DOOM

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  1. Yogidmt
    Aug 7, 2019
    10
    I think the best way to sum it up is to say that Doom simply puts all other modern shooters to shame. In a time of micro transactions and half-assed and half-hearted games Doom is a giant f**k you to the establishment. It does all the things that other big-wig shooters try to do, but better, smarter, and without bragging about it. Doom checks off all the boxes and leaves no stone unturned,I think the best way to sum it up is to say that Doom simply puts all other modern shooters to shame. In a time of micro transactions and half-assed and half-hearted games Doom is a giant f**k you to the establishment. It does all the things that other big-wig shooters try to do, but better, smarter, and without bragging about it. Doom checks off all the boxes and leaves no stone unturned, It's the complete package. And what Doom really is at the core is an ode to the player. This game respects the player like no other, and it's refreshing to feel like i owe the dev something instead of the other way around for once. Doom is a once in a generation game that shows how us all how shooters are done and really just makes a lot of other devs look lazy, greedy, and out of touch. Easy 10/10… Expand
  2. Hayward1066
    May 16, 2016
    8
    I cant speak for the multi player, as its something that i have very little interest in, but the single player campaign is fantastic. Its fast, frantic and the clever use of tools like glory kills and the chainsaw drive the action superbly. Some have criticized the "monster room" mechanic, personally Ive enjoyed it as the tension combined with the increasing music (which works superbly) isI cant speak for the multi player, as its something that i have very little interest in, but the single player campaign is fantastic. Its fast, frantic and the clever use of tools like glory kills and the chainsaw drive the action superbly. Some have criticized the "monster room" mechanic, personally Ive enjoyed it as the tension combined with the increasing music (which works superbly) is fantastic, but your millage may vary.

    Th upgrade system is fantastic and level design is very good. My only criticism is that the environments can get fairly "samey" after a while and some of the monster designs get a little dull (some extra skins could of gone a long way).

    If your looking for a fast, lethal and aggressive single player game and have grown tired of the COD like snooze fests then Doom would be a decent purchase.    … Expand
  3. hdkiller
    May 18, 2016
    10
    It's like Q3A meets DOOM. Finally a shooter for those people who can't stand these new horrible causal game play elements, no silly reloads, weapon load outs, but fast weapon switches.. A rail gun here, a double barrel shotgun shot there and a mid-air glory kill. This is a fast, pushing gore full action almost in a FFA style, where the first thing is to un-bind the walk button (Yes, thereIt's like Q3A meets DOOM. Finally a shooter for those people who can't stand these new horrible causal game play elements, no silly reloads, weapon load outs, but fast weapon switches.. A rail gun here, a double barrel shotgun shot there and a mid-air glory kill. This is a fast, pushing gore full action almost in a FFA style, where the first thing is to un-bind the walk button (Yes, there is no sprint, but walk) because it's just useless.

    In the encounters I feel like playing Q3A FFA but with Monsters.

    10/10    … Expand
  4. Justkaz
    Jun 25, 2016
    10
    What a ride this game was. A must-have for any FPS fan. This game is easily the best shooter of 2016. I haven't had this much fun since Half-Life 2. The game is so well-executed, well-optimized, and overall just a blast to play.

    I look forward to replaying the game on the hardest difficulty, dying tons of times, and coming back for more. Thank you ID, you've really delivered us a    What a ride this game was. A must-have for any FPS fan. This game is easily the best shooter of 2016. I haven't had this much fun since Half-Life 2. The game is so well-executed, well-optimized, and overall just a blast to play.

