DOOM

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  1. SuperkenGaming
    Jun 16, 2016
    9
    Doom
    a game that keeps getting better the longer you play it
    doom is a first person shooter where you slay demons... And you can do this in a variety of ways as you progress through the game you’ll unlock new weapons… and to upgrade these weapons you have to earn upgrade points by completing in level challenges, and finding collectibles.. Once you’ve unlocked all of the mods for a    Doom
    a game that keeps getting better the longer you play it
    doom is a first person shooter where you slay demons...
    And you can do this in a variety of ways
    as you progress through the game you’ll unlock new weapons…
    and to upgrade these weapons you have to earn upgrade points by completing in level challenges, and finding collectibles..
    Once you’ve unlocked all of the mods for a weapon, to get its mastery you have to complete another challenge…
    This system really had me searching for opportunities as well as forced me to use every weapon at my disposal.
    There are also rune challenges in these levels that unlock a rune that give you a special perk, which can also be upgraded by completing that runes individual challenge…
    Doom for the most part starts fairly average..
    I wasn’t impressed with the first few hours of the game at all…
    But thankfully as I progressed further and started to unlock new mods and skills and the levels actually started to stand out from the crowd I started to really enjoy my time...
    I was legitimately surprised at every twist and turn this game took me in…
    Dooms combat can be pretty gruesome at time especially thanks to the glory kills…
    but most enemies feel way too spongy for any of this to every feel truly satisfying and the novelty of the glory kill quickly wore off.
    But for the most part you’re in a way solving a puzzle, pulling switches and killing waves of demons on your way…
    I did get an opportunity to play on the games highest difficulty, and unfortunately playing a level on this difficulty is required for a trophy
    and I say unfortunately because it’s not fun…
    it really highlights the cheapness certain enemies have..
    You’ll die in this mode with 1 hit easily…
    Which isn’t too big of a deal if certain enemies weren’t so cheap with their attacks... mainly the demons that throw fire balls… they have extreme accuracy and can climb walls…
    you literally wont see your death coming..
    And if you die here you start the level all the way from the start.
    It’s just not worth it…
    There is a multiplayer mode here too
    6 different match types that you would recognize from most other first person shooters like team death math or domination with their own doom twist for example instead of kill confirmed you harvest souls instead of collect dog tags
    You unlock weapons abilities and demons as you level which can honestly throw the balance of a game out the windows as the higher level players who are already at the time in advantage also have the stronger loadouts and demon spawn ins…
    luckily the demons don’t feel all too over powered.. But they are definitely fun to play as and worth the effort to try and grab the demon spawn stone before someone else does...
    The doom multiplayer is super addictive and rivals the likes of killzone 2 as one of my most favorite multiplayer modes in a game…I can easily see players sticking around until the next doom comes out
    there’s also a super deep snap map mode here that lets you create scenarios, edit ai, sound lighting, spawn points and connect different logic chains for a nearly endless amount of scenarios
    If you don’t feel like creating, you van also hop into other peoples published maps.
    Doom is a great game
    There’s something here for everyone...
    a 12 hour single player campaign, a varied and addictive multiplayer, and a snap map mode to get your Picasso on.
    I give doom an 8.9/10    … Expand
  2. rosnk30
    Jun 18, 2016
    9
    Awesome game! "New" DOOM go back to the past (inspired by other ones DOOM like nines), and shows itself totally rock and fast-paced!

    - Great gameplay
    - Great environment
    - Kick ass demon ****

    CONS

    - Weird bugs (a lot of SO stopping work)

    When it was more cheaper, dont think, just buy!
  3. VETRA
    Jun 14, 2018
    9
    INTENSO, FRENETICO Y BESTIA. Por cosas como estas no se puede quitar el modo campaña.
  4. DavidBondy
    Nov 16, 2022
    9
    This game is a nonstop violence fest, and I love it. Everything about the game is laser-focused on fast-paced, aggressive combat, and I love it. Even as someone who traditionally favors medium to long range combat in shooters, DOOM's emphasis on being aggressive and playing almost exclusively at short range makes the game super fun, and the game is designed beautifully around that.
  5. FrostormNidhegg
    Nov 16, 2018
    9
    Почти идеальный шутер. Почти. Графика - О май гааааааааад, это просто нереально. Динамика высокая, стрелять приятно, в игре хорошо все. Сюжет - есть злодеи, их надо убить. Мой любимый сюжет в шутерах. Потому что шутер - это игра с высокой динамикой, а сделать интересный сюжет, не снижая динамику игрового процесса - мало кому удается. Посмотрите Вольфенштейны от Бескдки например - вот тебеПочти идеальный шутер. Почти. Графика - О май гааааааааад, это просто нереально. Динамика высокая, стрелять приятно, в игре хорошо все. Сюжет - есть злодеи, их надо убить. Мой любимый сюжет в шутерах. Потому что шутер - это игра с высокой динамикой, а сделать интересный сюжет, не снижая динамику игрового процесса - мало кому удается. Посмотрите Вольфенштейны от Бескдки например - вот тебе динамичный уровень, а теперь 15 минут ищи газовую горелку в канализации. Нашел? А теперь полчаса плыви на подлодке по канализации и крути вентили, чтоб проплыть дальше. Так вот, здесь такого дерьма нет. И это прекрасно… Expand
  6. fake_nikpap
    Jul 14, 2022
    9
    A very fresh FPS, bringing in some much needed new gameplay mechanics in an oversaturated genre. Definetely recommend!
  7. LorenzoGamer
    Dec 8, 2019
    9
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  8. ZlatanTheCrow
    Apr 16, 2020
    9
    The game that revived the franchise, and a damn good one. Now it feels tame compared to ETERNAL, but it's raw combat, and the glory kills, the industrial aesthetic, still make it a unique experience, one that I've loved every single minute since launch.
  9. Tomega
    Jun 23, 2020
    10
    Cette proposition moderne sur la saga Doom est un diamant brut, un cadeau des dieux qui provient tout droit des enfers. Parlons un peu de cette merveille :

    Les points forts : + Doom est de retour dans un FPS rapide, nerveux, les armes claquent, la sensation de shoot est parfaite, les glory kills tabassent et renforce encore le dynamisme et la nervosité du titre, niveau game design on    Cette proposition moderne sur la saga Doom est un diamant brut, un cadeau des dieux qui provient tout droit des enfers. Parlons un peu de cette merveille :

    Les points forts :
    + Doom est de retour dans un FPS rapide, nerveux, les armes claquent, la sensation de shoot est parfaite, les glory kills tabassent et renforce encore le dynamisme et la nervosité du titre, niveau game design on est sur quelque chose de ca-li-bré.
    + Le level design est super agréable, avec des niveaux assez verticaux et labyrinthiques qui invitent à l'exploration et à la grimpette pour récupérer quelques améliorations ou défis bonus.
    + L'ambiance du jeu, complètement démoniaque, en symbiose parfaite avec son gameplay. Doom est sec, nerveux, vous tend, vous mets en transe par ses gunfights acrobatiques et frénétiques sur des démons effroyables, sur fond de métal mystifiant.

    Les points faibles :
    - Les checkpoints sont fréquents et assez bien placés, mais je me suis parfois senti vachement puni sur des phases de plateforme ou d'exploration où la moindre chute ou impact avec un élément du décor offre directement un game over et force à redémarrer un gunfight terminé plus tôt.

    Pour conclure, qu'est-ce que vous faites encore là à lire des évaluations ? Doom est indescriptible, Doom ne s'explique pas, Doom ne se raconte pas : il se joue. C'est manette en main que vous ressentirez ces sensations, cette frénésie partagée avec le Doom Slayer. Alors prenez Doom, faites vous votre avis sur cette ambiance et ce gameplay qui parle d'eux même et si vous n'êtes pas satisfaits, vous pourrez toujours rembourser le jeu en y jouant moins de 2 heures.    … Expand
  10. demixzz
    Jul 10, 2020
    8
    The best reinterpretation of the Doom series, the game is very dynamic as the earliest parts of the franchise and added a lot of new things
  11. Vectari
    Aug 20, 2020
    10
    Got excited from just the Intro screen. Best soundtrack, combined with fast paced shooting. Evolved and done great since DOOM 3. Massive improvement.
  12. george_bondo
    Jul 24, 2022
    8
    i love this game its just sit into my heart with this music characters and atmosphere
  13. Youmustdienow
    May 13, 2016
    9
    Just finished the campaign and I have to say, this is the best FPS of all time. Not only did this game exceed my expectations, but it also went the extra mile to make this as true to the origional as possible. They have every single enemy from Doom1 and 2. Even ones they lead you to belive are not in the game. If you love any Doom there is no way you wont like this. The finishers,Just finished the campaign and I have to say, this is the best FPS of all time. Not only did this game exceed my expectations, but it also went the extra mile to make this as true to the origional as possible. They have every single enemy from Doom1 and 2. Even ones they lead you to belive are not in the game. If you love any Doom there is no way you wont like this. The finishers, chainsaw, vaulting and double jump ad all new dimensions to the already supreme formula. The additions are often useful and don't feel tact on at all. The guns are pretty brutal on their own, but their is so many ways you can make them more powerful. Just like in New Order, you can complete challeges to unlock special abilities. You can find secrets to enchance the suit, and you can play trial modes that teach you hidden tricks ontop of unlocking yet a another new set of abilities. There is one secret at the end that I figured out by playing the last level of Doom 2. Won't say much but John Romero will be happy. I hope to see more Doom games like this come out soon. I have a feeling Quake is the direct sequel that will tine into this. Call it a hunch. Bet it will be just as fathful to the origional with castles and space weapons.

    I gave this a point off because it isn't the most perfect looking game. There is no campaign co-op, just co-op in snap map. The story isn't too exciting and it slows down the action at brief times, soundtrack can get too repetitive and is nothing special. At least the origional tune made it in. There is one bug in the close the well mission. I killed the last enemy with beserk mode active and I was locked in the room with no escape. I thought I was lost for an hr, and it made me restart the last check point.    … Expand
  14. jallatralla
    May 14, 2016
    9
    I'm so incredibly tired of user reviewers who only log on here to give games 0s. A 0 score game has to barely be a game, it has to be a complete ripoff. When I see people score perfectly fine games 0, I despise them. The only thing you can do in return here is to write reviews yourself, so that is what I will do.

    Doom is a very fine shooter. It's game-play is in some places a hark to    I'm so incredibly tired of user reviewers who only log on here to give games 0s. A 0 score game has to barely be a game, it has to be a complete ripoff. When I see people score perfectly fine games 0, I despise them. The only thing you can do in return here is to write reviews yourself, so that is what I will do.

    Doom is a very fine shooter. It's game-play is in some places a hark to the past, but freshened up. There is no cover mechanics and no reload. It's twitch, select weapon move, shoot and select finishers (to keep up health and ammo). The whole things is lazed with not-so-subtle aggression and stomping pissed of music, so you end up as a furious one-man demon genocide. There's a story, but you can show it the middle-finger if you want.

    I suspect for Doom-fans this game is near perfect, and for me it is certainly an excellent leap away from silly cover-based action and the slowness of the typical modern shooter.

    You also get fairly big maps and key cards. Yep, this is no corridor shooter like the (otherwise) excellent Shadow Warrior remake. This is big hurrah to the old days, when you had to do a little thinking between the bouts.

