DOOM 3

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1360 Ratings

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  1. AnonymousMC
    Jul 29, 2006
    4
    great graphics, long, good-processed storylne. But dont plan on getting the epic adventure(s) we all got from half life(1). Like a few others said, this is just another diluted fps as seen on halo2 and battlefield. its the same as all the other dooms. you're a marine thatgets sent over to investigate a distress from this science team, youkill a few things, you go to hell and,great graphics, long, good-processed storylne. But dont plan on getting the epic adventure(s) we all got from half life(1). Like a few others said, this is just another diluted fps as seen on halo2 and battlefield. its the same as all the other dooms. you're a marine thatgets sent over to investigate a distress from this science team, youkill a few things, you go to hell and, you're the only survivor in the end. not to mention the fact the ID used the same engine for quake4. and finally the gameplay. what is the matter with the people that layout the game? the only legitamate way to beat the game is to use at least 1 of the ingame cheats or you have some bot to do it for you. bad call ID, bad call.… Expand
  2. JamesC.
    Aug 2, 2007
    4
    This is just simply a high graphics shooter with mediocre everything else. Mediocre gameplay, less than mediocre plot, and more than anything else mediocre level design. Unless you like your games shallow, this game will feel like a chore to play after you get 25% through the game.
  3. LokeszHarm
    Aug 12, 2004
    4
    Ok, Europe speaking. Got this game 5 hours ago. After reading the US reviews i thought this could not be a bad purchase! Want to here more? I can hardly control my frustration and whipe this horrible game of me disk. It has the same visual qualities as the orignal Unreal game! But only after you pay 2000 $$$ for hardware! Otherwise, it is just has the same visual level as the original Ok, Europe speaking. Got this game 5 hours ago. After reading the US reviews i thought this could not be a bad purchase! Want to here more? I can hardly control my frustration and whipe this horrible game of me disk. It has the same visual qualities as the orignal Unreal game! But only after you pay 2000 $$$ for hardware! Otherwise, it is just has the same visual level as the original Unreal. Do your purse a favour and buy the original Unreal for 2 bucks! … Expand
  4. MonkeyDude
    Aug 16, 2004
    4
    Great looking linear FPS that plays like it was designed 10 years ago & gets really boring after 3-4 days. If you like running around in dark metallic hallways & blasting the same monsters over & over & over again, while looking for a button or keycard to progress to the next level, you will love D3. Looking forward to HL2.
  5. Skunk
    Aug 24, 2004
    4
    The most overrated game ever. Anyone who gave this game a score >6 is a retread.
  6. AnonymousMC
    Mar 25, 2006
    4
    Pretty meh, the beginning was nice, the kind of, "Somethings wrong, I just don't know what," feeling, but then as soon as you see your first zombie its ruined and Doom 3 quickly becomes Doom 1 with shiny graphics, and none of the old school charm, it becomes less and less frightening as the hordes get larger and larger. And hell was kind of pathetic, several dark cobblestonePretty meh, the beginning was nice, the kind of, "Somethings wrong, I just don't know what," feeling, but then as soon as you see your first zombie its ruined and Doom 3 quickly becomes Doom 1 with shiny graphics, and none of the old school charm, it becomes less and less frightening as the hordes get larger and larger. And hell was kind of pathetic, several dark cobblestone corridors and billions of demons which for some reason wield rocket launchers, and the odd candle or two, rather uninspired, and a great potential for "the walls are trying to kill me kind of traps" is completley wasted on an interestingway to get across a chasm. Also, why does hell look different in the mortal world? It looks like the demons, slimy and bloody and tentacley in the real world, why not in hell itself? Point is, Doom 3 is creepier when nothing is happening, when you are just wandering the corridors, unapposed, ungreeted by a half a million demons. It just devolves into another shooting gallery, one thing I must congratulate Doom 3 on is the computer screens, though. Suffice to say, Id has championed the same type of gameplay and the same two franchises for it's entire career, I sincerely doubt that they will change their ways any time soon, judging from Quake 4.… Expand
  7. DGM
    Aug 12, 2004
    4
    I can't believe how scared all those big-name reviewers are to tell the truth: after you look beyond the stunning visuals, or actually make that squint beyond the stunning visuals, since you can barely see anything most of the time, you realize that the gameplay has zero innovation. Even those reviewers who partially admit it, still gave the game 80 out of 100. What the hell is going I can't believe how scared all those big-name reviewers are to tell the truth: after you look beyond the stunning visuals, or actually make that squint beyond the stunning visuals, since you can barely see anything most of the time, you realize that the gameplay has zero innovation. Even those reviewers who partially admit it, still gave the game 80 out of 100. What the hell is going on? So the game has been in development for years, big deal. If it bites, it bites and that's the end of it. Anyone remember Master of Orion 3? Just admit it and move on.… Expand
