DOOM Eternal

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  1. Randomacess8215
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is a 'game' in the purest sense like it has always been, it's about nothing more than going in and having a blast, few games have brought me fun like DOOM has as I've already completed the campaign, and I certainly will replay all of it very soon just because the core gameplay is so much fun!
  2. Williow9
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Best game in the entire series by far, and this comes from a hardcore old school Doom fan.
  3. Midlifecrisis99
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Bethesda & id have done it again. They've managed to make an amazing sequel to Doom 2016 by building up on 2016 gameplay and adding more depth. The end result: one of the best shooters on the market, and one of the best shooters of the last 10 years.
  4. Stretchbut8
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    -Great soundtrack
    -Great level design
    -Good variety of weapons
    -Decent length
    -Brutal as Hell
    -Super graphics
    -You only use violence to interact with your environment
    -Within 10 seconds you shoot demons
    -High replay value

    Cons:
    -Lack of moding
    -Multiplayer is forgettable
  5. Cocainerocks31
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is a game where you play as a hard Christian believer who goes to a atheist community to purify and convert them all in to good god loving Christians.

    it's perfect for educating your children about the bible.
    10/10
  6. Irondoom9
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Playing it delivers the same cathartic craze the original Doom and Doom II did in the early '90s: overwhelmed by the horrors around every turn, but empowered with an impressive collection of weapons at the ready.

    But the new Doom is louder and faster than the old model. Its battles ask more of you, and its heavy-metal soundtrack causes your body to quiver from turbulent surges of    Playing it delivers the same cathartic craze the original Doom and Doom II did in the early '90s: overwhelmed by the horrors around every turn, but empowered with an impressive collection of weapons at the ready.

    But the new Doom is louder and faster than the old model. Its battles ask more of you, and its heavy-metal soundtrack causes your body to quiver from turbulent surges of adrenaline. From the outset two things are made immediately clear: you were born to kill demons, and you'll do anything it takes.    … Expand
  7. Jacennor79
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Game of the 2020.
    Exquisite attention to detail and level design. Perfectly paced. 522 hours in and every Ultra-Nightmare run is still FUN. This game is FUN.
    Legendary sound track.
  8. Bellpalsy3
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Just completed it today, and it's quite a satisfying sensation. All in all, it's a fun little game despite some imperfections here and there (one of them being the platforming) which don't manage to ruin the game if you're looking for some action and challenge.
    I highly recommend making a collection of the entire franchise because it's not only a classic but it'll also teach you to    Just completed it today, and it's quite a satisfying sensation. All in all, it's a fun little game despite some imperfections here and there (one of them being the platforming) which don't manage to ruin the game if you're looking for some action and challenge.
    I highly recommend making a collection of the entire franchise because it's not only a classic but it'll also teach you to overcome your fears. You won't regret it.    … Expand
  9. Lugseian300
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    They Nice Game DOOM, Because is Here of Works in Kill Ememies and Fixed Machine Now, So This Nice for DOOM, Join of Violence in Good, How Fine Me!

    Your Enemy, Equal of Zombies, Yep!