    A very nice game indeed.    … Expand
  15. Ireland914
    May 15, 2016
    9
    This game has exceeded my expectations. Both betas left me very unimpressed but now that I've had a chance to play through the single player campaign I've realized this is exactly the Doom I wanted. Has a fantastic throwback feel to gameplay with hordes of demons coming at you instead of the jump scare horror style of Doom 3. It's hectic, brutal, and very satisfying. Visuals areThis game has exceeded my expectations. Both betas left me very unimpressed but now that I've had a chance to play through the single player campaign I've realized this is exactly the Doom I wanted. Has a fantastic throwback feel to gameplay with hordes of demons coming at you instead of the jump scare horror style of Doom 3. It's hectic, brutal, and very satisfying. Visuals are outstanding, sound is on point, and performance on my system is very good. I've even been enjoying the multiplayer quite a bit which was the biggest surprise for me. It has been polished quite a bit since beta and has a great arena-style feel to it with modern mechanics thrown in as well. There will of course be the die hard arena shooter fans that don't enjoy it because it's not as fast as they might have expected and the loadout system instead of strictly pickup weapon gameplay, but I think it works pretty well.… Expand
  16. LemsterG
    May 15, 2016
    10
    While Some Cry DOOM plays like an Old Shooter, I Applaud Its Choice of Keeping With Classic FPS Roots that gave us FPS gaming. DOOM has kept its chaotic run and gun touch in a modern world with classic kill chamber rooms, platform puzzles secret hunting, and classic arcade styled boss gun fights all thrown into a BEAUTIFULLY textured world. this game stands-alone in a world off rip ofWhile Some Cry DOOM plays like an Old Shooter, I Applaud Its Choice of Keeping With Classic FPS Roots that gave us FPS gaming. DOOM has kept its chaotic run and gun touch in a modern world with classic kill chamber rooms, platform puzzles secret hunting, and classic arcade styled boss gun fights all thrown into a BEAUTIFULLY textured world. this game stands-alone in a world off rip of realism shooters people seem to want yet moan about.

    MP mode is fun and again kept to its roots old school PC players would know and love. Freeze Tag being a completely new type of FPS game mode I've seen on console and so much fun! although a want for more maps in the base pack would of been nice. DLC inbound.

    SnapMap: Is whats going to keep the game alive between content map creation allows community to create and upload fast and easily some great things already there, remakes of the classic game, a horde style mode for 4 players.

    all in all DOOM is the FPS that can do it all and does what it always has done to a great level. much like the reboot of Wolfenstien you can see they have put there heart into creating this game not just garbled out a classic franchise for monetary value

    ID Games do it again!    … Expand
  17. Blanel
    May 13, 2016
    8
    It's a good game overall, but it only gets an 8/10 for me because it does get a bit repetitive at times. If you are on the fence about buying it, or don't like FPS-es that much, maybe wait a few months for the game price to go down / go on sale.
  18. Saber0307
    May 13, 2016
    10
    I had my doubts at first, seeing as how there's been very little shown of the single player campaign over the last year or so. After hearing the reception the MP Beta got, I was starting to get pretty worried.

    While I can't comment on the multiplayer aspect, I'm having a blast with the single player campaign. It's exactly the kind of old school shooter I was hoping for.

    Rip and Tear.
  19. Saltatempo
    May 16, 2016
    10
    This is so fun and rewarding! The story doesn't go in deep details that noone care about but stays there like a glue for all the action, and it's great! The 60 solid fps stays for a feeling of agility and speed that go through the all game. Weapons are perfetct, and i'm into using all of them in one fight for the different monsters. Right now i'm at 6 hour, and i hope this will go on for aThis is so fun and rewarding! The story doesn't go in deep details that noone care about but stays there like a glue for all the action, and it's great! The 60 solid fps stays for a feeling of agility and speed that go through the all game. Weapons are perfetct, and i'm into using all of them in one fight for the different monsters. Right now i'm at 6 hour, and i hope this will go on for a long time.… Expand
  20. Solid_Dustin
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This is the best DOOM i have ever played. And this is a remake from the good old Shooter times !!!!! Run and Gun and Slpatter. And the new ID Tech engine is wonderfull. No reloading textures and a nice Performance. No Stutters on My GTX 970 and 80-100 FPS. Nice Jom "ID"
  21. Abob
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Doom is a quality game with a variety of gameplay styles to choose from. It is a fps that harkens back to the good old days of fast speedy shooters in the 90s. The game is long for a fps with hours upon hours of story and levels to play. The graphics are the pinnical of FPS in 2016. The game also includes competitive multiplayer for you to run through noobs. The game single player isDoom is a quality game with a variety of gameplay styles to choose from. It is a fps that harkens back to the good old days of fast speedy shooters in the 90s. The game is long for a fps with hours upon hours of story and levels to play. The graphics are the pinnical of FPS in 2016. The game also includes competitive multiplayer for you to run through noobs. The game single player is fleshed out and one of the best experiences I have ever had with jokes, call backs, and straight gut wrenching action. Please buy this game and enjoy greatness. The developers worked hard to create this game. Do not believe all the 0 reviews that say developers are reviewing the game. most people felt compelled to join metacritic and give this game the score it deserves. This is not a 0 score game. This is AAA perfection.… Expand
  22. IceStone666
    May 15, 2016
    10
    Pick "hurt me plenty" for skill or you're already ruining this beautiful game!

    The hype is real, folks.

    I purchased for both PC and PS4. I love switching between both systems. It is so good no matter what system it is on.

    Go buy it and it is way, way better than the beta version.
  23. geistreiches
    May 13, 2016
    10
    it's the best FPS in years, fast and badass, the singleplayer throws hordes of demons at you with incredible hardcore metal pumping in your ears, a total blast... multiplayer does not stop there, fast and action packed, don't believe the whiners, this game is like a fist in their face punshing the **** out of them
  24. Causality
    May 14, 2016
    10
    For once I'm going to write a review, because it's ridiculous that people are giving it scores of Zero through Four.

    Doom (2016) is the successor to the good ol' Doom of 1993 - if you're after the 'survival horror' of Doom 3, this ain't it - that was never the point of the series. If you're going to hold the game to the standard of a sequel that shared nothing with it's predecessors, of    For once I'm going to write a review, because it's ridiculous that people are giving it scores of Zero through Four.

    Doom (2016) is the successor to the good ol' Doom of 1993 - if you're after the 'survival horror' of Doom 3, this ain't it - that was never the point of the series. If you're going to hold the game to the standard of a sequel that shared nothing with it's predecessors, of course you're going to be annoyed. You're also going to be wrong. [...strange how they re-titled from Doom 4.]

    Here's the long and short of it;

    - The single player campaign is a solid 12 hours on a reasonable difficulty and without going out of your way to find all the secrets or collectables. That says nothing about completing it on higher difficulties, or with permadeath enabled (so tack on another 12+ hours).

    - The gameplay is fast as anything, it rewards you for keeping up momentum and has so many small mechanics that help ensure you're constantly on the go. The chainsaw's been given an overhaul to make it into a limited use weapon that replenishes your ammunition, and the finishing 'Glory Kills' give you back health, it just works.

    - The progression/customisation is pretty engaging without being an obstruction to shooting things. Almost every weapon has two modifications, each modification has three additional upgrades, and once you've unlocked all the upgrades - you're given a 4th 'Mastery' upgrade that rewards you for getting neat kills (double-kills with single shots, locking on to targets who can teleport...)

    - You've got an awesome array of Collectables, Secrets, and Codex entries that give you an insight into the storyline, without having it rammed down your throat through cutscenes or hindering the player. They've hidden a level of the original Doom in each of the 2016 levels, grab 'em all and you've got yourself a free game. Winner.

    - Multiplayer's fine. It's tacked on, and it's nothing special - but as an added bonus for an awesome single player experience, why bother complaining? Don't like it, go play one of the million other multiplayer FPS titles you've got at your disposal. It too has a boatload of customisation and challenges, so we can add a couple more hours onto our running total.

    - The exposition of the story is flawless. Doomguy rightly remains mute across the game, but you're given such a deadpan comical insight into his mindset. The game throws you into combat within the first 30 seconds and it genuinely doesn't let up bar a couple of (one-sided) conversations. It all flows from one scene to the next, it makes perfect sense, and you really get a feel for the overarching narrative - without any of it being made painfully explicit

    - If storyline isn't your thing, there's a whole challenge system based around collecting Runes and earning Combat Rating. Runes offer you gameplay related bonuses - extra ammo drops, wider pick-up radius, while the Combat Rating gives you weapon upgrades if you're able to achieve specific criteria (Finishing a Baron of Hell with an aerial attack, for example)

    Basically, and as always on this website, I've got no idea why people are rating it so low. One guy's saying this game would be better if it retailed for $10/£6...

    I see his point, it would be nice (for us, probably less so for id/Bethesda), but it's a ludicrous request. If a cinema trip's gonna set you back £15 for some food and two hours of visuals - you can cough up £30 for 20 times that content.

    The game's fine. It's a 9-10 if you've got nostalgia for early FPS titles, it's a 7 if you don't care for it that much, but by no means is it below a 5.

    This website is living proof of why the hoi polloi can't be trusted with a mouthpiece.    … Expand
  25. Contrabardus
    May 14, 2016
    10
    It's Serious Doom, and that's not a bad thing.

    It's similar to Serious Sam 3 in a lot of ways, including the melee system and how alt fire works on the weapons. Gameplay follows Sam's formula, walk into an area and trigger the monsters, there are usually a few already there, but more teleport into the fight in waves as you fight. Once an area is cleared, you stock up on health and ammo    It's Serious Doom, and that's not a bad thing.

    It's similar to Serious Sam 3 in a lot of ways, including the melee system and how alt fire works on the weapons. Gameplay follows Sam's formula, walk into an area and trigger the monsters, there are usually a few already there, but more teleport into the fight in waves as you fight. Once an area is cleared, you stock up on health and ammo and move on to the next.

    It's not quite the same, melee is the primary means of healing as it results in health drops. You do need to shoot most enemies to weaken them before you can do this. Traversal is also a bigger element here than it is in Sam.

    It also takes elements of Brutal Doom and mixes them into the formula. It's quite gory and the kills are quite a spectacle.

    The result is a fast and fun old school style shooter with Doom 3 style visuals that are newer and shinier. Single player alone is well worth the price of admission.

    Plus there's a Little Big Planet style map editor system called Snap Map that will give plenty of replay once you tire of the campaign. Users can create both single and multiplayer maps, so regardless of your preference you'll have tons to do after you've escaped Hell in the campaign.

    Haven't messed with the MP, but I've heard it's similar to Quake and UT. I'm not a MP guy and don't care much, the rest of the game is more than enough to satisfy me.

    Doom is grand and doesn't try to reinvent the wheel. After Doom 3 fans asked for a throwback to classic FPS gameplay, and ID delivered exactly that.    … Expand
  26. payonel
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Awesome

    This is the style of FPS I loved as a kid and have sorely missed. Every new weapon is exciting, every armor and weapon upgrade is satisfying, every new type of monster gets my blood pumping, and even when I die, the death scenes are fantastic. I can hardly control myself giggling as I execute explosive shots that send demon guts and waves of blood through the air and splattering    Awesome

    This is the style of FPS I loved as a kid and have sorely missed. Every new weapon is exciting, every armor and weapon upgrade is satisfying, every new type of monster gets my blood pumping, and even when I die, the death scenes are fantastic. I can hardly control myself giggling as I execute explosive shots that send demon guts and waves of blood through the air and splattering the ground. What more can I say? This is DOOM - this is so much more than I ever imagined this game could be.    … Expand
  27. Chopyhop
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Be warned! Although this game seems fun so far I noticed a very suspicious pattern with user scores. The game was sat around 73, and all of a sudden hundreds of almost simultaneous votes of 10 accompanied by hundreds of first time reviewers came in, the game has pushed up towards 8.

    Paid for reviews; Metacritic, you have to do something about this, there is precedent for false reviewers    Be warned! Although this game seems fun so far I noticed a very suspicious pattern with user scores. The game was sat around 73, and all of a sudden hundreds of almost simultaneous votes of 10 accompanied by hundreds of first time reviewers came in, the game has pushed up towards 8.

