DOOM Eternal

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5639 Ratings

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  1. Yugmangus13
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    What else hasn't been said about this masterpiece? Go play if you like an intelligent smart action game.
  2. Jdog101
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    I punched a slayer door by accident instead of opening it.

    Got an achievement called "ow"

    10/10
  3. Ratthew41
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    It's not often that I leave a review on a game, it is usually only when it does something really well, or really poorly. I am sure you can guess which one here.

    Doom Eternal was a nice break from playing so many half finished games out today. Not much to say other than how smooth and bug free the experience was.
  4. MikeCoxlong910
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Well, after 100 hours of playtime and beating everything on Ultra-Nightmare, I can with confidence say that this is the best FPS I have ever played. The combat loop they started working on in 2016 has now been expanded upon and fully mastered, with every weapon and mod having some sort of use. Weak points, flame belch, ice bomb, grenades, blood punch, all the weapons and mods; it allWell, after 100 hours of playtime and beating everything on Ultra-Nightmare, I can with confidence say that this is the best FPS I have ever played. The combat loop they started working on in 2016 has now been expanded upon and fully mastered, with every weapon and mod having some sort of use. Weak points, flame belch, ice bomb, grenades, blood punch, all the weapons and mods; it all combines into a chaotic whirlwind of enjoyment, especially when you actually get good at the game. That's not to mention the wide variety of demons, each with their own quirks that spice up the gameplay in their own way, and each having specific things to target in order to take them out faster, which further encourages getting even more in-depth with the game's systems. Even the platforming adds to the experience: teaching you how to better use movement during combat while at the same time giving you a nice break between arenas. This is a big change from 2016, where you simply walked between areas, taking an elevator here and there, and it's a change I greatly welcome.… Expand
  5. Danzin390
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Doom is a fast FPS shooter where you can enjoy the feeling of killing demons. It will make your hart pump. Most of the time you are running from a hord of demons while shooting at others simultaneously. You have to learn all the weak points of the demons if you want to beat the levels on higher difficulty.
  6. Fatbastard19
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    its freakin Doom. Its got story if you want story its super gory for all the glory, get it, and remember.

    R I P
    AND
    T E A R
  7. KingAjaax48
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Buy it. It looks kind of interesting, right? Seems like it would be super fun to run around and shoot demons. It is. It's damn near the most fun I've had in my life. Just play the game. You won't regret it.
  8. SleepyAdam1083
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I hear a lot of people call Doom Eternal inflexible, and I don't think that's very fair or accurate, how flexible it is really depends on your pride and your ability to utilize the options that are laid out before you.

    The first time I played through Doom Eternal, I picked Ultra Violence because I thought "yeah I've played Doom before and that's the best Doom difficulty". I also turned    I hear a lot of people call Doom Eternal inflexible, and I don't think that's very fair or accurate, how flexible it is really depends on your pride and your ability to utilize the options that are laid out before you.

    The first time I played through Doom Eternal, I picked Ultra Violence because I thought "yeah I've played Doom before and that's the best Doom difficulty". I also turned off tutorials because from a YouTube review I heard they were frequent and annoying, and I had played so many id software games in the past I was confident in my ability to just pick it up and play it.

    I eventually turned the tutorials back on when I got my ass kicked by the Arachnotron for the 5th time without realizing the turret was a weak point. I didn't wanna miss out on any info like that again, and while I'd say my experience with the game was decently fun after that, I still felt like I was missing something, and like the game wasn't clicking with me.

    I liked the over the top story and bombastic level design that was much more dynamic and varied than Doom 2016, but in terms of combat I always felt like I was a few steps out of pace with Doom Eternal on my first playthrough.

    I think this is mostly due to the fact that the Ultra Violence difficulty is rather unforgiving, and that's not a bad thing, it's just rather demoralizing for beginners at the game who need to learn the mechanics. It's hard to learn those mechanics when you're constantly on edge and constantly at risk of dying due to the fact one wrong move can entirely throw you off, and considering Ultra Violence is most people's go to Doom difficulty I can see how so many people tried it and were instantly turned off, thinking there was something wrong with the game.

    Personally, my biggest problem was I found myself using a lot of the same abilities and weapons to do everything. Everytime I saw a weak point I'd use the heavy cannon scope and only the heavy cannon scope to take it out, never using the sticky bombs, heat blast, ballista, etc.

    I wouldn't use a lot of the new abilities like the blood punch, ice bombs, grenades, etc. It was too overwhelming to think about in the middle of the incredibly heated battles. The things is Doom Eternal is flexible enough to let you play it this way, you can beat it but it's not very fun to do so. But still, I managed to struggle through the game on my first playthrough, constantly on edge and never learning anything, by the time I beat it, I was glad I had but I didn't feel very accomplished. In fact I felt kind of demoralized.

    I leaned later that my greatest mistake was never lowering the difficulty and giving myself more room to breathe. When I finally played the game again a year later, I finally chose Hurt Me Plenty on the difficulty settings because my pride in playing that difficulty had definitely been shattered by that point and I just didn't give a ♥♥♥♥ anymore, wasn't like anyone could see me.