  8. VerminD.
    Jun 14, 2005
    4
    I would have to say that this title is the epitome of everything that is wrong with today
  9. DrBrogbo
    Aug 30, 2011
    4
    This game was just plain not fun. The first hour of gameplay can get pretty tense, and was flat-out awesome. After the demo levels are over though, you start to realize "Wait a second, have I just seen everything this game has to offer?" It's only once that sinking feeling sets in your stomach that you realize you wasted your money. This game has gorgeous graphics (especially for theThis game was just plain not fun. The first hour of gameplay can get pretty tense, and was flat-out awesome. After the demo levels are over though, you start to realize "Wait a second, have I just seen everything this game has to offer?" It's only once that sinking feeling sets in your stomach that you realize you wasted your money. This game has gorgeous graphics (especially for the time), horrendously underwhelming guns (they sound like toys, seriously), insanely frustrating enemies (whoever designed the screen to shake like a paint-mixer every time you're hit needs to be fired. Like communism, it's an interesting idea that just plain doesn't pan out), and let's not forget the ol' Monster-In-The-Closet trick. If there's ammo or armor on the floor, there's seriously a 95% chance a monster will jump out of the wall to attack. It's so ridiculously predictable that you start to plan out which wall you think they will come out of when you pick up the stuff. This game had a lot of potential to be scary, but playing it annoyed me so much that I was beyond scaring. I did complete it though, against my better judgement.… Expand
  10. ReubenIsAGod
    Jul 26, 2013
    4
    this game. First of i at one stage LOVED DOOM 3, sadly i never finished the game when I LOVED IT, I still haven't finished the game but i am getting very close to the end. BORING, doom 3 is boring, the level designs are dull, the character models look stiff and the same. Stupid story, i honesty don't care about doom story's because the game is supposed to be about mindless violence, but this game. First of i at one stage LOVED DOOM 3, sadly i never finished the game when I LOVED IT, I still haven't finished the game but i am getting very close to the end. BORING, doom 3 is boring, the level designs are dull, the character models look stiff and the same. Stupid story, i honesty don't care about doom story's because the game is supposed to be about mindless violence, but the story in doom 3 is absolutely Bonkers, its crazy, basically demons invade a space station on mars and GETS REAL. Graphics AWESOME, the graphics for doom 3 are honestly really good, especially considering the fact that the game was made in 2004-05. ITS NOT FUN, Doom 3 is not fun, its repetitive, dull and feels more like a chore trying to get past level after level, Doom 3 gets a 4/10 not because its the worst game I've ever played but Because it is amazingly dull and doesn't even feel like a doom game, THE GAME FEELS LIKE FEAR MIXED WITH SPACE DEMONS THAT IS FUELED BY COCAINE BABIES, 4/10, BTW i haven't finished the game yet and will eventually i'm like 2-3 hours away from finishing the game peace out… Expand
  11. binmaze
    Oct 8, 2014
    4
    BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOORING

    Walk with flashlight in the darkness -> monster jumps out of a closet after you pass by -> change to weapon and shoot -> wander around to find a audio record -> read the stupid audio file to find a password -> open the keylock -> repeat x10000000

    God.
    One of the most overrated game of all time.