    I look forward to replaying the game on the hardest difficulty, dying tons of times, and coming back for more. Thank you ID, you've really delivered us a masterpiece of single-player fps gaming.    … Expand
  5. Antioch
    May 18, 2016
    9
    This is a very welcome throwback to old school shooters. After years of the same **** military shooters with all the console cancers of regenerating health, weapon wheels, slow gameplay, set loadouts and overall similar guns (of wich you can only carry 2 usually), along comes this game and gives them all the middlefinger.
    F*ck reality, let's empower the player and let them carry    This is a very welcome throwback to old school shooters. After years of the same **** military shooters with all the console cancers of regenerating health, weapon wheels, slow gameplay, set loadouts and overall similar guns (of wich you can only carry 2 usually), along comes this game and gives them all the middlefinger.
    F*ck reality, let's empower the player and let them carry everything to engage the enemies in whatever way they want. No regenerating health here, every hit counts and you can't hide like a c*nt behind a corner and get full life.
    The gameplay speed is much faster (although not as fast as Quake 3 unfortunately) than most shooters out the last few years. If you are looking for a revolution, you will not find it here. The only new things this game brings are executions and double jump wich are things already seen in other games. But it does bring fantastic gunplay and action wich let you feel like a badass and keep on going until either you or everything else is dead, without hiding and popping out to take a shot, yet not feel easy or like a cakewalk at the same time.
    As for performance, it held solid 60-65 for me at maxed ultra 1080p on my i7 4770K and 3yo Titan Black. And it looks fantastic. I might even add that this game is probably the best looking "60fps/1080p" title on console aswell. The game is also tailored for the respective platforms. For instance the weapon wheel and other console bullcrap is not present in the pc version, the options menu is fully featured except for mousesmoothing wich you have to turn of with steam launch options, and the game comes prepared for mods. I can't wait what the pc modding community brings to this game.
    My major grievance with this game is the multiplayer. I was expecting something more like Quake 3 but they seem to try and mix typical console shooter mp gameplay with the old school pc shooters and I find it not bad but... bland and wuickly becomes boring. I also suspect console gamers will find this game to fast to be fun for them playing with a controller. The devs tried to please everybody but failed. That might still be fixed with mods if we are lucky. Still with a (for a shooter) lengthy campaign and replayability... overall, imo well worth my money.    … Expand
  6. MEtaFm
    May 17, 2016
    10
    I wasn't sure before buying it. I gave it a try and I really had a lot of fun playing that game on 4k @ 60FPS with ultra gfx settings. Technology since the first Doom has so much changed that it cannot compare. Just the title and some monster design remained. Still, I was in for a big surprise. I simply didn't want stop playing until I finished it.
  7. Haizedd
    May 22, 2016
    8
    solid game and really just extremely fun multiplayer is a little weak but fun enough to keep you playing and the single player is just fun and its story is a bit interesting and snap map is great
  8. EpiK_StormzG
    May 18, 2016
    10
    DOOM is probably the best FPS I've played in a long time. Releasing a few days after a huge release like Uncharted 4 it does an amazing job keeping the player hooked in the story. If you love the story and love the demons and monsters, just wait until you play as them in the online. Most games don't have amazing campaigns and online at the same time, but this game does both. The onlyDOOM is probably the best FPS I've played in a long time. Releasing a few days after a huge release like Uncharted 4 it does an amazing job keeping the player hooked in the story. If you love the story and love the demons and monsters, just wait until you play as them in the online. Most games don't have amazing campaigns and online at the same time, but this game does both. The only complaint is about the DLC glitch on the XboxOne version.… Expand
  9. OrnateDesert94
    May 15, 2016
    10
    This DOOM is excelent, the guns, the demons, the level design, the movement, and the guns power are the combination of good FPS. The difficulty is excelent, is very hard and most exciting to play. The ejecution of knocks to finish the demon are good.
  10. Derangedteddy
    May 15, 2016
    9
    DOOM makes no attempts to become anything but a stupid-simple, fast-paced action shooter with no frills and no fluff, and that's what makes it great. True to its roots, it's all about quick thinking and knee-jerk reactions. It is so fast-paced, in fact, that I found myself needing to take a break once every hour or so just to get a breather in. Scary as hell. Fast as hell. Cool asDOOM makes no attempts to become anything but a stupid-simple, fast-paced action shooter with no frills and no fluff, and that's what makes it great. True to its roots, it's all about quick thinking and knee-jerk reactions. It is so fast-paced, in fact, that I found myself needing to take a break once every hour or so just to get a breather in. Scary as hell. Fast as hell. Cool as hell. Well done, iD.… Expand
  11. IplayGamesSome
    May 15, 2016
    9
    ID did fantastic job bringing this IP into the modern era. This game is incredibly fun, amazingly well optimized, relentlessly brutal, and is accompanied by a great soundtrack. The multiplayer as it stands could use some improvements/tweaks to make it more compelling, but the online component is not why I bought this game. I knew within the first hour or so that I would be replaying thisID did fantastic job bringing this IP into the modern era. This game is incredibly fun, amazingly well optimized, relentlessly brutal, and is accompanied by a great soundtrack. The multiplayer as it stands could use some improvements/tweaks to make it more compelling, but the online component is not why I bought this game. I knew within the first hour or so that I would be replaying this game quite a few times.