    The thing is Hurt Me Plenty in classic Doom was pitiful, there were way less enemies making levels feel rather empty which leads to it generally being shunned across all Doom game's by the community, but what a lot of people don't know is Hurt Me Plenty in Doom Eternal is just a normal difficulty in any other game, it's the exact same enemy count and placements, just with less damage output and a little bit less punishment for not reacting fast enough.

    When I finally chose HMP, I finally had that room to breathe and it allowed me to get more creative with my playstyle, and just like that the game finally clicked with me. I started using Doomguy's entire arsenal, and learned how to utilize Doom Eternal's mechanics in satisfying ways that made me feel smart for figuring them out, it fully immersed me in it's combat puzzle.

    When I came back to the Ultra Violence difficulty, despite playing on an easier difficulty earlier, I had learned enough from that more easygoing mode that I was finally good at the game, and I managed to beat it in one go in Extra Lives mode, and while it was no Ultra Nightmare playthrough, it's one of the most satisfying experiences I've had in a video game.

    So my recommendation to new players is turn that difficulty down, use those cheat codes, do anything that makes the experience more fun and easygoing and your playstyle will begin to show itself naturally, don't force yourself to go in hard due to pride, this is a very different game than any FPS out there and you just gotta have fun with it. When you do that and fully utilize the options it gives you to tweak the game to your experience, it's not only not inflexible, it's one of the most flexible and fun experiences you can have with an FPS game. id Software knocked it out of the park. As I type this I am currently playing through my first Nightmare playthrough and I can officially say I'm addicted now.    … Expand
  9. Rtpkd1
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    In short - the best dynamic shooter with unstoppable gameplay ((It's like a Mortal Combat in Shooter genre))!
    Doom:Eternal is definitely more worthy buy than other products from this franchise.
  10. Nicholson70
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Last time that I played this franchise it was the original doom back in the mid 90's. This is mind blowing in comparison!!!
  11. Jerry309
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Pretty cool, definitely not a wind down game tho. If you're gonna play this get ready to tryhard to defeat all 100 demons in every room. glory kills are awesome tho
  12. Rasrai81
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Has been one of my favorite game series since the first game. It gets better every time, love it!!!
  13. Nygle497
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The Best Arena FPS game. Demons are cool, but killing them is much more cooler.
  14. BluePhoenix58
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I love this game, It is very enjoyable.

    I am almost done with this game as I think I'm on the second to last level as of writing this but this game has massive replay ability as you are just murdering multiple types of enemies and all of them are very unique. based off of a arsenal of weapons that you get as you go on. You also have grenades and freezing grenades and a flamethrower on    I love this game, It is very enjoyable.

    I am almost done with this game as I think I'm on the second to last level as of writing this but this game has massive replay ability as you are just murdering multiple types of enemies and all of them are very unique. based off of a arsenal of weapons that you get as you go on. You also have grenades and freezing grenades and a flamethrower on your arsenal at all times. There are some puzzles to mix in a tiny bit of a break from ripping spines from demons, they are simple but they at least require a few braincells to complete.

    I totally recommend this game, it is very intense action just running around and killing demons in the most gruesome way possible.    … Expand
  15. EvilPogo81
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Best shooter ever best action game ever. Best soundtrack ever created for da angry man!
  16. Baconsworth3
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Thought this would be similar to 2016. It wasn't. It railroads you into the fun zone so hard, hell's economy crashed. Action GOTY 2020.

    666/420 would rip and tear again
  17. Quinntrix6224
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I finished the main campaign, and ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ that was really fun. I bought the ancient gods part 1 and 2 and holy ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ ♥♥♥♥ I died a lot of times in the first part 2. 100% would kill some demons again.
  18. Snipergetdown11
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Quick Rating: 10/10

    Full Thoughts: Doom Eternal is the best feeling and designed first person shooter that I have probably ever played. The combat has immense depth to it while maintaining the simplicity of move and shoot. The combat of the game has taken everything about what made Doom 2016 a fantastic game and ramped it up to 11. No longer do you simply sprint around the battlefield    Quick Rating: 10/10

    Full Thoughts:
    Doom Eternal is the best feeling and designed first person shooter that I have probably ever played. The combat has immense depth to it while maintaining the simplicity of move and shoot. The combat of the game has taken everything about what made Doom 2016 a fantastic game and ramped it up to 11. No longer do you simply sprint around the battlefield and arbitrarily shoot demons until they die but not each weapon has a unique purpose in efficiently dealing with a specific demon. Id has turned the fast paced action and turned it into a unique puzzle that you most likely wont find in another game. The game has so much depth and fantastic replayability. The multiplayer isnt fantastic but is a fun unique arena shooter experience in its own right. I have completed the base game with defeating all 6 slayer gates and completed both DLC's. I have gotten nothing but euphoria from this game and each challenge is difficult and thrilling.