  12. steffkeboss
    May 20, 2019
    4
    What? This? You call this game comparable to Half life 2? No, it's not, its just "that" game in great game series which is weird and doesn't feet. Actually when this game arrived, there was not so many good games in that time, that's why it got this score but no no no, it didn't aged well at all, unlike half life 1 and 2, gameplay is boring and linear, story is non existing, guns are allWhat? This? You call this game comparable to Half life 2? No, it's not, its just "that" game in great game series which is weird and doesn't feet. Actually when this game arrived, there was not so many good games in that time, that's why it got this score but no no no, it didn't aged well at all, unlike half life 1 and 2, gameplay is boring and linear, story is non existing, guns are all the same. I didn't enjoy it when it came out, and i know that no one said that this is the best game ever, and now i see that fake reviews existed long time ago. I didn't remember anything epic from this game. This game aged like dead body - its skeleton now.… Expand
  13. clem666
    Jan 11, 2022
    4
    The great return of a terrific incomplete saga. I see that many people enjoyed it. Unfortunately it is not my case. Obviously it was a big leap for id Software to leave this old-school range to propose a brand new content to players around the world.

    Graphics are bad to me. Not terrible but wow bad : poor textures, no colours, terrible effects, and everything is dark. Like boys, it's    The great return of a terrific incomplete saga. I see that many people enjoyed it. Unfortunately it is not my case. Obviously it was a big leap for id Software to leave this old-school range to propose a brand new content to players around the world.

    Graphics are bad to me. Not terrible but wow bad : poor textures, no colours, terrible effects, and everything is dark. Like boys, it's too much. We can't see a thing from beginning to end here ! Cinematics are a nightmare. Sound design and effects are okay. Weapons are unimpressive and particularly uneffective even against basic opponents. Interacting with codes and PDAs is really intuitive and well thought out. In general, the gameplay is really boring. You only have to follow long and empty halls and corridors. Progressing through levels is a pain in the neck, especially for the five first hours. Five hours : do you realize how long it is ? Enemies sometimes pop here and there but we are miles away from the intensity I knew for DOOM the 1st and II. Multiplayer is a big mess. AI is awful. The story is dull.

    Nothing to dream about for sure. Don't waste your time here.    … Expand
  14. Col
    Aug 26, 2004
    3
    Big disappointment. Gorgeous bump mapped models (when you can see them) with ridiculously low rez silhouettes. The best way to describe playing this game is like waking up in the middle of the night and, in a half concious state, trying to stagger to the bathroom in the dark. It's just awful. And there is no gamma correction feature! How id could screw this franchise up so badly is Big disappointment. Gorgeous bump mapped models (when you can see them) with ridiculously low rez silhouettes. The best way to describe playing this game is like waking up in the middle of the night and, in a half concious state, trying to stagger to the bathroom in the dark. It's just awful. And there is no gamma correction feature! How id could screw this franchise up so badly is beyond me. This ain't a DOOM game at all - the other 2 were good...… Expand
  15. ArmageddonP.
    Jun 5, 2006
    3
    Wow, this was a bad bad game. A total letdown from ID software. All graphics and no gameplay. I'm sure halo fans will enjoy this watered down shooter.
  16. Gangleri
    Aug 18, 2004
    3
    I give the game 3 just because of the good engine. Actually I was not impressed. UT2004 looks better. The game is boring and lame. Nothing to do with the old Doom 2 a classic. What spoils the game : 1.Monsters AI -totally lame - they just run to you or shoot from a position . 2. Scripted situations . That make the game unplayable more than 1 time 3. Your character is mute and as it seemsI give the game 3 just because of the good engine. Actually I was not impressed. UT2004 looks better. The game is boring and lame. Nothing to do with the old Doom 2 a classic. What spoils the game : 1.Monsters AI -totally lame - they just run to you or shoot from a position . 2. Scripted situations . That make the game unplayable more than 1 time 3. Your character is mute and as it seems dumb as a rock. 4.The number of monsters does not increase 3-4 max at a time. boring 5. it is not scary at all. It is just dark . 6. no flashlight on the weapons. i think the idea was to shoot at the things in the dark but it is more annoying than scary. 7. Boring movies 8. Boring storyline. I actually tried to play the game for more than 3 days. I really try to like it . The conclusion is : !!!! THE ENGINE DOES NOT MAKE A GAME GREAT !!!! … Expand
  17. AngusM.
    Sep 7, 2006
    3
    Seriously disappointing. Yes, the graphics are lovely. The game, however, is tedious. One long procession of entering dimly lit rooms then waiting for the monsters to spawn or jump out of cubbyholes. Sure, the first couple times that zombies or imps jump out at you from the dark are exciting, but after the 30th time in an hour, it's just annoying. Unfortunately, that's also the Seriously disappointing. Yes, the graphics are lovely. The game, however, is tedious. One long procession of entering dimly lit rooms then waiting for the monsters to spawn or jump out of cubbyholes. Sure, the first couple times that zombies or imps jump out at you from the dark are exciting, but after the 30th time in an hour, it's just annoying. Unfortunately, that's also the entire game.… Expand
  18. Mine
    Feb 1, 2008
    3
    Boring and dull game. The only color is black. Senseless game.
