DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One

 PC
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 16
  3. Negative: 0 out of 16
  1. GameSpot
    Oct 29, 2020
    70
    Despite some new and enduring weak spots, Doom Eternal's frantic combat (mostly) continues to shine through. Once you get back into the swing of the action, the rock-paper-scissors design philosophy still results in a great time. I just wish Doom Eternal could get out of its own way.
  2. IGN
    Oct 26, 2020
    70
    The Ancient Gods Part 1 does what Doom expansions always used to: provides more Doom, but makes it harder. Its new enemies are more of an annoyance than a fun challenge but there were already more than enough tricks up Eternal’s sleeves to build on for increasingly tough battles. I recommend a bit of practice on Eternal proper before you dive into this DLC, but once you do you’ll find that the rush of combat is as satisfying as ever.
  3. Wccftech
    Oct 25, 2020
    70
    Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One is a solid, meaty, and strong piece of DLC for Doom Eternal. It removes some of the chaff, cutting needless exposition, and makes some strong steps in gameplay. However, strange inclusions like enemies that kill the pace of combat, as well as even more ultra-precise platforming sections can throw off the whole "Doom" feeling of Doom Eternal. Also, and this is more of a subjective gripe, it's just too difficult right out of the gate with some combat sections feeling like they last forever.
  5. TheGamer
    Oct 22, 2020
    70
    I love Doom lore, and this expansion goes exactly where I was hoping it would go. The three levels are wonderfully designed and have some of the most memorable set pieces in the entire game. There's a fight in a foggy swamp against invisible enemies that I adored and there's one particular arena with transforming pillars that I found to be really inspired. I think the combat has become too complicated and I hope Part Two can reign it in a bit, though at this point, I'm expecting to fight three Marauders all possessed by spirits and buffed by totems while turrets shoot me to death. Don't feel bad about lowering the difficulty on this one even if you got through Eternal on Nightmare. It's not you, the game is just frustratingly hard now.

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#75 Best PC Game of 2020
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#67 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 116 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 78 out of 116
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 116
  3. Negative: 15 out of 116
  1. pentriket
    Jan 4, 2021
    0
    even more bad platforming, lazy levels, lazy "new" monsters, extremely lazy bosses.
  2. PanteraHouse
    Oct 21, 2020
    10
    This DLC is brutally difficult compared to the main game, which is a great thing. I find myself having to up my game so much to get throughThis DLC is brutally difficult compared to the main game, which is a great thing. I find myself having to up my game so much to get through some of these fights on Nightmare. New areas are great. Highly recommend if you're up for a challenge… Full Review »
  3. Antek
    Oct 24, 2020
    5
    Loved the base game, finished it few times. Was waiting eagerly for this continuation.
    Now that I've finally touched it, I'm truly    Loved the base game, finished it few times. Was waiting eagerly for this continuation.
    Now that I've finally touched it, I'm truly disappointed. It proposes a minimal content maximally packed with the endless waves of the same old enemies, which quickly becomes rather exhausting than fun.
    Overall feels like a cheap quantity over quality product.    … Full Review »
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