The Quarry

The Quarry

June 10, 2022

AdventureHorror PCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5Xbox OneXbox Series X/S

As the sun sets on the last day of summer camp, the teenage counselors of Hackett’s Quarry throw a party to celebrate. No kids. No adults. No rules. Things quickly take a turn for the worse. Hunted by blood-drenched locals and something far more sinister, the teens&s; party plans unravel …

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Alejandro Morillas IGN Spain Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"The Quarry is a light and fun horror adventure that exudes love for the genre. If you can, play it with friends."

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

96.0

Gameplay

87.0

Story

92.0

"The Quarry is Supermassive&s;s best game so far, capable both to blend storytelling and interactivity and delivering a fine, standalone, cinematographic experience."

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Andrew Reiner Game Informer Jun 2022
85.0 /100

"For the core game, I wish more of the action was in the hands of the player, but I can’t deny how enthralling the choices are, especially when they lead to absolute chaos. Once the frantic running through the woods …"

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Chris Hyde God is a Geek Jun 2022
90.0 /100

"The Quarry is one of Supermassive Games&s; best titles, harking back to the glory days of Until Dawn for all the right reasons."

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Daniel Quesada Hobby Consolas Jun 2022
84.0 /100

"If you are a fan of Supermassive and slashers, here you will find their most polished and "confortable" experience, with a surprising technical performance. Even so, we would have loved them taking more risks in the narrative department."

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Dean James Multiplayer First Jun 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"Fans have been waiting for a follow-up with the tone of Until Dawn and it has finally arrived with The Quarry. The very likable cast and the enthralling story will keep players entertained in what is one of the most …"

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Dean Takahashi GamesBeat Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"While I love the formula Supermassive has created, I don’t think they have quite perfected it yet. But just as they’re closing in on the uncanny valley, they are also closing in on the perfect horror game."

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Diego Perez Attack of the Fanboy Jun 2022
80.0 /100

"The Quarry is a cheesy, campy thrill ride with a fascinating mystery at its core."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

94.0

"With dynamically branching pathways and some truly frightening sequences, The Quarry just might be my favorite game from Supermassive."

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Drew Leachman ZTGD Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Aside from the small issues I had, one of which made me upset, I still enjoyed my time with the game. So much that I played halfway through it, stopped, convinced my wife to join me since she liked Until …"

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Jade King TheGamer Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"The Quarry is an excellent survival horror experience with a strong cast of characters and a startling horror narrative that delights with campy scares and unexpected twists. Fans of Until Dawn and The Dark Pictures need to pick this up, …"

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Jason Faulkner PlayStation LifeStyle Jun 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

86.0

"The Quarry is a celebration of horror with enough twists and turns to excite even the most jaded aficionado. It manages to avoid the tropes inherent with its summer camp setting by giving each of the protagonists a thorough opportunity …"

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Jess Lee Digital Spy Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"But that doesn&s;t change the fact that this is an entertaining and very worthwhile ride, and one that players might want to experience more than once from the beginning to see all of the different ways in which the deadly …"

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Jim Hargreaves TheSixthAxis Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Once the sun rises and the bloodbath ends, you&s;ll be itching to play The Quarry again to see what other outcomes there are. this is Supermassive&s;s most refined horror game to date, but it just falls short of snatching Until …"

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Jon Bailes PC Gamer Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"A gripping horror story, but one where the interactive elements struggle to sustain the tension."

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Jordan Devore Destructoid Jun 2022
85.0 /100

"Impressive efforts with a few noticeable problems holding them back. Won&s;t astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash."

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Josh Wise VideoGamer Jun 2022
40.0 /100

Graphics

28.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

45.0

"Far more damning is the fact that The Quarry, though happily thronged with beasts, is barren of scares."

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Kelsey Raynor VG247 Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

80.0

"As with most games developed by Supermassive, The Quarry is best played with plenty of blankets to hide under, and possibly a friend to adventure through couch co-op mode with you. Tread carefully."

