Installing QuakeJS on Linux Mint

QuakeJS is a web-based implementation of the classic first-person shooter game, Quake. It allows you to play the game through your web browser without the need for any additional software or plugins.

In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of installing QuakeJS on your Linux Mint system.

Prerequisites

Before proceeding with the installation, you will need to have the following prerequisites:

  • A working Linux Mint system with the latest updates installed.
  • A modern web browser such as Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox.

Installation Steps

Follow these steps to install QuakeJS on your Linux Mint system:

Step 1: Install Node.js

QuakeJS is built on Node.js, so you need to install Node.js on your system to run QuakeJS. You can install it by running the following command in your terminal:

sudo apt-get install nodejs

Step 2: Clone the QuakeJS repository

Next, you need to clone the QuakeJS repository to your local machine. You can do this by running the following command:

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

This will create a quakejs directory in your current working directory.

Step 3: Install the dependencies

Navigate to the quakejs directory and run the following command to install the dependencies:

npm install

This will install all the required dependencies specified in the package.json file.

Step 4: Launch QuakeJS

Once the dependencies are installed, you can launch QuakeJS by running the following command:

npm start

This will launch QuakeJS and start the server. You can now access it in your web browser by navigating to http://localhost:27960.

Step 5: Play Quake!

Now that QuakeJS is up and running, you can start playing. Simply launch your favorite web browser and enter the above URL. You will be presented with the QuakeJS interface where you can select your server and start playing.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have demonstrated how to install QuakeJS on Linux Mint. With QuakeJS, you can enjoy the classic first-person shooter game Quake on your web browser without any additional software or plugins.