DOOM Eternal

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 5639 Ratings

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  1. Ivcan04
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    A must play. The atmosphere of the game is incredible. There are some annoying mechanics but still the positives are alot more. I totally recommend it.
  2. Surjashis
    Jun 4, 2020
    10
    Pure METAL & AWESOME!!!!!!!!! Went CRAZY while playing. This is got to be the game of the year.
  3. Smile_Bot
    Nov 20, 2020
    9
    Doom Eternal is a kinetic first person shooter that shows just how fun a video game can be. A Solid 9/10, and was very close to a 10 for me, but, for all the praise, it has flaws.
    Gameplay
    The gameplay is simple, with the Doom Slayer reacting in the way you expect and all times, every mechanic is simple: do this, and get an output. Yet the chaotic fast paced shooting quickly becomes    Doom Eternal is a kinetic first person shooter that shows just how fun a video game can be. A Solid 9/10, and was very close to a 10 for me, but, for all the praise, it has flaws.
    Gameplay
    The gameplay is simple, with the Doom Slayer reacting in the way you expect and all times, every mechanic is simple: do this, and get an output. Yet the chaotic fast paced shooting quickly becomes complex and methodical. Every simple idea gets compounded one, after another, after another, each is explained but it takes the entire campaign to truly understand the mechanics that are given to you. The game is brilliantly paced. Abilities you learned at earlier levels you find yourself using more and more with other abilities later in game, finding synergies amongst your equipment. The game gives exponentially more options, making each combat encounter having thousands to millions of ways to approach. Whether going for a weak point on a big enemy, or ridding a entire area of smaller ones, the gameplay keeps the interactions between you and demons interesting with the game giving you so many ways to approach, you truly adapt to the game and learn it through and through.
    Design
    The Design of the game is made to be fast,. The faster you are the less likely you are you get trapped or hit. This incentivisation of quick reaction gameplay keeps the player on their toes. The genius decision by the Devs to give every enemy you encounter a certain weakness makes switching your arsenal frequent and engaging. The gameplay keeps itself fresh as you constantly have to change your approach from demon to demon. The designs of the different enemies are distinct, and with how fast you move, a glance and you know what is over in that direction. Every enemy is engaging, with all of them having attacks which you can take advantage of, and each one being fun to engage with in combat. (except for one, we will get there)
    Lore
    For having no story, the game has surprising amounts of lore, which can be accessed at any time through the pause menu. The amount of lore you have depends on where you are in the game. I found this system enhanced the experience, and made the game an interesting story experience as well as a gameplay one which doesn’t intrude on repeat play-thrus, which I feel is the perfect balance between the two concepts.
    Multiplayer: The multiplayer, After the feedback from the first game (Doom (2016)) that the death match mechanics did not match the original game, the developers created one, if not the most creative multiplayer experiences to date. It’s a 1 V 2, with the one being the Doom Slayer himself. The other two being two of the tougher demons, which can spawn underlines, which effectively make an ever adapting assault against the doom slayer in a quick matched arena battle. The multiplayer does have a few glitches to do with the demons being pushed out of the map when spawning, but shortly after they are transported back to their spawn, this can be jarring, but isn't game breaking.
    Flaws
    The game does come with previously mentioned bugs. I ran into a soft lock, as well as some overly hard to get to collectibles, but other then that, the biggest flaw comes in the form of the enemy which stops the game in its tracks every time they appear, causing the player to stand still and simply wait for them to attack, this is The Marauder.
    Marauder: Unlike all of the other demons, this one can not be killed normally. Whenever it is shot it will resist any damage by pulling up a shield, the marauder can not be faked out or tricked, they will never miss a block. If you get too aggressive and get to close the Marauder attacks instantaneously. If you are too far away they throw projectiles and adds, And the middle ground seems to fluctuate wildly. (which is the only time the Marauder will be able to be hit) The only time you can attack is then the Marauder does their axe attack, which draws the entire game to a halt because it’s random if the marauder is going to. The Marauder is the most annoying part of the game, and is by far the most flawed. (The funny thing is, Marauders are playable in multiplayer, and are fixed. They don’t have shields, and their best defense is movement, meaning you have to predict where they are going to be, which in turn, keeps the Marauder engaging to fight unlike in the actual game.)
    OverAll I enjoyed my time with immensely, it’s a strong 9/10 , with the down moments being frustrating, but the highs being so energetic and befitting for one of the best games of the year.    … Expand
  4. th6under
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Way better than 2016 doom, this one actually has some sort of story. Thank god.
  5. Broach907
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    In DOOM Eternal enemies have weak points that can be exploited to either make them easier to kill or disable a capacity in them, such as long-range weaponry. The attention to detail here is astounding, as you keep searching for these during combat and start to learn their weaknesses. Targeting a weak point is the difference between killing a demon with few bullets or an entire magazine! ItIn DOOM Eternal enemies have weak points that can be exploited to either make them easier to kill or disable a capacity in them, such as long-range weaponry. The attention to detail here is astounding, as you keep searching for these during combat and start to learn their weaknesses. Targeting a weak point is the difference between killing a demon with few bullets or an entire magazine! It is satisfactory, too, as you get to hear a "bing" sound every time you hit a weak point.… Expand
  6. Thundercock36
    Feb 7, 2021
    10
    Don't listen to all the fools complaining about there being no ammo, you have a chainsaw that recharges itself and when used replenishes around half of your ammo. Rip and tear and, most importantly, chainsaw until it's done.
  7. Funkhozer39
    Feb 15, 2021
    10
    When DOOM came out in 2016, I was shocked of how good it was. When DOOM Eternal came out in 2020, I was shocked of how better is than DOOM (2016). This should say something.
  8. Cedwig
    Dec 1, 2020
    10
    I can understand that people who just played this casually failed to enjoy it, its a very demanding game after all. But whoever puts in the time to master it will find the beset combat expirience that videogames can provide. absolute masterpiece, its just wonderful to see a triple aaa developer who is this confident, focused and commited in creating a game. 10/10
  9. culliford
    Jun 1, 2020
    10
    Game of the year for me, and one of the greatest singleplayer fps of all time.
  10. Dipso10
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Its more Doom, and its good. :)
    At first i was a bit put of by the more Arcady UI design and the "combat is a puzzle" aspect of Eternal, but i gave it another chance and boy, i had no reason to be skeptical.

