DOOM Eternal

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5639 Ratings

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  1. X0rgIIus
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Best what I've seen. Unbelievable. Awesome. Cruel. Brutal. Godlike. Must have.
  2. Gaisericus
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Perfect. Even better than 2016. A lot of the players don't understand the new mechanics and how to switch weapons and are getting mad about the ammo changes. These people are literally mad because bad and it's kind of funny and sad. A lot of them only played a couple of hours and didn't play the game with the full kit. This game shows us how many mechanics we can put into an FPS and IPerfect. Even better than 2016. A lot of the players don't understand the new mechanics and how to switch weapons and are getting mad about the ammo changes. These people are literally mad because bad and it's kind of funny and sad. A lot of them only played a couple of hours and didn't play the game with the full kit. This game shows us how many mechanics we can put into an FPS and I absolutely love it. It's a good kind of complexity that rewards good players.… Expand
  3. hiidz0r
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Flawless. Truly everything necessary for a DOOM fanatic, both new and old. BUY IT!
  4. cobra90
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    TLDR: FPS of the Year! It is bigger, better, bolder than DOOM 2016 was, and it was a masterpiece too! The OST, the art, the graphics all insane, the gameplay is fast and tight, incredible!

    My only complain would be the jumping platforming thingy but after a while it is ok!
  5. BreBro12
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    ID Software, спасибо. Спасибо вам за потрясающую игру. Я просто не могу передать словами насколько она замечательна. Все эти 4 года пока мы ее жди, все они окупились сполна. Я надеюсь что игры будет успешной и вы сможете и дальше радовать нас такими играми.

    От себя скажу что игра по хорошему проста и гениальна. Рекомендую к покупке, особенно если знать что сейчас твориться в мире. Лучше    ID Software, спасибо. Спасибо вам за потрясающую игру. Я просто не могу передать словами насколько она замечательна. Все эти 4 года пока мы ее жди, все они окупились сполна. Я надеюсь что игры будет успешной и вы сможете и дальше радовать нас такими играми.

    От себя скажу что игра по хорошему проста и гениальна. Рекомендую к покупке, особенно если знать что сейчас твориться в мире. Лучше сидеть дома и весь ваш карантин потратить на эту игру.    … Expand
  6. Hydraforlife
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    It's like doom 2016 but with a hub world. The main difference would have to be the large amount of jumping from place to place. The upgrade system and way you find weapons is very similar to doom 2016. It rewards you for exploring with secrets hidden all across the map and overall one of my favorite games so far in 2020
  7. Soulweeper
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    So i am a huge fan of DOOM 2016 and the old titles. This is a wet dream for veteran DOOM player. Visually it goes more for an arcade style mixed with modern graphics, but it works in context of the game that it is. It doesn't take itself too serious like the old games, while giving some great lore. Combat feels great, DOOM 2016 had the "issue" that you could run it with one weapon onlySo i am a huge fan of DOOM 2016 and the old titles. This is a wet dream for veteran DOOM player. Visually it goes more for an arcade style mixed with modern graphics, but it works in context of the game that it is. It doesn't take itself too serious like the old games, while giving some great lore. Combat feels great, DOOM 2016 had the "issue" that you could run it with one weapon only with the more limited ammo count and the enemy diversity this is not as viable anymore and at least for me thats a good thing. Platforming feels good and works quite well as a little cool down after some fights. The only real problem i have is that damn purple goo it limits your mobility to such a degree that if you manage to get yourself cornered you can do nothing about it and well some lava would have done it to in certain combat scenarios. Overall it is a great game and a contender for GOTY.… Expand
  8. ArchieWilde
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Naturally the graphics are what they are, but the gameplay is spot on constantly. Also, you can play a few minutes or hours at a time depending on the situation. Colour scheme changes between areas, there's enough hidden stuff and all that. It has no real weak point and everything it does is done amazingly well.
  9. SoBasicallyBruh
    Mar 27, 2020
    9
    This game is amazing. I love everything about it. The Combat , The Platforming and most importantly , the damn soundtrack. This game is a masterpiece. And for the people that are complaining and giving the game 0's and such. They all suck , because they apparently are disabled and can't do some easy platforming. BUT , the story starts too suddenly. I wish there was a LITTLE bit moreThis game is amazing. I love everything about it. The Combat , The Platforming and most importantly , the damn soundtrack. This game is a masterpiece. And for the people that are complaining and giving the game 0's and such. They all suck , because they apparently are disabled and can't do some easy platforming. BUT , the story starts too suddenly. I wish there was a LITTLE bit more explaining. But , overall , good game.… Expand
  10. Bryuvlar
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    The game is interesting, dynamic, although I think all these puzzles and jumps are superfluous, but in general it is the same Doom. Great graphics, music, customizable interface.
  11. Leonidmalkoff
    Mar 21, 2020
    10
    Определённо, на данный момент это лучший шутер в году (В конце года выйдет Halo Infinite). Разнообразный, красивый, брутальный! Вообще атас! Брать игру!
  12. VezzoK
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    AUTOMATIC COMBAT-SHOTGUN/10.

