Okay, so I finally got around to finishing The Quarry last weekend after my buddy kept bugging me about it. Real talk? I wanted to know exactly how long this horror rollercoaster was before diving in. Started combing through forums and guides trying to nail down the total chapters, but man, answers were all over the place. Some folks said 10, others swore it was 16. Figured I’d just play the damn thing myself and count properly.
My Playthrough Setup
Cracked open a Mountain Dew, dimmed the lights – classic horror vibes. Booted up the game thinking I’d just blast through it. Ha! Wrong. First chapter alone took me over an hour because I kept snooping in every cabin and reading every note like a nosy neighbor. By chapter 3, I had sticky notes all over my desk tracking choices and branching paths. Pro tip: This ain’t a linear game. Mess up a QTE? Congrats, you just unlocked a new death scene. Save scumming became my religion.
The Chapter Grind
Here’s how my count went down:
- Chapters 1-4: Felt slow burn. Mostly setup, finding clues, and meeting the camp counselors. Barely any deaths.
- Chapters 5-8: Shit hit the fan. Werewolves everywhere. Wasted two chapters replaying because Laura’s stupid flashlight aim got me eaten.
- Chapters 9-10: Thought I was near the end. NOPE. Got a “game over” when Ryan took a claw to the face because I hesitated during a shootout.
- Chapters 11-14: Full conspiracy mode. Hackett family lore dumped hard. Found three hidden tarot cards by randomly poking at paintings.
- Chapter 15-16: Final showdowns. Took me four tries to keep everyone alive. That mine collapse sequence? Brutal.
Ended up with 16 chapters total, but get this: if you suck at QTEs or make dumb choices, you can shortcut to game over as early as chapter 10. My first attempt clocked 12 chapters because Dylan got his hand chainsawed off early. Yeah.
Secret Hunting Fails
Tried finding all 22 clues after beating the main story. Big mistake. Spent three hours replaying chapter 7 alone because I missed some random muddy footprint near the docks. Finally caved and looked up a guide – turns out you need specific survivors alive to access certain clues. Kaitlyn’s locker combination? Useless if she’s dead before chapter 14. Also learned the hard way: collectibles don’t carry over between playthroughs. Absolute pain.
Why 16 Is Messy
Told my buddy about the chapter confusion afterward. He laughed and said, “Bro, even the achievements list lies.” Checked myself – some chapter-linked achievements trigger way earlier than they should. Explains why so many guides disagreed. Honestly? Felt like padding sometimes. That entire search for Eliza’s ghost crap in chapter 12? Total filler. Skipped it the second playthrough.
Final verdict? 16 chapters technically, but so choppy it feels shorter. Secrets? Only worth it if you’re a trophy hunter. Still pissed about missing that damn evidence board completion because Jacob drowned in my “everyone lives” run. Might replay it when I hate myself less. Or just watch the movie mode.
