DOOM II

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8.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 569 Ratings

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  1. DoomQuakeDuke
    Sep 11, 2023
    10
    Dopo Wolfenstein 3D, uno dei primi e migliori sparatutto in prima persona di sempre, che rimarrĆ  un gioco davvero ben riuscito per tutto il resto della nostra esistenza. Ricordiamoci che erano gli albori degli anni '90. ITALIAN USER

    After Wolfenstein 3D, one of the first and best first-person shooters of all time, which will remain a truly successful game for the rest of our existence.    Dopo Wolfenstein 3D, uno dei primi e migliori sparatutto in prima persona di sempre, che rimarrĆ  un gioco davvero ben riuscito per tutto il resto della nostra esistenza. Ricordiamoci che erano gli albori degli anni '90. ITALIAN USER

    After Wolfenstein 3D, one of the first and best first-person shooters of all time, which will remain a truly successful game for the rest of our existence. Let's remember that these were the early days of the 1990s.    … Expand
  2. ElKooi
    Aug 31, 2023
    8
    Es lo mismo que la primera entrega pero mas largo
    Ahora hay una nueva escopeta rotisima, mas tipos de enemigos y el jefe final es medio dificil
  3. Richard_dias
    Aug 15, 2023
    9
    About as good as the first one. Don't forget to download some mods when you are done with the main game!
  4. AlexXilo
    Jul 17, 2023
    10
    Well... just like John Romaro said: its a better, bigger, badder version of Doom.
  5. armadonpower
    Jun 9, 2023
    10
    A thrilling sequel that improves on its predecessor with more intense action, diverse enemies, and innovative level design. A classic.
  6. Lezzly
    Jun 1, 2023
    9
    Zasiadłem do tej gry jakbym kontynuował pierwszą część, mimo to wciąż grałem w to z tym samym zapałem oraz przyjemnością. Bronie robią robotę, a poziomy czasami trudne i to jest w tym piękne. Ukryte przedmioty kiedyś były dużo cięższe do znalezienia, ale kiedy już jakiś znajdziesz, to idzie się ucieszyć. Klasyk v2
  7. phill54
    May 2, 2023
    8
    I've spent half of a lifetime ingame using a null modem cable in the 90ies, spending nights and weekends slaying demons and monsters. some levels do still have nice level designs. 30 years later it's still fun for a short while and full of nostalgia.
  8. quaero
    Apr 18, 2023
    8
    Absolutely iconic game. Still fun to play 30 years later. Hard on the hardest level.
  9. The_D4RknesS
    Dec 24, 2022
    10
    I don't like those 90's doom but I'm giving it a 10 for the incredible work of the mods (DOOM BRUTALIDADE v20) it was "as violent as doom 2016"
  10. GVB
    Dec 19, 2022
    8
    Doom II, contrary to what you can think, does not stand out for its violence (you are just killing demons and monsters and everything is so over-the-top that it's more funny than anything else), but for being extremely aggressive... and that's it's what makes it soooooo good and adictive.

    Play it. It's a classic for a reason.
  11. hileger
    Dec 3, 2022
    9
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  12. oneofjw
    Nov 24, 2022
    8
    we got doom 1 running on a **** pregnancy test so now we need this game to be running on it.
  13. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    10
    I had lots of fun playing the original DOOM games as a teenager, and they were largely responsible for cultivating my personal preference for graphically intensive 3D games above other genres of computer games. DOOM 2 was an absolutely phenomenal game and a significant improvement over the original DOOM episodes. It was also more challenging, with a few new monsters that were significantlyI had lots of fun playing the original DOOM games as a teenager, and they were largely responsible for cultivating my personal preference for graphically intensive 3D games above other genres of computer games. DOOM 2 was an absolutely phenomenal game and a significant improvement over the original DOOM episodes. It was also more challenging, with a few new monsters that were significantly more dangerous. This game is still extremely fun with the ludicrously awesome Brutal Doom mod.… Expand
  14. Easheff
    Jun 20, 2022
    10
    (doom 2 was the first game I bought on steam) Doom 2 is a classic with tons of mods doom 2 has 32 levels of fun it's a great sequel
  15. Jackie_Jackson
    May 26, 2022
    9
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  16. StarkAgentos
    May 15, 2022
    5
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  17. KevLooney
    May 13, 2022
    6
    The maps are maze like. Ammo is insufficient. The weapons are horribly unbalanced. the player's own weapons can easily kill the player. the maps are too claustrophobic with little room for the player to use skilled positioning.
  18. MoviezNP
    May 9, 2022
    10
    My favorite game of all times! May be Doom or Ultimate Doom would've been my favorite of all times, but it just happened that I played this before the original Doom. It was the first ever FPS game, first ever action game and first ever horror/demonic game I ever played, so I may be quite biased towards this game. Yeah, maybe games like Call of Duty and all are "better" than these games.My favorite game of all times! May be Doom or Ultimate Doom would've been my favorite of all times, but it just happened that I played this before the original Doom. It was the first ever FPS game, first ever action game and first ever horror/demonic game I ever played, so I may be quite biased towards this game. Yeah, maybe games like Call of Duty and all are "better" than these games. But had it not been for Doom, none of such games would've existed at all. So, you may not like it, but you can never deny it's legacy.

