Review of the horror adventure "Quarry - Summer Camp of Nightmares" You created this horrific ending: ......

A shadow of fear looms over a fun summer camp: ....... A gripping story like a great horror movie

Quarry: Summer Camp of Nightmares is a horror adventure game that allows you to experience a thrilling story like in the movies.

On first impression, the author wondered if the title and key visuals of the game were an adaptation of the horror movie of the same name from the 80's or so, ......, but this is a completely original work. However, this game is a completely original work. It is characterized not only by its title and appearance, but also by its story structure and characters, all of which are packed with "horror movie-like" elements.

The first thing that catches the eye about "Quarry" is its beautiful, live-action graphics. The game uses the latest facial capture technology and cinematic lighting techniques, and the characters are played by a number of famous Hollywood actors, so the first impression you get is that of a live-action movie. I played the PS4 version, and to be honest, I did not expect such a high standard of visuals on PS4, so I was surprised in a good way, and I think we can expect an even higher quality experience on PS5.

As the name suggests, "Quarry: Summer Camp of Nightmares" is set in a summer camp. This term "summer camp" is not so familiar in Japan, but it refers to a long term experiential learning program for children during the summer vacation, where sports and activities are offered. At these summer camps, there are volunteer instructors called "camp counselors" or "camp leaders" who play the role of supporting the children, and the young people who are the main characters in "Quarry" are all camp counselors at the summer camp held at "Hackett Quarry. Incidentally, the word "Quarry" in the title refers to the quarry.

This "summer camp" event is a common situation in foreign horror movies, along with prom (graduation party). The legendary horror movie "Friday the 13th," which gave birth to the hockey-masked killer, Jason, was set in a summer camp. So, let's get right to the story of "Quarry," which takes place at a summer camp, a classic location for horror films.

The story takes place at Hackett Quarry, located in a remote forest in upstate New York. The Hackett Quarry, surrounded by beautiful nature with a lake, holds a summer camp on a regular basis, but the prologue of this story begins on June 25, the day before the summer camp is held. The story begins when Laura and Max, camp counselors, decide to head to Hackett Quarry a day early and get lost in the woods.

It's a pitch black forest night, the road is empty except for their car, and their phones are out of range, a situation that could happen at any moment ....... Incidentally, although the atmosphere of this film has an 80's horror movie taste, as you can see from the appearance of the smartphone, the time period in which the film takes place is the present day.

Suddenly, "something" jumps out in front of Laura and Max's car. In their haste to avoid it, they drive their car into the forest and get stuck. Then a creepy and mysterious sheriff appears and intimidates them by telling them not to go to the Hackett Quarry. Laura and Max, as promised in horror films, ignore his advice and head for the Hackett Quarry, only to encounter a terrible tragedy there.

The prologue is the end of the story, and the main story begins on August 22nd, the day the summer campers return from Hackett Quarry. On this day, about two months after the prologue, the seven young people who served as camp counselors are also taking a break from the successful completion of summer camp, chatting and laughing as they prepare to leave. However, one of the young people who wanted to spend more time with his friends intentionally broke down his car, making it impossible for him to return home.

The camp counselors were excited to be able to spend one more night with their friends, but Chris Hackett, the owner of Hackett Quarry, seemed upset and told them, "Never leave the lodge tonight," and drove off by himself. Thus begins a nightmarish nightmare night for seven young people in a disturbing atmosphere. ......

The game is filled with creepy adults who seem to be hiding something, mysterious hunters covered in a bright red liquid, a terrifying "something" that looms over the seven youngsters, and a mysterious old woman who appears between chapters to talk to the players, The story is packed with as many horror elements as possible.

In order to prevent spoilers, I will not describe specific details here, but in the beginning of the story, you will learn about the personalities and relationships of each of the main characters, and be on the edge of your seat as the unidentified "something" approaches. From the middle of the film, the story focuses on the battle against the "something" and takes an even more thrilling turn with the addition of the thoughts of the adults and the hunters, and the final part of the film is structured in such a way that the numerous mysteries scattered throughout the story become a single line that leads to a surprising development, like a mystery solved. All in all, it is a story that gives the viewer a sense of fulfillment as if he or she were watching a major motion picture.

