DOOM Eternal

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  1. Devastator1988
    Jul 17, 2022
    7
    An action packed FPS that is full of gore and violence. But the constant lack of ammo makes it a bit frustrating if you dislike glory kills that give new ammo.
  2. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    8
    First of all, let me state: this game is the ultimate "DOOM" really but after the middle of the game it becomes a boring game. I finish the main story and put it aside. Good game to you worlds. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
  3. CerafM
    May 19, 2021
    9
    DOOM eternal is seriously a very good sequel (it's hard to find a good sequel these days that surpasses the original ) , it feels like a modern DOOM experience and nails everything that i loved about the originals, Hugh martin as a director really understood what Doom needed in this game and innovated in many ways. The lore is so satisfying and Mick gordon's soundtrack plays with yourDOOM eternal is seriously a very good sequel (it's hard to find a good sequel these days that surpasses the original ) , it feels like a modern DOOM experience and nails everything that i loved about the originals, Hugh martin as a director really understood what Doom needed in this game and innovated in many ways. The lore is so satisfying and Mick gordon's soundtrack plays with your emotions, the graphics and animations are gorgeous and this sequel really builds upon 2016's DOOM. If you're a fan of any kind of shooter, definitely check this game out.… Expand
  4. Delser2077
    Mar 30, 2023
    9
    Лучшая часть серии, в этой игре всё стало лучше чем было в Doom 2016, оптимизация тоже на высоте
  5. Wernyi39
    Apr 28, 2021
    10
    I finished this game just yesterday. After enjoying DOOM 2016(which i had some issues with) DOOM eternal was the perfect modern DOOM experience i was rooting for.
  6. ReviewThangs
    May 23, 2021
    9
    I wasn't a big fan of the reboot and the idea of a difficult HARDCORE shooter doesn't really excite me as much as most PC gamers. I honestly have no clue what the story was about and have no real interest in reading up on it. With so little in it for me, I'm surprised by how much I loved this game.
    I feel like the difficulty isn't really difficulty in the punishing sense but urges you to    I wasn't a big fan of the reboot and the idea of a difficult HARDCORE shooter doesn't really excite me as much as most PC gamers. I honestly have no clue what the story was about and have no real interest in reading up on it. With so little in it for me, I'm surprised by how much I loved this game.
    I feel like the difficulty isn't really difficulty in the punishing sense but urges you to use your entire arsenal at all times, forcing you to constantly switch around weapons and tactics on the fly to exploit every weakness possible. This keeps the game fresh and exciting throughout the campaign. That with the unparalleled sense of mobility, you constantly find yourself in a groove to the heavy metal music while your senses are overloaded. The visual design is colorful and easy to navigate with split second reflexes despite the fact that it's gory demons. The sound design is a hilarious mix of cartoonish sound effects that give to it's charm.
    In a world of repetitive shooters which all feel like the refinement of the last, this one does something that feels completely different.
    I won't remember much of the game or the story, but I know that for it's respectable run time, I had constant fun, was challenged but not frustrated, and would recommend this to anyone who is up for something old that feels new.    … Expand
  7. Mememan4000
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    I didn't like Doom 2016 very much I thought people overhyped a pretty boring mediocre game. I got this game on sale expecting to not really like it but I am surprised to say this game is pretty amazing. It pretty much fixes my issues with 2016 being repetitive boring and mechanically brain dead. This game has very deep gameplay systems and skill curve. Enemies are very aggressive and II didn't like Doom 2016 very much I thought people overhyped a pretty boring mediocre game. I got this game on sale expecting to not really like it but I am surprised to say this game is pretty amazing. It pretty much fixes my issues with 2016 being repetitive boring and mechanically brain dead. This game has very deep gameplay systems and skill curve. Enemies are very aggressive and I love the art style. Level design in this is soo much better and more diverse. Movement is massively improved.… Expand
  8. Kocain04
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Masterpiece. Probably the best Doom game since Doom 1. Id managed to make Doom a high skilled action game disguised as fps.
  9. Kentlent6923
    Apr 1, 2021
    10
    Very fun game. Combat, graphics and levels are bonkers. My favorite Doom game.
  10. Marucio10
    Apr 2, 2021
    10
    This has to be the best fps game created in recent memory. Finally triple AAA shooter that requires skill and a brain.
  11. Alex82
    Apr 8, 2021
    9
    Good old doom, good soundtrack, graphics. As John Carmack said, “The plot in the game is like the plot in a porn film. It should be, but it is not at all important "but it appeared and I thought that the plot would be bad, but I was very wrong, it turned out to be very deep and confusing.
  12. Dunpow25
    Apr 5, 2021
    10
    Pretty amazing game. The improvement of 2016 in every way. Better movement, better levels and better combat.
  13. DolphLOL
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    Animations, combos, details, gameplay, soundtrack but most of all God Tier Optimization. One of the best FPS games ever exist
  14. Coldlanger8
    Apr 6, 2021
    10
    Fantastic game. The art style and enemy designs are from Doom 2. Gameplay is more like Quake with jumping and moving fast. Very amazing game.
  15. Hailisthis54
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    Glorious gore fps game with lots of action and awesome gameplay! I love the new movement abilities.
  16. Faknord90
    Apr 7, 2021
    10
    First DOOM I've played, the gunplay in this game is nuts. To be expected, but still quite the experience.

