DOOM

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 :)
  5. BreakingAwesome
    May 14, 2016
    5
    Смешано... Очень тяжело понять, какая вообще у разработчиков была цель? Графика не порадовала даже на PC, есть очень много "мыльных" текстурок на максимальных настройках. И чем вообще занимались разработчики аж целых 2 года (не считая ещё пять лет разработки, которую отменили)?Смешано... Очень тяжело понять, какая вообще у разработчиков была цель? Графика не порадовала даже на PC, есть очень много "мыльных" текстурок на максимальных настройках. И чем вообще занимались разработчики аж целых 2 года (не считая ещё пять лет разработки, которую отменили)?
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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.
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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.
  18. 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.
  19. 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.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. 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!
  23. 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.
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. 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!
  30. 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
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#3 Most Discussed PC Game of 2016
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#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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Metascore
85

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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