    Thanks for Game DOOM in of Characters Animations!
  10. Hatemail9999
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Best decision I've made in 2020 was play this game.
    The amount of action packed content there is just blows my mind.
    The music with the fast paced shooting just gives you the most fun ever.
    I recommend this game for people who like fast-paced and fps games.
    it is also a very good aim trainer on the nightmare mode.
    Try buying this game during a sale.
  11. Terraincemax1
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    As a mother of three, I always try to find the best and most appropriate games for my kids. DOOM Eternal is a great game for Christian families like my own, It teaches good morals, good behavior, and politeness, My two sons always are playing awful games like Fortnight, and Apex Legends where all you do is just kill people! But Eternal you kill demons (Which I think is very appropriate)As a mother of three, I always try to find the best and most appropriate games for my kids. DOOM Eternal is a great game for Christian families like my own, It teaches good morals, good behavior, and politeness, My two sons always are playing awful games like Fortnight, and Apex Legends where all you do is just kill people! But Eternal you kill demons (Which I think is very appropriate) and not people! Why would you want to kill good hardworking individuals that have wives and kids? When you could be killing satan's evil demons! Overall I would highly recommend this game to any Christian parents who are looking for games for their kids.… Expand
  12. Markmate321
    Feb 1, 2021
    10
    The series is nostalgic for me and I love that a new installment was done so well. I noticed myself taking long, deep breaths during one battle sequence and realized my mindfulness habits for anxiety were kicking in because of how intense the combat was... I hadn't had that feeling from a game in a really long time, and it was pretty damn exhilarating.
  13. niedzii
    Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Greate game with juicy gameplay. Feeling of slaying demons one after another is glorious. May be a bit borong towards the end cause of constant high pace.
  14. Joneltmp34185
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Are you angry? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a restaurant? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a bad mood? - Play DOOM Eternal. Are you in a good mood? - Play DOOM Eternal. Did you have a bad day at work? - Play DOOM Eternal. Is your boss a jerk? - Play DOOM Eternal. Your girlfriend dumped you? - Play DOOM Eternal. Do you feel lonely? - Play DOOM Eternal. Do you want to eat? - Play    Are you angry? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a restaurant? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a bad mood? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a good mood? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Did you have a bad day at work? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Is your boss a jerk? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Your girlfriend dumped you? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Do you feel lonely? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Do you want to eat? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Did you fail the exam? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Play DOOM Eternal? - Play DOOM Eternal.    … Expand
  15. Dasthetruf3
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Blood... Guts... more Blood... are possibly only the words that come to my mind after finish DOOM Eternal, a game that made my heart rate grow a bit and still could put me exhausted from so much action...
  16. Colonbuster314
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    The Ultimate Doom will always be my all time favorite game. I wear those nostalgia glasses with pride. Still, even with that bias, I believe Eternal is the best FPS designed to date. id Software saluted me for beating Quake I. Today, I salute them.
  17. Rippingtearing6
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game frantic relentlessness is often exactly what I'm looking for in a modern FPS. Juggling resources and living every second on the edge of death is a great way to unwind and few other games require quite the same undivided, hysterical concentration. It has got hardcore metal music, intricate/asymmetric map design and gruesomely cathartic glory kills is as exhilarating as ever, inThis game frantic relentlessness is often exactly what I'm looking for in a modern FPS. Juggling resources and living every second on the edge of death is a great way to unwind and few other games require quite the same undivided, hysterical concentration. It has got hardcore metal music, intricate/asymmetric map design and gruesomely cathartic glory kills is as exhilarating as ever, in necessarily short bursts. This is the only PURE FPS that will nail you to the screen with every moment.… Expand
  18. Seanbean931
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game has certainly earned a place in my top 10 FPS titles of all the time !
    Such a challenging game, but it won't stop you if you'd prefer to take a breezy tour through metal album landscapes and demon guts !!
    And dont forget to put the difficulty on Nightmare ...
  19. Vargianlaord0
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I have never played an FPS as amazing as Doom Eternal, as not many of them can check all the boxes in regards to what gamers expect and can appreciate. There are so many good weapons to use, lots of upgrades to acquire, and so many ways to take out enemies. The creativity and freedom to play the game how you want to play in addition to the exciting combat, makes Doom Eternal a pleasure toI have never played an FPS as amazing as Doom Eternal, as not many of them can check all the boxes in regards to what gamers expect and can appreciate. There are so many good weapons to use, lots of upgrades to acquire, and so many ways to take out enemies. The creativity and freedom to play the game how you want to play in addition to the exciting combat, makes Doom Eternal a pleasure to experience from start to finish.… Expand
  20. Tobigtofail1348
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Still not finnishing the game, cause i do all 100% but its so good if u like fast fps, to me one of the best on his kind, go ahead, runs perfectly and so good graphics and gameplay, bethesda and especially id Software u done a rlly good job out there !!!!
  21. Woantmsoap9
    Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I believe there are two types of games: those that strive to send a message, and those that simply aim to entertain the player. DOOM Eternal belongs to the latter group; not that there’s anything wrong with it - quite the contrary. Because it excels at it.
  22. PalitoNoob
    Jan 31, 2021
    9
    Juego extremadamente mejorado, nada que ver con el doom del 2016, mejor dificultad, mejor jugabilidad y muchísimo más frenético, es un juego divertídisimo de principio a fin, técnicamente es muy bueno y sobretodo es adictivo, se lo recomiendo a todo el mundo.
  23. VG_Alex
    Jan 30, 2021
    9
    Excellent first person shooting game with great design and shooting experience.Also the game have a good background while player to collect the story paper to know about that,Rock style music is pretty fit the game when the fight start.

