Quantum Theory (video game)

Quantum Theory

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Developer(s)| Team Tachyon
Publisher(s)| Tecmo Koei
Director(s)| Makoto Shibata
Producer(s)| Kohei Shibata
Designer(s)| Tsuyoshi Iuchi
Toshiaki Kubota
Writer(s)| Masayuki Nagamine
Engine| Unreal Engine 3
Platform(s)| PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Release|

* EU: September 24, 2010
* NA: September 28, 2010
* AU/JP: September 30, 2010

Genre(s)| Third-person shooter
Mode(s)| Single-player, online multiplayer

Quantum Theory (クウォンタム セオリー, Kuuontamu Seorī) is a third-person shooter video game developed by Team Tachyon and published by Tecmo Koei for the PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. It was released in September 2010. The game centers on two characters named Syd and Filena who must fight through a "living tower". The game features a cover system that constantly adds and removes cover.

## Contents

* 1 Gameplay
* 2 Plot
* 2.1 Setting
* 2.2 Story
* 3 Reception
* 4 References
* 5 External links
* 6 Features
* 7 History
* 8 See also
* 9 References
* 10 External links

## Gameplay

The game is a third-person shooter incorporating a cover system. Gameplay is very similar to Gears of War. Players can fire their weapon from the hip, aim down the weapon sight for precision, or blindfire from cover. Enemies explode upon death and a successful headshot is rewarded by a slow motion close up view of the head exploding. Syd can throw Filena as a projectile weapon. Syd can use his guns as melee weapons. Syd's initial melee attack can also result in a follow-up attack by Filena. Some levels feature environments that can change dynamically, including moving platforms that Syd must hang on to or jump off. Bosses make appearances throughout the campaign, requiring the player to identify and target their weak points.

## Plot

### Setting

Set in an organic sci-fi world, years have passed since a world war left the world in a catastrophic state, leaving only a few survivors. In a new community "Cocoon", life has been threatened by a black material called Erosion, creating a post-apocalyptic environment. Surviving humans form a militia to conquer the Erosion and set out to take down the "Living Tower". The main character, Syd, intends to destroy the Tower. He meets Filena along the way, as they both ascend to the top in their search for answers. The tower is constantly eroding, and intensifies as the game progresses.

### Story

Most of the story takes place within the tower, beginning with Syd and a woman named Nyx trying to escape the tower as it begins to fall apart. As they continue to fight their way out, Nyx suddenly collapses, dying. Syd reveals that because she is part of the tower, she will die with it. Syd leaves Nyx behind telling her to "die well". Syd then escapes the tower through unknown means. The story then flashes forward to where Syd and other soldiers fight through destroyed city streets against the Diablosis as they make their way into the "living tower". A poisonous growth called "the erosion" lives there, and their mission is to destroy the tower along with the erosion. The entire squad Syd is with is wiped out but he manages to enter the tower.

Syd meets Filena for the first time when he sees her fighting the Nosferatu and comes to her aid. After dispatching the enemy the two engage in a Mexican stand-off, after which they go their separate ways in the tower. Filena and Syd meet again later on and reveal to each other their opposing quests: Syd is out to destroy the tower while Filena wants to save it from the erosion. The two battle to a stalemate as their fight is interrupted by the Diablosis, whom they must fight together in order to survive. The two agree to join forces for the time being. Filena tells Syd that her father created the tower, while throughout the story a voice speaks through the loud speaker in the tower, providing context.

Later in the game flashback levels show Syd as a rookie, donning a mask which is broken in a later flashback, resulting in the x-shaped scar on Syd's forehead. During this time he was part of a squad of exiled Gilskins, the leader carrying the Revenant weapon Syd now uses. The entire squad is wiped out during a battle with Diablosis, only Syd survives, now using the leader's Revenant.

Syd and Filena belong to warring factions, the Gilskins and the Nosferatu, respectively. Syd and Filena join together, but split up later on. Syd and Filena meet up again, and Filena discovers that she is not human, but the prototype of a new breed of humanoids that her father had engineered. She is also the missing component that would empower the Diablosis as they merge with the erosion. Syd and Filena battle the main Diablosis, but the Diablosis eventually absorbs Filena. Syd kills it and frees Filena.

Filena and Syd make their way up to the top floor of the tower before confronting the brain of the tower, which instructs Filena to kill Syd. Filena points her weapon at Syd only to change her mind at the last second and open fire on the brain. This causes the entire tower to be destroyed. After the credits both Syd and Filena are seen going towards another tower.