  19. H.Raggende
    Aug 13, 2004
    3
    Am I blind or should I clean my glasses! Where are those beautiful graphics everyone talks about? I can agree that creatures and people look more realistic than in most other games. But the environment does not look good. You are not expected to have a resolution above 1024 x 768 which means that strait lines do not look like strait lines. Most of us have to get down to 800 x 600 and then Am I blind or should I clean my glasses! Where are those beautiful graphics everyone talks about? I can agree that creatures and people look more realistic than in most other games. But the environment does not look good. You are not expected to have a resolution above 1024 x 768 which means that strait lines do not look like strait lines. Most of us have to get down to 800 x 600 and then every line or edge looks like a saw-blade. I tried high quality at 1280 x 1024 just to look at the graphics. Anyone noticed that the contrast is too high, the shadows too black? Feels like wearing sunglasses at night. It is just stupid and does nothing to add to the experience. Very disappointing! … Expand
  20. AnonymousMC
    Aug 13, 2004
    3
    Am I blind or should I clean my glasses! Where are those beautiful graphics everyone talks about? I can agree that creatures and people look more realistic than in most other games. But the environment does not look good. You are not expected to have a resolution above 1024 x 768 which means that strait lines do not look like strait lines. Most of us have to get down to 800 x 600 and then Am I blind or should I clean my glasses! Where are those beautiful graphics everyone talks about? I can agree that creatures and people look more realistic than in most other games. But the environment does not look good. You are not expected to have a resolution above 1024 x 768 which means that strait lines do not look like strait lines. Most of us have to get down to 800 x 600 and then every line or edge looks like a saw-blade. I tried high quality at 1280 x 1024 just to look at the graphics. Anyone noticed that the contrast is too high, the shadows too black? Feels like wearing sunglasses at night. It is just stupid and does nothing to add to the experience. Very disappointing! … Expand
  21. Arkon
    Aug 8, 2004
    3
    A repetitive and boring techno-demo from ID. No intriguing story, no physical engine, and everything is coated with a "should look good" plastik-skin-appearance. I'm disappointed, but we all should be honest..what did we expect in the first place? A second Half-Life or System Shock? I think not...just a sequel to monster-spawn and shoot to kill...*yawn*
  22. AnsonG.
    Jul 7, 2006
    3
    Nice graphics, display, music and sound. Else it SUCKS: Disjointed story. Boring environments and enemies. Cliched weaponry. No style. If the id software so smart, let them play to themself. Cheers!
  23. TexasGamer
    Nov 30, 2011
    3
    Doom 3 fails is every aspect except graphics. But eye candy does not make a game great. The weapons are underpowered, demons spawning behind you gets old, very old, no ability to explore the surface of the planet, maps are confusing with lots of backtracking. In case id does not know, having to find a key to open a door is lame. That style of game might have been ok in the 1900s, butDoom 3 fails is every aspect except graphics. But eye candy does not make a game great. The weapons are underpowered, demons spawning behind you gets old, very old, no ability to explore the surface of the planet, maps are confusing with lots of backtracking. In case id does not know, having to find a key to open a door is lame. That style of game might have been ok in the 1900s, but today its just a dumb idea. If you want to play a real doom game, go play the Ultimate Doom.… Expand
  24. Violett
    Mar 29, 2013
    3
    Very bad game. Empty levels, same monsters, not at all frightful horror. Dont waste your time, I feel really disappointed by spent time playing this. Only last boss kicks ass, but this does not worth it anyways.