    Paid for reviews; Metacritic, you have to do something about this, there is precedent for false reviewers to be sued.    … Expand
  28. maertziony
    May 19, 2016
    9
    If you played through the older games in the Doom series and loved it, then you definitely have to play through this one as well. My expectations were low, but the developers stayed true to the core features of the game while delivering an amazing graphics engine. Well done to ID software and Bethesda!
  29. DopaminE
    May 13, 2016
    10
    DOOM is back! Doom is fast-paced combat, amazing gun-play, brutal, challenging and beautiful. Doom 2016 is a amazing action game in this year, I highly recommend to everyone.
  30. llamayarmybar
    May 13, 2016
    8
    I went in with no expectations on this one. I had recently been replaying Doom 3 and you wouldn't believe what a refreshing game THIS doom is compared to the previous entry in the series. Combat has a very good flow to it, with melee finishers, gunplay and various mixtures of enemies all coming together to create quite a rewarding experience. Its very frantic on the higher difficultiesI went in with no expectations on this one. I had recently been replaying Doom 3 and you wouldn't believe what a refreshing game THIS doom is compared to the previous entry in the series. Combat has a very good flow to it, with melee finishers, gunplay and various mixtures of enemies all coming together to create quite a rewarding experience. Its very frantic on the higher difficulties and its where the game seems to feel the most satisfying. The music, aside from the absolutely terrible opening Doom themesong remix, is fine and is certainly a welcome addition to the ambient droning background noise that embodied Doom 3's soundtrack. These are techno pumping tunes that almost made me feel like I had just put the original Quake II cd into my cd-rom drive. Perhaps not quite that level of quality, but once again, its a nice change of pace. Pace is a keyword here, I've been playing for around an hour and have not felt too bored by any particular sequence, the elimination "rooms" as I refer to them are loads of fun and I wouldn't necessarily call them repetitive. If you want to call them repetitive, than I suppose Turok 2's enemy filled portal rooms were repetitive too, however I think in this case its a respectful nod to the Turok series, whether the developers realized it or not. The visuals are fine and are definitely add a more refined look to the classic enemies from the older games, though I am a little upset that some of the enemy designs from Doom 3 didn't (or have yet to) show up to the rehearsal. I would advise everyone with two eyes and a brain to turn off some of the visual features that add nothing to the experience, i.e. depth of field, motion blur, chromatic aberration,.. these are all useless features and don't particularly enhance the game stylistically speaking. The campaigns story is a bit derivative, since thus far its been a (mostly) retread of the Doom 3's plot, which is not so much disappointing as it is, well, "troubling." I'm annoyed that they couldn't be bothered to be a little more original with a franchise that has literally not even bothered to have much of a plot since the third game tried its hand at creating one. All this aside, Doom 4 is an action game, it allows for a lot more mobility than any of the previous games, isn't concerned about making itself spooky, and doesn't have monster closets and those are all positives for me. Sure the level design and environments are more open, but you have to remember that the reasons they designed the original Doom games the way they did is because it was not feasible to even have the kind of open environments and level design you see in 2016's iteration. I'm not intimidated by a first person shooter moving away from cramped corridors and feeling more like Quake 3 and neither should you. Besides, in my opinion the third Doom game was only as claustrophobic as it was for mainly one reason, they didn't know what else to do with the level design. So they played it safe. This game is far better than RAGE and at least three or four (maybe even five) times better than the third Doom game, but is it better than the originals? My answer will always be no, because of the amount of respect I have for the original games and the changes they brought to videogames (historically speaking of course). However, I cannot say or will not say that Doom 4 misses the point of the originals or is anything near average, its most assuredly above average. So if you were one of the ones that played the multiplayer BETA and were not entertained by it, check out the game at least for the single player, it will hopefully change your perspective on the whole game.… Expand
  31. TINYSOFT
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Best Doom Ever seen before! I Don't understand hate. Good gameplay, beautiful graphics, EPIC soundtrack and sounds.... Old school gameplay............................ BEST!
  32. Enile
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Oh My FXXXing GRAPHIC

    I literally screamed when E1M1 start, and

    DOOM

    DAT title show up on my monitor.

    This is what people felt when original doom was released in 1993. It's culture shock.
  33. StrikerFIN
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Doom is back!

    - Gory and brutal AF - Straight forward, in-your-face, no-BS shooter - Great optimization - Meaty gun sound, nice industrial / heavy metal soundtrack - No bugs or crashes so far - Fast paced, staying still gets you killed - No stupid cutscenes you can't skip. No cutscenes at all, just balls-out ultraviolence Multiplayer haven't tried, single player is great. Also    Doom is back!

    - Gory and brutal AF
    - Straight forward, in-your-face, no-BS shooter
    - Great optimization
    - Meaty gun sound, nice industrial / heavy metal soundtrack
    - No bugs or crashes so far
    - Fast paced, staying still gets you killed
    - No stupid cutscenes you can't skip. No cutscenes at all, just balls-out ultraviolence

    Multiplayer haven't tried, single player is great. Also because I like heavy metal music, the soundtrack fits like a chainsaw into demons face. Shotgun, chainsaw, gore turned up to 10... what else you need?    … Expand
  34. phen0meenal
    May 13, 2016
    9
    I think it's a fun game. I really enjoyed the campaign, and the multiplayer isn't all that bad. Still can't figure out SnapMap, but overall it seems like a really nice package.
  35. muldjord
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This game is absolutely amazing! They've taken the Doom 1+2 tropes and made a masterpiece of a single player campaign. Expertly designed, fantastic music, audio and graphics and some adrenalin pumping action. And the exploration, oh my, I love the exploration! I've spend so much time just roaming around trying to discover every secret there is.

    The game is fast in bursts of demons. Then    This game is absolutely amazing! They've taken the Doom 1+2 tropes and made a masterpiece of a single player campaign. Expertly designed, fantastic music, audio and graphics and some adrenalin pumping action. And the exploration, oh my, I love the exploration! I've spend so much time just roaming around trying to discover every secret there is.

    The game is fast in bursts of demons. Then it slows down and let's you discover the map until you run into another demon nest. And every battle is unique with traversal of the environment in all dimensions. Enemies are really well designed. Each one has a different optimal approach for extermination. In each battle you find yourself constantly laying out tactics for which demons to hunt down first. And it happens so fast that you can't help but get a kick out of it! It's glorious!

    Outdoor environments, indoor environments. Stunning vistas of the martian horizon. And even with so much going on on-screen, I haven't once dropped below 100 fps on ultra with my GF970. So well optimized.

    This is all I wanted it to be and more. And oh my god, the chainsaw! Love that it's not just another weapong but actually has a tactical point. The game design impresses the **** out of me. Finally a game that is A GAME! You know, not just an on-rails interactive cut-scene. There's NONE of that. This is how you make a computer game.    … Expand
  36. DonMega
    May 18, 2016
    9
    Doom single player and snap maps is good. What sucks is the multiplayer.

    No capture the flag, only 2v2 in snap maps is the dumbest thing i've seen in an FPS. CTF was always my favorite in every game like quake 2, 3, ut, tf and tf2. How the hell did they omit this in doom no one can figure it out. Also the class system is just stupid, this game shouldn't have classes. The weapons,    Doom single player and snap maps is good. What sucks is the multiplayer.

    No capture the flag, only 2v2 in snap maps is the dumbest thing i've seen in an FPS. CTF was always my favorite in every game like quake 2, 3, ut, tf and tf2. How the hell did they omit this in doom no one can figure it out.

    Also the class system is just stupid, this game shouldn't have classes. The weapons, power ups and everything else should be picked up. There should also be a server browser. 90% of the time I cannot find a game, I'll be searching continually until I give up from waiting to find players. Also I noticed theres a season pass for $60 WTF.
    Love the game but hate it as it has almost no end game considering multiplayer is awful. Wish John Carmack developed this    … Expand
  37. zoomfire
    May 15, 2016
    9
    It is like old 90 's DOOM, fast paced action, with modern coat like perks, challenges and stunning fast graphics. Mars, UAC and Hell are detailed and beautiful.
  38. r3v0Lut10n
    May 19, 2016
    9
    The whole atmosphere of the game is awesome. Usually my pulse in heavy action raises 150 and steady throughout the game, except for a couple minutes walking. Love the fast paced action (haven't seen any quick like this in many years - good old quake times :D), graphics fine, sounds good what else to say? Pretty close to perfect, nice reboot.
  39. ErobererZim
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Doom is exactly what you would expect form it, a fast paced, ultra violent, metal shooter. There is no sprinting or aiming downsights like in modern games, hell there isn't even a plot, just a cool mix of science and occultism (like those scientists were studying the hell to gain energy from it or something? It's super crazy and cool non the less!). You're running around from one goryDoom is exactly what you would expect form it, a fast paced, ultra violent, metal shooter. There is no sprinting or aiming downsights like in modern games, hell there isn't even a plot, just a cool mix of science and occultism (like those scientists were studying the hell to gain energy from it or something? It's super crazy and cool non the less!). You're running around from one gory fight to another, collecting upgrades, ammo, health, shields and collectables, the levels are changing consistently between the material world (facility) and hell, while the game throws new type of monsters and ways to deal with them (weapons) at the player in almost every single map.

    11/10 Gore - the violence is DELICIOUS, and detailed
    10/10 Graphics are top notch
    10/10 Animations are very fast and aesthetic, lots of eyecandy, but won't hurt the flow of the game
    8/10 Music - nice metal music, could have been a bit heavyer/louder sometimes (at least in my book)
    8/10 Performance: 4-5 times the game dropped to 45fps for a couple of seconds in some of the heavyer fights in larger rooms, otherwise 60+ on Ultra with gtx780ti, i7, 16gb, 1 crash in 9h of gameplay

    The only thing that really bugs me out is the lenght of the campaign, I needed only 9h to complete the game on normal difficulty (died a couple of times, definitive a challange on higher difficultys), but I need to mention that I rushed through the game and didn't payed too much attention to all the secrets and collectibles.
    You can't skip the 20second intro for whatever reason, and there is no music in the menue which is a bit odd. Also you have to restart the game whenever you change from campaign to multiplayer or snapmap.

    Doom is a yet again very polished game from Bethesda. For everyone out there searching for a simple (but challenging) ultra violent, metal shooter, you just found it.    … Expand
  40. Yegwen
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Old school demon shooting madness. Even if for the single-player experience, the game is worth its price. It's awesome. Similar to the new Wolfenstein games, but doesn't pretend to have an ambitious story.
  41. Lylio
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Doom is really good fun, plays so smoothly, great graphics and pace. A lot of humour too, the glory deaths never get old and the weapons feel really satisfying. Doom not only pays tribute to the original, but is a modern FPS that has thrilling gameplay (unlike the banal sludge found in other yearly FPS franchises).

    The story is not bad so far, admittedly I'm a only a couple hours in,    Doom is really good fun, plays so smoothly, great graphics and pace. A lot of humour too, the glory deaths never get old and the weapons feel really satisfying. Doom not only pays tribute to the original, but is a modern FPS that has thrilling gameplay (unlike the banal sludge found in other yearly FPS franchises).

    The story is not bad so far, admittedly I'm a only a couple hours in, but I consider the plot as a bonus as I didn't think think the reboot would bother with much of narrative. Also, I love the sound effects, a nice tight/dry sound which was a good audio aesthetic choice.

    It maybe should be a solid 8, but I'm giving it an extra point out of relief from the bad feeling I had after the multiplayer beta.

    Only one largish criticism is it doesn't feel very scary - I thought the original Doom/Doom II had genuinely eerie atmospheres (but I was 14 when Doom II was released, it was a simpler time in 1994), and also Doom 3 was pretty scary. This new Doom doesn't really have that (not yet anyway).