    Well done ID Software, you've done a terrific job on this one    … Expand
  12. tempertantrumz
    May 17, 2016
    10
    My gaming life has been missing something for a few years when it comes to FPS.

    Thank you to DOOM for bringing it back. id software just resurrected from the dead and jumped straight onto my AAA developer list that really isn't long. Good lord what a surprise.

    Hype over. Just buy it. We need more games like this.
  13. KurtisThorne
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Doom is excellent, exactly what I was hoping for - and pretty much what many hoped Doom 3 would have been.

    Action is fast and frantic, the glory kills / chainsaw system is well balanced and works in such a way as to keep you in the fray. Snapmap is surprisingly flexible, can't wait to see what user created content appears in there. It also remains to see what (if any) extra content    Doom is excellent, exactly what I was hoping for - and pretty much what many hoped Doom 3 would have been.

    Action is fast and frantic, the glory kills / chainsaw system is well balanced and works in such a way as to keep you in the fray.

    Snapmap is surprisingly flexible, can't wait to see what user created content appears in there. It also remains to see what (if any) extra content becomes available over the games lifespan.

    Also, I don't see what the fuss is about the multiplayer, it's really not that bad!    … Expand
  14. Jhanny001
    May 17, 2016
    10
    Fast, hectic, gory, beautiful, what more could you ask for? Doom's glory kill system keeps you in the action, and the platforming in between gun fights keep things varied. The graphics are excellent and the pacing is on point. Mostly keeps the traditional DOOM feel but updated for 2016. Do hell a solid and buy this game.
  15. Tenedini83
    May 18, 2016
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Simplesmente Fantástico, valeu toda a espera esses anos, uma obra prima.
    Com um estilo de combate totalmente inovador, DOOM chegou para ser o melhor FPS de 2016, nostálgico e mágico, um jogo para ninguém botar defeito.    … Expand
  16. DaZ_2016
    May 18, 2016
    8
    An decent refresh of a solid old school FPS with awesome graphics and atmospheric sound.
    The single player campaign will keep you busy for 15+ hours if you take the time to look around for all the secret areas and suit and weapon upgrades.

    The action gets a little repetitive.
    Occasionally the game crashes back to the desktop (PC) for no apparent reason.
  17. ruberman
    May 18, 2016
    10
    DOOM is a masterpiece! The people who put this together and the people who tested it to perfection should be all taken out for a steak dinner. The face eating is my favorite. Well done.
  18. Enub1984
    May 18, 2016
    10
    This is the greatest game ever made!!!!!! Big props to the team that made this one. They worked hard to make it flawless.. I especially love the multiplayer in the game
  19. grubus_r
    May 18, 2016
    10
    Great game, don't bother reading negative comments. Campaign worth every cent. Music is amazing, the graphics is great. If you like run and gun this is the game for you.
  20. profd
    May 18, 2016
    10
    Doom is back! If you dont like this, then you probably wouldn't have liked it back in 1993.

    For me this is the best game of the year so far. Multi player is terrible but i would have been happy for them to cut it as the single player stands on its own.
  21. NobylLyee
    May 18, 2016
    10
    Absolutely amazing! The game is all about love... the love of exploding the hell out of demons. So many different guns and explosions! i love seeing my enemies die!
  22. Chipmonkey
    May 19, 2016
    9
    The single player portion of this game is the best campaign in First Person Shooters that I have played in years, maybe since playing Half-Life 2. The multi-player is forgettable but fun enough as a distraction. Multi-player has never been the focus of DOOM for me, though. I have not used much of Snapmap, yet. But the depth and power of this tool should offer great replay value for thisThe single player portion of this game is the best campaign in First Person Shooters that I have played in years, maybe since playing Half-Life 2. The multi-player is forgettable but fun enough as a distraction. Multi-player has never been the focus of DOOM for me, though. I have not used much of Snapmap, yet. But the depth and power of this tool should offer great replay value for this game in the future.
    This will focus on my likes and dislikes of the single-player (as I can't speak for Snapmap and MP is just "meh"):
    Pros:
    -Solid, fast-paced gameplay; an obvious throwback to the frenetic action of DOOM 1&2; It is a twitch-based shooter
    -Some of the best animation I have seen for enemy NPCs in gaming. Every character moves distinctly different and animation ques can be seen, learnt and offer warnings of incoming attacks.
    -Perfect soundtrack to set the atmosphere of the game
    -The in-game HUD is incredibly customizable.
    -The Advanced Graphics options ensures that this game will run on any gaming machine built in the last 3-4 years (and still looks decent on Low Settings).
    -Good (mostly) level design: Large open areas, narrow corridors, hellish mazes, and secret areas galore!
    -Weapons feel good to fire, and are upgrade-able, if you choose; or leave the weapons the way they are for a real challenge in later levels.
    -Fun, classic gameplay-loop: Enter a room, kill everything mercilessly, collect pickups, search for secrets, repeat step one.