## Reception

Reception

| Review scores

Publication| Score
PS3| Xbox 360
1Up.com| C−[3]| C−[3]
Edge| N/A| 3/10[4]
Eurogamer| N/A| 3/10[5]
Famitsu| 31/40[6]| 31/40[6]
GamePro| N/A| [7]
GameRevolution| C−[8]| C−[8]
GameSpot| N/A| 4/10[9]
GameTrailers| N/A| 5.8/10[10]
Hardcore Gamer| 2.75/5[11]| 2.75/5[11]
IGN| 2.5/10[12]| 2.5/10[12]
Joystiq| N/A| [13]
OXM (US)| N/A| 6.5/10[14]
PSM| 4/10[15]| N/A
411Mania| 2/10[16]| 2/10[16]
Metro| N/A| 3/10[17]
Aggregate score
Metacritic| 43/100[1]| 37/100[2]

Quantum Theory received "unfavorable" reviews on both platforms according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[1][2] In Japan, however, Famitsu gave it a score of three eights and one seven for a total of 31 out of 40.[6] GameZone gave it four out of ten, saying that the game "looks and feels like an anime-inspired fan mod of Gears of War 1. While I'm a devout supporter of doing things right the first time, I wouldn't mind seeing a sequel that steps up its game, makes better use of Filena, and learns from the critical feedback the original received (which is nearly insurmountable at this point)."[18]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Quantum Theory critic reviews (PS3)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/quantum-theory/critic-reviews/?platform=playstation-3.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Quantum Theory critic reviews (X360)". Fandom. https://www.metacritic.com/game/quantum-theory/critic-reviews/?platform=xbox-360.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Pigna, Chris (October 7, 2010). "Quantum Theory Review". Ziff Davis. http://www.1up.com/reviews/quantum-theory-review.
4. ↑ Edge staff (November 2010). "Quantum Theory (X360)". Edge (Future plc) (220): 96.
5. ↑ Parkin, Simon (September 28, 2010). "Quantum Theory (Xbox 360)". Gamer Network. https://www.eurogamer.net/quantum-theory-review.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 Valay, Brian (September 26, 2010). "Complete Famitsu review scores". https://nintendoeverything.com/complete-famitsu-review-scores-2/.
7. ↑ Neigher, Eric (September 28, 2010). "Quantum Theory (X360)". GamePro (GamePro Media). http://www.gamepro.com/article/reviews/216723/quantum-theory/. Retrieved July 16, 2024.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Morse, Blake (October 22, 2010). "Quantum Theory Review". CraveOnline. https://www.gamerevolution.com/review/48563-quantum-theory-review.
9. ↑ Ramsay, Randolph (October 7, 2010). "Quantum Theory Review (X360)". Fandom. https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/quantum-theory-review/1900-6281134/.
10. ↑ "Quantum Theory (X360)". Viacom. October 7, 2010. http://www.gametrailers.com/reviews/8wu4p0/quantum-theory-review.
11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 Hannley, Steve "Dack"; King Fausto (October 4, 2010). "Quantum Theory". Hardcore Gamer (Prima Games). http://www.hardcoregamer.com/index.php?option=com_magazine&id_rubrique=1&type=article&id_article=579. Retrieved July 15, 2024.
12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 Gallegos, Anthony (October 6, 2010). "Quantum Theory Review". Ziff Davis. https://www.ign.com/articles/2010/10/06/quantum-theory-review.
13. ↑ Cocke, Taylor (October 12, 2010). "Quantum Theory review: Derivative formula (X360) [author mislabeled as "James Ransom-Wiley""]. Yahoo! Inc.. https://www.engadget.com/2010-10-12-quantum-theory-review.html.
14. ↑ "Quantum Theory". Official Xbox Magazine (Future US): 79. November 2010.
15. ↑ "Review: Quantum Theory". PlayStation: The Official Magazine (Future plc) (39): 77. December 2010.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 Aber, Trace (October 24, 2010). "Quantum Theory (360, PS3) Review". http://www.411mania.com/games/reviews/158860.
17. ↑ Jenkins, David (September 28, 2010). "Games review – Quantum Theory is bad science (X360)". Metro (DMG Media). https://metro.co.uk/2010/09/28/games-review-quantum-theory-526856/.
18. ↑ Haley, William (October 18, 2010). "Quantum Theory review". https://gamezone.com/reviews/quantum_theory_review/.

## External links

* Official website
* MobyGames is a commercial database website that catalogs information on video games and the people and companies behind them via crowdsourcing. This includes over 300,000 games for hundreds of platforms.[1] Founded in 1999, ownership of the site has changed hands several times. It has been owned by Atari SA since 2022.

## Features

Edits and submissions to the site (including screenshots, box art, developer information, game summaries, and more) go through a verification process of fact-checking by volunteer "approvers".[2] This approval process after submission can range from minutes to days or months.[3] The most commonly used sources are the video game's website, packaging, and credit screens. There is a published standard for game information and copy-editing.[4] A ranking system allows users to earn points for contributing accurate information.[5]

Registered users can rate and review games. Users can create private or public "have" and "want" lists, which can generate a list of games available for trade with other registered users. The site contains an integrated forum. Each listed game can have its own sub-forum.

