DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil

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  1. LT_Gruber
    Dec 15, 2022
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great Add-On for a great game.

    After the fantastic game that is Doom 3, I discovered the existence of this great DLC many years later.

    The DLC, Resurrection of Evil is a nice add-on to the game. In this DLC your adventure continues with six new levels, some new enemy types like the Hunter and some new weapons.

    In Resurrection of Evil, you play as an unknown marine that has been send on a mission to retrieve a very important artifact. You need to secure it before the invading aliens confiscate it. When found, you need to teleport the artifact (and hopefully yourself) back to Phobos Labs. Of course, this is not that easy.

    You get the Artifact eventually, which lets you bend time so everything around you goes in slow motion while you walk around freely. You also get a gravity gun to push, pull and reflect stuff and the best of all: Your trusty double barred shotgun from Doom II.

    It’s a nice addition and add some more fun playtime to the never ending nightmare of Doom 3.    … Expand
  2. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    7
    A decent mission pack for DOOM 3. It introduces a few more monsters and weapons, but overall doesn't feel much different from the standard DOOM 3 game. But since DOOM 3 was a great game in its own right, this isn't necessarily a bad thing. In the end, this expansion is fine, but not particularly memorable. IMPORTANT: This mission pack is necessary to play the excellent Phobos mod.
  3. NightElves
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    The expansion pack for the best DOOM game ever DOOM 3. Ever wonder what happened to the mad scientist at the end of DOOM 3? Well I guess you'll just have to play this magnificent expansion for the world's greatest DOOM game ever. And the new weapon "The Artifact" really comes in handy, trust me.
  4. RehanR13
    Feb 28, 2021
    1
    This game does not feel like Doom, it tries to be a horror game but it isn’t even remotely terrifying. Story is very boring and uninteresting, and they literally ripped off the HL2 gravity gun. Extremely disappointing game. I recommend not to play this game unless you have literally no other FPS games.
  5. lxRs451
    Nov 5, 2020
    8
    Compared to Doom 3, this is more like old school Doom but also inferior to Doom 3 in many ways.
    It's less scary, it has less secrets and a lot shorter. But thanks to the artifact you get early in the game there are a lot more monsters fighting you at the same time after the halfway mark and they are a lot tougher.
    If you opt to not use the artifact you get an old school like feeling Doom    Compared to Doom 3, this is more like old school Doom but also inferior to Doom 3 in many ways.
    It's less scary, it has less secrets and a lot shorter. But thanks to the artifact you get early in the game there are a lot more monsters fighting you at the same time after the halfway mark and they are a lot tougher.
    If you opt to not use the artifact you get an old school like feeling Doom game from 2005 in the last third of the game, and that works for me.    … Expand
  6. Hungry2
    Jun 20, 2020
    10
    The only problem that I found on this game it's just being kind of short, but the levels are just too insane and fun.
  7. Sinmaker
    May 27, 2020
    6
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  8. JaydenPickens
    Feb 11, 2020
    7
    Good expansion pack for a good game. If you've enjoyed the base game, you'll enjoy this as well. Pickens approves!
  9. Heisenberg93
    Oct 9, 2018
    8
    [Played on PS3, in Doom 3 BFG Edition. Completed on Nightmare skill level]

    Once gamers, real gamers, always expected more. From a golden age, you expect nothing less than gold. So much gold, that even when you are given gold, you're not satisfied. This is exactly what happened with Resurrection of Evil, judging by Metacritic users' score. Now I will explain why, instead, RoE is not only    [Played on PS3, in Doom 3 BFG Edition. Completed on Nightmare skill level]

    Once gamers, real gamers, always expected more. From a golden age, you expect nothing less than gold. So much gold, that even when you are given gold, you're not satisfied. This is exactly what happened with Resurrection of Evil, judging by Metacritic users' score. Now I will explain why, instead, RoE is not only a great expansion but it's even more than that if compared to the dark era of video games that we live today.