    The negative reviews are funny - "you just go around punching demons". Yep, and it feels facking great.    … Expand
  42. tymcziszyn
    May 14, 2016
    10
    doommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
  43. Novax_Bash
    May 13, 2016
    9
    This Doom combined the fast paced action of DOOM and DOOM2 with the great atmosphere/enemy elements of Doom 3. This is easily the best shooter to come out in a good long while. The game plays flawlessly and is extremely well optimized for PC. The story isn't a blockbuster, but Doom has never been primarily about the story. Doom begins to shine when you get to the parts of gratuitousThis Doom combined the fast paced action of DOOM and DOOM2 with the great atmosphere/enemy elements of Doom 3. This is easily the best shooter to come out in a good long while. The game plays flawlessly and is extremely well optimized for PC. The story isn't a blockbuster, but Doom has never been primarily about the story. Doom begins to shine when you get to the parts of gratuitous violence; chainsaw hacking, shotgun blasting, rocket launcher exploding, tusk ripping and throat slitting, Leg snatching, arm slapping, and BFG wielding fun. The Horde mode mentality coupled with the intense atmospheric music never ceases to inspire a feeling of panic intense combat. Small to large-scale variety of enemies forces you to think tactically about the weaknesses of those enemies and makes you adjust with less than a second's notice about the next maneuver you should execute. The protagonist himself is portrayed as an over-the-top badass, who is dead-set on chaos. Weapon variety is huge and Bethesda pulled no punches when it came to additional features such as weapon and suit customization. Now comes the question should you buy it? Well if you're a big fan of gratuitous violence first person shooters and in-your-face action Doom is a must-have!… Expand
  44. Kurushi
    May 14, 2016
    9
    NO SPOILERS and I will keep this short. Doom is my favourite game of all time. Expectations were low...

    Glory kills, the chainsaw and combat all turned out to be great. The maps are amazingly well designed and complex like old Doom - /when it comes to looking for secrets/ - but take note, they are not complex in terms of knowing where to go, finding keys and remembering where the    NO SPOILERS and I will keep this short. Doom is my favourite game of all time. Expectations were low...

    Glory kills, the chainsaw and combat all turned out to be great. The maps are amazingly well designed and complex like old Doom - /when it comes to looking for secrets/ - but take note, they are not complex in terms of knowing where to go, finding keys and remembering where the respective coloured door is like in old Doom. Fights are much more 'locked in arena' based unlike old Doom, where you're free to roam and kill whatever. I can forgive it for its disguised linearity, because the combat, graphics and sound are amazing. I just wish they'd done more 'door hunting'. but apart from that - amazing game and an excellent challenge on Ultra Violence. Don't let the 'bad AI' fool you from early videos, you will be in for a ride :)    … Expand
  45. SofaTrooper
    Aug 24, 2016
    9
    Classic Doom pumped up on steroids for 2016, Based on a true story, you play Doom guy, he has one mission, rip and tear until it is done. Mars is overrun with the forces of hell due to a greedy corporation mining for Hells energy found on Mars.

    Doom guy must stop them from reaching Earth and put an end to hell's forces and the mining corporation by killing everting that moves. Very    Classic Doom pumped up on steroids for 2016, Based on a true story, you play Doom guy, he has one mission, rip and tear until it is done. Mars is overrun with the forces of hell due to a greedy corporation mining for Hells energy found on Mars.

    Doom guy must stop them from reaching Earth and put an end to hell's forces and the mining corporation by killing everting that moves. Very fun, looks amazing and very addictive go buy.    … Expand
  46. game_composer
    May 13, 2016
    9
    - Review is based on 4 hours of Campaign on Ultra-Violence difficulty, 2 hours of Multiplayer, and 1 hour of SnapMap -

    The new Doom is a fantastic tribute to old school fast-paced FPS Arena Shooters (Doom/Quake/Unreal Tournament) and it does it in the best way possible. Game Play: This game was polished for its melee kills, gore-tastic, blood splattering, big gun, explosion laden    - Review is based on 4 hours of Campaign on Ultra-Violence difficulty, 2 hours of Multiplayer, and 1 hour of SnapMap -

    The new Doom is a fantastic tribute to old school fast-paced FPS Arena Shooters (Doom/Quake/Unreal Tournament) and it does it in the best way possible.

    Game Play: This game was polished for its melee kills, gore-tastic, blood splattering, big gun, explosion laden action in every new room. Hands down the most fun FPS Campaign I've played in a long time because it's old school reinvented. This game is a sub-category (the original in fact) of FPS, as a fast paced Arena Shooter and cannot be compared to Narrative-Driven FPS games such as Battlefield, Call of Duty. It has the fastest game play since original 1990s Dooms.

    Story: Who gives a **** it's Doom. You're a space marine on mars killing demons from hell-nuff said. That's the story, get over it. If you want a narrative-FPS, then play one of the 7 sequels to Call of Duty, because that's not beating a dead horse. Everyone knows the story and it just assumes you do, so it throws you in the middle of it and you kill your way through it while learning what happened... but it's not meant to be insightful because the whole 'space marine' trope is already 37 years old, created by the original Alien film. It doesn't need to be reinvented, just appreciated and the game does by doing what it does best, not focus on it.

    Sound: Great ambient sound, and detailed SFX mixed well with Wwise. Music sound track is another great tribute to the original Doom and Quake games with a metal-heavy Nine Inch Nails inspired motif. It swells and adapts seamlessly to how bloody your screen gets and how many demon gibs are flying around the corridors while you blast your way through.

    Graphics: Running it at a capped 60 FPS on Ultra settings with my a GTX 980 ti and ROG G-Sync monitor. I couldn't be happier. Don't give into the GTX 1080 hype, it runs super fast with current Maxwell Nvidia cards.

    Multiplayer: Huge improvement to Doom 3... it's added players turning into demons, and a new SnapMap mode in which you can create your own maps that is great to build a future community of modders and new way to play. Will have a lot of fun to see how it develops.

    Conclusion: So far this has been a delightful surprise to an old-school FPS guy like myself. For those of you who grew up with the Battlefield and CoD FPS as the only ones you know. You will find it 'outdated' but it's simply a different genre and cannot be compared. It's much faster paced and more akin to Overwatch and Unreal Tournament. I couldn't be happier with Doom being carefully redone for a new generation while still retaining what made the original FPS genre great. Lightning quick gore-ridden game play and extreme fun.    … Expand
  47. BuGi
    May 13, 2016
    9
    It's Doom. In modern coat. Love it or hate it.
    People are rating this 10 for the same reasons others are rating this 0.
    It's old 90's Doom. No story, no bunny hopping, no tactic, no reloading, no autoheal. Just pure fast paced action. These are the main features of the game. Some people love it, some hate it. Nowadays we have dozens of great FPS games, some better some worse, but    It's Doom. In modern coat. Love it or hate it.
    People are rating this 10 for the same reasons others are rating this 0.

    It's old 90's Doom. No story, no bunny hopping, no tactic, no reloading, no autoheal.
    Just pure fast paced action. These are the main features of the game. Some people love it, some hate it.

    Nowadays we have dozens of great FPS games, some better some worse, but none of them like this one. Simple and fun. Just turn off your brain and slay monsters. If you expect more, you should try different game, there's plenty of them.    … Expand
  48. GuineaPig
    May 13, 2016
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Doom in modern engine? Works fine!

    It's fast, it's gory, it's Doom. The art is great and the level design forced me to immediately track every secret down. Took me 6 hours for the first 4 levels + replaying the classic levels.

    Only played and looking for SP, so MP unplayed.    … Expand
  49. freimacher
    May 13, 2016
    9
    This is a better update to Doom than Doom3; it has some fresh ideas and forces you to play frenetically and circle strafe. The AI is strong and of course the graphics/engine are incredible.

    Not sure about the upgrades yet, but the takedowns are fun and you can't spam them to stay alive; you have to be strategic about when you use takedowns/ certain weapons, which is what I was    This is a better update to Doom than Doom3; it has some fresh ideas and forces you to play frenetically and circle strafe. The AI is strong and of course the graphics/engine are incredible.

    Not sure about the upgrades yet, but the takedowns are fun and you can't spam them to stay alive; you have to be strategic about when you use takedowns/ certain weapons, which is what I was concerned about going in.

    Overall great; I'm relieved to not have a repeat of Doom3 (which I liked, just not a 9.0 game).    … Expand
  50. GoneM4d
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Game is good, it got the best of both old school and new school mechanics. The levels are big with many challenges and secrets within them which will keep you engaged. The combat is epic with vast amounts of weapons to choose from as well as enemy that will challenge you (if you are not playing on easy mode of course). The multiplayer is fun as well, it's more skill based than your averageGame is good, it got the best of both old school and new school mechanics. The levels are big with many challenges and secrets within them which will keep you engaged. The combat is epic with vast amounts of weapons to choose from as well as enemy that will challenge you (if you are not playing on easy mode of course). The multiplayer is fun as well, it's more skill based than your average CoD or Halo but it does have it unique twist on it. Here is a short summery of the game.

    Single player
    Pro:
    + Length (took me 10h without 100% completion on hard difficulty)
    + Combat it will keep you engaged
    + Puzzle/labyrinth like level design
    + Secret that actually benefit you
    + Option to upgrade you arsenal without pushing/forcing you in to it
    + Good enemy progression, as you progress through the game demons come in more and bigger variety.
    + Glory kills do not slow down the paste of the game even if you chain them. Quick fast and satisfying.
    + Weapon arsenal is massive
    + Bosses are FUN!

    Cons:
    - Size of enemy demons could be bigger
    - On nightmare difficulty instead of giving demons more HP+DAM they should of increased the amount with much faster demon progression. Like getting 1 pinky on the first demon arena
    - Bodies teleport away a bit too fast. While I do understand why they need to teleport away it would be nice to have option for PC to keep them permanently or increase duration.

    Multiplayer
    Pro:
    + A bit more casual and relaxed compared to other games that are out there
    + There is a competitive mode
    + Glory kills feel fantastic after you work a guy for a while
    + Demons runs are fun and easy to counter
    + Loadouts(it's a plus because it allows new players be introduced in to the genre)

    Cons:
    - No music, which is odd, doom has the music but for some reason they cut it out of multi which is just odd. Hopefully will be patched in as an option at least
    - No detailed server browser, it would be nice to have it so that people can connect to a lower ping games.
    - Hit detection, sometimes you get hit and you don't even notice it or getting hit around the corner.

    Over all a solid 10 for me because I just cannot stop having fun. It's something that was long overdue. I got 15h in to the game so far and planning on having many more.    … Expand
  51. Astropolis
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Singleplayer Review:

    Re-creating Doom from 1993 is no easy task, but somehow they managed to pull it off. I remember playing Doom when i was a kid and how stunned i was by the universe that ID Software had created. Now im stunned again. In the original Doom, I remember how the map design and general tone of the franchise left me with deep impressions as a young boy. The obscure and    Singleplayer Review:

    Re-creating Doom from 1993 is no easy task, but somehow they managed to pull it off. I remember playing Doom when i was a kid and how stunned i was by the universe that ID Software had created. Now im stunned again.
    In the original Doom, I remember how the map design and general tone of the franchise left me with deep impressions as a young boy. The obscure and sometimes very bizarre design of the maps, filled with extreme gore and mangled humans parts (some of them still alive and wrickling..) twisted my mind as a kid like no other media could. I found it somehow.. fascinating, in a nasty, out-of-this-world kind of way. The mixture between science fiction, high-tech technology, paranormal events and a grim satanic atmosphere was just something extraordinary. This was pure originality, and it definitely pushed my boundaries back then.