    What Holds the Game Back:
    This is not a casual game at all. If you are looking for something that you can sit back and not really pay attention to this game is not for you. Additionally, the game is very unforgiving on its difficulty you will not complete this game without putting a good amount of focus and effort into. You have to learn the combat systems and learn how to move, shoot, and glorykill very efficiently.

    Closing Remarks:
    A perfect score does not mean a perfect game. My scoring of a 10/10 reflects that this game is the shining gold standard of its genre. In the future I will compare almost every shooter I play to Doom Eternal. This game sets the bar high for what can be achieved in first person shooters in our day and age and I'm very excited for what Id will cook up now that they are finished with the story of the slayer.    … Expand
  19. Suupple43
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    If you're looking for a game where you are the demon king... this is the game for you. Its like halo, where the grunts run from you in terror, except you you also rip enemies arms off and shove them back down their throat mortal combat style. 10/10.
  20. Storm6
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    One of the few great modern AAA games. The game is pretty dam amazing. I loved everything about it.
  21. Zebruh1
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Not the longest game ever but it has 2 expansions and a lot of replayability. Really good.
  22. Xgoing9
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    If you want to play as an BEAST ripping through demons and zombies trying to eat the earth than you'll love this game. I can't wait to see what comes next in this epic ass game.
  23. Magnus58
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The game makes my crotch sweat. Feels like being on cocaine. That's pretty good.
  24. Borkiboi37
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I really like this game, but the fast paced combat and complicated game mechanics are just too much for my caveman brain.
  25. Robin226
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    I love this game the graphics are amazing, the glory kills are expanded if you can get this game I recommend it so much! The only thing wrong with this game is that some of the bosses are surprisingly easy the most times your gonna die is when your overwhelmed and getting some special glory kills are kinda hard to get, such as a "back" glory kill on a tyrant is really weird, but those areI love this game the graphics are amazing, the glory kills are expanded if you can get this game I recommend it so much! The only thing wrong with this game is that some of the bosses are surprisingly easy the most times your gonna die is when your overwhelmed and getting some special glory kills are kinda hard to get, such as a "back" glory kill on a tyrant is really weird, but those are the only complaints in this game I strongly recommend this!… Expand
  26. LilMil109
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is all around good. It has great enemy design, weapons, pacing, music and level design. It a game that embraces creativity. You find what weapons and combos work best for you. It a really fun action shooter.
  27. Justin7997
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    10/10

    DOOM Eternal takes everything that made DOOM (2016) great and enhances every aspect of it. I have been playing through the DLC's on nightmare and it is absolutely brutal. The difficulty is intense and fast paced and your controls and mechanics all synergize so perfectly to keep you alive and slaying no matter what obstacle you are facing. The base game is fantastic with a lot of    10/10

    DOOM Eternal takes everything that made DOOM (2016) great and enhances every aspect of it. I have been playing through the DLC's on nightmare and it is absolutely brutal. The difficulty is intense and fast paced and your controls and mechanics all synergize so perfectly to keep you alive and slaying no matter what obstacle you are facing. The base game is fantastic with a lot of secrets and parkour puzzles as well as the normal demon dismembering chaos.

    For gods sake you get ammo back by using a chainsaw on your enemies.. how can you get more badass than that? The soundtrack is one of the best I have ever heard from any piece of entertainment whether it be a video game/movie/tv show ect.

    I can not recommend enough, I am almost done with the first DLC and I cant wait to finish the second!    … Expand
  28. JoshuaTow888
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    One of if not my favourite game of all time, the replayable value is amazing and for a single player game within a week I gathered a hundred hours on it trying to complete it in ultra nightmare no criticism of it other than the multiplayer which is quiet bland but other than that it is worth buying.
  29. RedAngel121
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    I am an experienced FPS player, I have been playing FPS games my while life. I played on normal difficulty and still got my ass handed to me every 10 minutes, and it was worse in the Expansion packs. Definitely a good game to play to sharpen skills and focus on key combos. Go ahead, Rip and Tear, until it is done.
  30. MrTmypitty420
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    What did you do id software after this game I can not imagine myself playing DOOM 2016. This game is so good thanks for it.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 22, 2020
    80
    The murderous amok simulator returns and is even more furious than before. Fantastic presentation and great fighting system are harmed only by annoying platforming sequences. [Issue#302]
  2. PCMag
    May 1, 2020
    90
    If you're looking for a deep and thought-provoking gaming experience that changes your outlook on life, look elsewhere. However, if you want a fast-paced, visceral shooter full of non-stop action and outrageous violence, you can't do better than Doom Eternal. If you liked 2016's offering you will love this follow up. It's a hell of a good time.
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  3. Riot Pixels
    Apr 19, 2020
    77
    Like Jason Statham’s character in Crank, Doom Eternal needs adrenaline every waking second. So long as you drown hordes of demons in their own blood, it feels like a perfect GOTY contender, but during quiet moments, Doom Eternal withers and forces you to ponder unpleasant questions. id Software needs to course-correct, otherwise we’ll be playing Super Doom Slayer’s Bros in a few years.
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