    Review of ‘ Doom Eternal ’

    Graphic: 8.5

    Music: 9

    Narrative:8

    Gameplay: 9

    Score: 9.0
  24. Austr_Alien
    Jan 28, 2021
    10
    Incredible game, easy to run, awesome soundtrack and really good story (although it could've been delivered better). Despite what others might say, the Marauder fits well into the game giving you a good mix-up in terms of gameplay rather than just mindlessly killing demons and the resource management is a great introduction and actually makes you think about what guns you should use andIncredible game, easy to run, awesome soundtrack and really good story (although it could've been delivered better). Despite what others might say, the Marauder fits well into the game giving you a good mix-up in terms of gameplay rather than just mindlessly killing demons and the resource management is a great introduction and actually makes you think about what guns you should use and when you should use them.… Expand
  25. RagingFlasher
    Jan 24, 2021
    0
    DOOM Eternal turned the game and the whole franchise into a joke that doesn't even takes it self serious.
    Everything DOOM 2016 achived was thrown away into the garbage; the world building, characters, story and somehow even gameplay.
    The gameplay in 2016 was one of the best in any FPS, it felt fluid and amazing. DOOM Eternal has, what it feels like, a fixed and static gameplay system    DOOM Eternal turned the game and the whole franchise into a joke that doesn't even takes it self serious.
    Everything DOOM 2016 achived was thrown away into the garbage; the world building, characters, story and somehow even gameplay.

    The gameplay in 2016 was one of the best in any FPS, it felt fluid and amazing. DOOM Eternal has, what it feels like, a fixed and static gameplay system that you can't control. Example: You are forced to use certain weapons on enemies too kill them; which ruins the famous term "Shoot at it until it dies"

    It's no longer "shoot at it until it dies" as you get punished for it. Biggest example (of many) are boss fights. Every boss (except the final one) is no longer dynamic like in 2016. Every boss has a fixed pattern and you have to do certain things before you can attack the boss for a *limited time*.

    DOOM Hunter - Destroy the shield.
    Marauder - Wait for the eyes to flash green.
    Gladiator - wait for the magic shield to go down.
    Khan Maykr - Forced to use the meat hook and fist before you can attack her for a limited time.

    The world building is by far a big let down of any game I've played. In 2016 you slowly move through Mars getting closer and closer to your destination as seen from the world, Example:
    On the first level you could see the argent tower from the very beginning and after each level you the tower gets closer and closer, and when you're finally there you get to climb up the whole tower.
    DOOM Eternal has none of that simply because you don't get to stay in one place at all.

    The absolute biggest issue with this games world building and immersion is teleportation.
    First you're on Earth, then in a different dimension, then in hell then back to earth and now you're somehow in heaven. This completly ruined the DOOM universe to me.
    2016 had Mars and Hell. Eternal has countless dimensions that have no place in DOOM whatsoever.

    And now the biggest let down for me and the biggest middle finger to 2016 is the destruction of Mars. Everything the DOOM 2016 has built up with the UAC, gone, in mere seconds, simply because of a cutscene that tried to blind the player with "WOW, a cOoL bIg lAsSer" while destroying the home place of the DOOM franchise for god knows whatever reason.
    But seeing how Eternal has chosen Fantasy over Sci-fi, I wouldn't be suprised if Mars was magically brought back.

