DOOM

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  1. ShawnD
    Nov 23, 2017
    8
    It's faithful to the original Doom's run and gun style, but it has some really weird problems. It would get 10/10 for gameplay if it had a proper save system.

    Inventory: Right at the beginning of the game, it says F1 and F2 are used to switch inventory items, and LCtrl is to use items. There is also an upgrade tree for inventory items. I'm currently 8 hours into the game and I have    It's faithful to the original Doom's run and gun style, but it has some really weird problems. It would get 10/10 for gameplay if it had a proper save system.

    Inventory:
    Right at the beginning of the game, it says F1 and F2 are used to switch inventory items, and LCtrl is to use items. There is also an upgrade tree for inventory items. I'm currently 8 hours into the game and I have never found an inventory item. I'm still hoping I eventually find one.

    Saving:
    There's no way to manually save the game. This is a huge problem because the auto saves are based on plot points rather than locations or a timer. Dying can easily set the player back by 20 or 30 minutes. All of the found secrets are lost, all of the enemies need to be killed again, all of the items need to be picked up again. Although the game has a lot of secrets and areas to explore, the game severely punishes players for exploring. You might die because Doom Guy didn't grab onto a ledge you expected him to grab, and now you're back to where you were 30 minutes ago. This forces an ultra conservative play style that clashes with the run and gun theme of the game.

    Data Corruption:
    The game crashed when I was about 2 hours into playing, and my save file was corrupted. Since there is no manual saving, and the auto save only keeps 1 save state, this means a single crash can wipe out all of your save data. All of your secrets are gone, all of your little doom guy trophies are gone, all of your upgrades are gone.A few people on the internet have complained about losing save data when they're deep into the game, and those people are justifiably angry as hell. This also means you shouldn't play Doom if your computer has any stability problems or if your neighborhood has power problems. If you get a blue screen or a power failure while playing Doom, there's a good chance all of your data will be corrupted. It's just bad game design to not allow manual saving.    … Expand
  2. Sanastusa
    Jun 11, 2020
    10
    Violence. Speed. Gore. Destruction. DOOM is a fast paced first person shooter that is dripping in blood and guts. Playing the DOOM marine you are trying to stop the spawns of Hell from taking over Mars after things go wrong at a research base. Gameplay was fluid and nonstop action from start to finish of each level. Upgrades no matter how minor feel rewarding and add more to the combat.Violence. Speed. Gore. Destruction. DOOM is a fast paced first person shooter that is dripping in blood and guts. Playing the DOOM marine you are trying to stop the spawns of Hell from taking over Mars after things go wrong at a research base. Gameplay was fluid and nonstop action from start to finish of each level. Upgrades no matter how minor feel rewarding and add more to the combat. First play I went through on Ultra Violence; One stop to access what was happening or one mistake would end in my death. Little room for error or standing around.… Expand
  3. Wiebe
    Feb 27, 2020
    3
    I found the game boring, it is all about its shooting gameplay, but I found the design of this gameplay aspect lacking and not captivating
  4. muzmuz
    Aug 23, 2021
    7
    Senseless story and repetitive level design, still, a fun adrenaline-pumping run and gun shooter; nicely packaged with good graphics, amazing soundtrack, decent customization and upgrades, acceptable exploration mechanics, and a lot of demons to kill.
  5. sanchouz
    Sep 23, 2020
    4
    The game is boring and repetitive. I don't understand why the rating is so high to such not interesting game. No plot at all. Maybe for first Doom in 1993 it was okay because game dev. was limited , but for now days it's not playable at all.
  6. kurt_russell
    Apr 29, 2018
    8
    Probably one of the easiest games I've ever played on Normal difficulty. Having said that, it was also a very satisfying game. The story was a bit "meh" but let's face it. Who plays doom for the storyline?
    The graphics, sound and gore is what I was in it for and it delivered on those levels easily. If you're just in for a game to KILL - then this is the one for you. Well worth the money.
  7. TheGamerKnight
    Oct 23, 2016
    8
    One of my favorite games of 2016. This game is spectacular. Fast-paced, brutal, gory, and it pays great homage to the original DOOM. Simply outstanding. The multiplayer might not be great, as it tries to combine the old DOOM's style with newer multiplayer elements and fails, but the single player is one of the most satisfying and fun experiences I've had in a long time.
  8. Shadow1
    Nov 18, 2017
    10
    I wrote review on this game in 2016, but I realized that this game is worthy of a longer review. This is soothing game, it can remove all the anger and aggresion from real life. This is best return of nostalgic series from what you can imagine: the soundtrack is a heavy rock and sometimes it even makes a headache, best graphics of 2016, awesome desigh of levels and maps, there is aI wrote review on this game in 2016, but I realized that this game is worthy of a longer review. This is soothing game, it can remove all the anger and aggresion from real life. This is best return of nostalgic series from what you can imagine: the soundtrack is a heavy rock and sometimes it even makes a headache, best graphics of 2016, awesome desigh of levels and maps, there is a multiplayer, at the beginning multiplayer seems a hardcore, as company, but if you have skill in other Doom, Quake and Serious Sam Games - this game seems easy (specially company), in SnapMap, you can make map yourself, in multiplayer you can upgrate character (change armor,weapons and runes) and evenplay as Demons. I love this game :)… Expand
  9. FeylCZ
    Jul 5, 2022
    9
    New DOOM is so fantastic I don´t even know where to start. This game is so well made, both technically and how great the gameplay feels. You can feel the love that id Software put into this piece of art everywhere you look and go. Killing demons feels so satisfying and guns are really big, powerful and very well balanced you want to use them all. DOOM is also incredibly challenging andNew DOOM is so fantastic I don´t even know where to start. This game is so well made, both technically and how great the gameplay feels. You can feel the love that id Software put into this piece of art everywhere you look and go. Killing demons feels so satisfying and guns are really big, powerful and very well balanced you want to use them all. DOOM is also incredibly challenging and demons are really scary and strong and they´re quite smart too. If you stop you´re dead in this game, demons will find you everywhere instantly. I really hope we will get some singleplayer dlc because there isn´t nothing like this on market today. I would pay twice as much for DOOM because id Software really deserves it, very well done!… Expand
  10. Alexxxlegal
    Apr 11, 2017
    7
    Ótimos gráficos mais sinto uma sensação repetição de aparição de mostros e a historia fraca mais não interfere no tiroteio frenético que é possibilitado.
  11. unorojo179
    Mar 11, 2017
    10
    Seek & destroy, pure action, just for frenetic FPS gamers, old school outstanding refresh, great gamplay, great graphics, great art, great optimization, poor multiplayer but 100% recomended
  12. behnambaghiyan
    Oct 14, 2016
    10
    the game is absolutely amazing. the graphic the gameplay :D but the story is a bit obvious and routine but no one cares coz this is what all doom games are anyways playing that game is full of excitement and finding those secret ways are so cool that make you replay some missions.
  13. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Mar 13, 2017
    10
    Doom is such a treat. It's a high octane first person shooter that ditches a lot of the trappings of its genre. Despite its higher production values and polished looks, this is a new DOOM. While reinventing itself it also is a homage to itself. The first thing you notice when you play DOOM is it's speed. There is no regenerating health or cover. There is only you, the Doom guy and theDoom is such a treat. It's a high octane first person shooter that ditches a lot of the trappings of its genre. Despite its higher production values and polished looks, this is a new DOOM. While reinventing itself it also is a homage to itself. The first thing you notice when you play DOOM is it's speed. There is no regenerating health or cover. There is only you, the Doom guy and the countless hordes of demons that are soon to be fodder for your arsenal. You kill your first demon in the first few seconds of the game and by the time a half an hour has past, you have shot, punched and kicked several denizens of hell into a bloody pulp.

