Abstract: Quantum Theory is a third person shooter from Tecmo Koei, their first in the genre, and it is a damaged clone of the great games in whose footsteps it follows. I would like to say the game was too ambitious and that is why it fails on nearly every leve...
Abstract: Tecmo Koei has clearly taken an “inspiration” from Epic Games’ incredibly successful Gears of War franchise for their latest game, Quantum Theory. The cover-based, third-person shooter game shows no shame in encompassing what is almost an exact replica...
Abstract: Japanese developers have been attempting to breach the Western market ever since the unexpected early triumph of the Xbox 360 over the PlayStation 3. Capcom and Nintendo have summoned Western developers to do their bidding (Dead Rising 2 and Metroid P...
While Quantum Theory doesn’t do anything new or revolutionary, it doesn’t really do what it does with much enthusiasm. Multiplayer isn’t clunky, but there’s not much variety and not many people online with it. The story could be more involved and the c...
Quantum Theory subscribes to the design philosophy that if you can't come up with a decent idea yourself, simply command 'inspiration' from a nearby top-seller and ride those coat-tails all the way to the bank. In this case, the unwitting recipient of ...
Abstract: You know how when a popular new movie comes out, a few years later you'll see straight-to-DVD knock-offs? Paranormal Activity begat Paranormal Entity. Transformers begat Transmorphers. You can think of Quantum Theory as having the same dubious relation...
Abstract: There is no conceivable circumstance where I could or would recommend Quantum Theory. It is not a good game. It’s desire to be Gears of War is admirable in a creepy stalker sort of way, but it really misses dozens of marks at every turn. The graphics a...
Quantum Theory is a functional game, but that's about the only thing that can be said about it. If this is what the developers at Tecmo-Koei think western gamers want out of a shooter then we need an intervention. Its uninspired level design, terrible ...
Abstract: The counterfeit market has always been hot on consumer goods. Anything from clothing, shoes, purses, jewelry, and even electronics. Successful franchises have a way of bringing the imposters out of the woodwork, and the videogame industry is apparentl...
Abstract: Call me Syd. Just Syd.Most of the time I try not to get dragged into comparing games to other games when typing up a review. Quantum Theory makes that nearly impossible when nearly every aspect of the game is copied from Epic's beloved Gears of War ser...