I have repeatedly mentioned the "cinematic" characteristics of this work, but we must not forget that this is a "game. In fact, this game has a multi-ending system that allows the story to diverge depending on the player's choices.

Whether the young protagonists survive the nightmare or lose their lives depends entirely on the player's choices. The choice is entirely up to the player: to follow his or her instincts and see how the night ends, to aim for the end where everyone survives, or to aim for the end where everyone dies, which may be more difficult than the end where everyone survives. Or, you can try for the end where everyone survives, which may be more difficult (?) than the end where everyone survives. ......

The game is composed of 10 chapters, so you can feel the volume of the game just by playing it, and you can also enjoy playing it over and over to see the various endings, which is a major attraction of this game.

It's like stepping into a movie!　Unique game systems for a highly immersive experience

The game consists of two main parts, the "movie part" and the "exploration part," but the choices that branch the story appear at various times. Even the smallest choice can have a significant impact on the story, so you will want to choose as carefully and deliberately as possible, but be aware that some choices have a time limit. You will feel as if you are in sync with the protagonists in the game, who are forced to make quick decisions in the midst of a looming crisis.

When the choice you make determines the future course of events, the words "branching confirmed" will appear on the screen. This presentation, which is accompanied by noise, causes the player to feel an unfathomable sense of anxiety: "Did I make the right choice? The player is guaranteed to feel an unfathomable sense of uneasiness. It gives the player a thrilling feeling that there is no turning back.

Incidentally, the player can always review how the story has flowed according to the branching that he or she has decided on by clicking on the "Branching" item in the menu screen. As a side note, the VHS jacket-style illustrations on this screen are of very high quality. The design would not look out of place in the horror section of a video rental store from a decade ago, and it shows the creator's attention to the "horror movie genre.

In the movie part, QTEs are sometimes inserted in addition to the choices.
QTE stands for "Quick Time Event," a mini-game-like event in which the player must enter the controller as instructed on the screen within a time limit. QTEs range from routine actions, such as catching a phone or keys that are about to fall, to avoiding obstacles while being chased by "something," where success or failure may directly lead to life or death, providing players with a moderate sense of tension. The movie is very relaxing to watch.

It is quite common for a QTE to suddenly start while you are leisurely watching a movie, so be sure not to let go of the controller even if you are in the middle of a movie.

By the way, QTEs are a system that can easily divide players into two groups: those who like it and those who dislike it, as failure in some games can lead to an immediate game over. If you are confident in your skills, you can set the "time limit shortening" option to increase the difficulty and tension!

In addition, there are many other situations that require players to take action with the controller, such as shooting (or choosing not to shoot) at targets from the first-person perspective, or hiding from objects that are chasing you and holding your breath to avoid them. These mini-game-like scenes are added to the choices and QTEs to create a highly immersive horror experience that makes the player feel as if they are a character in a movie.

The "exploration part" is where the player directly controls the character to explore the field.
You can freely walk around, search for items, and talk to other characters. Some of the items are necessary to get out of a tight spot, so you will want to explore every nook and cranny.

In addition, you may find "clues" or "evidence" that will help you unravel the truth hidden in the story. Although these items are not directly related to the game's strategy, they can help you learn more about the story, so if you want to enjoy this game 100%, you should not forget to collect them.

In addition, you may also find "tarot cards" during your search.
Unlike other items, these are so-called "help items" that give you hints on how to proceed in the game. The mysterious old woman who appears between chapters will give you hints according to the tarot cards you have collected, and by selecting one of the tarot cards you have found, you will be shown a small fragment of a scene that may occur in the next chapter.

Unlike other items, tarot cards are not hidden in obvious places, so it is important to walk around from corner to corner carefully to avoid losing them. The game is not only a hint function, but also a collection element, which may spark the gamer's spirit in some players.

This place is amazing! My 3 recommendations for "Quarry: Summer Camp of Nightmares

From here, I would like to introduce the author's own personal recommendations for "Quarry: A Nightmare Summer Camp.

1. Groundbreaking systems such as "Multiplayer" and "Movie Mode" that overturn the common sense of adventure games.

Horror adventure games are often thought of as games that are played in solitude, but this title has an innovative "multiplayer" feature that is too revolutionary for adventure games.