    Faster, harder, ultra-violent! Keep on ripping and tearing until it is done. A worthy succesor to DOOM 2016!
    Mick Gordon did again an amazing job on this heavy-hitting soundtrack.
  13. AceAscendus
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    This is the BEST DOOM game EVER MADE! Phenomenally addictive and challenging gameplay. Classic doom was good for its time, but now? not so much. You don't even have to aim in that game, it is a joke compared to DOOM ETERNAL. Also, DOOM ETERNAL is much better than DOOM 2016. Well done id Software.
  14. DopaminE
    Mar 30, 2020
    10
    Doom Eternal is one of the best first-person shooter campaigns I’ve ever played.
  15. Vlad101
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Это точно лучший шутер этого года и возможно лучший экшен года.
    Doom Ethernal - это как Doom 2016, только стрельба лучше, передвижение лучше, локации лучше, насилия больше, сюжет лучше, да даже секреты лучше. Всё лучше!
    Маст хев.
  16. Nazeracoo
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    this game is everything i ever wanted and more a romance novel to classic and new shooters alike this game shows that you can make a great game make profit without ridiculous monetization great job ID
  17. CI7YSIS
    May 16, 2022
    10
    upgrade every aspect of the first doom, is even more difficult because there is a lot more hard enemys at once and you need to use the correct weapons, the fight are way more dynamic, they even put some back story about the doom slayer, vega, samuel hayden, and story about the new race aka, the maykrs, who use the hell dimension to consume worlds to their "long live", relly good storyupgrade every aspect of the first doom, is even more difficult because there is a lot more hard enemys at once and you need to use the correct weapons, the fight are way more dynamic, they even put some back story about the doom slayer, vega, samuel hayden, and story about the new race aka, the maykrs, who use the hell dimension to consume worlds to their "long live", relly good story about hell there, the soundtrack is spectacular, i dont know why people doesnt like, the only
    bad part of this doom is the platform parts, they maybe be too confusing sometimes, and the hud and menu are terrible bad btw.

    DLC: make it even better.    … Expand
  18. Disruptor666
    Mar 24, 2020
    9
    Балдеж.............Оооо какой кааайф...кааачество!
    Такой балдееж, уххх......
  19. Bitek
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    This is Doom 2.0. More gore, more action, more weapons and more demons. It is absolutely kick ass game. It is fast and it is brutal. it is entertaining. Hours upon hours of non stop, full of adrenaline slaying demons action. Weapons are cool, demons are bad ass. it is everything good game is supposed to be. it is really good game and definitely the best game this year so far. ExcellentThis is Doom 2.0. More gore, more action, more weapons and more demons. It is absolutely kick ass game. It is fast and it is brutal. it is entertaining. Hours upon hours of non stop, full of adrenaline slaying demons action. Weapons are cool, demons are bad ass. it is everything good game is supposed to be. it is really good game and definitely the best game this year so far. Excellent job. I highly recommend it ! go, get it today and save the earth now !… Expand
  20. Diddidiamond
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    better than 2016's Doom and this game was basically perfect.

