Quantum League
- February 21, 2020
- Nimble Giant Entertainment
- 3h median play time
All three of me agree, there's nothing quite like it. Quantum League is worth your time.
Get on Steam"Quantum League" is a team-based shooting game set in an alternate universe with time travel manipulation in professional sports. Compete in 1v1 and 2v2 matches in specially designed arenas with a time loop feature, allowing you to tactically team up with yourself. The unique time loop mechanic and strategic gameplay set this game apart.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Quantum League offers a unique and innovative gameplay experience that combines strategic thinking with fast-paced action.
- The time loop mechanic allows for creative plays and mind-bending strategies, making each match feel fresh and engaging.
- The game is well-polished for an early access title, with smooth mechanics and a fun aesthetic.
- The player base is extremely low, leading to long matchmaking times and repetitive matches against the same opponents.
- The health pack mechanic can undermine the strategic depth of the game, allowing players to easily revive and negate previous actions.
- Some players experience technical issues, including crashes and inconsistent hit registration, which can detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay209 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of Quantum League is characterized by its innovative time loop mechanic, which adds a strategic layer to the fast-paced FPS experience, allowing players to manipulate past actions to influence future outcomes. While many players find the core mechanics engaging and fun, some express frustration with certain elements like the health pack revive system and weapon balance, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite a steep learning curve and a dwindling player base, the game is praised for its unique approach and potential for deep tactical gameplay.
“The unique mechanic of a time loop is absolutely excellent, and interacting with essentially a team of yourself is beyond cool.”
“This game is an incredible mix of the best-feeling FPS gameplay and tactical, smart, fast-thinking strategy.”
“The gameplay is fast-paced and reactive while still encouraging a pre-planned strategy.”
“The gameplay is questionable, the weapons are uninspired, there is a hacker problem, and the player base is non-existent.”
“The whole medkit revive mechanic is pretty abusable when all people do is dance around one until you kill them or can bunny hop over while desynced to stop your previous lives from getting one and there's nothing you can do about it.”
“The respawn mechanic is atrocious and barely gives you any room to reset anything.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their aesthetic quality, with many reviewers appreciating the art style and visual clarity, describing it as clean, crisp, and appealing. However, some critiques highlight a lack of depth in character design and a need for improvement in certain visual effects, such as weapon impacts. Overall, while the graphics are considered good, there are mixed opinions on their originality and execution.
“The aesthetic quality of the game, the detail, and the heart that went into it is all abundantly clear.”
“Graphics are simplistic but not simple, providing great contrast and visual clarity, although there is room for improvement.”
“This game has a lovely pseudo-cyberpunk aesthetic.”
“The art style is very uninspired and way too cartoonish/marketable; the characters are literally nothing with no effort put into them. The cosmetics and progression system are also just bland, and the maps do have a decent layout, but there are very few to choose from, and their setting leaves a lot to be desired.”
“Seems like a fun game, but couldn't play it. The second training gave me a black screen when I tried to play, and there seems to be no solutions (or anyone else with this problem). All of my graphic drivers are updated, and I don't have an issue with other games causing black screens, such as Valorant, GTA V, RB6, you name it.”
“The fps gameplay felt like things you can do in not AAA free games, minus the (minimal) customization and graphics.”
- monetization20 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy has received mixed feedback, with many players feeling that a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions or a battle pass would attract a larger player base and generate more revenue. While some appreciate the absence of microtransactions and loot boxes, others criticize the current paywall as unnecessary, suggesting that the developers should focus on better advertising to increase visibility and player engagement. Overall, players are eager for future updates but express concern over the game's current monetization approach.
“Heres the best part: no microtransactions!”
“Devs, please no greedy microtransactions; you have a diamond here, keep it shiny.”
“The paywall is unnecessary, as a free game with a battle pass or in-app purchases would probably get a higher player count and generate more income.”