    Cons:
    - Level design: Although I like most things about the levels, it falls short in one area: Levels are not distinct from one-another. Especially the Mars Base levels, it is hard to tell them apart. Comparing this to DOOM 1&2, you would know what level you are on after opening the first door (if not sooner), I don't feel that in this game.
    -The campaign could have been longer, but I guess they have to have something for DLC...

    Minor complaints that do not detract much from gameplay, aside: If you like old-school DOOM or if you are just sick of sub-par military shooters holding your hand through corridor, after corridor, after boring canned set-pieces, then pick up DOOM NOW!    … Expand
  23. spiralz
    May 19, 2016
    9
    Great game a nice modern up to date version of an era of FPS long forgotten. Smooth with guns that have enough variety along with a good weapon and abilities mod system that keeps things interesting. above all else its a lot of FUN.
  24. MidgetWombat
    May 19, 2016
    9
    Best FPS shooter i've played in a while, Reminds me of the original kinda feels like what they wanted doom to be in the begging. Multi player i only played in beta and didn't really like, but the single player TOTALLY Worth the price. If you love doom or want a good FPS or Hectic Battle Music, this game was made for you. Tong in cheek silly fun kill kill kill.
  25. Vesparion
    May 20, 2016
    9
    Multiplayer is not great ( so far ) but the singleplayer campaign is really great experience. Overall 9/10.
    A true comeback to the roots of FPS shooters ( as far as singleplayer goes )
  26. FrankieZee
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Played the multiplayer beta was underwhelmed .. got the game on steam and was blown away by the single player campaign , simply amazingly fun FPS .. I haven't had so much fun playing an FPS since...Doom .. wow they did it .. they made a game as good as the original I didn't think it was possible .
    It was even more surprising because I started off looking to find negative points in the    Played the multiplayer beta was underwhelmed .. got the game on steam and was blown away by the single player campaign , simply amazingly fun FPS .. I haven't had so much fun playing an FPS since...Doom .. wow they did it .. they made a game as good as the original I didn't think it was possible .
    It was even more surprising because I started off looking to find negative points in the game . I thought the gloy kills would get repetitive but they don't.. they made them a strategy when to use them and the different types are fun to pull off .. the upgrade system I didn't even know about and it's a great part of the game reward system for exploring and puzzle solving ,
    Graphics are excellent the gore is right on the mark , the creatures look great ..
    there's always room for subjective improvements and everyone has their opinions on where the game can be improved but overall the game is solid , loaded with great game-play surprisingly good story which I was not expecting and fun play mechanics ,, oh yeah and super fast game play .. this is a decidedly different approach which is not new but hasn't been done right in so long it seems new .. the game play gets better the faster you go .. really truly amazingly fun game .    … Expand
  27. Pao44445
    May 24, 2016
    8
    And again, ID software 've given us another great FPS game
    DOOM (2016) brings back classic FPS elements like picking ammo,health,secret items to modern day of FPS gaming. Although,the game has some new features such as glory kill,upgradable gears, new enemies etc. They don't affect the gameplay too much. Campaign and SnapMap both are great, I never getting bored with them but Multiplayer.
  28. Grigo
    May 25, 2016
    10
    DOOM is fantastic, DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic DOOM is fantastic
  29. Sobrio
    May 26, 2016
    10
    Doom it's ture old school shooter..
    Excellent graphics..
    Fantastic level design..
    Fast and agressive gameplay..
    Awesome soundtrack..
    Last time i played something cool like this, it was in 2011, that game was Serious Sam. But Doom is alot better, better that any FPS i played so far.
  30. liriktwitch
    May 29, 2016
    10
    What. A. Game. DOOM is back, it looks amazing, runs amazing and is bloody and visceral. If you want to have a good time a slaughter demons on Mars, BUY THIS NOW!
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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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