    Gameplay remains purely Doom 3's one, but there are several additions. Starting from the double-barreled shotgun, or Super Shotgun, which finally returns after being absent in Doom 3 basic version. Using it is very satisfying, a real improvement over the bizarre normal Shotgun, not only in the accuracy but also in the two fire mouths that kill majority of enemies with a (2 in one) single shot or deal very massive damage to stronger ones. With only two shots in the barrels and a slower reload, it can leave the player vulnerable, but its hellish power counterbalances this single flaw. Normal shotgun is obliterated by Super Shotgun and I really don't understand how they didn't think to introduce it in the basic version of Doom 3. More lenient I can be on the Grabber, a reimagination of revolutionary Gravity Gun in Half-Life 2 (released after Doom 3, but before RoE). Being that its creation lays the foundations on a game released later, it was difficult to expect it in Doom 3's basic version. Nonetheless the Grabber is a nice weapon to use and works well. In fact, being many of Doom 3 (and also RoE) demons' attacks based on arched energy projectiles, the use of the Grabber is also more frequent than Gravity Gun in HL2, being useful to send back to enemies their own energy projectiles in the majority of battles, rather than to solve environmental puzzles like the Gravity Gun.

    But new weapons also require to be test on new enemies. And new enemies have arrived. The "Vulgar" is a new type of demon – vaguely reminiscent of a Xenomorph – that replaces the normal Imp in most of RoE levels. More resistant and faster in the attack, it is a nice new demon and should never be underestimated at the highest skill levels. Curious about how Vulgar should have been the original Arch-vile, in Doom 3's early stage of development, but was later scrapped. Then there are "Forgotten Ones", an echo of the original Lost Souls' design in classic Doom games. While I actually like Lost Soul's design in the basic version (more the design than the behavior) there is to admit that Forgotten Ones should have been original Lost Souls in Doom 3, so even here I don't understand how they could exclude this so good design from the game. However, most powerful new demon in RoE is the "Bruiser". With a wacky and creepy appearance, at the same time, the Bruiser can be interpreted as a formidable fusion between an Hell Knight and a Mancubus. It hasn't as much health as the one or the other, but it still exceeds 800 HP. However, it is its attack to make it a fearsome opponent: in less than a second, in fact, it can quickly fire alternating fireballs (at least 4) from its two arms-mounted cannons. The damage is high and their rate of fire is significantly higher than Mancubus' one.

    A great addition to RoE, which becomes the core of its gameplay, however, is the Artifact. Instrument similar to Doom 3's Soul Cube, it uses souls of non-demonized deceased humans to reload up to 3 uses. It grants three powers, each one obtained after defeating a boss: Helltime Hunter, which grants the power to slow down time, Berserk Hunter which adds the power to use weapons and fists with multiplied damage (berserk) and Invulnerability Hunter which adds the ability to not suffer damage while using the Artifact. All these powers are activated together, as they are obtained, and make the gameplay very fun, in a sense even more than what the Soul Cube did. Each one of the 3 bosses offers a good challenge, especially the last two. Final boss, the Maledict – Dr. Betruger, turned into a demon – is still a more challenging final boss than Doom 3 basic version's Cyberdemon.

    RoE is a great expansion, which doesn't deserve all the criticism it received. An underrated work. I think even The Lost Mission (exclusive expansion published in BFG Edition) was too harshly criticized, and therefore I can only defend RoE. New weapons, new enemies, new powers, new plot, new levels. It was really a golden age if we could dare to complain about so much goodness, guys. Look at the painful world of today's video games. Low-cost DLCs put at full price, invasive and manipulative microtransactions that break gameplay, expansions that do not add anything but cut off pieces from the original game.

    It's true, in the end: you really appreciate things, only when you don't have them anymore. Play and enjoy Resurrection of Evil and BFG Edition. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  10. iddqd4
    Feb 13, 2018
    9
    Продолжение легендарного шутера от ID, все как обычно, на крайне высоком уровне исполнения.
  11. nascent
    Nov 3, 2016
    7
    First of all, I played this on PS3, but Metacritic doesn't allow me to leave a review for this for PS3.