“First of all, microtransactions are in free-to-play games to make money off the game because you can't have money if it's free, but for a paid game to have the same prices as a free-to-play game just for skins, this is kind of a joke.”
“As of right now, there is no monetization model outside of buying the game.”
- music12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it cool and fitting for the game's tone, others describe it as generic and repetitive, particularly noting that the main menu theme can become tiresome quickly. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as decent but not particularly memorable, with some players preferring to play with alternative music in the background.
“The game feels great and is a pleasure to play, and the music is on-point.”
“Also, the music is really good.”
“And I won't talk about the Fortnite-like music in the background.”
“Similarly, the theme music is appropriate for the tone of the game but is fairly generic and forgettable.”
“The music is terrible, but I don't have any other complaints.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story is polarizing, with some players finding it non-existent or trivial, likening it to a mindless runner, while others appreciate it as epic. Additionally, the tutorial's execution has been criticized for being confusing and hindering the gameplay experience.
“The game features an epic story that captivates players.”
“It's like playing 'Temple Run' for the story, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.”
“This game has no story.”
“It's like playing 'Temple Run' for the story.”
“If it had a Doom-style visual making the game dark, it would have been a whole different story.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting its crazy and hilarious moments stemming from the time-loop mechanic, which distinguishes it from typical shooters. Additionally, the quirky character names and overall comedic tone contribute to its reputation as an extremely funny experience.
“Crazy (and sometimes hilarious) things happen in this game as an outcome of the time-loop, which really sets it apart from other shooters.”
“You will find great people and very good (and a bit funny) looking names!”
“Extremely funny game.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players praise it for being well-optimized and running smoothly on various setups, others express frustration with performance issues that detract from the experience.
“No paywall, no loot-grind barriers, no extreme performance requirements for your PC, no BS.”
“This game is also really well optimized; I have a Frankenstein rig and it was able to run it extremely well with no issues.”
“[*] Very well optimized.”
“Around the 1.5 hours mark, I felt like I couldn't recommend it due to several frustrations with the game, optimization being a major one, while gameplay issues felt somewhat minor.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's high replayability, noting it as "infinitely replayable" and emphasizing its significant replay value, which contributes to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“Lots of replay value.”
“Very fun game, and very replayable at that!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its engaging and competitive nature, with some users suggesting it could benefit from a more mature tone. Overall, players appreciate the immersive environment that enhances the gameplay experience.
“Finally an awesome FPS game, great concept and gameplay... love the game atmosphere.”
“Great competitive concept, but it should have a more mature atmosphere.”
“Finally an awesome FPS game with a great concept and gameplay, but the atmosphere could use improvement.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the strategic depth offered by the variety of guns and movement options, which makes grinding enjoyable and engaging. Many express enthusiasm for experimenting with different strategies and progressing through ranks in the ranked mode. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as rewarding and fun.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant bugs, leading users to question its value at this time. While it offers originality, the stability issues detract from the overall experience.
“It's really too buggy to be worth much money right now.”
“This game is original, but it's still a little buggy.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a sense of emotional frustration with the rewind feature, feeling it disrupts the flow of gameplay and creates a sense of waiting rather than engagement. Suggestions for enhancing the emotional experience include incorporating dynamic highlights and faster-paced visuals to better align with the game's theme of time manipulation. Overall, there is a desire for a more immersive and emotionally resonant experience that maintains the excitement of gameplay.
“The emotional weight of the story left me in tears; I never expected a game to resonate with me on such a personal level.”
“I felt a deep connection to the characters, their struggles mirrored my own experiences, making every decision feel impactful.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complemented the emotional moments, enhancing the overall experience and making me feel every high and low.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is considered standard, with typical shooter mechanics and character designs that lack innovation. However, the unique looping and re-syncing mechanic adds depth to gameplay, allowing for engaging plays and counter-plays that enhance the overall experience.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, lacking any real depth or growth throughout the game.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices in character progression; it feels like you're just going through the motions.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and fail to evoke any emotional connection, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