    The new Doom game however.. oh boy, where to start. I can honestly say, that this is the most intense game ive played in a long long time. The same obscure universe that ID Software had created decades ago is suddenly alive again on a entire new level. The weapons are very satisfying to use, with a lot of different choices to upgrade them throughout the game. This is something the old Doom never had, but i welcome these changes with all my heart!

    What also really stands out is the sound design of the game. Its phenomenal. The weapon audio is very detailed and it brings the gunplay to life in the best way possible according to the Doom universe. The sound of the enemies is another plus, its just awesome! The way larger entities growl when they hunt your ass is just downright intense! (im looking at you, Barons of Hell!)
    Not to forget the great work of the ambient sound throughout the maps, with each tune fitting each level with perfection and makes the atmosphere unforgettable. The soundtracks are powerful as hell, and it creates a badass mood when it kicks in. Especially in those moments, where you have to encounter large groups of hellspawn at once the music does a good job of boosting your lust for taking their ass down. Luckily the music also stays original to its predecessor, enhanced with a more modern take to suit the overall facelift of the game. Its gritty, heavy and addictive.

    The map design is very impressive as well. The game is a throwback to oldschool FPS mechanics, but its not a linear corridor shooter by all means. It IS linear, but mostly the areas are quite big and comes with great variation. The maps also occasionally forces you to stop and think for a moment before you progress any further, acting as mini puzzles so to speak. The areas are filled with secrets and hidden places that you can go explore, which is something i strongly recommend!

    The excessive use of Gore has always fueled the spirit of the Doom franchise, and the 2016 version is no different. You will find yourself in rooms filled with guts on the floor, skinned humans, lungs and rib cages hanging from the ceiling in a bloody mess you can't fully identify. This is Doom for me, the uncensored use of human mutilation to create the nasty, obscure and incredibly evil setting that Doom is all about. I strongly encourage people to explore the maps design, don't rush through it all because you will really miss out some of the atmosphere the game has to offer. The levels set in Hell are just extremely bizarre and the artstyle is really out of this world. Just like Doom from 1993.

    The graphics are insanely good, a clean 10/10 right there. Considering the quite diverse universe and setting that Doom has, it really becomes something special when you mix it with todays technology. The environments are crafted with passion for the original artstyle that Doom presented to us in 1993 and its a joy to behold!

    The gameplay is fast and fluid, just like the original game. Stand still, and prepare to get ripped to shreds. With the increased verticality in the map design, enemies are now more mobile, and so are you. This makes up for a very solid gameplay experience with projectile-dodging moves and on the fly tactics. Its hectic, fast, bloody good fun!

    I can't recommend this game enough. Its a wonder in both terms of originality, craftsmanship and passion for the franchise. I know some of you will disagree, but i don't think Doom fans could ever hope for a better reboot than this.

    See you in Hell.    … Expand
  52. Vevo99
    May 13, 2016
    10
    O jogo vale muito a pena , estou no capitulo 5 , e amando , varios demônios , desafios, upgrades , musica foda , ambiente foda , gráficos fodas( eu curti :D ) minha analise é para os Brasileiros que estão em duvida de se vale ou não a pena comprar , e eu digo vale muito a pena , o jogo é frenético , mistura do Doom original com o Brutal Doom , muita violência e execuções brutais :D , daquiO jogo vale muito a pena , estou no capitulo 5 , e amando , varios demônios , desafios, upgrades , musica foda , ambiente foda , gráficos fodas( eu curti :D ) minha analise é para os Brasileiros que estão em duvida de se vale ou não a pena comprar , e eu digo vale muito a pena , o jogo é frenético , mistura do Doom original com o Brutal Doom , muita violência e execuções brutais :D , daqui apouco vou voltar a jogar espero logo estar no Inferno m/… Expand
  53. rosseiro
    May 14, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. jogo rápido e fluido, porem não consigo achar salas que não sejam mata-mata, não acho isso um motivo para não dar 10, mais esta estranho, quanto a versão campanha, ela e eletrizante e sinistra !… Expand
  54. Enfi
    May 15, 2016
    10
    Completely masterpiece. True old school, hight speed arena shooter with amazing levels design. But beware - only ULTRA VIOLENCE and NIGHTMARE are fun, other diff levels are completely useless for my opinion.
  55. Retron
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This looks and feels like a real successor to the 23-year-old Doom. Forget Doom 3 and its rewriting the rule book, this game goes back to basics and does it in style.

    The core gameplay is exactly the same as it was in the original - large, rambling maps chopped up into different areas, with coloured keycards and switches (along with "rip the arm off some guy" type updates - essentially, following the Doom Bible from 1992!)

    All the weapons you'd expect are there and although there are all sorts of extra customisation options you don't have to use them; you can use number buttons to select the weapons (5 is still the rocket launcher, just as it was in the original) and unlike the multiplayer mode you can carry several at once.

    The action is fast, it's furious and as gory as ever (gibbing enemies never looked so good). There have been some mechanic changes (as in the chainsaw uses fuel and grants ammo when you chainsaw a monster to death), but the overall look and feel is unmistakeably Doom.

    As someone who played the original and Doom 2 to death as a teenager, words can't explain how delighted I am to see the game brought bang up-to-date. As an added bonus, after pulling a certain lever I found a direct passageway back to a (somewhat clunky) chunk of the original Doom... complete with bitmap pickup icons and the original soundtrack, as played on a decent MIDI card. Yes, the textures were wonky, there were no lighting effects (it's darned hard to do with modern engines, the Doom engine was much simpler) but wow, it was nice to see. It also carries on the tradition from Doom 2, which had a Wolfenstein 3D level in it...

    The deathmatch side of things is expanded greatly from the beta and the matchmaking system is fair - if you get pummelled and everyone's up for another match, it'll swap players around to make things more equal. It feels quite cut-down compared to the single-player mode, what with the loadouts and all, but it's not a bad game - feels more like Quake 3 than the original Doom, however.

    I'd say this is a really, really good single-player shooter - it's a true sequel to one of the best-loved PC games of all time. The deathmatch side of things isn't quite as good, IMO, but I bought this game for the single-player game. Several hours in, I'm not disappointed.    … Expand
  56. sbjohnny
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Believe the hype...it's Doom! The Single-player is visceral and immediate. The soundtrack is like Meshuggah and Nine Inch Nails did a record together. It runs BEAUTIFULLY on PC and is a real looker. The Multi-player beta was a sampler of what this game offers. Freeze Tag, Clan Arena, and a new mode called "Soul Harvest". Soul Harvest is like kill confirmed TDM except there is always aBelieve the hype...it's Doom! The Single-player is visceral and immediate. The soundtrack is like Meshuggah and Nine Inch Nails did a record together. It runs BEAUTIFULLY on PC and is a real looker. The Multi-player beta was a sampler of what this game offers. Freeze Tag, Clan Arena, and a new mode called "Soul Harvest". Soul Harvest is like kill confirmed TDM except there is always a demon rune up either on your team or theirs. If you are the one to topple the demon then you can become the demon and essentially carry your team. It becomes a battle of "Holy crap, kill the giant thing" "Okay, now I'm the giant demon, kill everyone!"

    And last and certainly not least, the Snapmap mode. On day one there are Doom tribute levels made, custom horde modes, survival challenges just goes on and on. Imagine a Doom game that offers the ease and power of Super Mario Maker with almost the same idea, anyone can share and play anyone else's content. Could be a new custom mode or a crazy map. I found all of this on day one...what will be out a week from now.

    Do not sleep on this game. If you are a FPS fan, a Doom fan or just a fan of brutal violent video games. This is the Doom we have all been waiting for.

    Stop whining about two weapons at a time, choose your battles people. You've been begging for a new Doom game and I'm sorry Doom 3 wasn't it. This. One. Is. Doom.    … Expand
  57. Theirlaw
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Quite possibly the best Arcade FPS I have ever played. Very well optimised.

    I am running 2560x1440 with SLI GTX 970, running Ultra, with everything maxed a=out and getting a good 60-70 fps - anti-aliasing on max as well! i52500k, not clocked.

    The gameplay reminds me more of Quake.

    I loved Quake!

    Multiplayer is hectic :)
  58. FatherlyNick
    May 14, 2016
    10
    The 12+ year wait was totally worth it. This is exactly what I expected a Doom game to look, feel and sound like in 2016.
    If you are stuck in the 90s - this might not be for you. Why?
    Doom 2016 features: - Surround sound, - More than 32 colours, - Proper gibs: guts and blood fly at your screen - Ability to jump, - You can grab and climb ledges to gain tactical advantage, -    The 12+ year wait was totally worth it. This is exactly what I expected a Doom game to look, feel and sound like in 2016.
    If you are stuck in the 90s - this might not be for you. Why?

    Doom 2016 features:

    - Surround sound,
    - More than 32 colours,
    - Proper gibs: guts and blood fly at your screen
    - Ability to jump,
    - You can grab and climb ledges to gain tactical advantage,
    - Enemies truly want you dead - which bring me to my next point,
    - Enemies don't just walk towards you - imps literally fly around you. Hellknights go out of their way to shred your **** - simply strafing will not cut it in this game,
    - You can modify your hardware to better suit your playstyle - armor and weapon mods can be bought and then swapped if you prefer a different combination.
    - Out of the box modding tools
    - Multiplayer modes that are simply not available anywhere else.

    If this sounds like too awesome for your poor 90s mind-set, avoid at all costs. If you are looking for a game unlike anything else currently in the market - this is a must buy.    … Expand
  59. Nissanblaze
    May 14, 2016
    10
    I have been playing video games since I was a kid starting with games prior to Wolfenstein 3d. When Doom came out back then I couldn't get enough of it. Playing the New Doom brings back so many memories, not only with nostalgic music and weapons, but even the sounds. If you are a fan of the originals, then you will enjoy this game. I myself have awaited a real doom experience since Doom III have been playing video games since I was a kid starting with games prior to Wolfenstein 3d. When Doom came out back then I couldn't get enough of it. Playing the New Doom brings back so many memories, not only with nostalgic music and weapons, but even the sounds. If you are a fan of the originals, then you will enjoy this game. I myself have awaited a real doom experience since Doom II and I can tell you this is it. I enjoyed Doom 3 but it was not in anyway like a real doom game such as this. Too much story not enough action. If you want a horror game that you can take your time with then go buy something else. This game is not for pansies or the light hearted.… Expand
  60. Vic502
    May 18, 2016
    9
    Old-school ass-kicking with a Metal soundtrack. What could be better? Oh, there's also multi-player and a very good level editor if you've got time.
  61. bearcav
    May 19, 2016
    9
    Quick hint: This game isn't about beating it quickly. Get into the single-player campaign and pick Ultra-Violence as your difficulty level, which isn't impossible, but will test your knowledge of how the game works, which is where this whole thing shines.

    If you're into intricate stories and cinematics, this isn't your game. If you're into fast and furious gameplay, tight controls,    Quick hint: This game isn't about beating it quickly. Get into the single-player campaign and pick Ultra-Violence as your difficulty level, which isn't impossible, but will test your knowledge of how the game works, which is where this whole thing shines.

    If you're into intricate stories and cinematics, this isn't your game. If you're into fast and furious gameplay, tight controls, exploration, and possibly industrial rock, this is DEFINITELY for you! No scopes, no chest-high walls, no cover-based mechanics - you run, you shoot, sometimes you jump, and even though that sounds simple, the Devil's in the details - literally. Enemy variations keep combat entertaining throughout the game, and the way new enemies are introduced - sometimes by surprise, sometimes as "bosses" of sorts until you realize there's three of them in one place - is just perfectly-paced.

    All the new bells and whistles on top of what made the original DOOM games so good are nice, too - the lore stuff is really interesting, albeit tongue-in-cheek at all times, the weapon upgrades are nice because they're only for your alt-fire (therefore guns aren't underpowered when you first find them), the trials to get runes (a few stages in) often have an outside-the-box design to them, and the voice acting surprisingly doesn't get in the way - often because Doomguy kicks something and the game moves on, which is a nice touch.