    There are new monsters, a very cool Super Shotgun (which is my favorite gun in an FPS game, together with the BFG) and some improvements in gameplay experience. I personally liked the continuous gameplay rather than the episodic approach of the original. The levels look better in terms of design and some levels (Map 13: Downtown in particular) do become a great experience after playing a number of times, even if they are too tedious in the beginning. Also, it has less number of mazes compared to the original Doom. Since I hate mazes, I take that as an improvement. Arch-Viles are perhaps my favorite enemy in classic Doom, which first appears in this game. Some levels require a well-planned strategy to get through it properly. Not really the primary element of the game, but it's also a strategic game sometimes. The strategic part of the game is often overlooked. One major issue people bring up is the lack of storyline. Yes, it doesn't have a s*itlodas of cutscenes and scrolling and reading. And considering it to be one of the earliest games of its kind, it might have been horrible to look at the cutscenes in retrospect. So, it puts gameplay above the storytelling but it doesn't mean that the game has no storyline at all. It has very minimal storylines and setups and buildups. The minimality adds to the charm of the game. Even though they're in minimal amount, they're sufficient for the players to make some sense out of the gameplay experience they get. That's some weird brilliance. The continuous gameplay makes things a little easier than compared to Doom/Ultimate Doom - especially Episode 4 of Ultimate Doom (Thy Flesh Consumed). But, playing each level from a pistol start will make some of the levels ten times more difficult.

    My favorite levels - Entryway (1), Dead Simple (7), Tricks and Traps (8), 'O' of Destruction (11), Inmost Dens (14), Suburbs (16), Tenements (17), The Courtyard (18), The Citadel (19), Barrels o' Fun (23), Bloodfalls (25), Monster Condo (27), The Spirit World (28), The Living End (29). These are my favorite levels out of any classic Doom games and the millions of other wads created by the people who loved and played these classics.

    My least favorite levels - The Pit (9), Refueling Base (10), The Chasm (24). Not at all the worst levels out there in the original ones or the customized versions. But, it's either their gimmick and the lack of ammo which made me like these levels less.

    Score : absolute 10/10
    Grade : golden A+    … Expand
  19. diux_EXE
    Mar 1, 2022
    9
    DOOM II is the second best game in the DOOM series, behind DOOM ETERNAL. the graphics are not very good, well lie, they are not good but they have a certain charm if you like retro games. also thanks to the fact that the base code of doom 1 and 2 was released in 1999 so that fans can create all the mods they want, such as brutal doom, project brutality... if you have 5ā‚¬ (more or less) IDOOM II is the second best game in the DOOM series, behind DOOM ETERNAL. the graphics are not very good, well lie, they are not good but they have a certain charm if you like retro games. also thanks to the fact that the base code of doom 1 and 2 was released in 1999 so that fans can create all the mods they want, such as brutal doom, project brutality... if you have 5ā‚¬ (more or less) I don't know what you're doing reading this and not buying the game.… Expand
  20. TlBS
    Feb 27, 2022
    10
    What can I say. Doom II is the best. The modding community is insane and there is an endless supply of custom WADS to play and new ones still being released every year.
  21. clem666
    Nov 26, 2021
    9
    Such an intense game. We can enjoy the fact that this icon is available on many platforms including Steam.

    Compared to the first 'DOOM', this one is far more fluid and it allows way more creatures to appear on screen. It feels better to embody the famous doom guy. Opponents are memorable and based on enemies of the first opus. The soundtrack sounds a bit less appropriate from time to time    Such an intense game. We can enjoy the fact that this icon is available on many platforms including Steam.

    Compared to the first 'DOOM', this one is far more fluid and it allows way more creatures to appear on screen. It feels better to embody the famous doom guy. Opponents are memorable and based on enemies of the first opus. The soundtrack sounds a bit less appropriate from time to time and is quite repetitive but it definitely brings more depth to the whole product.