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

60.0

"The Quarry comes close to being Supermassive&s;s strongest successor to Until Dawn yet, but sadly stumbles when it comes to delivering a satisfying finale as the story fails to hit the high marks it sets up early on with its …"

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Lara Jackson Screen Rant Jun 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

40.0

"For those who’ve been patiently waiting for an up-to-par follow-up to the immensely popular Until Dawn, The Quarry might not be it. While its immersive gameplay and dynamic characters are enough to carry the majority of the game, the title …"

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Leon Hurley GamesRadar+ Jun 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

60.0

"A fun but poorly paced horror adventure that&s;s both slow to start and over too fast"

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Mack Ashworth Game Revolution Jun 2022
75.0 /100

"For the uninitiated, though, and there will be many on non-Sony platforms, The Quarry will deliver a memorable tale of horror full of intense moments that are wicked fun to navigate through."

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Malindy Hetfeld Guardian Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"You will probably leave with several favourite characters, having glimpsed their lives beyond that one night of supernatural threats. You’re never left in doubt about what the threat actually is, and that only serves to prove that classic monster and …"

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Marco Ravetto The Games Machine Jun 2022
84.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"The Quarry is a worthy heir to Until Dawn. It&s;s a classic teen horror, with a good amount of high-tension moments and an impressive number of branches that will push the most curious to return multiple times to Hackett&s;s Quarry …"

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Michael Harradence PlayStation Universe Jun 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"The Quarry is a pulse-pounding teen slasher packed with strong characterisation, amazing atmosphere, and scrumptious visuals. Yes, it&s;s not exactly the most challenging game thanks to dumbed down QTE events and interactions, but with a great story and heaps of …"

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Mitch Wallace Forbes Jun 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

1.0

Gameplay

1.0

Story

1.0

"I had an absolute bloody blast with The Quarry, and I say this knowing that it won’t be for everyone. But if you like mystery, if you like running for your life, if you like holding your breath until the …"

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Mufaddal Fakhruddin IGN Middle East Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

55.0

"If you have about 8 hours of free time, The Quarry will offer you a fun experience with a touch of typical teenage horror from Supermassive. Its excellent dialogues and great performances from the cast keep the player captivated throughout, …"

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Pam K. Ferdinand Game Rant Jun 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Supermassive&s;s The Quarry is one of the best games from the developer since Until Dawn, but it still has some recurring issues from previous titles."

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Richard Wakeling GameSpot Jun 2022
90.0 /100

"The Quarry picks up where Until Dawn left off, introducing another group of personable teens you&s;ll attempt to keep alive. Or not."

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Rory Mellon Tom&s;s Guide Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"The Quarry has blockbuster aspirations but never quite manages to rise above B-movie cheese. However, it’s still a well-structured interactive horror experience with a cast of mostly likable characters and a couple of highly effective twists."

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Stefan Mieszek Daily Mirror Jun 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"If you loved Until Dawn and Dark Pictures Anthology, you will adore this title. If you&s;ve never played these but you&s;re into horror movies you certainly won&s;t be disappointed, as it delivers exactly what you&s;d expect - Tension, thrills, jumpscares, …"

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Thomas Wilde GameSkinny Jun 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

80.0

"The Quarry is a fun, bloody thrill ride on your first playthrough, but its lack of interactivity and a lot of little issues drag down the whole."

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Tom Hoggins Telegraph Jun 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

40.0

"Interactive slasher specialists Supermassive return with a creepy, if patchy, summer camp chiller"

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Vikki Blake Eurogamer Jun 2022
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

74.0

"If it hadn&s;t have been for that thoroughly unjust Rewind right at the end of my playthrough, The Quarry - with its stunning visuals, wonderful voice work, fabulous score, and intriguing plot line - would have been one of my …"

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Willa Rowe Inverse Jun 2022
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

35.0

Story

55.0

""A game built on the message that your choices matter, The Quarry does very little to prove this design principle in execution. It’s a grand attempt at recapturing the magic of the developer’s cult 2015 hit Until Dawn, but rather …"

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