    Doom's gameplay has a satisfying loop. Killing demons itself is fun. But the way you kill them is just as important. You can perform a variety of glory kills. These glory kills are vital in that they drop ammo and health that you need so you can ...you guessed it, kill more demons. When your an inch from death, it's incredibly satisfying to tear into a demon with a chainsaw and watch the much needed health and ammo you need pop out like a gore covered pinata.

    DOOM's story is fairly simple and straight forward. But it doesn't have to be anything more than that. It gives you context for your actions and doesn't overstay its welcome allowing you to get back to the action.    … Expand
  14. Melgacius
    Dec 20, 2017
    8
    1 – GENERAL

    I do not know if I should classify DOOM as a FPS or a run and gun. Probably both should be the correct answer. When you start playing, and after a short and easy demon killing spree, the Doom Guy is presented with the first burst of storytelling. You immediately think that the game is ruined, but you are wrong. Doom Guy almost always ignores all the information and help,    1 – GENERAL

    I do not know if I should classify DOOM as a FPS or a run and gun. Probably both should be the correct answer.

    When you start playing, and after a short and easy demon killing spree, the Doom Guy is presented with the first burst of storytelling. You immediately think that the game is ruined, but you are wrong. Doom Guy almost always ignores all the information and help, he's there to kill demons, and that's also, what you want. So it's a win-win, right?

    Despite that, the story is there if you want to know it, and it's quite good tbh. I assume I was one of those searching and reading parts of the story, it's interesting enough to keep me motivated to search for it. It's not shallow also. Thumbs up Bethesda.

    We have quite a set of sounds to talk about in this game. The guns have nothing remarkable to speak about, but also nothing wrong about them. That's good, do not get me wrong, but not at the same level as the demons sounds, that are mostly flawless and very different between them. And I cannot forget the soundtrack. That heavy metal... what a joy to listen. Probably the best soundtrack of a game from this genre.

    This game is not a visual novel, and if you are searching for top quality graphics probably this is not your game, but it does the job quite well, and both Mars and Hell are quite well designed, and they are very immersive. The game as tons of platforming, so most levels evolve around that concept. The ledges have to be distinguishable so we know where to grab, that's enough for a surprisingly atmospheric game, but not enough to be as beautiful as the Witcher 3. But believe me, you will not notice that.

    2 – GAMEPLAY

    Brace yourself because you will spend some time dashing and shooting in this game. And you will have to do this at quite a fast pace. That's positive stuff in my book, but at some point, this starts to get a bit repetitive, and you will ask for more. At that point, you will start to sense the endgame, and your excitement starts to grow again. OFC the very intensive boss battles give a little help to that excitement, even if the bosses are a bit of bullet sponges with not much of intelligence to go with it, but believe me when I say that you will only think about that after the battle is over.

    Glory kills are a blast and you will not get sick of those. Nothing better than a demon dismemberment to start the day, right? And also, those are very important for you, since they provide valuable health and armour pickups. Without those, you would not last long.

    Are you getting short of ammo? Worry not, just grab your chainsaw and saw some demon in half. He will give you that much needed ammo refill in form of massive ammo drops. Does this make the game significantly easier? Yes, but who cares? Just give me that chainsaw kill!!

    You can upgrade all your weapons for an increased amount of fun. You just have to find the correct pickups and buy an upgrade. Simple as that.

    That game is packed full of secrets to find and places to explore. Just prepare yourself to do some platforming puzzles and you are good to go. I admit that my main focus was always the killing part, but at some point, I started to take joy in finding those secrets also.

    You also have a multiplayer mode. A conventional arena shooter, with tons of unlockable and where you can play the demon also. This last part is the best thing about multiplayer modes. The mode is OK, but just very far from the fun I have in campaign mode. There's a lot of people still playing it, so if that's your thing, you will enjoy this one also.

    3 – CONCLUSION

    I usually play older games, and I'm always complaining that the games are not what they used to be. DOOM is what games used to be when I was younger, and at the same time, it gives me hope for some other older games like Duke Nukem or so.

    It's a very good game, very fast paced, very straightforward, very linear and very fun.

    It worth every penny.

    Just go buy it!    … Expand
  15. grobda
    Aug 15, 2016
    7
    Solid installment of the franchise. Same 'go here, press this, get a key' missions, same 'clear an area of baddies' combat. Glory kills are a nice addition, and there's a small amount of choice in weapon upgrades that can assist your play style. Other than that it lacks much innovation or atmosphere. I played the original Doom on a 386 PC back in the early nineties and found it a tenserSolid installment of the franchise. Same 'go here, press this, get a key' missions, same 'clear an area of baddies' combat. Glory kills are a nice addition, and there's a small amount of choice in weapon upgrades that can assist your play style. Other than that it lacks much innovation or atmosphere. I played the original Doom on a 386 PC back in the early nineties and found it a tenser and tighter game.… Expand
  16. Khaar
    Jul 27, 2020
    9
    Doom does best what old FPS used to, you just go in and kick ass.
    There are game systems in place to make you feel like the best warrior that's ever existed!

    If you're torn between this and the sequel Doom Eternal, I highly recommend this one.
  17. tomastocornal
    Sep 28, 2016
    10
    This game is the perfect reboot, the perfect homage and the perfect shooter. DOOM is faithful to the originals and is extremely fun, extremely hard if you choose to go that route... just perfect.
  18. dandalis
    Nov 15, 2019
    8
    Old school inspired, fast paced, no BS attached FPS like DOOM is a welcome change in the dark age of dumbed down Call of Duties and Battlefields made for the 10 year old gamer with unrestricted access to their mother's credit card so they can gamble it all away in their online casinos.

    DOOM is a great game, if you care about proper FPS, play it.
  19. likevin96
    Feb 1, 2017
    8
    Pros:
    - Everything in the game makes you feel powerful, from the glory kills, to the varied weapons, to the swift and agile movement
    - Number of enemy types that all feel different to fight against - Incredible soundtrack - Solid, unified visual style - Core gameplay loop holds up throughout the experience Cons: - Exploration is often annoying - Suit upgrades feel underwhelming    Pros:
    - Everything in the game makes you feel powerful, from the glory kills, to the varied weapons, to the swift and agile movement
    - Number of enemy types that all feel different to fight against
    - Incredible soundtrack
    - Solid, unified visual style
    - Core gameplay loop holds up throughout the experience

    Cons:
    - Exploration is often annoying
    - Suit upgrades feel underwhelming
    - Codex entires, and most of the plot in general, takes away from what makes the game good
    - Platforming sections

    True Score: 8.4    … Expand
  20. parkjhjm_
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    DOOM 2016 is the best game of 2016 for me not overwatch or uncharted.
    It's just perfect, gore and bloody graphics..god..i love it so much..
    well..nicejob! id software !
    oh and bethesda please add korean version next time :)
  21. seifershneider
    Feb 16, 2017
    10
    Doom is an amazing game! I had a blast playing it!

