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<h2 id="gameplay">Gameplay</h2> <p><i>Quantum Error</i> is a <a href="/facts/Shooter_game/CcCtH1mD">shooter game</a> with <a href="/facts/Cosmic_horror/37J598cl">cosmic horror</a> themes that can be played in either <a href="/facts/First-person_(video_games)/fvEfeqgs">first-person</a> or <a href="/facts/Third-person_games/fCkGL0Gj">third-person</a> perspective. Players control Jacob Thomas, a firefighter, as he attempts to deal with various issues at research facilities in outer space. Players must contend with both terrorists and monsters while attempting to rescue survivors using firefighting equipment. <a href="/facts/DualSense/ktU5MaFs">DualSense</a> controllers provide feedback when encountering hazards, such as vibrating to indicate doors that are dangerously hot. Players can use quintessence to improve Thomas' skills, but there are no <a href="/facts/Skill_tree/KvCvXrMA">skill trees</a>. Players' progress is saved at <a href="/facts/Checkpoint_(video_gaming)/s05dfbad">checkpoints</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:1" href="#fn:1"><sup>1</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="development-and-release">Development and Release</h2> <p><i>Quantum Error</i> was announced by American studio TeamKill Media on March 28, 2020 for <a href="/facts/PlayStation_4/wMtdFnoP">PlayStation 4</a> and <a href="/facts/PlayStation_5/vJ2ahUoK">PlayStation 5</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:2" href="#fn:2"><sup>2</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:3" href="#fn:3"><sup>3</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:4" href="#fn:4"><sup>4</sup></a> While the game was planned to release for the PS4, they could not get the game to perform adequately on the system and canceled support. It was released digitally for the PS5 on November 3, 2023.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:5" href="#fn:5"><sup>5</sup></a> It was then released physically for the PS5 in the United States on November 17, and in Europe on December 8.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:6" href="#fn:6"><sup>6</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:7" href="#fn:7"><sup>7</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:8" href="#fn:8"><sup>8</sup></a> They intend to port it to <a href="/facts/Windows/bwhAhuSL">Windows</a> and <a href="/facts/Xbox_Series_X%2fS/gkN9VjV2">Xbox Series X/S</a> in the future.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:9" href="#fn:9"><sup>9</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="sequel">Sequel</h2> <p>TeamKill Media confirmed<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:10" href="#fn:10"><sup>10</sup></a> that a sequel titled <i>Quantum State</i> is currently in development for the <a href="/facts/PlayStation_5/vJ2ahUoK">PlayStation 5</a>. </p> <h2 id="reception">Reception</h2> <p><i>Quantum Error</i> received "generally unfavorable" reviews from critics, according to <a href="/facts/Review_aggregator/EpyYjDP6">review aggregator</a> website <a href="/facts/Metacritic/Wve8EJFd">Metacritic</a>.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:11" href="#fn:11"><sup>11</sup></a> Metacritic listed it the fourth worst game of 2023.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:12" href="#fn:12"><sup>12</sup></a> <i><a href="/facts/GamesRadar/K8hRVA8R">GamesRadar</a></i> and <i>Gaming Bolt</i> praised the premise but said the art direction tried too hard to be cinematic.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:13" href="#fn:13"><sup>13</sup></a><a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:14" href="#fn:14"><sup>14</sup></a> Although <i><a href="/facts/IGN/kNcWSmFY">IGN</a></i> described it as stylish and creepy, they said it was ruined by its bugs, poor enemy AI, checkpoint system, and story.<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:15" href="#fn:15"><sup>15</sup></a> <i><a href="/facts/Bloody_Disgusting/fpwQwMpp">Bloody Disgusting</a></i> called it one of the worst games of 2023 and said it is "a failure on nearly every level".<a class="footnote-ref" id="fnref:16" href="#fn:16"><sup>16</sup></a> </p> <h2 id="external-links">External links</h2> <ul><li><a href="https://quantumerror.games/">Official website</a></li></ul> <h2 id="references">References</h2> <ol> <li id="fn:1"><p>Dwiar, Rob (2023-10-30). "Quantum Error review - playing with fire". