How to Install QuakeJS on Windows 10

QuakeJS is a modern HTML5 Quake client that allows you to play the classic first-person shooter game, Quake, in a browser. In this tutorial, we'll walk you through the steps to install QuakeJS on a Windows 10 machine.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure your Windows 10 machine meets the following requirements:

• Google Chrome, Firefox, or Microsoft Edge web browser
• Node.js and npm installed
• Git installed

Step 1: Clone the QuakeJS Repository

1. Open a command prompt or Git Bash terminal window.
2. Navigate to the directory where you want to install the QuakeJS files.
3. Type the following command to clone the QuakeJS repository:

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

Step 2: Install Dependencies

1. Navigate to the newly cloned QuakeJS directory:

cd quakejs

2. Install the dependencies by typing the following command:

npm install

Step 3: Launch QuakeJS

1. Type the following command to start the QuakeJS server:

npm start

2. Navigate to localhost:8080 in your web browser.
3. Click the "Start a Game" button to begin playing QuakeJS.

You can also adjust the settings for your game, including graphics and controls, by clicking on the gear icon in the top right corner of the screen.

Congratulations! You have successfully installed QuakeJS on your Windows 10 machine and are ready to start playing this classic first-person shooter game right in your browser.

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