    Mick Gordon did a stellar job as well with the music.
  17. Saltbaethe2
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Like DOOM 2016, but way better with more depth. It is also self-aware that it's a videogame and has graphic style more similar to original games. If you like FPS games, this is a must-have. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing new or gimmicky, just amazing gunplay and tons of demons to kill. DLC is fantastic and difficult. The negative reviews here are legit garbage borderline criminallyLike DOOM 2016, but way better with more depth. It is also self-aware that it's a videogame and has graphic style more similar to original games. If you like FPS games, this is a must-have. Nothing groundbreaking, nothing new or gimmicky, just amazing gunplay and tons of demons to kill. DLC is fantastic and difficult. The negative reviews here are legit garbage borderline criminally misleading to people.… Expand
  18. Drslamthefart55
    Apr 8, 2021
    10
    Great action game with a very satisfying learning curve. It simply feels awesome to beat up demons you were struggling to survive against a few hours ago!
  19. Sarmac81
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    If you like feeling like a complete and udder badass making demons cry at the mere mention of your name, then get this game. However, one thing i must add is even though the game offers a very good challenge on its hardest difficulty, once you beat it you are basically done with the game. Its a one and done type of game however offers a very good experience.
  20. Markey22
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Hell yeah! id Software did it again beating my expectations. This is Doom 2016 on steroids. ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ Masterpiece.
  21. Info40
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is a great game and i would suggest it to anyone, it is pretty violent but this is doom what do you expect. over all if you are into FPS games you should get this it is worth all of the money.
  22. Paraple75
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great game. Pure beauty of mindless slaughter. I love the games art. Gameplay and movement is smooth.
  23. Ghost34355
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    This is my game of the year for 2020. One of the best shooters and arguably best Doom game.
  24. Swissyahtz89
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    What a game. Doom 2016 part 2 thats better. An evolution on the Doom 2016 gameplay.
  25. Tuxedo67
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The games ruthless approach to everything you do is executed flawlessly. From killing demons to simple tasks, the details are incredible. I was engaged in ever second of gameplay. Best part is you don't need the story to love the game! If your only in for the thrilling cutthroat murder-spree, simply just play the game. And when it comes to the lore, the game doesn't disappoint. Codex's andThe games ruthless approach to everything you do is executed flawlessly. From killing demons to simple tasks, the details are incredible. I was engaged in ever second of gameplay. Best part is you don't need the story to love the game! If your only in for the thrilling cutthroat murder-spree, simply just play the game. And when it comes to the lore, the game doesn't disappoint. Codex's and read through texts are available to anyone wanting to explore the world of DOOM. Highly advise listening to the story by cut scenes even if your in for the gameplay. It helped me get more into the game and felt as if I was in there doing the handy work.… Expand
  26. Jkeb549
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I don't how a game that I'm so bad at can make me feel like such a badass. Amazing.
  27. Maurdekye6
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Contrary to initial impressions, DOOM Eternal is not an action game; it is a puzzle game. Where a casual observer might watch high-level gameplay and only see the flurry of bullets and cacaphony of targets whizzing by the screen, the player sees a totally different picture.

    Instead of just seeing targets, they see priorities. Instead of just dodging, they're thinking about the order of    Contrary to initial impressions, DOOM Eternal is not an action game; it is a puzzle game. Where a casual observer might watch high-level gameplay and only see the flurry of bullets and cacaphony of targets whizzing by the screen, the player sees a totally different picture.

    Instead of just seeing targets, they see priorities. Instead of just dodging, they're thinking about the order of their actions, which resources to manage, how to most effectively keep them up, when to engage, when to run, and who to kill first. Every encounter is like a new puzzle to solve.

