Quake Saturn box art

Sega Saturn · Shooter

Quake

Certified classic Co-op

SystemSega Saturn
Released1997 (originally 1996)
GenreShooter
DeveloperNightdive Studios
PublisherSega
Players1–2 players (co-op)
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesQuake
LegacyCertified classic · legacy score 15

Developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Sega, Quake arrived on the Sega Saturn in 1997 as a shooter. This Saturn release is a port or adaptation of a game that first appeared in 1996.

It landed about 2 years into the Saturn's life. Other notable Saturn releases from 1997 include Doom, Sonic Jam and DoDonPachi. Among the 24 Saturn shooters in our database, it ranks #2 by legacy score.

It is part of the Quake series. The series also appears on other systems with Quake (Dreamcast) and Quake (N64).

Quake supports up to 2 players, including cooperative play, which makes it a strong pick for playing with a friend.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you want a game to beat together with a friend
  • you want to experience one of the Saturn's defining games

Maybe skip it if…

  • you are not a fan of fast-paced aiming and twitch reflexes

What playing Quake is like

Shooters are built around aiming and firing, from first-person corridor blasters and light-gun games to run-and-gun stages and multidirectional arcade shooters.

Tip for newcomers: Retro shooters were designed for CRT TVs and original controllers; light-gun games in particular need special hardware or alternative controls on modern screens.

Quake gameplay screenshot on Saturn
In-game screenshot (Saturn)

Quake cheats & codes

9 codes on file (Action Replay). Here are a few Action Replay codes to start with:

Invincible16074A52 00FF
Infinite Armor16074A5A 00FF
Infinite Thunderbolt16074A7E 00FF
Quad Damage Always On16074C52 02F7
Have All Guns16074A42 FF00
Master CodeF6017918 C305 B6002800 0000

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Quake walkthroughs & guides

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Playing Saturn games today

Many of the Saturn's best games never left Japan, and original discs can be expensive. Rec0m88 lists Saturn support for players who own their games.

Quake FAQ

When did Quake come out on the Saturn?

Quake was released for the Sega Saturn in 1997; the original game dates back to 1996.

Who made Quake?

It was developed by Nightdive Studios and published by Sega.

Is Quake multiplayer?

Yes. Quake supports up to 2 players, including co-op play.

How long does Quake take to play?

As a shooter, Quake typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Quake on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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