    This DLC the quality and depth of many modern feature games. I was able to get more hours of playback out of this dlc than with feature games such as The Order 1886 which cost triple the price. That is something to be commended. I really loved Doom 3, it was one of the best single    First of all, I played this on PS3, but Metacritic doesn't allow me to leave a review for this for PS3.

    This DLC the quality and depth of many modern feature games. I was able to get more hours of playback out of this dlc than with feature games such as The Order 1886 which cost triple the price. That is something to be commended. I really loved Doom 3, it was one of the best single player FPS experiences in many years, and was sad when it was over. So when I found out about it's DLC I had high hopes. Resurrection Of Evil was very well made. It feels like a continuation, and captures the atmosphere and gerneral Doom 3 style. But it keeps things fresh and new enough to be different. Some different monsters, a less puzzle and collection style of gameplay, and more linear a-to-b-to-b style gameplay. Boss battles are vastly different, and at times the game is less forgiving at providing ammo and health. Also some weapons are different and also there is new equipment, a gravity-gun style tool, and an "artefact" which let's you do some cool things. Great stuff.

    It's not quite on par with Doom 3 though, there's less to explore. I felt a little less immersed in the world. There were far fewer jump-scares and psychedelic moments (tricking you into thinking you're about to die, Which happened often in Doom 3). However I can't really say I'm disappointed or I that expected such things in a DLC.    … Expand
  12. Lucif3r
    Nov 26, 2013
    6
    Letdown. Simply too short for the full price, introducing us the double barreled shotgun in the third installment. Now where they aiming HL2 with the Grabber? I cant tell. But if they did, they destroyed theyr own chemistry. It felt uninspired and slapped quickly together for the bucks...
  13. Zephyn
    Aug 12, 2012
    2
    Nerve software needs to stick to console conversions. The story is weak, the modified gameplay is even weaker. The versatility of the new weapons doesn't do much to counteract the major annoyances of the original Doom 3, which were turned up to eleven in this sequel.
  14. DrBrogbo
    Oct 19, 2011
    3
    More of the same. A few more hours of gameplay, with a few added features (the gravity gun thing was cool, if a little derivative).If you enjoyed Doom 3, you'll enjoy this. If, like me, you weren't a fan of Doom 3, don't bother with this. I did play it all the way through to give it a fair chance, but literally the first thing I did after winning was click "uninstall".
  15. baseballduder
    Sep 21, 2010
    10
    It was great to have some new weapons in the game in the expansion. The new monster zombies are cool looking and really alot of fun to kill. This expansion really makes you understand the story of it all more. If you loved playing DOOM 3 then you cant go wrong in buying this one too. I like it that it creates new ways of killing the enemies. It is alot of fun to play! It is a must buy forIt was great to have some new weapons in the game in the expansion. The new monster zombies are cool looking and really alot of fun to kill. This expansion really makes you understand the story of it all more. If you loved playing DOOM 3 then you cant go wrong in buying this one too. I like it that it creates new ways of killing the enemies. It is alot of fun to play! It is a must buy for DOOM lovers!… Expand
  16. KevinS
    Dec 28, 2009
    9
    When playing Doom 3: RoE I had a lot more fun than when playing the original game. Primarily, I found that the action during the expansion was a lot more interesting, most of the issues that I had with the original game were taken care of. The primary cannon fodder was a little more challenging, the weapons more interesting, and the expansion was 'short and sweet' as opposed to When playing Doom 3: RoE I had a lot more fun than when playing the original game. Primarily, I found that the action during the expansion was a lot more interesting, most of the issues that I had with the original game were taken care of. The primary cannon fodder was a little more challenging, the weapons more interesting, and the expansion was 'short and sweet' as opposed to very long and drawn out.… Expand
  17. RaulR
    Dec 28, 2009
    10
