Tomatenquark

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Tomatenquark is a multiplayer action game. It was developed by Tomatenquark Team and was released on May 24, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

Tomatenquark is a free multiplayer & singleplayer first person shooter, one of the Cube FPS successors. The aim of this game is a fun old school deathmatch gameplay inspired by Quake. Besides deathmatch the game features the rich Cube Engine 2 editor, bringing cooperative map/geometry editing in-game. Tomatenquark is derived from the open source game Cube 2: Sauerbraten. As part of the commu…

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and nostalgic experience for fans of old-school FPS games, with enjoyable gameplay and a cooperative editor for creating new content.
It runs smoothly on lower-end hardware, providing a good frame rate even on less powerful systems.
The game has potential for growth, with plans to improve features like map distribution and community engagement.

The game suffers from a lack of content, including few maps and a non-functional workshop feature, making it feel incomplete.
It has stability issues, with frequent crashes reported by players, and the player base is currently very low.
The game feels like a hollow version of its predecessor, Sauerbraten, lacking the depth and polish that made it a classic.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The new music in the game has been positively received, with players appreciating its fit compared to the heavy metal tracks of the previous installment. However, some users find the overall sound design irritating and feel that it does not enhance the gameplay experience, contributing to a sense of boredom.
- “The new music feels nice though!”
- “But the music here was neat.”
- “I remember playing Cube 2 when I was little, and there was always this heavy metal music playing, which didn't really fit well, in my opinion.”
- “Quite irritating sounds/music; there is no workshop for your map creations, bots are crazy, not a lot of weapons/maps, and related content, making it quite boring after 20 minutes.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as amusing and entertaining, with players finding the comedic elements, particularly involving the character "Tomat," to be a highlight of the experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and funny scenarios.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters is spot on and adds so much to the experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have noted difficulty in locating the graphics settings, suggesting that the interface for adjusting visual options may not be user-friendly.
- “Yeah, good luck trying to find the settings for the graphics and other options.”
- “The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “I was disappointed by the low resolution textures; they really detract from the overall experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the game's stability, citing numerous glitches, bugs, and imbalances in maps, weapons, and bots that indicate a lack of thorough testing and improvement before release.
- “First, they should have checked the maps, glitches, and bugs. The weapons and the bots need to be balanced and improved, but they didn't address these issues.”
- “The game is riddled with glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to enjoy.”
- “Frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to stay immersed in the game, leading to a disappointing experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The user expresses a desire to explore the theme of denial within the AFPS genre in a more extensive format, suggesting that the story aspect could be a rich topic for further discussion.
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its refined arena shooter mechanics, building on the solid foundation established in Cube 2: Sauerbraten, although it is noted that the original game has not received updates since 2013.
- “Great refinement of the awesome arena shooter gameplay found in Cube 2: Sauerbraten, which has sadly not been updated since 2013.”