The Quarry
Steam Description:
When the sun goes down on the last night of summer camp, nine teenage counselors are plunged into an unpredictable night of horror. The only thing worse than the blood-drenched locals and creatures hunting them are the unimaginable choices you must make to help them survive.
Episode Summary:
Interactive Simulator Choose Your Own Adventure Movie/Video Game Light
The Quarry is an interactive movie-style game developed by Supermassive Games. It follows the story of a group of teenage camp counselors who find themselves in a night of horror at the end of summer camp. Players make choices to help the characters survive, facing blood-drenched locals and creatures. The game falls into the genre of interactive simulator Choose Your Own Adventure movie video game light. It is similar to games like Heavy Rain, Telltale's The Walking Dead, and Detroit: Become Human. The game can be completed in 7 to 10 hours, and spoilers will be discussed in the deep dive.
The Quarry does not allow for manual save or load options, meaning that every decision you make has higher stakes and cannot be changed. The game is divided into 10 chapters, and the tarot card system provides glimpses of possible futures, although it can be repetitive and unclear. The purpose of the tarot cards and the old lady character is unclear and can feel clunky in the game.
The Combat and Don't Breathe Mechanics
The combat in the game involves using firearms with a flashlight attachment, making it easy to shoot anything within the light's range. The "don't breathe" mechanic requires players to hold a button to prevent characters from making noise and being detected, but it lacks tension and offers no challenge. The decision-making system in the game boasts 186 different endings, but most of them revolve around whether characters live or die, with few significant variations. The choices given to players often feel arbitrary and lack meaningful consequences.
The Quarry: Werewolves, Character Deaths, and Spoilers
The podcast hosts discuss their thoughts on the story of the game "The Quarry," including their thoughts on the werewolf twist, the character deaths, and the use of Silver Bullets.
Make Love, Marry, or Murder: A Divisive Game with Mixed Reviews
The Quarry receives mixed reviews, with some praising the graphics and voice acting, while others criticize the underwhelming gameplay and lackluster endings. The game's 20-minute podcast epilogue is seen as a letdown, and the lack of meaningful choices and repetitive quick-time events are also mentioned as negatives. The price tag of $60 is considered steep for the overall experience, leading some to suggest watching the game on YouTube instead. In the end, opinions on The Quarry vary, with some finding it enjoyable but not worth a long-term commitment, while others feel disappointed and would rather avoid it altogether.
The Quarry - A Disappointing Game for the Price
The hosts discuss their disappointment with The Quarry, a game that they feel is not worth the $60 price tag. They suggest watching it on Twitch or YouTube instead. They compare it to other games on their leaderboard and ultimately rank it at number 57.
Key Points Covered
1. Interactive Simulator Choose Your Own Adventure Movie/Video Game Light
2. The Combat and Don't Breathe Mechanics
3. The Quarry: Werewolves, Character Deaths, and Spoilers
4. Make Love, Marry, or Murder: A Divisive Game with Mixed Reviews
5. The Quarry - A Disappointing Game for the Price
Make Love, Marry, or Murder Ratings:
Paul - Murder
Josh - Murder
Michael - Murder