    I'd definitely recommend Doom for its single-player alone. Try SnapMap, it's interesting, and maybe don't even get into multiplayer, but it's worth the price for the campaign alone.    … Expand
  62. lVlunk
    May 18, 2016
    9
    Doom is a very fun, fast paced shooter. I've been so used to the shooters of this generation being slow, ducking behind cover to avoid getting hit by hitscan bullets. Not in Doom.

    You don't reload, you don't take cover, and you move very fast. Combat is fun and skillful, as you can dodge projectiles and demons while keeping your gun on target. There are many different demons types, and    Doom is a very fun, fast paced shooter. I've been so used to the shooters of this generation being slow, ducking behind cover to avoid getting hit by hitscan bullets. Not in Doom.

    You don't reload, you don't take cover, and you move very fast. Combat is fun and skillful, as you can dodge projectiles and demons while keeping your gun on target. There are many different demons types, and some guns work better against other demons. This adds a different layer of variety, forcing the player to switch up the play-style to take down enemies.

    The progression system in campaign is fun. It adds new utilities to guns which can be applied to numerous situations, player abilities which can be unlocked in whichever order the player chooses. You can also increase health, armor, or ammo by finding Argent Energy capsules, provided you actually find them. That brings me to secrets. The campaign map design is awesome, and there are multiple secrets on the levels. This adds a layer of exploration not seen in most linear shooters today.

    There are five different difficulties to choose from in campaign. Those who say that the game is too easy have obviously not tried the game on Nightmare or Ultra-Nightmare. These are the hardest difficulties, with Ultra-Nightmare sending you back to the beginning if you die ONCE. There's rarely a dull moment, especially when playing on Nightmare. Constant action with minuscule breaks in between.

    Multiplayer is fun. I was hoping for an arena style shooter like Quake or UT, but instead we have loadouts. The game is balanced for the most part, with no gun being terribly overpowered. There is a TON of customization. You can customize your guns with colors and patterns, adjust scratch marks and dirt on armor and guns, and there are a lot of armor pieces to choose from. Gameplay wise, the multiplayer is different from shooters today in the sense of how it plays. It does not play like Halo, Gears of War, or Call of Duty. It feels more like Quake or UT.

    TL;DR - Campaign is awesome 10/10 but multiplayer is about a 7/10. Buy this game!    … Expand
  63. lordravenscraft
    May 18, 2016
    9
    For those who played the original Doom games growing up, this new iteration will feel like home. The core mechanics—fast-paced combat, an array of kickass weapons, and exploration puzzles—are all reminiscent of their predecessor. There are also a ton of new elements that improve the experience. Each level now shows you which collectibles you still need, which turns hunting them down into aFor those who played the original Doom games growing up, this new iteration will feel like home. The core mechanics—fast-paced combat, an array of kickass weapons, and exploration puzzles—are all reminiscent of their predecessor. There are also a ton of new elements that improve the experience. Each level now shows you which collectibles you still need, which turns hunting them down into a fun side quest instead of a chore. The 3D map is one of the simplest to use that I've ever seen, and the upgrade system focuses on customizing play style, rather than forcing a grind just to keep up with increasingly higher-level baddies. Glory Kills are not only a visual flourish, but it can actually aid your survival, dropping crucial items from enemies when you need it. Best of all, the fan favorite weapons like the chainsaw and the BFG-9000 (oh, yes) are given priority status with special ammo reserves and bonuses associated with using them.The incentive to use these weapons, and to use them strategically, has dramatically improved.

    For those who haven't played the original, it might be a little harder to fall in love, but not impossibly so. While the game excels at combat, the story lacks compared to what we've come to expect from most shooters. Fortunately, the story stays out of your way almost entirely, except for the occasional unskippable scripted in-game scene. In fact, your character often seems as impatient as you are to get back to the combat, regularly ignoring the other characters or choosing violent solutions instead of politely following orders.

    The selection of guns may also feel lackluster to veterans of the modern shooter genre. While this game builds on the core set of Doom weapons, the shooter world at large is used to this same selection (perhaps partly due to Doom's influence) already, and them some. Compared to something like Bioshock or Warframe where you have an array of weapons with superpowers on top of it, Doom feels fairly standard. There's also very little in terms of in-world objects like turrets, vehicles, or any of the other extras that newer games have trained us to expect. You can occasionally find powerups, which are always fun—particularly when Berserk lets you rip open large enemies with your bare hands—but that's about it.

    In some areas, Doom deviates from the modern mainstream in a good way. Many shooters try so hard to make their level design feel natural that they lose an element of adventure. Doom does no such thing. In one particularly incredible level, you have to scale the world's most impractical and pointless tower. Platforms move and rotate with little rhyme or reason that would make sense in reality, but as a level, it's one of the most fun (and occasionally terrifying) areas. Once again, Doom focuses less on being realistic or fitting in with the rest of the genre and more on making a fun world to blow stuff up in.

    I mention none of these differences as deficiencies, but rather for context. Doom focus on two things—combat and exploration—and does them both exceedingly well. There's something to be said about a game that doesn't try to be too many things or cram in a bunch of needless crap just to "Me too!" the rest of the gaming industry. If you're looking for another Halo or Destiny, you're not going to find it here. Instead, Doom is a loving tribute to a simpler time where you didn't need an elaborate story or feigned "realism" to enjoy shooting bad guys.    … Expand
  64. Doomed
    May 23, 2016
    8
    Awesome game. The only thing that would make it better is to change the music. The music is cheesy rock. Get with Rob Zombie or Trent Reznor and get some kick ass music for the battles. Right now, that is only thing that keeps this from being a 10 review.
  65. Killerwife
    May 24, 2016
    8
    Singleplayer: The best FPS combat in years that knows what it wants and couples it with exploration and story in a manner that's exactly right.
    Multiplayer: Why loadouts? It ruins the awesomeness of weapon switching and adaptation that makes singleplayer combat so amazing. Had the combat been 1:1 with SP it would be a solid 10.
  66. Jaryth
    May 13, 2016
    10
    The campaign is legit, excellent progression and excellent feeling for players, has a relatively good multiplayer and the snap maps is pretty cool to create contents with enjoy the endless.
  67. KevinHeryanto
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Doom is... well doom.
    atleast the campaign is, The campaign is great on doom.
    The campaign does challenge me.
    The multiplayer however...isnt doom.
    Its just feel like a modern shooter MP instea of a classic feel i thought it will be.
    i give this a 7.8/10
  68. ChoBroooo
    May 14, 2016
    9
    Finally, after many years of waiting, we get DOOM. I personally have been waiting for around 3 years, but I know many people who have been waiting a lot longer than I have. DOOM is an excellent FPS, however, it is not perfect. For example, I got a crash within 3 hours of playing, which was annoying. Also, this game is **** CONFUSING. About half of the time playing, I have no idea where toFinally, after many years of waiting, we get DOOM. I personally have been waiting for around 3 years, but I know many people who have been waiting a lot longer than I have. DOOM is an excellent FPS, however, it is not perfect. For example, I got a crash within 3 hours of playing, which was annoying. Also, this game is **** CONFUSING. About half of the time playing, I have no idea where to go or what the hell I am supposed to do. In this one part, you have to use a hand you found for an ID scanner, which opens a door blocked by fire to fight one of those things you rip the heart out of. However, I swear I never saw the ID scanner when I tried finding it. After quitting the game and going back to the same area, THEN I see it. I wonder if this is a glitch because I spent nearly 30 minutes trying to find the damn thing. However, those are my only complaints. The gameplay is extremely fun, where you shoot a demon a bit and then crush, smash, or rip off his head. It feels so satisfying, as well as extremely gory. I have not touched multiplayer, but from what I played from the beta, it seems like it will be something that most may ignore or may only try for a few minutes. I have no idea what snapmap is, so my review is basically single player. I am not trying to be funny when I say within 20 seconds of starting the game, you are given a gun and are fighting demons. This game is extremely fast paced, except in for some moments. Also, DO NOT bother with walkthroughs. Remember about the ID from earlier, I never found that part. I feel like it would ruin the fun as well, so do not bother. In fact, DO NOT watch and gameplay videos, instead, buy the game. Trust me when I say it is worth it.… Expand
  69. Kfeco
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This is a Game with big G! No epic story, no unseen controls, no ultimate anything, but all the aspects of the game are perfectly polished. A full of real gaming experience!! IT brought me great treat like no other games. This is something what the developers had forgot since the 90s. Thank you ID software! Gaming was reborn.
  70. dstuart
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Game is amazing so far! It feels like Doom meets Metroid Prime. I enjoy the fast game play and how you can jump and climb things which is convenient for escapes.
  71. Nicole82
    May 14, 2016
    10
    I'm not a huge gamer, so I was surprised by how much I love this game. It's face paced and exciting. It doesn't take itself too seriously and has some excellent humor. The glory kills are absolutely fantastic. One word describes this game: badass.
  72. robnewman777
    May 14, 2016
    10
    As someone who played the original on the school PCs via floppy disks in 1993, and the subsequent sequel in the same decade, then building a new PC for Doom 3 in 2005, I can say that this Doom is everything I wanted and was hoping the new 2016 Doom would be. Its single player enjoyment at its best - sure there is a multiplayer and I will get to that soon, but it's about the big assAs someone who played the original on the school PCs via floppy disks in 1993, and the subsequent sequel in the same decade, then building a new PC for Doom 3 in 2005, I can say that this Doom is everything I wanted and was hoping the new 2016 Doom would be. Its single player enjoyment at its best - sure there is a multiplayer and I will get to that soon, but it's about the big ass weapons, the meaty sounds of said weapons, the gore, the crazy demons, the space environments and the speed of running around trying not to get caught. This game made me feel like I was playing Doom all those years ago, so hats off to the devs on this game. And it looks especially amazing in 4K. Chainsawing a demon in two has never looked so gorgeous!!… Expand
  73. stephen427
    May 14, 2016
    10
    It looks like Doom, sounds like Doom, feels like Doom, and smells like Doom. It's Doom!

    One of the better singeplayer expierence's I've played. Get this if you like FPS games.
  74. Nobby1313
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Hell yeah! That's DOOM!!! It looks so stunning on my PC, the weapons are feeling great and the action is over the top. Amazing job id software. You delivered what I was hoping for!
  75. minum
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Doom is BACK! Plus you can play in new multiplayer or old style in snapmap. Game have hardcore gameplay like in original Doom and many secret rooms with weapons and upgrades. After every level you can see statistics and it makes challenges. I think this games upgraded old style gameplay and makes it better, so now you can really PLAY and have a fun.
  76. shez
    May 14, 2016
    10
    I'm a long time fan of doom, and this game represents an authentic love letter to us. The gameplay flows perfectly...even the glory kills are incredibly natural and satisfying (and i was very skeptical at first), the atmosphere is incredibile, the graphics top notch...but most of all...this game is just fun! I'm really impressed that a game that carries such a big heritage on hisI'm a long time fan of doom, and this game represents an authentic love letter to us. The gameplay flows perfectly...even the glory kills are incredibly natural and satisfying (and i was very skeptical at first), the atmosphere is incredibile, the graphics top notch...but most of all...this game is just fun! I'm really impressed that a game that carries such a big heritage on his shoulders, came out this good. You can see clearly that the developers knew exactly what they were doing and knew what the fans wanted. There's a ton of content and replay value in this game (all the secrets, weapon and gear upgrades, snapmap ecc...)...not to mention the multiplayer which i'm really enjoying so far with his modern but also old-school game feel. I kinda wish there were more maps but again, there's a lot of content to love and appreciate and they really did a great job. Hell yeah, Doom is back!… Expand
  77. Chaotic-Strike
    May 13, 2016
    10
    A modern update of Doom with an amazing story campaign that starts off slow but steadily increases the diversity of the enemies as you move on. Gone is the linear style gameplay that modern games like COD have gotten audiences numb to and is instead replaced with huge levels filled with many secrets. A single map could take you at least an hour to complete on harder difficulties

    The MP    A modern update of Doom with an amazing story campaign that starts off slow but steadily increases the diversity of the enemies as you move on. Gone is the linear style gameplay that modern games like COD have gotten audiences numb to and is instead replaced with huge levels filled with many secrets. A single map could take you at least an hour to complete on harder difficulties

    The MP while serviceable is largely not as strong as the SP campaign. The reason to get the newest Doom is for the single player and player created content in the Snap Map feature.    … Expand
  78. NickNick
    May 13, 2016
    10
    This is effectively a perfect translation of the original Doom games into a 2016 fps game. The mechanics favor offense and constant movement, the gunplay is addictive and when you add the unbelievably well designed levels, the secrets and the sheer amount of fun, you have an amazing and unique fps.