    Every arena consists of two categories of enemies; fodder, and heavies. Fodder enemies, typically imps, soldiers, and gargyoles, are hardly threats. They have small health pools, make little effort to dodge your attacks, and generally go down in a few small-arms shots. However, they serve a different purpose; they are easy prey to use your various resource-management abilities on. Use a glory kill on one to get health back, use a chainsaw to get ammo, or use the flame belch to get armor. Because these enemies are quick to kill, respawn indefinitely, and pose little threat, they exist not as targets, but as resource nodes to fall back on after running your guns dry, or getting low on health and armor. No; in a given arena, the real threat are the heavies.

    The heavies and super heavies are the real center of an arena. Unlike fodder, they have much larger health pools, more mobility, and generally much more dangerous attacks. The doomslayer's priority on entering any arena is killing the heavies as fast as possible. Doing so is not always so cut and dry; each heavy usually has a unique weakness or strategy to exploit, with which the doomslayer must respond to accordingly: cacodemons can be made to swallow a sticky bomb with precise timing, staggering them instantly; the hell knight has a particular weakness to the chaingun, making him falter more than any other weapon; and the most contentious enemy of all, the marauder, must be fought one-on-one in a very particular manner, countering his attacks and staying at a specific range. Taking all of this into account while fighting the heavies, as well as considering your ammo, health, and armor, and where the nearest fodder enemies are should you need to temporarily retreat and restock, makes up the bulk of the game's combat loop. Mess up once on nightmare, and you're a dead doomslayer.

    That's not to say you don't need a good base in FPS skill to play this game well; actually hitting your targets is just as important as knowing which targets to shoot. That skill floor might put off some less experienced fps players. But if you think you can handle it, the challenge DOOM Eternal presents is well worth it.    … Expand
  28. Potajoe10
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Ripping and tearing through demons in DOOM Eternal is a great time! The mix of platforming and combat is extremely well done, and I enjoy it a lot! The soundtrack gets you perfectly into the mood for wrenching off the heads of demons and punching through walls, and the overall sound design does a great job overall.
  29. Aevortex61
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    If you like feeling like a complete and udder badass making demons cry at the mere mention of your name, then get this game. However, one thing i must add is even though the game offers a very good challenge on its hardest difficulty, once you beat it you are basically done with the game. Its a one and done type of game however offers a very good experience.
  30. Slayed36
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    EPIC GAME!

    Very fast paced and aggressive combat. It is also very tactical. I highly recommend
  31. Dywang69
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Even if you've finished Doom 2016, Doom Eternal forces you to learn everything again, and make use of every tool in your disposal.

    You have to make use of your chainsaw, glory kill, and flame belch; DO NOT stay still, and switch weapons effectively. It might be a bit of hardcore at the beginning, but once you get the flow of the game, it's all become seamless. Hands down, this is    Even if you've finished Doom 2016, Doom Eternal forces you to learn everything again, and make use of every tool in your disposal.

    You have to make use of your chainsaw, glory kill, and flame belch; DO NOT stay still, and switch weapons effectively.
    It might be a bit of hardcore at the beginning, but once you get the flow of the game, it's all become seamless.

    Hands down, this is the most fun FPS I've played... ever!    … Expand
  32. Totodilebang94
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    If you like fast paced shooters that give you incredible feelings of flow, then look no further than Doom Eternal!
    If you're not used to shooters, it can seem a little crazy at times but it is so worth getting used too! Def one of my top games of the last year!
  33. GamerdadNZ2
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great game, im finding it much harder than doom 2016 though. i keep getting stuck on parts! otherwise a fast moving action packed game, very enjoyable!
  34. EvilShark2
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Its a good game, for the first time for a good while have I ever enjoyed playing a game as this...
  35. Mr_1987
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Probably my most favorite game of all time. The gameplay, enemy ai, graphics, movement abilities and levels are simply amazing.
  36. Kuraidedman666
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Hard to aim at times between all the gore and headbanging to the soundtracks.
    Solved by bringing a bigger gun!
    10/10
  37. Milklizard83
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Probably the most fun single player fps campaign out there right now.
    Quick switching and mastering weapon combos and tactics makes the game immensely replayable and in-depth.
  38. Deusxyz07
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTE METAL!!! I hope there will be more in the future. Thanks Id Software for this masterpiece!
  39. Aesthetic13
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great soundtracks, great combat, this game actually requires some skills to master. Best action game out there.
  40. Bloodonor66
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Bethesda games of all time due to its gore and its heavy metal.
  41. AngelxOFxShad8
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    My wife has left me after my 11th Ultra nightmare attempt. Beastly game. 10/10
  42. HyperHeghog5
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Worth the money if you need to just you know. M u r d e r t h e m d e m o n s
  43. TheMagicHobo76
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Well, it's more DOOM. Not much else to say, really. If you wanted more, then here it is.
  44. Observatron60
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Support this game to show other game publishers you can make something amazing without loot boxes or battle passes.
  45. Clementtompel27
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The best first person shooter experience ever. My top 5 fav game of last year.
  46. Overmind36
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Among the fastest most intense and aggressive game play you could ever ask for.
  47. Alexhrytsak09
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    It's the greatest first person shooter i've played. I love the gameplay soo much.
  48. TomatoOne539
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Gone is the chaotic randomized onslaught of the previous Doom title. This games drills you hard in asset management, weapon and mod switching, and harvesting lesser demons for the resource you need at the moment. It may seem tedious or hard to learn at first, but once you get it, the game becomes easy flowing and immensely rewarding. Instead of the mindless shoot-them-all of the old days,Gone is the chaotic randomized onslaught of the previous Doom title. This games drills you hard in asset management, weapon and mod switching, and harvesting lesser demons for the resource you need at the moment. It may seem tedious or hard to learn at first, but once you get it, the game becomes easy flowing and immensely rewarding. Instead of the mindless shoot-them-all of the old days, you get a game of tactical, prioritized, laser focused elimination.