    game of the year for me so far
  21. maku
    Sep 3, 2020
    10
    This game feels like a fantastic evolution of Doom 2016 although it demands way more from the player than the previous game. To me this is an absolute masterpiece, probably best shooter ever. Beat the game on nightmare about 5 times at this point, can't wait for the DLC and more master levels.
  22. tommeysalami
    Mar 20, 2020
    8
    First of all, let me say that this is a great game for a fast paced adrenaline shooter. You'll find many people crying that they didn't just copy and paste DOOM 2016 to this game. If you want the that version, go play that version. These are the same people who buy FIFA every year. With the new installment, they try to innovate where they can and make the game fast paced by limiting ammoFirst of all, let me say that this is a great game for a fast paced adrenaline shooter. You'll find many people crying that they didn't just copy and paste DOOM 2016 to this game. If you want the that version, go play that version. These are the same people who buy FIFA every year. With the new installment, they try to innovate where they can and make the game fast paced by limiting ammo and encouraging glory kills and the use of equipment. The platforming segments are easy and short (10 seconds of jumping) and people who complain about it probably couldn't finish world 1 on mario. It's crazy to see a good developer trying to make their game better than the last installment get criticized for making the game different. It's fun, the music is outstanding, the gunplay is smooth and great. The campaign is almost doubled in length and the graphics look good. Ammo is limited but the developers understand that and added many ways of increasing capacity and ways to get more ammo. I guess some people dont like chainsawing demons. Anyways, its a fantastic sequel filled with fun, adrenaline fueled moments. People who rate this negatively are just upset because the game didn't cater to their wants specifically instead of what the community wanted.… Expand
  23. TheLastArchive
    Mar 28, 2020
    9
    Doom Eternal has improved on Doom 2016 in almost every way. The addition of improved mobility, a heavier reliance on resource management, chainsaw and flame belch really takes this game to the next level. I see a lot of people complaining since they struggle to grasp the new gameplay style of Eternal compared to 2016 which was a more simple gameplay loop. This game requires a little bitDoom Eternal has improved on Doom 2016 in almost every way. The addition of improved mobility, a heavier reliance on resource management, chainsaw and flame belch really takes this game to the next level. I see a lot of people complaining since they struggle to grasp the new gameplay style of Eternal compared to 2016 which was a more simple gameplay loop. This game requires a little bit more effort.

    My only legitimate complaints where the purple goop (a minor nitpick and not a common occurrence but I didn't really enjoy myself being glued to the floor and having to fight hell knights by tanking punches to the face)

    And the Marauder, an enemy that completely halts the gameplay and forces you to focus on him. He's not a challenging enemy, he's just an annoyance, especially when paired with other enemies in the arena. I feel like he's bugged, sometimes you hit him perfectly with the ballista while his eyes are flashing and he won't stagger, other times he will. Sometimes he doesn't obey his own "mid-range" rule and will fire his axe beams at medium or even close range. Unlike the other enemies in the game, he requires a specific style of play and he's not fun to go up against. If he was a one time enemy, then I wouldn't mind as much.    … Expand
  24. AngryShark92
    May 27, 2020
    9
    May 27th, 2020 - Revised to a 9/10, as Denuvo Anti-Cheat Software has been removed in PC Patch 1.1. Well done Marty, and the rest of the id team for listening to the community. Hoping for smooth sailing from here on out.

    May 15th, 2020 - Updated to a 0/10, you cannot add Denuvo Anti-Cheat software that has kernel-level access in a May patch when it did not exist in the original March 20    May 27th, 2020 - Revised to a 9/10, as Denuvo Anti-Cheat Software has been removed in PC Patch 1.1. Well done Marty, and the rest of the id team for listening to the community. Hoping for smooth sailing from here on out.

    May 15th, 2020 - Updated to a 0/10, you cannot add Denuvo Anti-Cheat software that has kernel-level access in a May patch when it did not exist in the original March 20 EULA, it is a breach of trust and should be considered illegal. I advise anyone on PC to steer clear of this game until this Denuvo Anti-Cheat software is removed. This software does not belong in a mostly single player experience.