    Its a great game and for a lore buff like me its stuffed with world building that you can enjoy in the few calm moments between the insane high speed action.
  11. High_Hopes_
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    Better than 2016 Doom. Story added more depth to it and world felt more immersive than 2016 Doom.
  12. 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
  13. Aemaeth23
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Fly through interesting demon infested locations as the worlds most encumbered trapeze artist. By the end of the game it will look like you're typing an essay if you're playing right.
    The story is probably the weakest parts for me. The designers give you a lot of breaks in between intense combat but I always found myself wanting more. It was an absolute blast to do the optional challenge    Fly through interesting demon infested locations as the worlds most encumbered trapeze artist. By the end of the game it will look like you're typing an essay if you're playing right.
    The story is probably the weakest parts for me. The designers give you a lot of breaks in between intense combat but I always found myself wanting more. It was an absolute blast to do the optional challenge encounters and the master levels were probably my favorite single player fps levels ever.    … Expand
  14. Komnpsi33
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    A legendary game with the tightest gameplay loop of anything I've every played. The developers have done amazing work and deserve praise for this masterpiece. Do yourself a favor and play it.
  15. Afkandy47
    Mar 28, 2021
    10
    The combat in this game is absolutely fantastic and makes you feel like a bad ass from start to finish. This game also goes into the lore of the doom slayer which is nice to actually have some story along with slaying demons for hours on end.
  16. Vitaminus2
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Hard to go back to DOOM 2016 after flipping an arachnotron like a table and stabbing in the eye.
  17. Jeffdadoom9775
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    It's a masterpiece. That is all. It's a masterpiece. That is all. It's a masterpiece. That is all.
  18. Guerrilla8807
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is my favorite game of all time. I put more hours into it on the Xbox, so my hours on PC do not indicate how much I play accurately. This game gets you into the fun zone so easily and regularly, the developers are super responsive, and the community is amazing. If you want to be apart of a group of people that are very active, nice, and creative, the discord is a place for you.
  19. 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.
  20. Jamaid3
    Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal has to be one of the most interesting First Person Shooters that I have played in a long time. There is so much about this game that really worked for me, with the secrets, the weapons, and just how fun the areas are to explore. The game is a blast to play from start to finish and I just wanted more of it. In my opinion, Doom Eternal is much better than Doom 2016 becauseDoom Eternal has to be one of the most interesting First Person Shooters that I have played in a long time. There is so much about this game that really worked for me, with the secrets, the weapons, and just how fun the areas are to explore. The game is a blast to play from start to finish and I just wanted more of it. In my opinion, Doom Eternal is much better than Doom 2016 because everything here is more enjoyable as an experience.… Expand
  21. Baycan59
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    This game truly is amazing, most of the negative reviews are from people who don't like this games flow(what i do understand because it is a bit more advanced than in the earlier doom games.

