You are Jacob Thomas, an accomplished firefighter Captain.

However, frustrations affecting pacing, progression, gunplay, and art direction hold the game back.

Fanning the flames

Quantum Errors setup is a mix of original and familiar.

Screenshot from cosmic horror action game Quantum Error

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The approach inQuantum Errordoes seem to be more dark = more scare.

The healing system is particularly satisfying to use.

A lot ofQuantum Errorplays as a straight-up action shooter, that can be played first-person or third-person.

Jacob’s face in Quantum Error

There are a host of firefighting tools at your disposal which aresocool, and that are implemented very successfully.

The pacing throughout the game is strange, but also annoying at times.

Quantum Erroris a well-executed mystery horror game that realizes the childhood dream of being a firefighter.

Screenshot from cosmic horror action game Quantum Error

In the year ofDead Space RemakeandAlan Wake 2,Quantum Errorstruggles to burn as bright as its contemporaries.

Screenshot from cosmic horror action game Quantum Error

Screenshot of the menu from Quantum Error

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Screenshot of the menu from Quantum Error

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Screenshot of the menu from Quantum Error

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