    This long time gamer is happy to see that three decades since their first FPS, id can still deliver an experience that feels fresh. The key to not becoming an old dog is looking forward to new tricks.    … Expand
  49. 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.
  50. 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.
  51. 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.
  52. 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
  53. 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.
  54. 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
  55. 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.
  56. Magnus58
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The game makes my crotch sweat. Feels like being on cocaine. That's pretty good.
  57. 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.
  58. Zebruh1
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Not the longest game ever but it has 2 expansions and a lot of replayability. Really good.
  59. Storm6
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    One of the few great modern AAA games. The game is pretty dam amazing. I loved everything about it.
  60. 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.
  61. 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
  62. 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.
  63. 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
  64. EvilPogo81
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Best shooter ever best action game ever. Best soundtrack ever created for da angry man!
  65. 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
  66. Nygle497
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The Best Arena FPS game. Demons are cool, but killing them is much more cooler.
  67. Rasrai81
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    Has been one of my favorite game series since the first game. It gets better every time, love it!!!
  68. 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
  69. 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!!!
  70. 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.
  71. 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
  72. 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.
  73. 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
  74. 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.
  75. Yugmangus13
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    What else hasn't been said about this masterpiece? Go play if you like an intelligent smart action game.
  76. Slicedice4
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    This epic game made me a better person. I have seen the light. All hail the king the Doomslayer.
  77. Harrymoris012
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal has to go right up there in the top 3. Literally nothing comes close in terms of the adrenaline and rush of these fights and this DLC notches it up to 11. Amazing job from ID, you guys absolutely killed it and have made, in my opinion, the most fun gaming experience possible. Do yourself a favour and download this!
  78. Dovar9
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Its DOOM its ETERNAL, its DOOM ETERNAL. Fantastic game like almost perfect. Its so good it kinda ruined other Shooters for me, playing DOOM Eternal and then Halo, CoD or even DOOM16 makes them feel boring. Every weapon feels punchy and has worth in combat, the combat itself is fast and gets the blood pumping. The violence is absolutely beautiful to watch and inflict upon the Demons,Its DOOM its ETERNAL, its DOOM ETERNAL. Fantastic game like almost perfect. Its so good it kinda ruined other Shooters for me, playing DOOM Eternal and then Halo, CoD or even DOOM16 makes them feel boring. Every weapon feels punchy and has worth in combat, the combat itself is fast and gets the blood pumping. The violence is absolutely beautiful to watch and inflict upon the Demons, Chainsaw kills have been integrated as a way to get Ammo which also works really well. The music too is amazing, Mick Gordon did an amazing job and this is definetly his best work so far, which makes it incredibly sad to see him leave the DOOM franchise.… Expand
  79. AssBeater420
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    "Huge guts must kill them all!" Doomguy 2020. Gud game best game. Still pissed at the game awards.
  80. Milkdrinker72
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    First and foremost this game is an absolute blast to play. Featuring high octane game play, beautiful environments, tons of enemy variety, weapon variety, incredible music, etc. This is a premium gaming experience at it's core. This game is worth every penny due to the games replay ability.
  81. 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
  82. Goldwolf57
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Jsem rád, že jsem hrál hru na Bethesda Launcheru, protože se zde nepíše playtime. Do této hry jsem se tak trochu zamiloval, pořídil jsem si sběratelskou edici, podložku pod myš, kachničky do vany, klíčenky, sběratelské figurky, nechávám si vytvořit sochu ze 3D tisku, mám herní tričko, keramické podtácky a hru dohranou na Ultra Nightmare, dohrané DLC a jediné co nemám a co mě dokážeJsem rád, že jsem hrál hru na Bethesda Launcheru, protože se zde nepíše playtime. Do této hry jsem se tak trochu zamiloval, pořídil jsem si sběratelskou edici, podložku pod myš, kachničky do vany, klíčenky, sběratelské figurky, nechávám si vytvořit sochu ze 3D tisku, mám herní tričko, keramické podtácky a hru dohranou na Ultra Nightmare, dohrané DLC a jediné co nemám a co mě dokáže nakrknout je Jirkův Argentas Paladi, za které je Sentinel podium, které mám glitchnuté. Objevil jsem nové mody - takže jsem si konečně mohl zahrát se skiny ze starších eventů, které jsem promeškal. Podobné nadšení jsem prožíval se Zombie Army 4 Dead War. Rip and Tear until it is done...… Expand
  83. 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.
  84. Killjoys9
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    DOOM Eternal what a great game, I played DOOM when it came out on floppy disc on a Dos computer. The game is fast play and great graphics. The down side of the game is you can't save the game unless you are at only certain parts of the game, if you want to stop the game will take you back to the last check point not where you stopped. You should save the game where you want stop and comeDOOM Eternal what a great game, I played DOOM when it came out on floppy disc on a Dos computer. The game is fast play and great graphics. The down side of the game is you can't save the game unless you are at only certain parts of the game, if you want to stop the game will take you back to the last check point not where you stopped. You should save the game where you want stop and come back later and pick up right where you left off and not just at check points of the game.… Expand
  85. Hydro59
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Remember violence is never the answer. It is the question and the answer is always yes.
  86. Acelol26
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Probably the best DOOM game to date. Probably the best DOOM game to date. Probably the best DOOM game to date.
  87. Astr0tas80
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    A great fast-pasted game with awesome mechanics, good for aim-training. I love it.
  88. Very_bad34
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Most fun I've ever had in a singleplayer game I think. I haven't even played another Doom game, but maybe it's because of how much time I've spent in other competitive shooters that a game like this is so enjoyable for me. It's the only shooter game I know to be this difficult, with mechanics this crisp, without being played against other players.
  89. Jdog101
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    I punched a slayer door by accident instead of opening it.

