How to Install QuakeJS on OpenSUSE Latest

QuakeJS is an open-source multiplayer first-person shooter game that can run on a web browser. It is a port of the original Quake game engine which was released in 1996.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing QuakeJS on OpenSUSE Latest. The installation involves cloning the QuakeJS repository and installing its dependencies.

Prerequisites

Before we proceed, ensure the following:

• You have a user account with administrative privileges.
• OpenSUSE Latest is installed and up to date.
• You have a web browser installed.

Step 1: Install Node.js

QuakeJS is built on top of Node.js, a Javascript runtime environment. Therefore, we need to install it first.

Run the following command in your terminal to install Node.js:

sudo zypper install nodejs

After the installation, verify the installation with the following command:

node --version

If the installation was successful, you should see the version number of Node.js displayed.

Step 2: Install Git

Git is a version control system that we will use to clone the QuakeJS repository from Github.

Run the following command in your terminal to install Git:

sudo zypper install git

After the installation, verify the installation with the following command:

git --version

If the installation was successful, you should see the version number of Git displayed.

Step 3: Clone the QuakeJS Repository

Now, we need to clone the QuakeJS repository from Github.

Run the following command in your terminal to clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/begleysm/quakejs.git

After the cloning is complete, navigate to the QuakeJS directory:

cd quakejs

Step 4: Install Dependencies

QuakeJS has some dependencies that we need to install.

Run the following command in your terminal to install the dependencies:

npm install

The installation may take some time, depending on your internet speed.

Step 5: Start QuakeJS

Finally, we can start QuakeJS.

Run the following command in your terminal to start QuakeJS:

npm start

After the server starts, open your web browser and navigate to http://localhost:27960. You should see the QuakeJS web interface.

Conclusion

That's it! You have successfully installed QuakeJS on OpenSUSE Latest. Now you can enjoy playing this legendary game on your web browser.

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