explosions.
- Windows Central Verdict
- The Quarry: What you'll like
- The Quarry: What you won't like
- The Quarry: Should you play?
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By Miles Dompier
published 8 June 2022
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Pros
•+ + Outstanding visuals •+ + Excellent performances •+ + Compelling storytelling •+ + Made for horror fans
Cons
•- Pop music is distracting •- Some character arcs don’t pay off Why you can trust Windows Central Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test. Jump to: •What you'll like •What you won't like •Should you play? Frightening media has delivered plenty of delightful dread to my life, from family movie nights where we’d gather around our TV to watch classics like The Thing to late-night play sessions with titles like Silent Hill 2. And while I generally consider myself a savant of scares, there’s one particular sub-genre that’s thoroughly wormed its way into my heart: campy horror. Legendary films like Evil Dead 2 and Sleepaway Camp solidified my love of the fascinating fusion of horror and comedy. While cinema is no stranger to this genre's majesty, video games have been a bit slower to adopt the formula. We could certainly argue that early Resident Evil titles fit the bill, especially with iconic quotes like “you were almost a Jill sandwich,” but for the most part, big-budget games have been lacking in the camp department. Thankfully, a handful of passionate developers proudly carry the banner covered in over-the-top gore, corny one-liners, and genuine nightmare fuel. Supermassive Games is one such team. Its breakout hit Until Dawn in 2015 introduced players to the compelling hybrid of cinematic storytelling, choice-driven gameplay, and refreshing campy horror. Fans of this cult classic have eagerly awaited a sequel or successor, and I’m thrilled to report that the wait is over. The Quarry improves upon the fundamentals established with Until Dawn and stands confidently as the best looking and playing Supermassive Games title to date. For horror fans, this is a summer horror blockbuster you won’t want to miss. Our review of The Quarry was based on the game's PC version with a code provided by 2K Games. Xbox Series X|S codes were not available prior to launch, and the publisher did not see the contents of this review before publishing.
As video game technology rapidly advances, so too do our expectations for graphical quality and visual fidelity. We’ve seen games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Gears 5, and The Last of Us 2 push the limits of gaming hardware to deliver stunning technical showcases. Like these experiences, The Quarry boasts an undeniably impressive suite of visual flourishes and life-like textures, environments, and character models.
The cinematic camera angles allow the team the freedom to maximize the appearance of every scene in this striking horror title. However, close-up shots of the character’s faces are the most impressive, revealing detailed wrinkles, blemishes, and even pronounced pores. The attention to imperfections in our heroes and villains adds a tremendous sense of believability to The Quarry’s graphical presentation.
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The Quarry also masterfully utilizes lighting and moisture throughout the roughly nine-hour experience. As a horror fan, it was impossible not to smile at how blood and fluids were used to coat clothing, flesh, and sometimes entire rooms. This all only better reflected the game’s striking lighting. From start to finish, The Quarry is hands-down one of the best-looking horror titles I’ve had the pleasure of playing.
Amplifying the extraordinary visual presentation of The Quarry is an assortment of genuinely excellent performances from this title’s stellar cast. Horror icons like Ted Raimi (Evil Dead) and Lin Shaye (Insidious) shine as mysterious antagonists with impactful, dynamic portrayals of Sheriff Travis Hackett and Constance Hackett, respectively. And the legendary Grace Zabriskie’s (Twin Peaks) performance as the ominous, unpredictable tarot card reader Eliza will certainly make your skin crawl.
While the star power of cast members like David Arquette (Scream), Brenda Song (The Suite Life of Zack & Cody), and countless others immediately generates greater widespread appeal for The Quarry, what truly helps this horror title stand out are authentic performances. Many of our heroes are grounded in tried-and-true cliches like “The Jock” or “The Influencer,” but The Quarry constantly surprised me by delivering nuance to seemingly one-dimensional characters. Despite their pronounced character flaws, I was rooting for the survival of almost every cast member.
Generally, I was immersed in the tense moments of The Quarry, especially with all the claustrophobic environments and minimal lighting. Unfortunately, one creative decision consistently removed me from that sense of apprehension: a baffling playlist of pop music oddly distributed during some of the worst possible moments.
I understand if the developers wanted to lean into the young culture of its characters, but it was used poorly. Immediately after or even during sequences of genuine dread, gang folk chants would explode from out of nowhere and completely disrupt the moment. These “how do you do, fellow kids?” transitions with triumphant pop occur frequently and stand out as my most substantial criticism of the game.
For fans of Until Dawn and horror games in general, there's so much to love with The Quarry. Supermassive Games has superseded its predecessor's efforts in almost every way to deliver a fun, gruesome cinematic adventure. Alluring visuals combined with exceptional performances from the cast add weight and authenticity to this title's overarching story. If you're looking for a short but sweet horror experience with excellent production, The Quarry will undoubtedly scratch that summer blockbuster itch.
Players on the fence will likely find the price tag and play time questionable, especially for Xbox Series X|S and PS5 owners getting charged an extra $10 for the current-gen visual enhancements. It's also worth noting that the online multiplayer mode for up to eight players has been delayed to July 8, putting a damper on launch day watch parties. However, with a respectable number of branching paths, different endings, and collectibles, there are worthwhile incentives to play the game several times.
The Quarry is scheduled to launch on Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PS4, PS5, and PC on June 10, 2022.
The Quarry
The Quarry is an absolute treat for horror fans. Gorgeous visuals, memorable performances, and plenty of blood spattering solidify this exhilarating narrative experience as a must-play for fans of the genre.
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Jun 13, 2022 · The Quarry is bloody good fun — a classic horror romp that is set to be a banger of a summer blockbuster. Supermassive has gone big here, both in scope and ambition, to deliver a spiritual ...
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Apr 17, 2020 · Based on a 1995 novel by Damon Galgut, which was set in South Africa and dealt in part with racial tensions in the wake of the ending of apartheid, “The Quarry” sounds as if it has all the elements to be a dark and brooding western-tinged noir drama in the mold of “No Country for Old Men.”
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Jun 15, 2022 · Highly bingeable teen horror experience The Quarry is chocked to the gills with scary movie tropes and conventions, offering a wildly visceral ride and a different approach to storytelling, writes Luke Buckmaster.