    Pros: + Fast paced action + Great variety of weapons + weapon upgrades + Great atmosphere overall, you really feel like it's DOOM!! + Outstanding music!! + Challenging monsters especially at higher difficulty + Fighting the Legions of Hell!! + Glory Kills, the Chainsaw & the BIG F****** GUN! + Great graphics and runs very smooth    Doom is an amazing game! I had a blast playing it!

    Pros:
    + Fast paced action
    + Great variety of weapons + weapon upgrades
    + Great atmosphere overall, you really feel like it's DOOM!!
    + Outstanding music!!
    + Challenging monsters especially at higher difficulty
    + Fighting the Legions of Hell!!
    + Glory Kills, the Chainsaw & the BIG F****** GUN!
    + Great graphics and runs very smooth (no crash. no lags, no shenanigans)!

    Cons
    - Wish we had more boss fights
    - Final boss was a little underwhelming.

    Verdict: A+ - Buy it... NOW!    … Expand
  22. Cumdonor69
    Jun 21, 2017
    8
    (Single player only review)
    Story: 7
    Gameplay: 10
    Characters: 5
    World: 9
    Music: 10
    Graphics: 7
    Optimization: 10
    Value: Worth the original price ($60)
    Art direction: 7
    Enjoyment: 10
    Overall: 8
  23. ERROR_404
    Mar 18, 2017
    10
    Game gave me a boner in first three minutes with it's fast pace, which makes you fall into a adrenaline rush until you wake up three hours later in the middle of the night. The gameplay is fast and brutally demanding, requiring good accuracy while running without ever stopping your killing spree. Combat is incredible, fluid and with good AI, really fun! There is a great variety of weaponsGame gave me a boner in first three minutes with it's fast pace, which makes you fall into a adrenaline rush until you wake up three hours later in the middle of the night. The gameplay is fast and brutally demanding, requiring good accuracy while running without ever stopping your killing spree. Combat is incredible, fluid and with good AI, really fun! There is a great variety of weapons which you might use on your quest to turn every demon on Mars and Hell into a fine red mist. There is no dialogue (only monologues), which could only slow down the pace, so if you play just for the story, sorry, this won't be a game for you. There is no aiming down sights, which would be as useful as GTA's traffic lights, as almost every demon runs around and jumps like they are on cocaine. This game will reward for going as fast as possible and letting out your anger on computer generated demons by brutally killing them (which will give you more health and sometimes ammo) which will burn your virgin eyes out (that is until you get a berserk power-up (it basically enables you to go even further and kill everything within the reach of your stubby arms into grinded flesh in one hit), causing your eves explode. Levels are incredibly linear, which makes game even better, as you never have to stop your genocide spree (call PETA - demons have rights too!). Still, there are a lot of secrets, which are even harder to find, as linear level design and the environment will make it much harder to find. Lastly, the game is incredibly well optimised, with loading only between levels and I was amazed, as I didn't expect my GTX 970 to go much further than high settings and 50 fps, but it ended up running at 60 fps on ultra settings. Just for that I'd give the game 9/11!
    P.S.: **** 'em console peasants, PC master race for life! GabeN is love, GabeN is life, Steam is our saviour!    … Expand
  24. lord_raccoon
    Apr 19, 2020
    7
    To begin with, i must say that i'm not a doom fan. I didn't play in any of previous games, i dont have things to compare, i dont have nostalgic feelings.
    Doom is kinda a game for a few evenings. It has a simple plot, simple lore, which is made just to create some kind of logic of what are you doing. But, is there needed anything more than it? Definitely not. This is an actionic shooter    To begin with, i must say that i'm not a doom fan. I didn't play in any of previous games, i dont have things to compare, i dont have nostalgic feelings.
    Doom is kinda a game for a few evenings. It has a simple plot, simple lore, which is made just to create some kind of logic of what are you doing. But, is there needed anything more than it? Definitely not. This is an actionic shooter and its 100% about the gameplay. And here i got a little bit dissapointed. To advantages, i must say that it was non-stop action, fast and furious. Medium level of difficulty was idealic for me: it wasnt easy at all, but still i was dying pretty rarely. That is pretty rare for remakes of old games, they are usually as hard as they were in original, and that is why i grateful to devs.
    In opposite, the game become extremely boring in the end, it's like im playing just to see final scene. I think, it should have been little bit shorter. Also, a huge disadvantage for me was this poor map design (i mean the hud). This is very active, fast game. And when you have to make huge pauses, to understand where is my next checkpoint, where is a secret etc. It would be much better, if there were a mini-map with an opportunity to set own markers.

    All-in-all, it was a fun for few nights, i wasnt excited at all in the end and not sure if i ever will play it again. For me its not a "masterpiece", as some people draw it.    … Expand
  25. david84
    May 21, 2017
    10
    Nailed it! This takes me back to the feeling I had when I first experienced DOOM and DOOM II in the early 90's. In your face action, gore, hellish creatures, and brutal guns. The gameplay is fluid and graphics are excellent. I love how it stayed true to its roots: no nonsense shooter!! You simply find your keycards and automatically get power ups & items on the way. (no wasted timeNailed it! This takes me back to the feeling I had when I first experienced DOOM and DOOM II in the early 90's. In your face action, gore, hellish creatures, and brutal guns. The gameplay is fluid and graphics are excellent. I love how it stayed true to its roots: no nonsense shooter!! You simply find your keycards and automatically get power ups & items on the way. (no wasted time opening drawers, barrels, looting corpses and managing inventory... why do modern gamers think that enhances the gaming experience??) Overall, the developers did a brilliant job. After the campaign mode, there is a lot of replay value in Arcade mode.… Expand
  26. RCruey
    Aug 17, 2017
    8
    DOOM is a fast paced first person shooter (FPS) with amazing controls and an amazing soundtrack as well. Living up to the expectation of the series that started it all is a hard thing to do. But amazingly enough DOOM does not disappoint the player. Keeping the same gameplay style as the first two games you will run around a maze like level collecting cards or collectables while killing allDOOM is a fast paced first person shooter (FPS) with amazing controls and an amazing soundtrack as well. Living up to the expectation of the series that started it all is a hard thing to do. But amazingly enough DOOM does not disappoint the player. Keeping the same gameplay style as the first two games you will run around a maze like level collecting cards or collectables while killing all the demons from hell. If you’re looking for a story then most of the games story is written through codex entries so you don’t have to be bothered if you don’t want to. Since you are running like a lunatic escaping from the police enemies drop health and ammo like its candy, so although you will be losing a lot of health with the fast paced action you won’t likely die. There is no reloading your gun; you have a full arsenal at your disposal (not that 2 gun carry rule). Once you weaken your enemies an execution move can be performed which doesn’t really ruin the pacing of the game. However the moments where you have to run and find key cards can be sluggish at times. But magically your character has a telepathic HUD that shows you where you have to go just in case you get lost. Oh, and you also have a map too. Just in case you really don’t want to explore. But those are minor details.

