The Quarry
Jun 10, 2022 4 years ago
It's late summer in the remote forests of upstate New York, and the teen counselors of Hackett's Quarry have the camp to themselves for one final night. That means no kids, no adults, and no rules. In this thrilling cinematic tale, you control the fates of all nine camp counselors as their party plans unravel into an unpredictable night of horror. With life-or-death decisions around every turn, the choices you make will determine how the story unfolds.
What it’s like
The Quarry is a high-fidelity interactive drama that prioritizes cinematic immersion over mechanical complexity. Set during a chaotic final night at a summer camp, the experience revolves around making life-or-death decisions for nine distinct counselors. The core appeal lies in its branching narrative structure; choices ripple outward with significant butterfly effects, creating a personalized horror story where no two playthroughs are identical. Visually and audibly, it delivers top-shelf production values with brilliant voice acting that brings the ensemble cast to life. While the gameplay is minimal—consisting mostly of quick-time events and dialogue trees—the atmosphere is thick with tension and supernatural dread. It captures the essence of an 80s slasher film, focusing on character dynamics, witty banter, and the anxiety of survival rather than strategic depth or exploration.
Strong in Atmosphere / MoodCharactersStory / NarrativeVisuals / ArtAudio / MusicPacingPolish / PerformanceSocial / RelationshipsWriting / Dialogue
Keep in mind Mechanically shallow; players seeking complex systems or challenging gameplay will find it repetitive. · The linear pathfinding and lack of meaningful player agency outside of dialogue choices may feel restrictive to some.
AI-generated from catalog data, informed by reviews from ign.com, metacritic.com, gaming.net, polygon.com, pcgamer.com, techradar.com.
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| Platform | Region | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| PC (Microsoft Windows) | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 10, 20224 years ago |
| PlayStation 4 | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 10, 20224 years ago |
| PlayStation 5 | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 10, 20224 years ago |
| Xbox One | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 10, 20224 years ago |
| Xbox Series X|S | Worldwide | Full release | Jun 10, 20224 years ago |