## History

Logo used until March 2014

MobyGames was founded on March 1, 1999, by Jim Leonard and Brian Hirt, and joined by David Berk 18 months later, the three of which had been friends since high school.[6][7] Leonard had the idea of sharing information about computer games with a larger audience. The database began with information about games for IBM PC compatibles, relying on the founders' personal collections. Eventually, the site was opened up to allow general users to contribute information.[5] In a 2003 interview, Berk emphasized MobyGames' dedication to taking video games more seriously than broader society and to preserving games for their important cultural influence.[5]

In mid-2010, MobyGames was purchased by GameFly for an undisclosed amount.[8] This was announced to the community post factum , and the site's interface was given an unpopular redesign.[7] A few major contributors left, refusing to do volunteer work for a commercial website.{{Citation needed|date=June 2025} On December 18, 2013, MobyGames was acquired by Jeremiah Freyholtz, owner of Blue Flame Labs (a San Francisco-based game and web development company) and VGBoxArt (a site for fan-made video game box art).[9] Blue Flame Labs reverted MobyGames' interface to its pre-overhaul look and feel,[10] and for the next eight years, the site was run by Freyholtz and Independent Games Festival organizer Simon Carless.[7]

On November 24, 2021, Atari SA announced a potential deal with Blue Flame Labs to purchase MobyGames for $1.5 million.[11] The purchase was completed on 8 March 2022, with Freyholtz remaining as general manager.[12][13][14] Over the next year, the financial boost given by Atari led to a rework of the site being built from scratch with a new backend codebase, as well as updates improving the mobile and desktop user interface.[1] This was accomplished by investing in full-time development of the site instead of its previously part-time development.[15]

In 2024, MobyGames began offering a paid "Pro" membership option for the site to generate additional revenue.[16] Previously, the site had generated income exclusively through banner ads and (from March 2014 onward) a small number of patrons via the Patreon website.[17]

On February 13, 2025, Freyholtz stepped down as the site lead to move onto new projects, leaving operations to Tracy Poff, a veteran coder on the site, and Atari staff.[18]

## See also

* IGDB - game database used by Twitch for its search and discovery functions

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Sheehan, Gavin (2023-02-22). "Atari Relaunches The Fully Rebuilt & Optimized MobyGames Website". https://bleedingcool.com/games/atari-relaunches-the-fully-rebuilt-optimized-mobygames-website/.
2. ↑ Litchfield, Ted (2021-11-26). "Zombie company Atari to devour MobyGames". https://www.pcgamer.com/zombie-company-atari-to-devour-mobygames/.
3. ↑ "MobyGames FAQ: Emails Answered § When will my submission be approved?". Blue Flame Labs. 30 March 2014. http://www.mobygames.com/info/faq7#g1.
4. ↑ "The MobyGames Standards and Practices". Blue Flame Labs. 6 January 2016. http://www.mobygames.com/info/standards.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Miller, Stanley A. (2003-04-22). "People's choice awards honor favorite Web sites". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
6. ↑ "20 Years of MobyGames" (in en). 2019-02-28. https://trixter.oldskool.org/2019/02/28/20-years-of-mobygames/.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Plunkett, Luke (2022-03-10). "Atari Buys MobyGames For $1.5 Million". https://kotaku.com/mobygames-retro-credits-database-imdb-atari-freyholtz-b-1848638521.
8. ↑ "Report: MobyGames Acquired By GameFly Media". Gamasutra. 2011-02-07. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/game-platforms/report-mobygames-acquired-by-gamefly-media.
9. ↑ Corriea, Alexa Ray (December 31, 2013). "MobyGames purchased from GameFly, improvements planned". http://www.polygon.com/2013/12/31/5261414/mobygames-purchased-from-gamefly-improvements-planned.
10. ↑ Wawro, Alex (31 December 2013). "Game dev database MobyGames getting some TLC under new owner". Gamasutra. https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/game-dev-database-mobygames-getting-some-tlc-under-new-owner.
11. ↑ "Atari invests in Anstream, may buy MobyGames". November 24, 2021. https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2021-11-24-atari-invests-in-anstream-may-buy-mobygames.
12. ↑ Rousseau, Jeffrey (2022-03-09). "Atari purchases Moby Games". https://www.gamesindustry.biz/atari-purchases-moby-games.
13. ↑ "Atari Completes MobyGames Acquisition, Details Plans for the Site's Continued Support". March 8, 2022. https://www.atari.com/atari-completes-mobygames-acquisition-details-plans-for-the-sites-continued-support/.
14. ↑ "Atari has acquired game database MobyGames for $1.5 million" (in en-GB). 2022-03-09. https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/atari-has-acquired-game-database-mobygames-for-1-5-million/.
15. ↑ Stanton, Rich (2022-03-10). "Atari buys videogame database MobyGames for $1.5 million". https://www.pcgamer.com/atari-buys-videogame-database-mobygames-for-dollar15-million/.
16. ↑ Harris, John (2024-03-09). "MobyGames Offering “Pro” Membership". https://setsideb.com/mobygames-offering-pro-membership/.
17. ↑ "MobyGames on Patreon". http://www.patreon.com/mobygames.
18. ↑ "An update on MobyGames leadership". 2025-02-13. https://www.mobygames.com/forum/3/thread/269628/an-update-on-mobygames-leadership/#post-269628.

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