    Speaking of weapons there is a chainsaw which can be used three times. If you are running extremely low on ammo you can use this beauty to make the baddies pour ammo from their intestines. Using the BFG is an amazing feeling. You will not be disappointed with the amount of gore in this game. The multiplayer however, is much to be desired. Taking notes from Halo Reach, instead of running around an arena with a bunch of weapons to collect. You instead start off with a somewhat heavy arsenal with a two weapon limit that can be built up over time. However this is my experience with the BETA version of it so I cannot speak for the recent release of the game. Multiplayer isn’t the reason I purchased doom. The single player is the sole reason.

    The creators of DOOM did release an update for the game. Rightfully called “Update 6.66”. Update 6.66 brings substantial changes to the game’s multiplayer, with a revised progression system, new rune system for loadouts, enhanced kill notifications and bug fixes. In addition to these improvements, we’re upgrading all existing players’ content to include all multiplayer DLC. It also includes all of the DLC free with the update. So you don’t have to go spending all of your hard earned cash on additional content to the game. It comes with it. Which is really nice of ID.
    Overall if you’re looking for a game to kill a weekend with then you can’t go wrong with DOOM. You won’t get bored as easy as you might think, and above all else it is a fun adventure. I give this game an 8.4, and if the multiplayer would have been as good as the original (Which it probably but my ignorance at the moment has me at a standstill in this regard) I would of given it a perfect 10.
    Happy Gaming!    … Expand
  27. Uglybearcat
    Jul 21, 2021
    9
    This is truly the old school shooter that I wanted.

    I have played all the modern games and the regenerating health and cover etc make it a lazy experience. Yes you could ignore those things, but inevitably you don't. You can't help yourself. Doom does away with all this. You only get health when you find it. You only get ammo when you find it. The action is frenetic and seemingly    This is truly the old school shooter that I wanted.

    I have played all the modern games and the regenerating health and cover etc make it a lazy experience. Yes you could ignore those things, but inevitably you don't. You can't help yourself.

    Doom does away with all this. You only get health when you find it. You only get ammo when you find it. The action is frenetic and seemingly overwhelming. Eventually you beat it. That is the reward.

    The level design is clever and requires different play styles to beat and master. The graphics are, well beautiful isn't the right word... It is very gooey and fleshy in places. A true masterpiece in the modern age.    … Expand
  28. Kayla45
    Sep 8, 2017
    10
    The single player campaign of Doom has exceeded all of my expectations I initially had toward it. My expectations were that I wanted it to be a great FPS game, and more importantly, a true DOOM title. I started the game on Nightmare difficulty right off the bat.

    You will be fighting in the first 10 seconds of the game. Combat is challenging and very fluid with emphasis on speed, which    The single player campaign of Doom has exceeded all of my expectations I initially had toward it. My expectations were that I wanted it to be a great FPS game, and more importantly, a true DOOM title. I started the game on Nightmare difficulty right off the bat.

    You will be fighting in the first 10 seconds of the game. Combat is challenging and very fluid with emphasis on speed, which they've certainly cranked up. Stopping is death on nightmare. Glory kills are satisfying, can be a ammo saver, and really don't hinder game flow at all, and can even be upgraded to perform faster (or toggled off in the options).

    Level design is absolutely impressive. This was my biggest concern with Doom, and rest assured id FINALLY did it right. Non-linear, lots of exploration, plenty of secrets with hidden guns, secret level unlocks, and equipment.

    The monsters are relentless. On nightmare you will get your♥♥♥♥♥kicked. This is a fact, and there's no way to circumvent this. I honestly felt at times that I was playing Project Brutality on "Last Man on Earth" difficulty. Monsters boast a variety of attacks, chase you down, flank you, and can be tough as nails (sometimes a little too good).

    Weapons look and feel satisfying, great attention to detail. You will use guns interchangeably, each has their respective uses. You'll have to search the environment for health and ammo, aside from the chainsaw kills on enemies, they drop little items- but enough to keep you going (i.e +5 health occasionaly or like 4 shotgun shells). The BFG literally clears an entire room in one shot, and I couldn't help but smile at the results. Upgrades and progression in this game are entirely optional, but really help shift the game to fit how you play (the air control ability is the best imo).

    The graphics are incredible too, although you better have a strong card if you want to play on Ultra with anti-aliasing, etc. Uncapping framerate, setting your FOV to 130, tons of options to customize.

    And I have to say, Mick Gordon's soundtrack in this game is some of the best I've heard in a while. On the third level, I was literally head banging and rocking out to a soundtrack that felt like a crossbreed between Lamb of God, Celldweller, and Rage Against the Machine.

    Overall, I can confidently say that this is the Doom game we've wanted. We all can breath a sigh of relief now that the main portion of the game is actually well-done. That beta we played is absolutely no indicator of how the campaign plays in the slightest, and id did it right with this one. Definitely recommend this title as a gamer, a die hard Doom fan (still play the classic to this day), and FPS fanatic.

    EDIT: Since some of you do not take the time to actually explore the game's options and like to jump to conclusions, you can in fact start the game on nightmare. Ultra-nightmare is unlocked after beating the game, NOT regular nightmare. Fact.    … Expand
  29. djtomee86
    Aug 20, 2020
    0
    intro, kill, super mario, kill, super mario, kill, super mario kill..... the end...
    who played this game knows exactly what I mean...
  30. RagingPoet
    Feb 6, 2018
    8
    Just like Quake 4 before it, Doom returns to its roots. No story, no pacing problems, just pure action with next-gen graphics. Id software at its finest.
  31. kch3691
    Dec 18, 2017
    10
    Doom is a gorgeous fast paced single player FPS like the old days. Great monsters with good AI, amazing feeling weapons, superb level design, and a perfect soundtrack to tie it all together. If you have ever enjoyed the FPS genre...play this game.
  32. BackToTheTruth
    Jan 14, 2021
    10
    Following in the footsteps of Original Doom, this is an incredible game and another milestone for FPS!
    Imagine the same people playing Doom in their childhood for the first time, being blown away and glued to the screen, growing up to become game makers and then actually paying back a huge tribute to the most important game of the decade - that is Doom 2016.
    I was in awe about the    Following in the footsteps of Original Doom, this is an incredible game and another milestone for FPS!
    Imagine the same people playing Doom in their childhood for the first time, being blown away and glued to the screen, growing up to become game makers and then actually paying back a huge tribute to the most important game of the decade - that is Doom 2016.
    I was in awe about the creativity, homage, goryness and overall perfect art style! The music is something to behold - a totally new reimagination of the midi metal riffs of the original, taken 5 steps further - just awesome!
    The cherry on top are the Vulkan drivers which, when set up correctly, give you a flawless, fluid experience like no other and a huge fps boost.

