The Quivering

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Classic Retro point and click adventure from yesteryear. Set in the dark and foreboding village of Warty Hollow, The Quivering follows the fortunes of young Spud, as he tries to save his uncle, Olivetti Franken-Stamp, from the diabolical spell cast upon him by the big cheese from Hell, Big D.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+14

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

The game features a unique blend of cartoony charm and bizarre British humor, making it a memorable experience.
The voice acting and comedic elements are well-executed, providing genuine laughs throughout the gameplay.
It offers a challenging and enjoyable point-and-click adventure experience, reminiscent of classic titles from the 90s.

The save system is frustrating, requiring players to kill cute demons to save progress, which can lead to repeated gameplay segments.
The game suffers from design flaws typical of its era, including cheap deaths and a steep learning curve that may deter some players.
Performance issues arise from running the game in DOSBox, leading to potential glitches and a less smooth experience on modern hardware.

humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky, British charm, featuring bizarre and ironic situations that evoke a nostalgic feel reminiscent of the 90s. While many players appreciate the memorable characters and voice acting, some find the humor polarizing, with a mix of slapstick and clever wit that may not appeal to everyone. Overall, it is noted as a strong point of the game, though the experience can be marred by frustrating gameplay mechanics.
- “I would really, really like to recommend this adventure so bad, with its cartoony charm, its bizarre, ridiculous, and acid British humor, its memorable characters and situations, its crazy puzzle solutions... but I just can't.”
- “While being humorous, and a little bit of a spoof, the story is easy enough to follow, and the humor is typical British humor for the time.”
- “Undoubtedly the game's strength lies in the voice acting and sense of humor and irony, and it's very well done and genuinely hilarious.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story is generally well-received, characterized by its humorous and somewhat spoof-like nature, with a straightforward narrative that is easy to follow. While some users express complaints about the humor, others appreciate its British style and note that the story is effectively divided into two parts, featuring memorable and frightening moments.
- “Since I haven't finished, I can't comment on the story to any great depth, but it's been pretty good so far.”
- “While being humorous and a little bit of a spoof, the story is easy enough to follow, and the humor is typical British humor for the time.”
- “The story is a good length split across two parts, and there are some very scary moments (the fun house still haunts me to this day, and I'm 21).”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “While the humor is present, it often overshadows the story, leaving it feeling underdeveloped.”
- “The narrative tries to be clever but ends up being confusing and unengaging.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The graphics are generally satisfactory, with some minor glitches during transitions, and they reflect the classic style typical of point-and-click games. While players shouldn't expect cutting-edge visuals, the numerous cut-scenes are noted to look quite good, enhancing the overall experience.
- “It's packed full of references to classic horror films, and the gameplay is a point-and-click style typical of games of this age. The graphics are also in line with that, so don't expect a graphical phenomenon; however, the cut-scenes (and there's a lot of them) still look pretty good.”
- “I've been playing it on Windows 10, and aside from minor graphics glitches during transition screens, it's been fine.”
- “The graphics are typical of games of this age; don't expect a graphical phenomenon. That said, the cut-scenes (and there's a lot of them) still look pretty good.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Gameplay is marred by frequent cheap deaths that, while amusing, can be frustrating due to a poor save system requiring players to repeatedly redo significant portions of the game.
- “Not only are there lots of cheap deaths (although funny to watch, I must say), but the save system is hideous and you'll have to repeat large chunks of gameplay over and over again.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with users reporting only minor graphics glitches during transition screens on Windows 10.
- “I've been playing it on Windows 10, and aside from minor graphics glitches during transition screens, it's been fine.”