    this game may be a bit expensive(especially if you want the dlc's with it too) and requires a strong pc. but for the price you pay it is a great game. and this will probably be the peak of what the    This game truly is amazing, most of the negative reviews are from people who don't like this games flow(what i do understand because it is a bit more advanced than in the earlier doom games.

    this game may be a bit expensive(especially if you want the dlc's with it too) and requires a strong pc. but for the price you pay it is a great game. and this will probably be the peak of what the doom franchise will become. i will never get tired of the feeling of immortality that this game gives you when you begin the get used to the combat, and even though you feel so powerful and immortal the dev's have also made it so the game keeps difficult and asks for your attention. definitely a masterpiece of a game.

    i hope microsoft will continue to put as much effort in the next doom games as bethesda and id software have put in this one.

    i definitely recommend trying this game out for yourself.    … Expand
  22. Soupisking94
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    I didn't like 2016 thought it was overrated and bland but this is one of the best games i've ever played.
  23. Angeldeath100
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing graphics and gameplay. killer sounds track. I love the weapons in the game.
  24. Shelooklegal38
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Absolutely amazing game, with fun gameplay. As an absolute completionist, at least in DOOM games, I have sinked about 10 hours in one session in, and made it to the "Super Gore Nest" 100% completed. I extremely look forward to playing again because theres just so much to find and the shooter aspect of it is absolutely flawless. I'm playing my first playthrough on Ultra-Violence and itsAbsolutely amazing game, with fun gameplay. As an absolute completionist, at least in DOOM games, I have sinked about 10 hours in one session in, and made it to the "Super Gore Nest" 100% completed. I extremely look forward to playing again because theres just so much to find and the shooter aspect of it is absolutely flawless. I'm playing my first playthrough on Ultra-Violence and its really fun. At some sections you get stuck for a couple of minutes but eventually you adapt, learn the enemy positions and overcome the hardest part of any level, and thats the most satisfying part of the game in my eyes. Absolutely recommend this to anyone who likes a satisfying challenge with some exploration mixed in for added spice.… Expand
  25. Nuclearroach64
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Easily one of the best shooters in the past year. You go fast and rip ass. Story is there, but the gameplay is more the focus and its very well done. Not to mention that the aesthetic is metal as ♥♥♥♥. Goes without saying that the music is perfect to listen to while you are rip and tearing. DLCs are not the greatest thing out there, but they are good supplemental challenge that involvesEasily one of the best shooters in the past year. You go fast and rip ass. Story is there, but the gameplay is more the focus and its very well done. Not to mention that the aesthetic is metal as ♥♥♥♥. Goes without saying that the music is perfect to listen to while you are rip and tearing. DLCs are not the greatest thing out there, but they are good supplemental challenge that involves new enemy types that require more attention than in the base game. I wouldn't buy them separate. All in all, would recommend, Doom is good game.… Expand
  26. Denta6
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Refines on what DOOM 2016 did without feeling repetitive as the previous game or changing too much and losing what makes DOOM great. Highly optimized and polished game.
  27. Skyler40
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    Best game ever made. bullet ballet fps perfection. best combo swapping of all time. 100/10 would always recommend to anyone looking for a new hobby
  28. Void12
    Mar 26, 2021
    10
    You can use your legs for locomotive or horizontal projection purposes, you can also use your basic motor functions to make other lifeforms to have their pain receptors react in a violent way and also make then species stop breathing, 10/10
  29. Tastytoast4010
    Mar 29, 2021
    10
    Yes. One of the best shooters of all time. Every level introduces at least two new weapons/abilities and two new enemies to contend with. When I first heard that there were going to be double the amount of enemies I could not fathom how they could have implemented it, but my god have they done a fantastic job. You learn their patterns and the best weapon combos to defeat them.
    Music is    Yes. One of the best shooters of all time. Every level introduces at least two new weapons/abilities and two new enemies to contend with. When I first heard that there were going to be double the amount of enemies I could not fathom how they could have implemented it, but my god have they done a fantastic job. You learn their patterns and the best weapon combos to defeat them.
    Music is killer thanks to the talented Mick Gordon and heightens the tension during key moments.    … Expand
  30. Friendlychem7
    Mar 30, 2021
    10
    Best FPS shooter out there. Very little hand holding and harder difficulties are (for the most part) properly balanced. 10/10 would rip and tear again
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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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