    IF YOU DON'T PLAY THIS, YOU MISS OUT!!!    … Expand
  33. DrShepherdLIVE
    Dec 27, 2020
    4
    I was disappointed.
    Weapons feel and sound boring and un-cool.
    Jumping was ok-ish but also very dull. Difficulty is only high due to low ammo capacity which is annoying. U need to constantly switch weapons -> annoying. Puzzles are dull and u guessed it -> annoying. Every secret shows on the map. You only need to go there and find the way to it. It's not the Doom I once played and    I was disappointed.
    Weapons feel and sound boring and un-cool.
    Jumping was ok-ish but also very dull.
    Difficulty is only high due to low ammo capacity which is annoying.
    U need to constantly switch weapons -> annoying.
    Puzzles are dull and u guessed it -> annoying.
    Every secret shows on the map. You only need to go there and find the way to it.
    It's not the Doom I once played and its going in a whole different direction.    … Expand
  34. JavierTaco
    Jan 17, 2018
    8
    This game is great. I had high hopes for this game, and it did not dissappoint. Great gameplay, great music, great main character... and that's about it, but even so, DOOM is a nice break from all the "cinematic" games that dominate the market nowadays. Not everyone cares about a super detailed world with le fancy graphics, they just want to grab the nearest shotgun and kill demons, andThis game is great. I had high hopes for this game, and it did not dissappoint. Great gameplay, great music, great main character... and that's about it, but even so, DOOM is a nice break from all the "cinematic" games that dominate the market nowadays. Not everyone cares about a super detailed world with le fancy graphics, they just want to grab the nearest shotgun and kill demons, and you know what? I am perfectly okay with that.… Expand
  35. LatinaDarkness
    Jan 17, 2018
    10
    The best part of the DOOM series! Meat, mats, murders and naked demons (c) Sasha Fokin.
  36. RustyCoin
    Jun 19, 2018
    8
    Very fun and addictive game. Great graphics, intensive almost all time action based game, with lots of fun guns. One thing that I didn't really liked was weapons upgrade system. It's a fast phased traditional FPS game but you always have to watch your TAB screen what challenges you need to complete so you could upgrade your weapon's mods. I personally like just go on and kill but thoseVery fun and addictive game. Great graphics, intensive almost all time action based game, with lots of fun guns. One thing that I didn't really liked was weapons upgrade system. It's a fast phased traditional FPS game but you always have to watch your TAB screen what challenges you need to complete so you could upgrade your weapon's mods. I personally like just go on and kill but those mods are very useful so if you want to improve them even more you are kinda forced to make those challenges and they sort of restricts fun gameplay sometimes.

    However I had great time beating this game and totally recommending it for you to try out.    … Expand
  37. Did-
    Apr 13, 2018
    7
    Shoot an imp, fill a flying demon with lead, launch rockets into a creature from Hell, and dash towards him to tear off its horn and stab it in its neck. WOW, that felt good!
    That’s DOOM.
    This game’s cool, it lets you go berserk and ravage every creature you find without reason. Oh, what? There is a story, a lore and a lot of backstory? I so don’t care! Let me kill demons, I don’t need    Shoot an imp, fill a flying demon with lead, launch rockets into a creature from Hell, and dash towards him to tear off its horn and stab it in its neck. WOW, that felt good!
    That’s DOOM.

    This game’s cool, it lets you go berserk and ravage every creature you find without reason. Oh, what? There is a story, a lore and a lot of backstory? I so don’t care! Let me kill demons, I don’t need no reason!

    The main interesting mechanic from DOOM, as stated by Mark Brown (GMTK), is the fact that you can recover energy by finishing enemies at close-range with your fists when they’re low on health. First, it feels really good, there’s so much juice in each animation it’s really enjoyable to do it even after hundreds of these “glory kills”. But the main point is to make the player always in the center of the action, never sniping from far away, but instead go all in, especially when at low health. High risk, high reward.

    The worst thing in this game is the sound design. Enemies that are below you appear to be right next to you. Sometimes I could hear enemies all around me, but when I looked, noone was there. They were all in another room below or above me. This is so bad to hear this in a game from 2016. While talking about the sound design, the metal-electro-indus music will engage you into the fight when there are enemies… but won’t stop until you find the last enemy in the zone, which is sometimes hidden or far away. So you run around, without anyone in view, but still listening to an hardcore music. Disturbing.

    While playing, you’ll have a lot of possible challenges to complete, like killing 4 demons in a single gatling charge, or kill a big monster only with your sidearm. They change the way you play, making you try new weapons, new tactics, new ways to slaughter. But there may be too many challenges, and I found myself distracted a lot by these (because I wanted them all), which broke the flow. But when finally I unlocked all challenges, I was free to play the game any way I wanted, and I enjoyed it again at full potential, going as fast as possible, using the powerful arsenal given to me.

    The game also has a lot of secret areas, so if you want to find them all, you can’t just go from a killing spree into another, but you have to carefully inspect each room, and use the map in the pause menu to detect secret zones, which also break the flow. At first, I finished the levels normally, then went back to find the secrets. I really appreciated that I could do that. But at a certain point in the game, I wasn’t able to backtrack anymore, so I had to stop this technique and examine the rooms after each massacre, breaking the flow each time. Too bad they didn’t design the later levels like the first ones.    … Expand
  38. Sanciny
    Jan 6, 2021
    9
    Simply awesome game. Of course that you can find some technical flaws in there, but I can ignore them if game is well playable and funny. I always looked forward to play it again and this is what game is supposed to look like. Therefore 10 out of 10. I highly recommend this product.
  39. KARF4GEN
    May 10, 2018
    8
    ремена прошли, когда сценарий шутера умещался на салфетке и по наполнению был едва ли не ровня порнофильму...
    На фоне игры 2016 третья часть выглядит намного цельнее и современнее, чем новый релиз.
    Но салют своему военначальнику Солдату рока в Горниле от призраков солдат, что шли боями по Аду за ним. Было ново, он вызвал интерес к повествованию. И этот короткий отрывок очень полно    ремена прошли, когда сценарий шутера умещался на салфетке и по наполнению был едва ли не ровня порнофильму...
    На фоне игры 2016 третья часть выглядит намного цельнее и современнее, чем новый релиз.
    Но салют своему военначальнику Солдату рока в Горниле от призраков солдат, что шли боями по Аду за ним. Было ново, он вызвал интерес к повествованию. И этот короткий отрывок очень полно отражает ситуацию с самой игрой. Слишком редко ты получаешь информацию для осмысления и надеюсь в дальнейшем это будет учтено. Потому что ходячие руки в оружием уже мало кого способны впечатлить.
    Не впечатляет и графика с дизайном.
    Картинка стала мультяшнее по сравнению опять-таки с ДУМ 3, а дизайн свелся к набору арен.
    Скучновато в этом плане и тот Вольфенштайн намного посерьезнее сделан.
    МП просто адовый набор лагов, имбаганов и фризов.
    Итог:
    Довольно странно и ново мне говорить и о себе в том числе, что эта игра для людей под тридцать с ностальгией по старым временам и тем кто любит спинно-мозговой геймплей без особого напряжения iq.
    Так что думайте перед покупкой, нужно ли вам бешено стрелять и прыгать, но вообще без толкового повествования.    … Expand
  40. pawq
    Jun 9, 2022
    8
    In many ways, the 2016 incarnation of DOOM is the perfect shooter. It's got a great premise (you shoot demons in the face, what more could one want), it's fast-paced but not frenetic, it has a great atmosphere, and gameplay designed purely to make you want to shoot even more demons in the face. Level design is very solid, weapon types are numerous and varied, enemy types are numerous andIn many ways, the 2016 incarnation of DOOM is the perfect shooter. It's got a great premise (you shoot demons in the face, what more could one want), it's fast-paced but not frenetic, it has a great atmosphere, and gameplay designed purely to make you want to shoot even more demons in the face. Level design is very solid, weapon types are numerous and varied, enemy types are numerous and varied, enemy AI is actually sensible, the soundtrack is wicked, and the game runs more smoothly af. There are also tons of upgrades in several forms (weapon and armour upgrades and runes that provide extra perks), which allow you to tailor the gameplay to your style (to some degree), making it even more fun shooting demons in the face.

