2015’sUntil Dawntasked players with saving the lives of eight young adults on Blackwood Mountain when everything takes a turn for the terrifying. Supermassive’s spiritual sequelThe Quarrygives players a similar goal, though this time it’s nine camp counselors at Hackett’s Quarry who must be saved.
The cast ofThe Quarryis arguably the game’s greatest strength. Each of the nine counselors, to say nothing of the excellent side characters and antagonists, have engaging personalities and backstories, making the player want to fight to save them. Mischievous and headstrong Kaitlyn is the favorite of many, so learning how to save her life is a priority.
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Breaking In (Chapter 1)
The first significant decisionthat must be made inThe Quarryto save Kaitlyn’s life doesn’t even occur when the player is controlling her. Instead, it takes place during Chapter 1 when the player is in control of Abigail. Before joining the rest of the counselors and getting ready to leave, Abigail speaks with Emma outside a cabin.
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The player is offered the choice of whether to break the lock on the cabin door. It’s important that the player does so, because inside the cabin is a stuffed rabbit that Abigail must pick up. The rabbit plays a crucial role in keeping Kaitlyn alive later in the story.
The Beast In The Scrapyard (Chapter 9)
Later, Kaitlyn and Dylan go to the scrapyard in search of a working car. There, the player controls Dylan as he operates the crane. Something triggers the motion-detecting lights: the werewolf. It’s important to succeed in the Quick-Time Events during this sequence. Otherwise, Kaitlyn will be bitten by the creature.
Once Kaitlyn gets into the car and away from the werewolf, she’s safe.IfThe Quarryplayers make a mistakeand Kaitlyn is bitten, Silas must be killed at the end in order to remove Kaitlyn’s curse.
The Kitchen (Chapter 10)
The moment when Kaitlyn is in the most danger is in Chapter 10 during the conclusion of her story with Dylan, Abigail, and Emma. Assuming none of the characters involved have already died by this point, Dylan and Abigail will return from the scrapyard to the lodge, and Abigail and Emma will either be in Chris Hackett’s office or the basement. It is at this moment that the player’s skill with QTEs will be tested.
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The werewolf that attacked Dylan and Abigail at the scrapyard returns, and Kaitlyn and Dylan must run from the werewolf. Abigail and Emma can find silver ammunition in the office to give to Kaitlyn, but that isn’t the safest option. When the player is given the choice as Kaitlyn to either hide in the kitchen or join Abigail and Emma in the office, choose the kitchen. Inside, Kaitlyn and Dylan will hide behind the counters.
The werewolf will pursue them inside and begin its search for the counselors. Kaitlyn can either make a run for it or go to the freezer. Choosing the freezer, the player will have the choice between entering it herself or throwing the stuffed animal (retrieved by Abigail during Chapter 1) from Abigail’s bag inside.
Throwing the rabbit into the freezer causes the werewolf to chase it, giving Kaitlyn and Dylan the chance to lock the beast inside andsave everyone’s lives.
The Quarryis out now for PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S.
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