    Developers accept more their sadistic side as they dare to set the worst traps ever. If you like difficulty, well, you will be served here: some rooms and events are impossible to cross without losing some armour and/or life points. Welcome in hell. The DLC is terrific too: it even adds as much game time than the original adventure. Weapons are very cool and contribute to make DOOM a bit more of a strategic game (via the management of your cartridges). They also are a bit more detailed here. Too bad the multi wasn't include in the version of the game I own.    … Expand
  22. TheBlackMagicka
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    Still one of the best game that ever made, this game is so badass just like always in doom games expect 3

    just like what i said in my DOOM Eternal rewiew, i will say the same thing to this game too, play this before you die
  23. Woolee
    Sep 28, 2021
    9
    For kids saying COD/BF3/Any think else is better, donĀ“t forget that this is where those games came from!
    If I mean game, guys from ID software did
  24. ProfAmateur
    Aug 12, 2021
    8
    Compared to Doom 1 there are a plenty new enemies, but only a few new weapons.
    The levels contain a big numbers of enemies, and they die faster.
    I had a really bad savepoint glitch, which didn't allow me to play any further. That was disappointing.
  25. kndr
    May 18, 2021
    4
    Well it could be good and I really tried to like but I couldn't. That double barrel shotgun is nice though.
  26. sebastianali
    May 14, 2021
    7
    Doom 2 goes the same way as the first Doom: Good level design (I highlight "Gotcha" for example), good music, etc. Although personally, I don't like it more than the first Doom because it feels like an expansion in part ... The only thing it does to improve the gameplay is add a few monsters and a single new weapon, along with the level design and the music that although I like it, itDoom 2 goes the same way as the first Doom: Good level design (I highlight "Gotcha" for example), good music, etc. Although personally, I don't like it more than the first Doom because it feels like an expansion in part ... The only thing it does to improve the gameplay is add a few monsters and a single new weapon, along with the level design and the music that although I like it, it doesn't convince me compared to the first Doom. And as for the graphics, although it is the same, the maps are larger, which is appreciated.
    Something that if I feel that it has worsened a lot is the multiplayer mode, and that is that the inclusion of the super shotgun makes the games become more reflexive, "let's see who draws the weapon first", than aim. And if you get to die on a small map in a 1 vs 1, it may be that you are already lost, since the other will keep killing you constantly with the super shotgun and you will not be able to regain the lead, considering that there is no respawn time. At least in Doom 1 the maps with the items were better dispersed and the weapons were not as broken (although the super shotgun in the campaign is fun to use and is more balanced). They must have made a change, for example, he did Half Life 1 with some weapons like the crossbow, forcing you to be aiming only to shoot the arrow that kills one, which makes you have a disadvantage at short range. Also the glitches that occurred since the graphics engine is in 2d in the first Doom (I already mentioned it in your review as well), here they are even more noticeable due to the larger size of maps, I highlight the one of locking and receiving damage from the nothing, because an enemy blocks you from above or below.
    Anyway, Doom 2 is an entertaining game that doesn't have much to envy the first one, but with the balancing problems that I already mentioned, without much interest in level design and lack of innovation in general. A game recommended for all lovers of the first installment, although it left me a little bit to be desired.    … Expand
  27. hypy
    Jan 30, 2021
    8
    An absolute classic with iconic weapons and enemies. In my opinion, the only downside to the base game is some of its terrible maps although the expansions compensate with some of the most fun and challenging maps in the entire franchise. The fact that the community has been keeping the game alive to this day with beautifully designed maps and refreshing mods only solidifies how great of aAn absolute classic with iconic weapons and enemies. In my opinion, the only downside to the base game is some of its terrible maps although the expansions compensate with some of the most fun and challenging maps in the entire franchise. The fact that the community has been keeping the game alive to this day with beautifully designed maps and refreshing mods only solidifies how great of a game this is!… Expand
  28. BStheBOBI
    Jan 26, 2021
    9
    Doom 2 is in my opinion the most perfect Doom game of the 90s. Gameplay is addictive, sound efffects are great, It replaced the episodic style of missions into a single row of missions and the final Boss was much better compared to the first one. My only problem is that it doesnt have a good story to combine everything together (i understand its a 90s FPS gaame but a good story isDoom 2 is in my opinion the most perfect Doom game of the 90s. Gameplay is addictive, sound efffects are great, It replaced the episodic style of missions into a single row of missions and the final Boss was much better compared to the first one. My only problem is that it doesnt have a good story to combine everything together (i understand its a 90s FPS gaame but a good story is important to me).… Expand
  29. mkphyro
    Dec 23, 2020
    10
    One of the classic legends where all my gaming started. Yes it's badly outdated ,and probably not appealing for younger generations. But true gamers even if younger can appreciate this jewel lost in time.
  30. Zit
    Dec 14, 2020
    9
    The only down side is the harder settings been trial and error, the rest of the game it's still prime diamond even in this era.

    Games gone bad?

    Always can rely on old Doom for some kick a** action.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. GameSpot
    85
    A dark, disturbing game. And while it may not bring anything new to the genre, it can create obsession-level loyalty if you tend not to look beyond the barrel of a gun.
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  2. All Game Guide
    80
    In addition to multiple difficulty settings and configurable graphics and controls, DOOM II features online support. You can challenge opponents via modem, LAN or a supported IPX protocol to a brutal, no holds barred deathmatch competition.
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  3. PC Gamer
    90
    Go ahead and buy Doom II - if you think you can take the heat. [Dec 1994, p.134]
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