    This Game expansion was great and just as good as the normal doom 3. My question is...?When is the next one?
  18. DuV
    Jan 5, 2009
    6
    I feel the story and atmosphere which Doom 3 was all about, lacking, but having parts with time limits ,(air or toxic suite ticking down), makes you really appriciate the new "time stop" artifact, as it's what gets you through those moments of 10hp left and in deep dodo. Obviously, to get these experiences, you need to play at Veteran difficulty, else I reckon it'd be just a I feel the story and atmosphere which Doom 3 was all about, lacking, but having parts with time limits ,(air or toxic suite ticking down), makes you really appriciate the new "time stop" artifact, as it's what gets you through those moments of 10hp left and in deep dodo. Obviously, to get these experiences, you need to play at Veteran difficulty, else I reckon it'd be just a bore! So, not bad, not great, scary enough when played on the right difficulty, I just arrived at Delta labs to be teleported to hell, looking forward to the change of scenery!… Expand
  19. TimC
    Apr 28, 2008
    5
    Doom 3 was masterful, whereas Resurrection Of Evil lacked in so many areas. It did not create or even build on the same atmosphere as Doom 3, more of a gun-fest then a gritty horror. The introduction of the "Grapper" gun boarders on pointless, the new enemy characters are uninspired reskins of previous models. Not enough Hell much like D3 which is a big let down. The Artifact is much like Doom 3 was masterful, whereas Resurrection Of Evil lacked in so many areas. It did not create or even build on the same atmosphere as Doom 3, more of a gun-fest then a gritty horror. The introduction of the "Grapper" gun boarders on pointless, the new enemy characters are uninspired reskins of previous models. Not enough Hell much like D3 which is a big let down. The Artifact is much like the Grabber in the sense that it is does not suit the game play or style of game in the slightest. I am a big fan of the doom franchise, i have litterally grown up with them,however Resurrection of Evil is just a plain obnoxious add on pack.… Expand
  20. [Anonymous]
    Nov 20, 2007
    6
    I don't understand how anyone can give this game a 10 or a 0. Lets try a little objectivity people. This is not a great game but there have been worse. Yes, for many of us Doom 3 has been a let down. For myself I have found it to be very boring, Mostly eye candy. I wasn't very happy with any of the weapons except for the new shotgun. The flashlight issue is also annoying. The I don't understand how anyone can give this game a 10 or a 0. Lets try a little objectivity people. This is not a great game but there have been worse. Yes, for many of us Doom 3 has been a let down. For myself I have found it to be very boring, Mostly eye candy. I wasn't very happy with any of the weapons except for the new shotgun. The flashlight issue is also annoying. The visuals though beautifully rendered become extremely repetitive. HL2 is also overated but at least has some variation in scenery and doesn't spend all of its time being too dark. Most FPS type games are linear so it amuses me that so many people are hung up that. A good FPS makes you forget that it's linear by distracting you in other ways, things like old arcade style games or giving you a little room for exploration. Doom 3 simply did not do a good job of this. There is no place to explore and nothing to find. This game also could have benefited from a more interactive environment, silly little things like being able to shoot out lightbulbs or turn lights on and off via a wall switch. It's often the little things that make a game more fun. It seems that most companies these days are spending so much time on making there games look good that they have forgotten would made this genre fun in the first place.… Expand
  21. DickC.
    Sep 29, 2007
    9
    Much better than the original Doom 3 campaign. Better graphics and more interesting encounters.
  22. SimonO.
    Sep 9, 2007
    5
    You think they would of invented a gun with a flashlight attachment after the last mess on mars. Graphics are ok, mindless shoot-em-up, kept thinking to myself sarcastically "Oh look an empty room with dark corners, I sure hope nothing jumps out at me!".
  23. JamesC.
    Aug 2, 2007
    5
    A bit less linear and boring then doom 3. However still completely mediocre gameplayer. Graphics graphics graphics, where's the gameplay? Why is it so linear? M E D I O C R E Rmeinded me of a worse Black.
