Released on , Quake II is a seminal first-person shooter that shifted the series from the gothic, Lovecraftian horror of the original Quake to a gritty, industrial sci-fi setting. In the game, you play as Bitterman, a marine participating in "Operation Alien Overlord," a desperate counter-offensive against the Strogg—a cybernetic alien race that harvests organic matter to create soldiers. Key Features and Gameplay Quake 2 "Upper Palace" Help Needed - Google Groups