It is hard to compare two different games produced for two different markets. 
3d Realms does produce games for the lower portion of computer gamers-486's. 
I can say, however, that Quake will run extremely well at vid_mode 10 on a 
bare requirement system-P100 w/ only 8 megs ram. Quake is not really well 
written but still has better lighting and a better level system. I don't like 
not having a 'use' function, though. And I must disagree with John Romero 
regarding storyline. A good game without a good story is NOT a good game. 
Bottom line--and this is my opinion--Quake has better visuals(lighting and 
level engine) but lacks gameplay(storyline, good weapons, etc.). Wait for a 
better company to use the Quake-type engine for a good game, like 3d Realm's 
Prey, Epic's Unreal, or LucasArts's Dark Forces II: Jedi Knight, and get the 
best of both worlds(requiring a pentium, of course).
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