    If you want a story go read a book... if you want to rip a demon's horn off and beat him    This is effectively a perfect translation of the original Doom games into a 2016 fps game. The mechanics favor offense and constant movement, the gunplay is addictive and when you add the unbelievably well designed levels, the secrets and the sheer amount of fun, you have an amazing and unique fps.

    If you want a story go read a book... if you want to rip a demon's horn off and beat him with it right after you blew his comrades into pieces then play DOOM!    … Expand
  79. pharaohchromium
    May 13, 2016
    9
    I wanted to add one more thing - the game's main antagonist is very weak and annoying so far. Some skinny old woman called Olivia. Unless she turns into some cyberdemon slut from hell, i dont care for this kind of enemy. I think they could've done better there.
  80. DoomDash
    Jul 2, 2016
    10
    Long time die hard Doom fan here, this is the game I've been waiting for all my life :D. After Doom 3 was a bit of a disappointment, I finally get the Doom experience I've been waiting for. The single player has almost all of the elements that made the original Doom games great, while adding a ton more content and loads of variety.

    What makes this game incredible is just how fast and    Long time die hard Doom fan here, this is the game I've been waiting for all my life :D. After Doom 3 was a bit of a disappointment, I finally get the Doom experience I've been waiting for. The single player has almost all of the elements that made the original Doom games great, while adding a ton more content and loads of variety.

    What makes this game incredible is just how fast and intense it is. There is nothing I can think of on the market that has as much pure fun factor as this game. It's challenging, it's full of secrets and upgrades, and each level has a ton of replayablity because of it. The upgrade system for your suit and weapons is extremely intutive and lets you play the game in many different ways.

    If you're the type of person that's looking for a challenge, try Ultra Nightmare mode, no check points what so ever, even for a Doom vet like me this might be impossibly hard (in a good way).

    The game also runs brilliantly on my system, even without SLI support at launch (only negative I can think of). I'm getting silky smooth 60 fps @ 2560x1440, and the game looks incredible. Not only that but they gave the PC users a bunch of customizations that we've all been asking for, something that I greatly appreciate.

    As for the multiplayer, the default MP is pretty fun but extremely casual. What I consider to be the actual MP experience comes via SnapMap. Although it's limited to only 4 players as of writing this, the potential to make games for almost any type of person will be nearly endless. Want demon runes and cards off? No problem. Want classic Doom style maps? No problem. Want gun pick ups instead of load outs? No problem! Want co-op missions or single player like experiences? No problem! Even if you don't like the default MP you'll easily get your moneys worth out of SnapMap.

    10/10    … Expand
  81. CeleryBeats
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Bloody Brilliant. Fun as Hell!

    I'm loving this game so much. The action is truly satisfiying. It's from another world if you ask me. Nohing compared to this. It's insane. It's intense. It's AMAZING!
  82. JetSetGo
    May 15, 2016
    8
    Doom is the penultimate comfort food of video games, at least in regards to the FPS genre. There isn't anything dynamically different about it you can't find anywhere else, but Doom just looks and feels so good you're willing for forgive it for being bland at times. While Doom won't impress with flashy gimmicks (there are none to speak of), it's more than happy to provide very soundDoom is the penultimate comfort food of video games, at least in regards to the FPS genre. There isn't anything dynamically different about it you can't find anywhere else, but Doom just looks and feels so good you're willing for forgive it for being bland at times. While Doom won't impress with flashy gimmicks (there are none to speak of), it's more than happy to provide very sound fundamentals which make you remember why Doom is still relevant decades later.… Expand
  83. virtualmatrix
    May 16, 2016
    10
    Wonderful game. Reminds me so much of the original while not skimping out on new things to do. Great paced single player, fun multiplayer and Snap Map. Please make a sequel.
  84. DeepspaceAU
    May 16, 2016
    10
    There is something very wrong with the system when a game this good gets 77. In the old days of Zzap64, this would have been either a sizzler or a gold medal. What do game developers have to do these days ferchrissakes!? It's a fantastic game. Buy it already!
  85. TheBinarySurfer
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Simply excellent, best FPS i've played in 5+ years: intelligent level design, weapon upgrading system that reward good gameplay and using the tool for the job. No cover system, instead giving you health / ammo / armor for 'glory killing' (melee killing or instagibbing). A fanastic melee system with over a dozen unique animations, well scripted, the levels are fantastic and the enemiesSimply excellent, best FPS i've played in 5+ years: intelligent level design, weapon upgrading system that reward good gameplay and using the tool for the job. No cover system, instead giving you health / ammo / armor for 'glory killing' (melee killing or instagibbing). A fanastic melee system with over a dozen unique animations, well scripted, the levels are fantastic and the enemies quite challenging. The campaign was also a pleasant surprise in that it took me about 12 hours to complete (this is very long for a modern FPS single player). The 9 rather than a 10 is for the...lacklustre multiplayer, just didn't feel great and the same care and love that was clearly lavished on the main game didn't feel quite there. There's also dozens if not hundred of nods in there to classic PC games - doom, quake and others. Oh, nearly forgot, the boss fights are the right mix of challenging and interesting with just a little bit of 'you died, learn the fight!' in there to make it not a cakewalk. Interesting take on the original Doom story too. Really this is two separate games: 8/10 on multiplayer for daring to be different to the CoD/BF bland model and being more fast paced, 10/10 for the single player, excellent and no regrets whatsoever. I hope they release some significant SP DLC packs (or better yet, sequels).… Expand
  86. oumajgad
    May 22, 2016
    10
    YES!

    You want oldschool fast paced, brutal and simple FPS game? Here, have some Doom. It is exactly what Doom should be. Not too much thinking, not too much Mario jumping and a **** of shooting. People who complain that there is more jumping than shooting propably played at some low difficulty settings so everything just died and there was nothing else to do beside jumping. Obviously    YES!

    You want oldschool fast paced, brutal and simple FPS game? Here, have some Doom. It is exactly what Doom should be. Not too much thinking, not too much Mario jumping and a **** of shooting. People who complain that there is more jumping than shooting propably played at some low difficulty settings so everything just died and there was nothing else to do beside jumping. Obviously finding all secrets takes some time and sometimes requires Super Mario skills, but those are secrets! You can live without them.

    Repetition. Yes, because old Dooms werent repetetive. I think some people forget (or simply are too young) to know that feel of old Dooms - You were flooded with hordes of enemies and worrying about this being repetetive was the last on the long list of things to worry about. It's DOOM. Go find definition of that word.

    And some people actualy said that sound is bad? Realy? Music and all those gore sounds are best part of this game. Graphics are also ok.

    Gameplay - is amazing. Enemies are aggressive, dangerous (on Nightmare) and will do absolutely anything to kill player. It feels amazing. No enemy will wait for player to grab some health or turn around. They will just smash You to pieces. Weapons are very strong part of this game. They are fun to use, even simple shotgun is useful late in the game and with mods they can be turned into weapons of mass destruction. Death (both players and enemies) are bloody, full of gore and simply awesome - just like in old Dooms.

    Realy, I just finished it and I can't realy say bad thing about this game. It was simply what I wanted it to be. They didn't tried to make it something that Doom isn't - RPG game, tactical shooter etc. They just made... Doom.    … Expand
  87. Wihglah
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Old school action at it's best. Frenetic action with absurdly powerful weapons, downright scary baddies and fantastic environments. Lost a point for linearity at times, but runs buttery smooth on my PC (which admittedly is high end)
  88. M_Dammak
    May 17, 2016
    10
    DOOM FOR DOOMERS!

    Its not the first time we see some website's reviewers give unfair score for games, some poor games got 910+ and some great games got under that.. like DOOM. When id start deve this game they planning from the first time to target DOOM's fans, cus **** never understand this kind of gameplay style that id create for, the STYLE OF DOOM! AMEN! anyone who give this    DOOM FOR DOOMERS!

    Its not the first time we see some website's reviewers give unfair score for games, some poor games got 910+ and some great games got under that.. like DOOM.

    When id start deve this game they planning from the first time to target DOOM's fans, cus **** never understand this kind of gameplay style that id create for, the STYLE OF DOOM! AMEN!

    anyone who give this game under 10 he must like to play makeup and cocking games on phones.

    Thumps up for id, for DOOM.    … Expand
  89. Pmstz
    Jan 31, 2023
    9
    The king. The only one.
    DOOM.

    +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
  90. Potitoman
    Sep 5, 2016
    9
    When Rage came out, I felt that I was looking at the death of ID. A generic slop of a game with little to no excitement.
    When Wolfenstein came out, it was a surprise. ID showed that they still have the chops to make a damn good FPS game.
    To be honest, I did not have much hope for Doom. I imagined that it would be a competent game but nothing too spectacular. Perhaps it would be New    When Rage came out, I felt that I was looking at the death of ID. A generic slop of a game with little to no excitement.
    When Wolfenstein came out, it was a surprise. ID showed that they still have the chops to make a damn good FPS game.

    To be honest, I did not have much hope for Doom. I imagined that it would be a competent game but nothing too spectacular. Perhaps it would be New Order with a Doom skin.
    Boy was I wrong! ID have comeback not only to show that they can still make good FPS games, but they are the masters!
    Brutal, frantic and immensely satisfying!
    Graphically, it looks great. On my GTX 1060, it runs at over 100+FPS at 1080p maxed out.
    Forget the washed out textures of Rage and Wolfenstein. Doom looks sharp!

    The sound is perfect for the game with guitars and electro sounds blasting out while your guns blaze away.
    Gun sounds could use a bit more punch, but they serve their purpose.

    Seriously, do yourself a favour and check it out!    … Expand
  91. Mahdiar
    Jul 6, 2016
    9
    Gameplay : 9
    Graphics : 8
    Story : 7
    Sound : 9
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    Overall : 9
  92. Captain_Chaos
    Jul 29, 2016
    9
    I'll be honest. I was scared for Doom at first. I had a formulaic and hilariously terrible gameplay experience in the closed and open multiplayer betas, and I continued to have that same **** experience in the multiplayer after release. You've heard the story about how that component was farmed out to the dipsticks that make the halo multiplayer, and it shows: it's halo with doom-flavoredI'll be honest. I was scared for Doom at first. I had a formulaic and hilariously terrible gameplay experience in the closed and open multiplayer betas, and I continued to have that same **** experience in the multiplayer after release. You've heard the story about how that component was farmed out to the dipsticks that make the halo multiplayer, and it shows: it's halo with doom-flavored window dressing. But the moment the game launched, I heard nothing but good things about the campaign. I watched the Game Grumps play it, tried the demo, and got the game for myself in the recent Steam summer sale.