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2023-10-11. <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/quantum-error-review" target="_blank">https://www.techradar.com/gaming/quantum-error-review</a> <a href="#fnref:1" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:2"><p>Square, Push (2020-03-28). "PS5's First Confirmed Horror Game Is Quantum Error". Push Square. Retrieved 2024-02-01. <a href="https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/ps5s_first_confirmed_horror_game_is_quantum_error" target="_blank">https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/03/ps5s_first_confirmed_horror_game_is_quantum_error</a> <a href="#fnref:2" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:3"><p>"QUANTUM ERROR". TEAMKILL MEDIA. Retrieved 2024-02-01. <a href="https://www.teamkillmedia.com/quantum-error" target="_blank">https://www.teamkillmedia.com/quantum-error</a> <a href="#fnref:3" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:4"><p>"ABOUT". TEAMKILL MEDIA. Retrieved 2024-02-01. <a href="https://www.teamkillmedia.com/about" target="_blank">https://www.teamkillmedia.com/about</a> <a href="#fnref:4" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:5"><p>Romano, Sal (2023-08-16). "Quantum Error for PS5 launches November 3". Gematsu. Retrieved 2023-11-10. <a href="https://www.gematsu.com/2023/08/quantum-error-for-ps5-launches-november-3" target="_blank">https://www.gematsu.com/2023/08/quantum-error-for-ps5-launches-november-3</a> <a href="#fnref:5" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:6"><p>Dustin (2023-09-20). "MADiSON VR And Quantum Error Physical Editions Coming Soon". Cinelinx | Movies. Games. Geek Culture. Retrieved 2024-02-01. <a href="https://www.cinelinx.com/news/madison-vr-and-quantum-error-physical-editions-coming-soon/" target="_blank">https://www.cinelinx.com/news/madison-vr-and-quantum-error-physical-editions-coming-soon/</a> <a href="#fnref:6" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:7"><p>https://twitter.com/Quantum_Error/status/1725579249652768992 <a href="https://twitter.com/Quantum_Error/status/1725579249652768992" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Quantum_Error/status/1725579249652768992</a> <a href="#fnref:7" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:8"><p>https://twitter.com/Quantum_Error/status/1733185451396063555 <a href="https://twitter.com/Quantum_Error/status/1733185451396063555" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/Quantum_Error/status/1733185451396063555</a> <a href="#fnref:8" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:9"><p>Gerblick, Jordan (2023-07-25). "Cosmic horror game Quantum Error is now new-gen only because 'the game we have made is not possible on the PS4'". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2023-11-10. <a href="https://www.gamesradar.com/cosmic-horror-game-quantum-error-is-now-new-gen-only-because-the-game-we-have-made-is-not-possible-on-the-ps4/" target="_blank">https://www.gamesradar.com/cosmic-horror-game-quantum-error-is-now-new-gen-only-because-the-game-we-have-made-is-not-possible-on-the-ps4/</a> <a href="#fnref:9" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:10"><p>Parijat, Shubhankar (2024-03-18). "Quantum State Announced, Sequel to Quantum Error". GamingBolt. Retrieved 2025-01-19. <a href="https://gamingbolt.com/quantum-state-announced-sequel-to-quantum-error" target="_blank">https://gamingbolt.com/quantum-state-announced-sequel-to-quantum-error</a> <a href="#fnref:10" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:11"><p>"Quantum Error". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-11-10. <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/game/quantum-error/" target="_blank">https://www.metacritic.com/game/quantum-error/</a> <a href="#fnref:11" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:12"><p>Dietz, Jason (19 December 2023). "The Worst Videogames of 2023 - #4: Quantum Error". Metacritic. Fandom. Retrieved 19 December 2023. <a href="https://www.metacritic.com/pictures/worst-videogames-of-2023/3/" target="_blank">https://www.metacritic.com/pictures/worst-videogames-of-2023/3/</a> <a href="#fnref:12" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:13"><p>Dwiar, Rob (2023-10-30). "Quantum Error review - playing with fire". GamesRadar. Retrieved 2023-10-11. <a href="https://www.techradar.com/gaming/quantum-error-review" target="_blank">https://www.techradar.com/gaming/quantum-error-review</a> <a href="#fnref:13" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:14"><p>Doke, Shunal (2023-10-30). "Quantum Error Review – Punching Above its Weight". Gaming Bolt. Retrieved 2023-11-10. <a href="https://gamingbolt.com/quantum-error-review-punching-above-its-weight" target="_blank">https://gamingbolt.com/quantum-error-review-punching-above-its-weight</a> <a href="#fnref:14" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:15"><p>Green, Jarrett (2023-11-02). "Quantum Error Review". IGN. Retrieved 2023-11-10. <a href="https://www.ign.com/articles/quantum-error-review" target="_blank">https://www.ign.com/articles/quantum-error-review</a> <a href="#fnref:15" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> <li id="fn:16"><p>Cervantes, Reyna (2023-11-01). "'Quantum Error' Video Game Review – A Frustrating Experience on Almost Every Level". Bloody Disgusting. Retrieved 2023-11-10. <a href="https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3786924/quantum-error-review-a-frustrating-experience-on-almost-every-level/" target="_blank">https://bloody-disgusting.com/video-games/3786924/quantum-error-review-a-frustrating-experience-on-almost-every-level/</a> <a href="#fnref:16" class="footnote-back-ref">↩</a></p></li> </ol>