The number of games performing below average this year has been increasing in recent weeks. Quantum error It seems the next candidate has been found who can't boast much enthusiasm for himself.
The first reviews of the game don't bode well, at least not in the long run. Quantum error While some good ideas can be gleaned, the game is difficult to categorize and fails to impress in any of the genres it attempts to claim.
GamingTrend states, among other things:
"Ultimately, I ask myself these questions about Quantum Error given the many genres it attempts to tackle. Is it fun as a shooter? No. Is it scary as a horror game? No. Is it cool as a firefighter simulator? Sometimes I think so. Would I recommend this title as a full-priced $60 game? Never. TeamKill Media did a commendable job, considering it was just a four-person team that managed to create something so big and ambitious. However, this is another sad case of biting off more than you can chew. It might be for you if you're into wacky B-movie mayhem."
GamingTrend – 4/10
PSU also criticizes the technical implementation and adds:
"The only interesting part of Quantum Error is the premise, which hints at some fascinating cosmic horror ideas. Unfortunately, it's buried under rubble of poor controls, choppy performance, and monotonous gameplay. Unless a complete overhaul is undertaken, there's no way to save this game from itself with a patch."
PSU – 2.5/10
For TechRadar If one is somewhat more charitable, one also comes to the conclusion that Quantum error It's neither half nor whole.
"Quantum Error is a fascinating and solid horror game – though never truly captivating or outstanding. It's at its best when playing as a firefighter, using your special skills and tools. The title has an original premise and story, but is let down by strange, over-the-top cinematic styles and an odd pacing, as well as by underdeveloped characters and dialogue."
TechRadar 6/10
The metascore It currently only manages 45 reviews, and that's with just four submitted reviews. It's a real shame, considering how much work and time went into the project. It officially appears Quantum error on November 03, 2023.
Not a good time for PS5 exclusives. Quantum Error, Forspoken, Babylon's Fall. All garbage. Third-party PS exclusives used to stand for quality. Those days are probably over.
You should buy Alan Wake 2 instead, it's really good. Yes, it has a few bugs, but it's a great game. I've already put in 25 hours and still haven't finished it (okay, that could be me), but the game is really fun. Just be thorough when exploring, you can miss a lot of things as long as there's no New Game Plus.
Awesome! I saw this coming. Statements like "only possible on the PS5's SSD" should have set off alarm bells. Money saved!
Perhaps one should wait until it's released before calling it a flop.
We're really looking forward to the game.
Good answer, Franz. Always wait, but usually it's true that unpolished titles get low ratings because they're not highly polished. I love unpolished games. The same thing happened with Terminator and Calisto Protocol; I would have liked a sequel, but people didn't like it because of the low ratings and always compared it to Dead Space, but I haven't watched that in ages. Back in the Amiga and Commodore days, it wasn't like that. You bought the game, put it in, and that was it. I always went with my gut feeling and was rarely wrong. I rarely pre-order, only when my gut tells me it's right for me personally. Allen Wake 2 is a highly praised title, but it doesn't appeal to me at all. Or Spider-Man 2. As a Batman fan, I have all the titles, haha. In the future, we'll only get highly polished games with nothing behind them. Best regards, Michael
Yes, I also bought Calisto on day one and later the DLC, but overall I have to consider it a disappointment. And I didn't compare it to Dead Space because I only caught up on the trilogy on Xbox a month or two after the remake came out. Dead Space is actually a better game than Calisto, even parts 2 and 3 are better. Don't get me wrong, I like Calisto's setting, graphics, etc., but it simply didn't live up to its potential.
For example, the hammer you get in the DLC can only be used there, not in Horde Mode or the main game. The game really needs more gameplay variety because you can only progress through linear levels, there's no exploration, and no weapon diversity. And as for the story lore, you only really get that in the Kontakarit DLC, which, in my opinion, is the biggest load of rubbish after Part 2.
Hi, yeah, that's true about the linear levels, but for me it was a nice change from always playing those huge open-world games. Sure, it had its flaws, you can't deny that. Maybe at 53, I'm just easily satisfied, haha. I wanted to... Normally, Quantum Error has never disappointed me, but this time it did, and I pre-ordered it for €54. The beginning started well with the helicopters and everything. But when I got to the rooms, I thought, "What's this?" I understand that it was only four people who developed it, and I like to support games like that. But what I saw made it impossible to sell the game for almost €60. At most, it should have been €20 to €30. They said it was PS5 quality with good graphics, even though graphics aren't important to me. But everything felt wooden, the animations, and the map was ridiculous, like a labyrinth. What also bothered me was that the game had German subtitles, but the quest descriptions and everything else were in English.
I hope they've done a lot of post-production work; I'm kicking myself. Normally, my gut feeling is always right, but not this time. Even though I don't usually care about reviews, this time they were right, haha. Yeah, the only cool thing was putting out the fires, but you were always under pressure to make sure you didn't run out of oxygen. Still, I wish the developers all the best and hope they make a sequel with more people. But I also have to say something positive: making a game like this with just four people is a great achievement. If they'd had more, it would have been an amazing game. I don't regret buying it. But I'm more annoyed that my gut feeling let me down because I rarely pre-order, except for God of War. Cheers, Michael
Dead Space remake, all parts, is great, no matter which console, since I don't get any consoles and just want to have fun. Everyone should play what they want and buy the console they like; it doesn't matter at all. I think it's a shame that people often argue about who has the better console. I also had the 360 and Xbox; there were some great games on it too. I'd prefer it if all games were available on every console, then there wouldn't be any more arguments. Oh man, I played Fable over and over again; it was the best RPG. You could see the aging process and how you changed; I've never seen a game like it since. Every now and then I think about buying an Xbox in addition to the PS5. I already have all five games and the old 360. But there are some cool games on the Xbox Series X too, from what I've seen. Best regards, Michael