The Quarry is Supermassive Games' next entry into the interactive horror genre. The game is a spiritual successor to Until Dawn, the company's massive hit from 2015. Similarly, The Quarry will feature multiple branching paths, as players struggle to keep their characters alive in the face of rising danger. Until Dawn became an instant hit among fans, due to certain story pieces being locked behind specific choices. The game included six endings, adding to the title's replayability. The Quarry, however, reportedly has a staggering total of 186 unique endings, which seems to be way too many for players who want to view them all.
Fans of Supermassive Games often still regard Until Dawn as one of the best story-driven horror games of the past decade. The title puts life-or-death decisions into the hands of the player, and actively changes the plot based on the choices made. This concept looks to continue in The Quarry's cast of famous horror icons, such as Scream's David Arquette. Players take the role of nine teenage camp counselors who throw a party on the last day of summer camp at Hackett's Quarry. The happy occasion quickly turns into a an escape from a dangerous and mysterious force.
Supermassive Games is known for giving players control over their character's choices, sometimes with deadly serious consequences. In The Quarry, horror fans will be able to manage the relationships that the camp counselors have with each other through their every decision. The company's stunning facial capture technology will give players the feeling that they are controlling the characters of a classic 1980s film, like Friday The 13th. Unlike previous titles developed by Supermassive Games, however, The Quarry may be too ambitious with its possible outcomes.
The Number Of Endings In The Quarry May Be Concerning
A recent gameplay trailer shows that difficult choices must be made in The Quarry from the start of the game. Like Until Dawn, the new horror title will have many branching paths. Yet it could be taken too far, and a major concern that rises with a touted statistic of 186 unique endings is whether these many variant conclusions are impactful. One of the things that sets Supermassive Games apart is that the company carefully crafts its characters and their potentially unfortunate outcomes. 186 endings might stretch out the game's narrative too far or make some of those choices ultimately seem less important. Those aiming for 100% completion may also have a frustrating time, especially depending on how many of those consequences lead to character death. The Quarry takes inspiration from classic slasher horror films, meaning many endings could in fact result in the demise of a character.
Supermassive Games have set high expectations for fans of the company's previous titles. Until Dawn is held in especially high regard by many horror fans, and the company's catalog has become the premier example of choice- and narrative-driven titles. The gameplay trailer footage released thus far shows plenty of polish, thankfully, so while The Quarry having 186 endings is of potential concern, Supermassive Games may deserve the benefit of the doubt until more information comes to light.