In addition to party-type offline cooperative play, in which each player is in charge of a different character and decides his or her own actions, the game also features an invitation-only online multiplayer mode in which up to seven friends can be invited to watch together. While the host plays, the friends watch the play, and when important decisions are made, everyone votes to determine the choice by majority vote. This system of online cooperative adventure game play is quite novel. If you have friends who own "Quarry," it is worth experiencing this new way of enjoying adventure games.

Another innovative system is the "Movie Mode. As the name suggests, this mode eliminates all "player-controlled elements" such as choices, QTEs, and exploration, allowing players to enjoy the game as if they were watching a movie. The player can choose from three modes: "All Survive," "All Die," or "Director's Chair. (With the purchase of additional content, "Gorefest" can also be selected.)

Particularly unique is the "Director's Chair," which allows you to individually determine the personalities of each of the nine young people in the story. By setting a few items, such as "more clever under pressure" or "more cautious during exploration," you can enjoy a different development, which makes it interesting to try out different combinations and watch them over and over again.

2. 9 camp counselors with rich and "deep" personalities

The mysterious and thrilling story is the charm of this work, but in my opinion, the nine camp counselors who color the story are the main point of interest. Since this is a multiple-character system, all nine counselors are main characters, and there are no mob characters or minor characters. (Of course, they can leave early by choice, but ......)

) The nine young men and women are full of personality, including Laura and Max, two contrasting lovers, Dylan, the campsite radio broadcaster with a sense of humor and a sense of humor, and Ryan, the leader of the group of counselors, but who tends to keep to himself. The nine young people in the film are all richly individualistic and "strong" characters.

Some of you may have had the experience of watching a foreign movie and not being able to tell who the characters are, but in this game, despite the fact that there are nine playable characters alone, there is no confusion. In fact, rather than being confused, I think that by the time you complete Chapter 1, many of you will have your own favorite character. 3.

3. finely customizable subtitle settings to suit your own preferences

As is the case with games of any genre, no matter how good the content of the game, if you cannot customize the screen display and controls to your liking, you will feel stressed and unable to concentrate on the game. The ability to make detailed settings in the options is an important, albeit unobtrusive, point, and this title offers detailed settings for a variety of items, including screen display, sound, and controllers.

Among these, I paid particular attention to the subtitle settings. This title supports dubbed Japanese audio, so it can be played without subtitles, but there may be some who would like to have subtitles displayed in case they cannot hear voices well or in situations where they cannot play with the sound on. In addition to switching subtitles on and off and adjusting the font size, you can also add a background to make them easier to read, add the name of the character who is speaking at the beginning of the subtitle, and color-code the text according to the character who is speaking. This is a truly complete package, and the fact that these settings can be changed at any time during the game is also a great point. If you have trouble remembering a character's name, you can turn on the character name display and then turn it off when you get used to it.

Quarry: Summer Camp of Nightmares" is truly a "horror movie you can play!

So, that's my introduction to "Quarry: Summer Camp of Nightmares".

The combination of beautiful graphics that could be mistaken for live-action, a story that is both classic and new, a thrilling game system that changes the outcome depending on the choices you make, and many other attractive elements make "Quarry: The Nightmare of Summer Camp" a high quality horror experience that can be enjoyed to the fullest. Summer Camp". A demo version is available on each console, so horror game lovers as well as those who enjoy horror movies and horror novels are welcome to give it a try.

• Title Information
• Quarry: Summer Camp of Nightmares" (2K)
• Genre: Teen horror
• Release date: June 10, 2022
• Price:
• Normal Edition: 7,700 yen PS4/XBox One/PC (Steam)
• Normal Edition: 8,800 yen PS5/XBox Series X|S
• Deluxe Edition: 8,800 yen PC (Steam)
• Deluxe Edition: 9,900 yen PS5/PS4/XBox One/XBox Series X|S
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Author：Nero Hyakkabe

Freelance writer who buys too many games. Currently have more than 300 games in my stack. Also a novelist. His works include "Yubisaki Kaidan: 140 Scary Stories" (PHP Kenkyujo) and "Goa-ken: Unrated Edition" (Kodansha).

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