    But what makes me hate Eternal the most, is the aracady direction ID went with this game.

    HUD/UI:
    The HUD looks like something you would see in a mobile game. I have no doubt that this HUD was inspired by Apex legends. EXACT same geomeotry and use of bright colors. The thing with Apex is that the bright colors are very needed for fast navigation with the ammo managment. ETERNAL DOESN'T NEED THAT. Hugo or Marty mentioned that the bright colors purpose is to distinguish the ammo, which makes absolutly zero sense as it was never needed at all.

    Floating props:
    This is something that completely annihilated the immersion this game had to offer.Floating Weapons. Floating book pages. 2 Meter long question marks. (+Fcking confetti when you walk through it).
    I feel sorry and bad for the people who made the concept arts and desing for the levels.
    Imagine making something so big and eerie just so there can be a big floating question mark in the middle of nowhere.

    Oversaturation of levels:
    DOOM 2016 had three color choices for levels to stick with: Red, Dark Green and "cool" colors.
    DOOM Eternal uses the entire color spectrum for each level. No level is easy on the eyes when it comes to the colors.

    Ridiculous skins:
    This come back to where I said "a joke that doesn't take itself serious".
    If you told me 4 years ago that the next game DOOM game would have the slayer wearing a greasy t-shirt with a "extra thicc" text on it I would have called you crazy
    I want you guys to look at 4 examples I gave you and imagine 2016 with all of that. It's simply impossible.

    Last thing I wanna talk about is the story.
    DOOM 2016 had a very simplistic story. You wake up and start killing and destroying. This is all DOOM should be. 2016 also had a cliff hanger that was for nothing as Eternal doesn't start where 2016 stopped.

    Hayden isn't a smart human that died of cancer and got reincarnated as a robot. Hayden is god of all of recreation.

    VEGA isn't a super computer that was created and tested by UAC employees (That needs absolute zero cooling btw). Vega is a god in a USB stick.

    I've to stop here as I've reached the limit.
    DOOM Eternal has **** up the entire franchise. I see no future of DOOM whatsoever. The next DOOM should just be a mario styled arcade shooter. Just dimensions you jump from level to level killing demons in a arena with no story or a goal. (Then there's this one V-Tuber Anime girl easter egg. This series is done and dead.)    … Expand
  26. DecadeReviews
    Jan 23, 2021
    9
    Graphics - 9/10
    Story - 7/10
    Variety of enemies - 9.1/10
    Amount of meaningful bosses with cool design - 9/10
    Game's length - 9.5/10
    Gameplay - 10/10
    Variety of weapons - 10/10
    General world design - 9.7/10
    Fun factor - 10/10
    Main/Pause menu music - 10/10
    Sound/Music - 10/10
    How many times i have finished it - 3
    Where does it stand in my top "1000 video games of all time" list - 15
  27. ManofCulture_
    Jan 23, 2021
    10
    Really fun doom game, music is absolute 10/10. Visuals beautiful, gunplay is solid.
  28. kilLTek
    Jan 22, 2021
    9
    Easily a FPS MASTERPIECE

    This game played on Nightmare and especially on Ultra-Nightmare is the Dark Souls of First Person Shooters (FPS) . Doom 2016 was a nice introduction but Eternal (DE) is evolution. I played through Doom 2016 once and it was cool but for me it had no replay value. Eternal is something different. This is a Metal Concert, the definition of adrenalin fueled    Easily a FPS MASTERPIECE

    This game played on Nightmare and especially on Ultra-Nightmare is the Dark Souls of First Person Shooters (FPS) .

    Doom 2016 was a nice introduction but Eternal (DE) is evolution. I played through Doom 2016 once and it was cool but for me it had no replay value.