    TLDR Points:

    + Gorgeous world design
    + Great difficulty balancing
    + Decent story with lots of lore
    + Superb in-game soundtrack
    + New demons are a lot of fun
    + Excellent gunplay
    + Incentivized exploration
    + Incredibly well-optimized performance
    + Listens to community feedback

    - Occasional crashes and bugs
    - Platforming gets annoying after multiple playthroughs
    - Melee attack rendered useless due to blood punch mechanic
    - Requires Bethesda Launcher
    - Soundtrack launch mess is disappointing
    - Twitch/Amazon Prime drops isolate parts of the community
    - Arcade-ish design is a bit of a step down from Doom 2016
    - A few glory kill and unique death animations have been cut from the game

    Doom Eternal is an FPS experience unlike any other, and is quite the gem considering the state of the gaming industry at the moment. Fast-paced, smooth-running, run & gun/rip & tear gameplay that is an adrenaline pumping masterpiece that will fuel any power fantasy, and with an absolutely glorious soundtrack accompanying it, Doom Eternal is one HELL of a complete FPS package.

    I have to point out the aesthetically pleasing environmental design by the team at id software, it is an absolute treat to experience all the different areas of the game and the amount of detail that went into them. It is also worth mentioning that the team is also capable of listening to fan backlash and admitting where they went wrong and fixing it without condemning the community, there truly aren't many companies left that would do this for their games.

    As for negatives, some of the levels (looking at you Urdak) have an unnecessary abundance of platforming puzzles, the game has BSOD/crashed on me a few times and can cause corrupted save files, Twitch Prime drops are deeply disguised micro-transactions, and the colours of the pickups are starting to make me feel like this game is less serious than its predecessor.

    Overall, Doom Eternal is an absolute treat for FPS fans, and alongside its own predecessor, its one of the few good FPS games that have been released in the past decade, it is an incredible experience that I would recommend to any FPS fan. It is a 9/10 for me, the only major downside being the bugs and crashes that can occur and ruin Ultra-Nightmare runs, hopefully there will be a fix for this in the future.

    P.S. Thanks for removing Denuvo!!!    … Expand
  25. genesis518
    Mar 22, 2020
    9
    PLEASE ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN. I feel like a lot of people either misunderstand this game or had unrealistic expectations. I found the game well balanced and intriguing. Doom Eternal expands on Doom 2016 in gameplay and story and does so in a way that adds new depth to the saga and ties in the history of the entire franchise very well.
    There is more map navigation, which was certainly in its    PLEASE ALLOW ME TO EXPLAIN. I feel like a lot of people either misunderstand this game or had unrealistic expectations. I found the game well balanced and intriguing. Doom Eternal expands on Doom 2016 in gameplay and story and does so in a way that adds new depth to the saga and ties in the history of the entire franchise very well.
    There is more map navigation, which was certainly in its predecessor, but the incorporation of climbing and the use of the dash was a smooth yet challenging new way to give the levels a sense of greater scale, whereas in Doom 2016 the use of double jumping and climbing onto ledges kept the game maps tighter. This may have been the best choices for both games given their respective settings.
    The combat has been tweaked in such a way that it almost forces a player to use there entire arsenal, rather than just a few favorite weapons. This is done by giving the enemies weak point that can best be exploited by certain weapons with certain modifications. And the use of melee is a must in order to preserve ammo for when it is needed. No longer is the relentless "spray and pray" type of gameplay rewarded as much as it was in Doom 2016.
    With the evolved combat system and map navigation Doom Eternal requires more critical thinking that Doom 2016, which may tend to annoy some players. I can understand that. In the beginning I noticed that my style of play that I used for Doom 2016 didn't really work, and it continuously forced me to adapt.
    If I have to be critical I would say that the story, as it gradually unfolds, only really starts to make sense after the half way point. Until then I found myself asking, "Why am I here and doing all of this again? Why am I going after these hell priests? Where is all of this going? The developers seemed to make the story a bit more convoluted by trying to tie the game in with the original pc games of the 90s and Doom 64. I think the franchise would have been better off treating Doom 2016 as a completely fresh reboot, whereas Doom 2016 and Doom Eternal function as a reboot in graphics and gameplay only mirroring Doom and Doom 2, so it makes the whole thing seem a bit strange. Since they are both a reboot and sequels at the same time.
    Still, I just played the whole thing from start to finish and had a lot of fun. Which is ultimately the primary goal of any game.    … Expand
  26. Shinod
    Mar 21, 2020
    9
    This game gives you and absolute adrenaline burst, gameplay is frenetic, fast and even more visceral than previous DOOM, there are changes on how you progress through the game that reminds me more to the Shadow Warrior remake back in 2013 (which was superb) than any other game of the DOOM franchise, for some people is bad for me is fine.

