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Quake III: Team Arena
Quake III: Team ArenaTeam up for fast‑paced sci‑fi shooter battles in Quake III: Team Arena.
Quake Live
Quake LiveFast‑paced arena shooter that defines online competition
Overview
Description

Quake III: Team Arena expands the classic arena shooter with a focus on coordinated team play. Players join forces as the Fallen, Pagans, Crusaders, Intruders, or Stroggs to dominate fast‑moving combat zones. Featuring four distinct game modes that test each faction's synergy, the title blends frantic action with strategic cooperation, delivering a pure multiplayer experience that rewards teamwork above all.

Quake Live brings the legendary Quake arena experience to modern PCs, offering over 100 maps and a dozen game modes for intense, skill‑based combat. Play solo or jump into worldwide multiplayer matches that reward precision and reflexes. Built by id Software, the game delivers classic sci‑fi shooter action with modern matchmaking, leaderboards, and a thriving competitive scene, making it one of the most energetic shooters online today.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Free
Category
First-Person Shooters
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS fans
Competitive FPS players
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
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release date
2000-12-18
2010-08-06
Specifications
developer
id Software
id Software
publisher
Activision
id Software
age rating
ESRB M
ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
70/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Highly responsive, fast‑paced combat.
  • Strong emphasis on team coordination.
  • Rich selection of classic arena maps.
  • Robust modding community and support.
  • High skill ceiling with fast, responsive controls
  • Large variety of maps and game modes
  • Free-to-play with no mandatory purchases
  • Strong competitive community and ranking system
Cons
  • Limited single‑player content.
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern shooters.
  • Steep learning curve for new players.
  • Limited to PC platform only
  • Steep learning curve for newcomers
  • Occasional matchmaking queue times during off‑peak hours
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