  24. Sotamarsu
    Dec 1, 2006
    9
    It's one of the best addons in Linux. It's also easy and fast to install in Gentoo, but the game is quite short. Most of the enemies you can kill easily with new weapons (was that suprising?), double-barrelled shotgun (enormous firepower at close distance) and grapper (kills small enemies by one shot and bigger with barrels or boxes). Last boss was quite hard.
  25. AnsonG.
    Aug 1, 2006
    0
    In future ID company can best serve their versatility by never doing anything like this again.
  26. ArmageddonPotato
    Jun 5, 2006
    5
    IMO this was better than doom 3 itself, as the slowdown effects were new. The ghetto gravity gun was obviously ripped off from hl2, but honestly anything they can learn from better FPS games is fine by me, they need to study =/. It's still the same all graphics little/no gameplay.
  27. BlueDive
    Dec 1, 2005
    10
    Truly loved this; excellent add-on to Doom3!
  28. JeffS.
    Jun 27, 2005
    2
    Hire some designers who have experience, that's all I can say. It's obvious these guys had some good ideas going in, but they decided to fill the rest of the game with tired fluff, up to and including the final boss. If you got tired of Doom 3 about a quarter of the way through (I certainly did), you'll be tired of this one before you've settled into your chair. They Hire some designers who have experience, that's all I can say. It's obvious these guys had some good ideas going in, but they decided to fill the rest of the game with tired fluff, up to and including the final boss. If you got tired of Doom 3 about a quarter of the way through (I certainly did), you'll be tired of this one before you've settled into your chair. They actually put jumping puzzles and bottomless pits in this highly anticipated sequel. Tsk. Tsk.… Expand
  29. AlBundy
    Jun 7, 2005
    5
    I got screwed buying doom 3, so this one I checked on the friends machiene before i commit. Bottom line: mindless walking around, zombies, dark places, then more zombies...all over again.
  30. JamieS.
    Jun 5, 2005
    4
    God what a boring game. ID put all their efforts into the visuals - which are good. But hey, guys, what about the game??? The best "plot" they could come up with was a futuristic setting (Mars) with retro-style zombies etc attacking you. For god's sake, that was the original Doom too!!! The extra interaction (a PDA that communicates with you and gives you logs etc and panels you can God what a boring game. ID put all their efforts into the visuals - which are good. But hey, guys, what about the game??? The best "plot" they could come up with was a futuristic setting (Mars) with retro-style zombies etc attacking you. For god's sake, that was the original Doom too!!! The extra interaction (a PDA that communicates with you and gives you logs etc and panels you can click a mouse on) was done in 1994 by the original System shock! (Eleven years ago !!!) It's a damn shame. Here we have a game by coding wizards who unfortunately are content morons. These guys should stick to writing engines, and let somebody else make games. The problem is, this is what people have been telling them for years - and they still haven't learned. Unless they change their ways ID is DOOMED.… Expand
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Metascore
78

Generally favorable reviews - based on 46 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 34 out of 46
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 46
  3. Negative: 1 out of 46
  1. Game Chronicles
    98
    The game we were all hoping Doom 3 was going to be in the first place. It just took a few more months and the help of Nerve Software to get there. The difficulty is much higher now, but with the added power of the double-barrel shotgun and the innovative uses of the grabber, plus the insanely cool artifact gameplay balances out nicely.
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  2. IGN
    84
    While RoE provides much more interesting and tactically useful environments, it still doesn't quite offer the challenges we've become accustomed to with shooters like "Far Cry" and "Half-Life 2."
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  3. GameSpot
    85
    It adds enough new weapons and enemies to make the expansion feel like a solid companion to the original. If Doom 3 left you wanting more, you'll find what you're looking for in Resurrection of Evil.
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