    Eternal is something different. This is a Metal Concert, the definition of adrenalin fueled gameplay and you are constantly in the mosh pit!

    Levels like Nekravol, holy **** This is what I expect when I hear DOOM, You fighting Hell and Demons fearing YOU - just great stuff and the game looks gorgeous at all times and runs extremely smooth!

    The story is completely optional but after having so much fun playing the game, I wanted to know the story behind it all and it is fascinating; it feels like a biblical comic - creative stuff!
    And the music... just perfect! Mick Gordon delivered once again!

    It is punishing and brutally hard. You have to learn how to fight all these different demons in different constellations and in a way which suits YOU!
    You have to view the game as a sort of a live action combat puzzle, you cannot just use one weapon and get through every level - especially not on higher difficulty.
    On Nightmare it is really frustrating at times, but there is always a way to 'Git Gud' as in Dark Souls or Sekiro.
    This game is made to be mastered. To get better.
    This is not a game which you play through once and you seen it all, done it all - no.

    I actually wish that they made the game more like Sekiro - only one difficulty: NIGHTMARE, and well Ultra-Nightmare for the elite players. This way the message would have been clear for everyone - this is a skill based FPS, not some cookie cutter walk through the park experience (which honestly everything below nightmare is, once you've played on it).

    It is no exaggeration if I say: If you can play Doom on Nightmare, you are ready for all other FPS games.
    It's like the ring to rule them all.

    Going back to games like CoD feels almost boring. The dynamic and multitasking aspect which DE offers is unmatched.
    Freeze 'em, burn 'em, shot 'em, nade 'em, and use the right weapon with the the right attachment to kill 'em. Manage your chainsaw loads and grenades; what runes do you like the most, when to switch them up? What suit points to use first? Did you master the weapon switching yet?

    Can't progress at a slayer gate? Go on Youtube, look how the Pro's doing it. Be **** amazed, 'cause seriously high-level Doom Eternal is a league of its own.

    And no, you don't have to shot all those weakpoints, you could just shotgun/ballista or heavy cannon/rocket your enemy's in the chest or ice bomb and use the chain gun or any other weapon combination you have in your arsenal and you LIKE. The possibilities and combinations are almost endless. Almost every week players find a new way to kill the marauder.

    Platforming is part of the equation, that way you learn how to maneuver in those big arenas. But yeah, sometimes it is definitely annoying.
    The only negative aspect I can think of is, when DE is not working properly: 'no target', no blood punch registration and bugs here and there but this is rarely an big issue, but still worth noting.

    What is lacking for me to give it a 10/10 is the lack of training tools to master various demons and fights like they implemented various training scenarios for the player to learn chainsaw, ice bomb etc.
    The demon prison aka the 'Ripatorium' could have been a way more useful tool if you could go in there and customize your fight aka decide for yourself against which demon you want to fight and learn how to beat them more efficiently and learn their attacks in an isolated environment.
    This is a thing which still bothers me, even after hundreds of hours of playing, that I still don't quiet understand how much damage I get from various attacks from different demons. And you have almost no chance to learn that in a big arena fight if several demons are attacking you at the same time.
    A Load Checkpoint system or quick save system would have been great, to train various instances without having to replay the whole level or to use 3rd party software to train for Ultra Nightmare.

    At this point I feel like all people who wanted essentially a Doom 16 v2 are done with their grieving and real FPS connaisseurs are more and more understanding the greatness DE offers.

    And finally, the community and devs. The communication is just fantastic! A really healthy community with such a caring game director - Hugo Martin - you love to see that and I honestly never seen such communication with any other AAA title. And mind you, I am pretty late to the party.

    My personal rating: 9/10    … Expand
  29. Cacogeese
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    I haven't had this much fun in a single player FPS since playing through the original DOOM and Quake games even with mods.
  30. tomwilliam
    Jan 21, 2021
    10
    Amazing game!
    Always a lot of action.
    Greats secret to find in all levels
    Must Have!
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#12 Best PC Game of 2020
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2020

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88

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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