    There a plenty of upgrades you can do, very    This game gives you and absolute adrenaline burst, gameplay is frenetic, fast and even more visceral than previous DOOM, there are changes on how you progress through the game that reminds me more to the Shadow Warrior remake back in 2013 (which was superb) than any other game of the DOOM franchise, for some people is bad for me is fine.

    There a plenty of upgrades you can do, very similar to DOOM 2016 but with some minor additions.

    This game is a blast and totally worth it if you like blood, gore, fast paced shooting and to be out of ammo 45% of your time.    … Expand
  27. Lampeye18
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    As a person who has lots of sex all the time, i can say that this game is 100% accurate to having sex with sexy women.
  28. Ahoj
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Game of the year!!! I dont know why so many people dont like the game. It is super fresh etc. 10/10!
  29. vert343
    Mar 20, 2020
    10
    Let me put it this way, DOOM Eternal takes DOOM 1993 and turns it into a modern, complete experience that is absolutely worth playing. It's quite arcadey but very fun and the combat is INTENSE. Some people complain about the cut-scenes getting in the way of the gameplay but they can all be skipped so its a moot point. It's also brutally difficult. DOOM 2016 on Ultra Violence was prettyLet me put it this way, DOOM Eternal takes DOOM 1993 and turns it into a modern, complete experience that is absolutely worth playing. It's quite arcadey but very fun and the combat is INTENSE. Some people complain about the cut-scenes getting in the way of the gameplay but they can all be skipped so its a moot point. It's also brutally difficult. DOOM 2016 on Ultra Violence was pretty standard difficulty, while I kinda struggled on Ultra Violence this time around. To me this justifies the arcadey elements like the extra lives. Hell, if you renamed the extra lives "Death Shields" then nobody would complain because thats what they really are. You would die, you get your health bar reset and a few seconds in invincibility to get away from whatever was trying to kill you then its business as usual.

    Some of the enemy types *can* be annoying but most can be dealt with in various ways and the Super Shotgun is the ultimate multi-tool in this game as it can be effectively used on just about any demon while other weapons can be a little more specialized. Game feels great to play with visceral, unrelenting action and weapons that feel like I'm firing a mid-sized SUV out of a handheld cannon whenever I fire them. Some demons can be a bit tanky, by design or otherwise, but you usually have weapons to counter those demons before they show up. Also, the chainsaw is your best friend.    … Expand
  30. Anikrage
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    Doom Eternal summarised in 1 word is perfection. The game is superbly optimized allowing even the players with lower end systems as me have an equally enjoyable time. I played it on 1050ti and i5 with 8gigs of RAM and the game ran smooth and flawlessly without any compromise in visual quality.

    The gameplay is an improvement over the 2016 soft reboot and sets an benchmark for all fps    Doom Eternal summarised in 1 word is perfection. The game is superbly optimized allowing even the players with lower end systems as me have an equally enjoyable time. I played it on 1050ti and i5 with 8gigs of RAM and the game ran smooth and flawlessly without any compromise in visual quality.

    The gameplay is an improvement over the 2016 soft reboot and sets an benchmark for all fps henceforth. The game effectively hands the player a wide range in arsenal which the player must skillfully execute to create a perfect blend of movement and shooting, the Doom dance.

    Overall the game is perhaps one of the best fps shooters ever made and the lads at Id software did a phenomenal job at it. The game just kicks ass, left and right. it is not for the faint hearted nor for the people who play at easy difficulty levels. Play it at nightmare or above for the ultimate doom experience. The game is the best Fps and thats a fact!    … Expand
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Metascore
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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