    In terms of gameplay structure, luckily there were only 3-or-so boss fights in the game, which is fine by me because boss fights are often underwhelming. And, to be fair, they were a little underwhelming here too - much less of a challenge than arena fights with swarms of lesser demons. And this brings me to my favourite aspect - the arena fights. SO [REDACTED] FUN!!! They're extremely dynamic, forcing you to run and jump around trying not to get surrounded, then getting surrounded anyway and shooting faces in every direction - left, right, above and below. And they're perfectly balanced with ammo, health and armour pick-ups, so that they generally require a real effort, but are never frustrating.

    My only real complaint with this game is the depth of the story and character design. Or, rather, the shallowness. And yeah, I know I know, it's DOOM, what do you expect - you shoot demons in the face and that's it. And yes, the game is really good at what it is. BUT, because of the excuse plot I lacked an emotional connection to it, which some great shooters do provide without a detrimental effect to combat (e.g. BioShock Infinite, Wolfenstein: TNO, or from what I've heard - Mass Effect). With a more engaging story it could be not just the perfect shooter, but the perfect game.    … Expand
  41. Mr_gogorio
    Nov 2, 2018
    10
    best hack n slash i have ever played :]
    awesome graphics
    awesome controls
    every thing is cool
    but there are few bugs in game
    for example when u die ur body parts stay up in the air
    but still cool :]
  42. toxyk
    Nov 29, 2020
    9
    Juegazo espectacular para desconectar y matar demonios sin calentarte mucho la cabeza mientras revientas cinetos de demonios, con hard metal de fondo sintiendote imparable 9/10
  43. enei200
    Jun 17, 2021
    8
    Meaty atmosphere, stunning graphics, amazing OST and fun gameplay made this game great for me. It's great to have a game that you feel yourself as a Main Boss killing everything around you. It can get a little repetitive, but no matter how many tomes you go in a killing spree there, it is still fun. There are still some thing in this game that kinda felt out of place, like this ratio ofMeaty atmosphere, stunning graphics, amazing OST and fun gameplay made this game great for me. It's great to have a game that you feel yourself as a Main Boss killing everything around you. It can get a little repetitive, but no matter how many tomes you go in a killing spree there, it is still fun. There are still some thing in this game that kinda felt out of place, like this ratio of exploring the world and actually having battles, I believe the game could've have had a lot more enemies around the levels. The story wasn't that innovative, but still enjoyed those few characters we interacted with. But to be honest, DOOM didn't need a complicated story anyway. Overall, If you enjoy FPS-games, this has to be a Must-Play for you.… Expand
  44. Kotofon
    May 31, 2020
    6
    Одна кишка потом другая. Ничего выдающегося, к концу игры банально скучно. Мультиплеер тоже не зацепил.
  45. goodmanjoe
    Jul 4, 2020
    0
    doom 2016 has one of the best ost's I have ever heard in my life and the fact that the music stops playing is so frustrating and mind boggling
  46. kycokkycka
    Jan 8, 2019
    8
    дабл джамп дабл джамп дабл джамп дабл джамп дабл джамп дабл джамп
  47. gameking
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    The action and gameplay are amazing. You can play just for fun. Not look scenario or etc. Just play and kill monsters. And this game did this things excellent. But sometimes you can feel want to end.
  48. JaydenPickens
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    This is a good game. Has some problems like once I fought baron of hell and he kicked me out of the level and I fell into oblivion. Or I got stuck in the concrete and couldn't move at all. But overall it was a fun experience. Music was great, gameplay was also solid. I loved exploration and secrets the most. The least fav thing was the arenas... I wish this was more like the old DOOMThis is a good game. Has some problems like once I fought baron of hell and he kicked me out of the level and I fell into oblivion. Or I got stuck in the concrete and couldn't move at all. But overall it was a fun experience. Music was great, gameplay was also solid. I loved exploration and secrets the most. The least fav thing was the arenas... I wish this was more like the old DOOM games, but I still like it. Pickens approves!… Expand
  49. TwoBe
    May 22, 2023
    8
    Really fun game with great graphics, there's no story but nonetheless you can still spend a good time.
  50. miczat
    Mar 9, 2023
    10
    Mick Gordon, thank you for an amazing soundtrack. Doom 2016 was the last game to honour the intention of the original. Run around and kill monsters, and try not to think too much. This game is the perfect expression of the design intention. Fast, balanced, artistic. The best way to unwind after a day at the office.
  51. Manzanetti
    Aug 10, 2020
    8
    Ultraviolence, frenetic gameplay and tons of weapons. It's brutal, it's fun and it doesn't hide it's rudeness. Cool game.
  52. Megamidget
    Jul 29, 2019
    10
    Doom is like no other modern fps, when most fps games are just copy and pasted experiences, getting more and more worn out as time goes on, Doom stays consistently good, whether your slaughtering hundreds of demons or exploring to find well hidden secrets, Doom stays at the top, calling back to its older brethren whilst also being original on it's own.
  53. Lihac
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    DOOM is an exceptional game. It proved to other developers how much people miss the faster and less realistic shooters, and that was very important for the progress of the FPS genre. The game itself i starts great but winds down in the end due to the gameplay being the same
  54. Shimmeywill
    Mar 9, 2020
    7
    Pretty game with strong gameplay. The differentiation between levels can be pretty minimal and the pacing feel pretty monotone.
  55. DrawidsAR
    Jan 13, 2020
    6
    Сюжет есть для вида. Геймплей очень вязкий и однобокий. Выбор оружия оставляет приятное впечатление.
  56. VigilanteOito
    Jan 12, 2021
    10
    Campanha ♥♥♥♥, demonio pra todo lado pra fazer aquela baguncinha, ou seja meter bala.
    Trilha sonora é puro Metal pesado, junto com um som grave em todo o jogo, um dos melhores audios que já vi.
    Graficos incriveis, principalmente o Inferno, não sou psicopata, mas ta bem feito.
    Contras: modo multiplayer nem cheguei a jogar por causa da falta jogadores nas salas.
  57. moonlaba
    Jan 17, 2022
    8
    찢고죽이는 찰진 맛 표현하나는 참 일품.. 다만 짧은 플레이타임과 그 안에 시대착오적인 플랫포머 구간이 껴있는건 많이 아쉽다......
  58. Asmundd
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    The game is really fun and beautiful. But the most annoying thing is platforming. I really hate it. Everything is good except for this.
  59. wasabi250603
    Nov 16, 2019
    10
    Отличный мясной шутер с красивой графикой, невъебенной оптимизацией, озвучкой и спецэфектами на 15-20 часов. 10
  60. RareFroggy123
    Dec 15, 2019
    7
    Amazing for about 7 hours and then it's just the same level over and over again.
  61. jimmya0
    Apr 12, 2020
    8
    Extremely frantic and fun game and for the price that i got it for 5€ I couldnt ask for more. This game does almost everything well and is very well optimized for PC. The only downsides from what I played were the following:

    - The super shotgun is too OP and once it is fully upgraded you will be using this particular weapon 90% of the time. - I completed the game in on hard difficulty    Extremely frantic and fun game and for the price that i got it for 5€ I couldnt ask for more. This game does almost everything well and is very well optimized for PC. The only downsides from what I played were the following:

    - The super shotgun is too OP and once it is fully upgraded you will be using this particular weapon 90% of the time.
    - I completed the game in on hard difficulty but it was not hard whatsoever.
    - The platform sections were quite simple.
    - Needs a little more variety of enemies.
    - Battles against "bosses" are not really well made.    … Expand
  62. Kalamir
    Jan 6, 2020
    8
    Great fun for 15 hours. I'm glad that the new shooters give the opportunity to develop the hero and his equipment. For me, this is a good indicator of how new FPP should be done now. Cool levels and monsters design. Very good pace. Just a great time!
  63. Matusiowo
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. + Enormously good visual setting, first glance at level design can leave you amazed
    + Audio, especially music, is superb
    + Clever arrangement of secrets
    + Cool platforming sections mixed nicely with fighting parts
    + Good development system of weapons and runes

    +/- An initial sense of freedom due to the different paths, unfortunately, the rest of the levels become linear and schematic
    +/- Despite over 30 different monsters, few are interesting and different in their movements and attacks.

    - Uninteresting collectibles
    - Boss fights are tedious and easily predictable with their movements and attacks.
    Personally, I think they're lame (epic demon stands far away from us and shoots rockets?!)
    - Guns, apart from shotguns and rocket launcher, don't have that "doom and destroy" feel. They like more Call of Duty in space style.
    - Over time, tiresome situations of "closing" the level and having to kill all the monsters (appearing in a few waves until the opponents are no more). It becomes more "move and shoot, repeat x1000 times".

    For sure it's a game to come back from time to time, but its repetitiveness can make you feel bored.
    6/10    … Expand
  64. Bloodnes
    Nov 10, 2020
    7
    Неплохой шутер, очень быстрый и красивый, но как по мне сюжет можно было сделать и поинтересней, монстров видов 7 насчитай за игру, 3-й дум показался более атмосферней. В целом 7/10 много нюансов
  65. Renaigse
    Mar 27, 2020
    8
    Классный хардкорный шутан, с хорошей стрельбой, разнообразными монстрами, сюжета особого нет, но он и не нужен в думе, просто бери дрободан и кромсай демонов. Локации на поверхности марса и в аду довольно однообразные, что немного приедается, но игра все равно не длинная, так что до конца арены надоесть не успевают. Так же наблюдаются проблемы с балансом, т.е в начале игры ты страдаешь, аКлассный хардкорный шутан, с хорошей стрельбой, разнообразными монстрами, сюжета особого нет, но он и не нужен в думе, просто бери дрободан и кромсай демонов. Локации на поверхности марса и в аду довольно однообразные, что немного приедается, но игра все равно не длинная, так что до конца арены надоесть не успевают. Так же наблюдаются проблемы с балансом, т.е в начале игры ты страдаешь, а по мере получения новых пушек ты уже нагибатор 2000, умереть рил сложно, начиная с середины игры, сложность возвращается только в самой последней миссии, там уже да, жестко. Еще один очень сомнительный момент в игре - это боссы, они очень простые, а от того и унылые, ни разу не умер ни на одном из боссов из-за того, что у них очень примитивные атаки и мувсет, ну и сами по себе они не интересные . Графон даже для 2016 г такой себе, есть кнш неплохие пейзажи, но это уже арт-дизайнеры постарались, сами же текстурки тот еще палеозой. Но игра прежде всего про геймплей, а он здесь просто шикарен, ничего похоже и близко нет, брутально, мясисто и кроваво, каеф.… Expand
  66. simrik
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I'm not sure why people give Doom something else than a 10.

    If you like gore, fast-paced FPS without necessarily reading walls of text (which you still can) then Doom is THE game. Period.
  67. MiniSiets
    Feb 15, 2020
    5
    It's rare that I feel so strongly about such a decidedly average game, but given the heaps of praises lavished toward it, I feel compelled to offer a different perspective.

    In theory, this game should appeal to me as someone who enjoyed the original DOOM. It's a simple but elegant premise. Portal to hell opens up. Demons pour out. Doom Guy kicks the sh*t out of them both figuratively    It's rare that I feel so strongly about such a decidedly average game, but given the heaps of praises lavished toward it, I feel compelled to offer a different perspective.

    In theory, this game should appeal to me as someone who enjoyed the original DOOM. It's a simple but elegant premise. Portal to hell opens up. Demons pour out. Doom Guy kicks the sh*t out of them both figuratively and literally, using all extravagantly violent means at his disposal. Nothing more, nothing less. Brutal Doom especially is a particular favorite of mine, taking the original game's concept and dialing it up to 11 with some modern tweaks.

    It's a game that ravishes in its excessive indulgence. Indeed it could be considered borderline pornographic in its unfiltered display of intensely gratuitous demon-slaying. It's a commitment I can respect. I love when a game just knows what it is and uncompromisingly embraces it without regard for questions like "have we maybe gone a little too far here?" It's the purest expression of art.

    And yet when it comes down to it, DOOM 2016 feels like a clashing mix of modern AAA production values paired with dated retro shooter gameplay. So dated in fact, that it doesn't even so much as include a reload button. I can excuse no iron sights or regenerating health; hell, I even like the fact that you have to slay more demons for health pickups. It fits with the general premise of the game in encouraging Doom Guy to murder as many demons as possible, but here's the thing folks. Early shooters didn't include a reload mechanic only because at the time there was just no other frame of reference. "First person shooter" wasn't even a genre back then. Nobody knew what the f*ck they were doing; they were just mimicking Wolfenstein 3D because that was the only thing they had to go off of. It wasn't some deliberate design choice because they genuinely thought it would make the game more fun. It simply wasn't a feature because no one thought to include it before.

    At the time, the simple act of shooting things in a vaguely 3D-looking environment was innovative enough in itself. But we are now long past these times. As soon as reloading began to be included in games like Goldeneye 007 and Perfect Dark, the genie was out of the bottle. All first person shooters must have reloading now. It just feels so satisfying as a way to cap off your carnage after unloading a good clip on a horde of baddies. It adds a nice element of tactics to the otherwise mindless shooting by making you consider when it's a good time to take cover and restock your clip. It's such a small thing, and yet it feels so essential now. I feel naked without it, and found myself constantly switching weapon mods unintentionally because I thought I was pressing the reload button only to remember that the game doesn't freaking have reloading! I just can't fathom why Bethesda opted to omit this simple mechanic; it was purely a nostalgic move that ultimately exposes DOOM 2016's central flaw.

