TL;DR - My non-recommendation for this game comes from the fact that uh...this isn't Quantum. Like, it's not even close. If you want a new version of Quantum, don't bother. If you want a Just Okay arena shooter-esque thing, then pick this up some time. Let's start nitpicking then. First up, visuals. Quantum was an entirely vector based game and so went for a fitting space theme with enemies and yourself being very abstract shapes rather than anything specific. This was partly because the aim of the game was to make something that inherently was non-violent, hence why you were this weird spark shape and you were encircling coloured dots for points. Recharged meanwhile does away with the vector stylings and replaces it with their usual art style...except brings in new designs, such as you being a ship and the enemies having distinct designs too. Now, distinct designs? Great idea, far more useful and accessible than just differently coloured dots. Except (A) now it can be interpreted as...
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About This Game
This Recharged release expands on the classic gameplay with a wider variety of deadly enemies and some new moves to even the odds. Accelerate to make some distance between you and a stalking Neutron and use your dodge to avoid the Quarks’ deadly laser attacks. With two modes of play, you can chase for high scores in both the endless arcade mode or 25 curated levels designed to push your reflexes to the limits.
And, of course, it wouldn’t be a Recharged title without some new beats from Megan McDuffee. Hear the music build in real time as your combo multiplier grows higher and higher. Try not to get hit!
Features
Arcade Mode:
Survive as long as you can against progressively dangerous enemies until you’re out of lives.
Challenge Mode:
25 hand-crafted levels with unique challenges such as defeating a certain number of enemies within a period of time, each designed to make you think of new strategies to conquer them.
Power Ups:
Unlimited dodges, freezing enemies, and the critical extra life will spawn to help you turn the tables on your enemies.
Local Co-op:
Cover more ground with a friend across all modes of play to strategically clear out enemies in tandem.
Note: At least one controller required for local co-op
Leaderboards:
Compete in global leaderboards in arcade and challenge modes
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User Reviews
I'll be honest. I've never played the original Quantum, but this is different to any other arcade game i've played in a good way. It's very addictive, lots of fun and quite challenging. You will find yourself learning strategies to get further along, all in all, for the price and the quality of the game I'd score this a solid 9.5 out of 10.. well done Atari, another fab game to the recharged series.
Big fan of Asteroids Recharged & Yars. I picked this one up and it plays about as well as I expected. On my steam deck I had to enable Proton Experimental to make it work though.
Fun little game with a different playstyle from others in this genre. Note: I could not get this game to DOWNLOAD without using Proton Experimental on Steam Deck. Very strange, but works fine now.
The golden age of arcades <3 Atari > Adamvision Studios > SneakyBox
if you like Crystal Quest and Yoshi Touch & Go like me, this is a rare game with some similar mechanics
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: Dual Core +
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Storage: 300 MB available space
- Additional Notes: At least one controller required for local co-op
FAQ
How much does Quantum: Recharged cost?
Quantum: Recharged costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Quantum: Recharged?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7 Processor: Dual Core + Memory: 4 GB RAM Storage: 300 MB available space Additional Notes: At least one controller required for local co-op
What platforms is Quantum: Recharged available on?
Quantum: Recharged is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.
Is Quantum: Recharged worth buying?
Quantum: Recharged has 75% positive reviews from 8 players.
When was Quantum: Recharged released?
Quantum: Recharged was released on Aug 17, 2023.
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