    Got an achievement called "ow"

    10/10
  90. Fezthemez313
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    One of the deepest and most adrenaline-inducing single-player shooters ever created. DOOM Eternal might feel punishing at first, but keep at it and you'll ascend to pure FPS bliss, constantly switching weapons on the fly to adapt to the situation, dashing, jumping, and grappling around the battlefield, and dishing out huge bursts of damage to blow demons to pieces. This game will demandOne of the deepest and most adrenaline-inducing single-player shooters ever created. DOOM Eternal might feel punishing at first, but keep at it and you'll ascend to pure FPS bliss, constantly switching weapons on the fly to adapt to the situation, dashing, jumping, and grappling around the battlefield, and dishing out huge bursts of damage to blow demons to pieces. This game will demand effort from you, but even an FPS noob can get into the Fun Zone and feel the rush of ripping and tearing.… Expand
  91. Mrbeasfanboi600
    Apr 15, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is the best FPS, no, the best game I have ever played. It's an intense experience that definitely isn't for everyone, but no game can please every demographic, and Eternal did an excellent job at pleasing the ones who enjoy chaotic and fierce encounters.
  92. Dr_Machintosh84
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is an actively fun game, that allows for lots of enjoyment, and lots of Demon slaying.
  93. Levidevi2040
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    An incredibly intense shooter for those that are looking for something to keep you on your toes.
  94. Sector6
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    its what doom 2016 was meant to be. What adrenaline fueled and amazing thrill ride.
  95. Mrlava667
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    The most holy game to ever exist. Doomguy confirmed to be the earths lord and savior.
  96. Onearmedman1398
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Absolutely love this game, very much up my alley.
    Currently playing through the DLC and getting my butt kicked.

    The full experience is worth playing, and multiple game modes encourage replaying the campaign in different ways.
  97. Grass7564
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Played this game for 6 hours straight all the way to the 3rd priest. my doctor diagnosed me with short-form ptsd.
  98. EasyDookie22
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    One greatest games of all time. Greatest soundtrack of all time. Awesome gameplay.
  99. Yourmom5
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    imo this is the best game to come out in 2020. What else is there to add in the conversation?
  100. Forriena12
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Anyone who remembers the Doom of old, the speed, the guts, the blood and killing. This is 20 times better.
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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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