    The glowing reviews don't even do this game justice. Doom 4 is the perfect unholy marriage of everything that was once good in 90s FPS with what little is nice about modern ones, and its success is both a testament to the quality of that subgenre and a slap in the face to the military shooter I hope it will feel for some years to come. Channeling the first two Dooms with a vengeance, Doom 4 hurls you headlong into the action immediately, with brisk movement speed, no cover, no regenerating health, double jumping (eventually), no reloading, armor pickups, secret areas, powerups, the ability to carry every weapon at once and, if you're a stickler about that kind of thing, no cutscenes. It blends these with the amazing visuals you'd expect from ID's in-house engines and the modern mercy of the objective waypoint, sparing me from those long, agonizing hours of my youth spent blundering about Doom 2's infuriating mazes. New to the series also are alternate fire modes for your weapons, which replace the bland and boring iron-sight gameplay of modern FPS with Unreal Tournament-style combat options, with upgrades for these alt fire modes and "demon rune" perks that both are earned by and help you do more of the Doomy things you'd already be doing- shooting, rip and/or tearing, and finding secrets. I have heard absolute Doom purists complain about these upgrades, but I find them an enriching addition.

    On that note, I must speak to the signature mechanic of the game: the glory kills. It was originally feared that these too fundamentally altered and broke up the signature gameplay of Doom, but I view it from a different angle. They are the icing on a new kind of murder cake that this game has created, and I hope other games will follow its example. This Doom is not just a sequel to Doom 1 and 2, spiritually if not directly. It is the culmination and acknowledgement of the memetic evolution of Doom and it's nameless protagonist, including the infamous Brutal Doom mod. The achievements reference everything from classic cheat codes to the doom comic to the "shoot it until it dies" protip, and the phrase "rip and tear" is even used in-game. This is the story of Doomguy as the legend he has become, a berserker-packing man-and-a-half who can literally rip demons in twain with his bare hands and just happens to like power armor, guns and chainsaws because they make his job easier. There is just enough plot and lore entries to reinforce this idea, telling a story of a lone champion's eternal vengeance.

    The fact that glory kills reward you with health does indeed make the game easier, but that's because the game would be a lot harder if you didn't get health that way. You need to move fast because the demons are numerous and aggressive, and you need to carry all the guns because you actually need that much firepower to tackle everything hell throws your way. You need that armor to survive a few seconds longer, you need those upgrades and runes to give you an edge to offset the demons' numerical advantage... it all creates this gameplay loop that works incredibly smoothly. I enjoyed every moment of the campaign from beginning to end: the fights, the jumps, the secrets, and the plot, which through limited character interaction is very effective at what it does. I only hope that there are campaign add-ons in the future.

    With the multiplayer as disappointing as it is, with it's stupidly low time-to-kill ratio and various trappings of the CoD/Nexon/Overwatch genre of shooter, such as instant kills, weird hitboxes and total lack of rocket jumping, I thought my experience with Doom ended when the credits rolled after the campaign. The true surprise then, was the Snapmap mode: A built-in editor that allows you to create your own maps for deathmatches as well as solo or cooperative play, using pre-made room segments to create your own maps, and items, weapons, enemies, AI directors, environmental triggers and other bits that allow you to develop your own gameplay within the confines of the game's assets. It's no true set of mod tools and obviously pales in comparison to what is possible and has been done with classic Doom and Quake, but there is some surprising depth in Snapmap and is worth a look. Importantly, it means there is a form of coop in a game that would otherwise have none.    … Expand
  93. SFproductions
    Jan 6, 2023
    8
    keyboard, destroyed. me, unemployed. ㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤㅤ
  94. dxcwargazmo
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Resembles very well the original doom games (I and II). A breath of fresh air from the other yearly franchises. Campaign game play is almost like a modern version of the original, key cards and all. MP has a slight downgrade in graphics to keep frame rates up. It is just like the classic arena modes from early 90's games. My only fear is after the 16 hour campaign is finished, i'm notResembles very well the original doom games (I and II). A breath of fresh air from the other yearly franchises. Campaign game play is almost like a modern version of the original, key cards and all. MP has a slight downgrade in graphics to keep frame rates up. It is just like the classic arena modes from early 90's games. My only fear is after the 16 hour campaign is finished, i'm not sure the MP will allow the game to last past a month of playability as fun as it is. Overall I would recommend this to any fast past FPS fan, however if you are ballin on a budget I would suggest renting or waiting for price drop.… Expand
  95. temaxa
    May 14, 2016
    10
    It is the best shooter over the last 10 years. Very much схожь with the 1 and 2 part. I have taken the preorder of game without reflecting. I am given birth in the 90th years and took place the first and second part to holes. My assessment of 10 points and point.
  96. MCFCdaniel
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Don't listen to the idiots giving this a 0 or 1 out of 10, they clearly have no idea what they are talking about and to leave such a score shows how petulant and "troll-esque" they really are. They probably haven't even played the game or they may also be pissed that they blew their allowance for the month from mommy and daddy on a game they don't enjoy or don't intend to try and enjoy.Don't listen to the idiots giving this a 0 or 1 out of 10, they clearly have no idea what they are talking about and to leave such a score shows how petulant and "troll-esque" they really are. They probably haven't even played the game or they may also be pissed that they blew their allowance for the month from mommy and daddy on a game they don't enjoy or don't intend to try and enjoy.

    Anyhow, I have smashed the game since it was released yesterday morning, being a huge Doom fan and having grown up playing the originals I was excited for the new installment but was also cautious in trying to keep my expectations low in case I became disappointed with the end product. So far it has to be said that I have thoroughly enjoyed playing, it captures some of the core elements that made the original a rousing success, fast paced, brutal and full of gunplay and killing, which is what it's all about right? The weapons are pretty awesome though I do think the rocket launches is a little underpowered, but apart from that no complaints on that front, the powerups aren't found too often so it's always nice to come accross them, enemy variations are pretty good too and if you know how to vary the gore kills you can avoid them getting repetitive quickly. Upgrading is something new to the game and I like how simple it is, also it's nice to see that it is completely optional and I think the next playthrough will be done without using upgrades. That is one thing Doom does very well, it allows the player to play how they want to play, you can turn off hints, gore kill highlights, map hints etc.

    The music is pretty good, very good in fact, fits the game perfectly and sometimes I think I can distinctly recognize some parts of the music.

    Graphically it is immense, very well polished, textures and colours are rich, it's also extremely well optimized, I play in 2k on ultra settings with my SLI 970's and very rarely do the frames drop under 60fps. Level design is very nice as expected and the whole layout makes for a flowing experience. Storywise, obviously the emphasis is on gunplay, the story is there but obviously it's not going to be a great deal of dialogue because this is Doom afterall and not Skyrim- I have seen so much criticism on here from these 0 reviewers regarding the storyline, show's how much they know about Doom and how you shouldn't particularluy pay attention to their nay saying, I think they expected and wanted just another Call of Duty clone, **** them.

    I tried my hand at the multiplayer but to be honest, so far it isn't for me, it may well grow on me but I bought Doom primarily for the single player experience so multiplayers was just an added bonus in my opinion. I will try it again in the future but for now, replaying the campaign on a harder difficulty is my objective. The snapmap editor is also a pretty user friendly tool that makes it possible to quickly make custom multiplayer maps, a nice touch.

    Overall I am very pleased with the game thus far, because I am not keen on the multiplayer I don't think it will have a longevity that's any longer than Wolfenstein so I expect to play it for a couple of weeks before moving on to the next game. I think this game will appeal to old school Doom fans and players new to the franchise alike, it's easy to pick up and play. Not a perfect game by any means but definitely a massive improvement over Doom3 (which I liked incidentally), I give it an 8 out of 10 based on the single player campaign and the fact it captures the Doom mood, tone and feel, from everything, gameplay, music and visuals. I'm not usually one who listens to reviews when buying a game, I always prefer to find out for myself if I like it rather than try and make a judgement based on somebody elses perceptions, nothing wrong with listening to reviews but judging by the 10/10 and 0/10 reviews here I thought it was time someone put in a sensible user review that isn't fuelled by puberty hormones or an inherent need to troll. I am going back to play, hope this review helps.    … Expand
  97. fallouts
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Very smart move on ID's part by letting actual gamers be the critics rather than all these sellouts on professional sites. Anyway, this is how a FPS game should be done, perfected to every detail. Graphics, music, mechanics are great. They've done fantastic job. One of the best games 2016 and a pleasant surprise. ID knew what it was doing with this game.
  98. MrSeitaro
    May 14, 2016
    10
    Don't believe the haters that scored this game with 2, 4, 0, 1, etc. they're just not used to this kind of game and look forward to a more Hollywood-esque experience Call of Duty style.

    If you grew up playing FPS like, yup, Doom, Wolfenstein, Quake, etc you'll feel right at home with this one, they respect the formula a lot, add new things that make it better. The game is HECTIC, you'll    Don't believe the haters that scored this game with 2, 4, 0, 1, etc. they're just not used to this kind of game and look forward to a more Hollywood-esque experience Call of Duty style.

    If you grew up playing FPS like, yup, Doom, Wolfenstein, Quake, etc you'll feel right at home with this one, they respect the formula a lot, add new things that make it better. The game is HECTIC, you'll be shooting demons almost at all times, with some brief moments to rest where the game tells you a bit of story or you are trying to find the way to move forward. Those classic FPS weren't about the story, but the guns, the blood, the enemies, the challenge...Doom has all of that. You're killing demons 30 seconds after the game begins, just to let you imagine what kind of game this is.

    It's a damn fun FPS, where you kill everything on sight because they're all your enemies. It's a nice turn to the basic FPS which I grew up with.    … Expand
  99. polypusher
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Love it... I enjoyed DOOM 3. But it wasn't DOOM. It was survival horror. ID's latest reboot of the franchise maintains the aspects of the original Doom that so many fell in love with, while bringing it into the modern day. While the original Doom had a groundbreaking engine for it's time, it was undeniably crude and simple. It was wonderful. However, it left a lot to your imaginationLove it... I enjoyed DOOM 3. But it wasn't DOOM. It was survival horror. ID's latest reboot of the franchise maintains the aspects of the original Doom that so many fell in love with, while bringing it into the modern day. While the original Doom had a groundbreaking engine for it's time, it was undeniably crude and simple. It was wonderful. However, it left a lot to your imagination "despite that the US congress at the time didn't think so... ;)" compared with what we see today When I played Doom for the first time back in 1993, this new DOOM is the game I saw in my head.

    I'd like to see more of a story. However, it's pretty clear from the start that this was debated. I think ID had to make a lot of hard decisions in an attempt to satisfy their fan base. Somehow they managed to get through this and produce a great game that pays careful homage to a classic while still providing surprising gameplay depth. Despite that at it 's core, it's still an old-school, run and gun shooter.

    Can we have a Simpsons mod please? Just sayin...

    Get it, enjoy it, throw those hard working developers some deserved praise. Great job ID, thank you!    … Expand
  100. NameUsedBefore
    May 13, 2016
    10
    Played the original doom on floppy disk. Everything about the campaign feels like good ol' fashion doom. Gory, bloody and **** flying from every angle. Campaign is borderline flawless. Only complaint is no skipping dialog which would be much appreciated in future play throughs. Online can use a few improvements.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 44 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 44
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 44
  3. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. Games Master UK
    Jul 25, 2016
    90
    Meaty multiplayer and a campaign that plays like a sustained electric shock. Eye wateringly fun. [July 2016, p.60]
  2. CD-Action
    Jul 21, 2016
    90
    If you miss Doom, you miss what I anticipate to be one of two most important first person shooters of 2016. The classic returns in great shape, with all its vital elements intact. Give the campaign some time to pick up speed and it will pump your veins full of adrenaline. [07/2016, p.38]
  3. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 6, 2016
    60
    A tribute to Doom that leaps to great heights, but fails to fully stick the landing. [Issue#252, p.60]
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