  25. Pereira2000
    Nov 12, 2022
    3
    Este juego es malo por querer abarcar el terror y la accion pero le salio fatal un ejemplo de producto que hizo lo mismo pero bien fear y otto que al igual que doom le salio mal son resident evil 5-6 y dead space 3
  26. Zbyszoslaw
    Aug 16, 2023
    3
    Looks pretty but the movement is painfully slow. A bit of a frustrating experience. Enemies can spawn out of cleared corridors, which feels odd.
  27. Patchy
    Nov 1, 2004
    2
    Considering all the hype this game was a real disappointment, zero AI, all the monsters are at fixed/trigger points ready to attack, no point in trying to stealth it - the graphics are cool but the maps are unnecessarily complicated and circuitous - a flop, sadly.
  28. DXO
    Aug 12, 2004
    2
    Gameplay is mediocre to the point of no redemption. There's nothing you can do except walk into a trigger point and wait to be attacked. I cant help but notice that the monsters can only run straight up to you to scratch you. I think id got too caught up with the engine and forgot about writing AI. Also, monsters still appear even after you've checked that there's nothing Gameplay is mediocre to the point of no redemption. There's nothing you can do except walk into a trigger point and wait to be attacked. I cant help but notice that the monsters can only run straight up to you to scratch you. I think id got too caught up with the engine and forgot about writing AI. Also, monsters still appear even after you've checked that there's nothing in the room. And the whole intro is ripped off STRAIGHT from half life. Worse still, you spend the whole time tryin 2 figure out whats happening in the dark. What kind of shooter does not allow you to see what you're shooting? Graphics are nice but...wait, i carn actually see them!! i run P2.6 512ram and Rad9600, with everything turned down at 1024res, and framerates are 20 max. What the hell is id thinking? Do they expect us to keep the game in our shelves until comp processin can run the game smoothly?? Gameplay receives a 0 due to zero replayability and cos' its entirely scripted. Its completely devoid of innovation. Also, the whole feel of the game is SO dark, claustrophobic and sick that its simply NOT FUN. Graphics could have gotten a 8 but since i cant see them, 2 would be sufficient. There you go, 2 pts for this f***ed up game.… Expand
  29. AndreasM
    Aug 10, 2004
    2
    I don't really see the big deal. It has cool graphics and runs well with 800x600@high on my 2600+ & R9700, but it's boring as hell. And it's about as scary as a useless slasher movie ala Scream or Halloween.
  30. RodrigoG.
    Sep 7, 2008
    2
    When it comes to show off the power of the id Tech 4 engine, Doom 3 is a triumph. However, it is supposed to be a game, not a tech demo. And as a game, it is terrible. Enemies often spawn in manners that leave the player without a chance of reaction, unless he knows beforehand where they will appear; getting hit is too disorienting, although the enemies do not seem to get disoriented by When it comes to show off the power of the id Tech 4 engine, Doom 3 is a triumph. However, it is supposed to be a game, not a tech demo. And as a game, it is terrible. Enemies often spawn in manners that leave the player without a chance of reaction, unless he knows beforehand where they will appear; getting hit is too disorienting, although the enemies do not seem to get disoriented by the player's fire at all; the weapons take too long to reload, and the enemies take too much fire to die; the whole game is too bleak, repetitive, and frustrating to be enjoyable. One can even wonder if it was developed in the same mindset as the infamous "Takeshi's Challenge" - a game intended, not to amuse, but to frustrate and infuriate. That would make sense, the plot is about a journey into hell after all. Artistic, in a sense, I suppose. Fun? No.… Expand
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#14 Best PC Game of 2004
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#4 Most Discussed PC Game of 2004
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#3 Most Shared PC Game of 2004

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Metascore
87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 83 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 77 out of 83
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 83
  3. Negative: 0 out of 83
  1. Gaming Horizon
    94
    The graphics are amazing (mind you, even on a mediocre system), the sound is amazing (if you don’t have a 5.1 system yet, consider it), and the game is downright scary.
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  2. AtomicGamer
    93
    DOOM 3 smashes through all the hype and delivers a grand slam of action, story, atmosphere, and pure terror.
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  3. Yahoo!
    90
    So perfectly constructed, so deliciously immersive and downright elegant, that demands for more seem crass. It might not be the very best shooter out there, but it's the more visually stunning and successfully atmospheric than any game we've had the pleasure to play.
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