    It seems as if the lukewarm reception of DOOM 3 caused the developers to retreat to safety with the familiar. Rather than recognizing what elements of nostalgia actually make sense to take from the classics, they just went all in on completely copy-pasting classic DOOM without any attempt to modernize the formula beyond purely cosmetic changes. But without the charm of the sprite-based pixel art, it just ends up coming off kind of generic and bland; creating this weird double standard for me. Even though I love classic DOOM, as soon as you start presenting me with modern shiny graphics, I expect more from your level design, storytelling, and mechanics to match it. Especially after I recently completed Black Mesa; a fantastic remake of Half-Life 1 that modernizes the game in all the right ways. DOOM 2016 feels all the more hollow and disappointing by comparison.

    Where DOOM does try to innovate, it actually makes the gameplay worse. The new melee attack mechanics get in the way of the pacing, as instead of being just a stylish option in your toolkit of carnage, it's pretty much mandatory as the main means of replenishing your health, and the health of all demons has been padded out so that you can rarely kill them in 1 or 2 shots, encouraging fists instead.

    Consequently the gameplay boils down to running through very samey-looking corridors and arenas blasting armies of very samey-looking fleshy demons, and that is the totality of its gameplay loop from start to finish. No varied puzzles, no intriguing storytelling, no inviting locales that encourage exploration; that's just it. Everything is soundly-implemented on a technical level; it's just not very interesting. If this was all Bethesda had in mind, then they should have just gone the extra mile and returned to retro graphics too while they were at it. At least then the demon-slaying could feel satisfying again as you watch them explode into a pile of red pixels. Go play Brutal Doom instead.    … Expand
  68. PanMrkvicka
    Feb 11, 2020
    8
    This game is amazing, all of its aspects are great, the combat, the story, the setting just everything except the map. I didnt like the map at all and all the collectibles and challenges were kind of useless. But one of my favorite arena shooters.
  69. Kriticality
    Jun 10, 2023
    10
    The best possible return to form for the original , one and only franchise - DOOM.
    Still holds 7 years later
  70. deverost
    Mar 19, 2020
    4
    Very boring game. Very boring plot. Na ordinary set of arenas. It was boring to play like that even in 2000
  71. Denvers
    Jun 27, 2020
    7
    Doom is a action-packed, gut-spillin', bloodfest of a game that constantly makes you feel like a badass. Although killing demons is super fun and never gets old, the gameplay loop is very repetitive and feels like a constant fetch-quest.
  72. LidlMan123
    Mar 31, 2020
    9
    Best game of 2016
    Awesome weapons, great demons, great music, great level design, great collectibles.
    My only big problem with this game is that lot of areas look visually samey.

    9/10
  73. lordkuro04
    Mar 27, 2020
    6
    Doom is a good reboot of the franchise. Great gameplay is marred by a very dull level design for the second half of the entire game. And some replayability is questionable.

    Still a good game to check out if you dont like fps
  74. Wrathzo
    Mar 24, 2022
    9
    Doom is a 2016 first-person shooter game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. Players take the role of an unnamed space marine, known as the "Doom Slayer", as he battles demonic forces from Hell that have been unleashed by the Union Aerospace Corporation within their energy-mining facility on Mars.
  75. anykey_
    Feb 20, 2021
    8
    Doom 2016 is cool! Nice game, but short for 6-8 hours. Unfortunately, multiplayer does not play, unlike me. Yeh ..
  76. Thejodjeremie
    Jul 13, 2020
    7
    The graphics, music, and the environments are atr awesome. The game runs amazing on pc. The gameplay is fun but gets a little repetitive at times. The story is fine.
  77. Baltifru
    Jul 18, 2020
    8
    DOOM is obviously a very good game, but there are a few aspects that could have been made better.

    First thing first, DOOM is a graphical masterpiece from every possible aspect, on top of being one of the best optimised games on the market for such quality. With my old GTX 970M, I could run the game on high settings at constant 60 FPS, with only one very punctual framerate drop in 20    DOOM is obviously a very good game, but there are a few aspects that could have been made better.

    First thing first, DOOM is a graphical masterpiece from every possible aspect, on top of being one of the best optimised games on the market for such quality. With my old GTX 970M, I could run the game on high settings at constant 60 FPS, with only one very punctual framerate drop in 20 hours of play.

    DOOM adopts the complete fast-FPS package: you move relatively fast, the enemies even faster, swapping weapons is quick, and most fights take place in closed arenas with teleports and multi-level platforms. This results in very dynamic, nervous fights where you need to move and shoot all the time while hordes of monsters appear on a regular basis.
    In these fight sequences, DOOM is thrilling, intense, gore, and the mechanic of glory kills (basically a melee finishing blow with a very gory animation) is very satisfying. An amazing heavy-metal OST pushes the adrenaline even higher and glorifies the intensity of the fights.

    A very good effort was made to be both loyal to the original DOOM games, and to modernise the game design. In particular, almost all the monsters from the old games (together with some new ones) are present, and for each of them, a particular shooting/hitting/rushing/armor pattern was found so that the monster needs to be dealt with in a particular way, while keeping an appearance close to the one from the original games (with the graphical standards of 2016). I also really appreciated that some monsters like the Mancubus, almost gimmicky in DOOM 2 because they were slow and predictable, are actually a real threat in 2016 thanks to their new design.

    If DOOM had been as just described constantly for 20 hours (the campaign took me almost exactly 20 hours to complete), it would have been a clear 10/10 for me, with excellent replayability on top of that. But there are a couple of details that spoiled a bit the fun at times.

    The main thing that could have been improved in DOOM in my opinion is simple: if the philosophy of the game is to be a fast-paced, no-brain shooter giving a wicked feeling of satisfaction when exploding hordes of enemies, why not completely assume it and remove all these little RPG components ? I mean, I understand that the game should offer some rest times between fights. Probably the purpose of modding weapons, increasing your health/armor/ammo statistics and the runes was to give the player something to do before diving in the next arena. But for me it just spoils the rhythm completely. Doing a DOOM level for me summarised into: exploring a bit, having a blast in the first arena, and then boring myself looking for secrets, checking which challenge I should complete to improve one of my mods or one of my runes... until the next arena, and so on. No please no. Keep a few secrets here and there for completists, but remove the skill points, remove the customisation of runes and the associated challenges to improve them. I play DOOM to shoot and rip the heads of the enemies off, not to spend my time customising my skills. Even if the RPG component is very minor, it is difficult to ignore it, and it completely slows down the otherwise very nervous pace of the game.

    Another minor problem I see is in the glory kills. Glory kills are a major component of the game, and, as said before, a huge source of satisfaction with their gory animations. But I feel here a small flaw in the game design as they are intrinsically static. In fights where you're supposed to move all the time, the paroxysm of the fight is a move that will make your character completely motionless, and expose you (once the animation is done) to the blows of all other enemies. Although people will probably argue that this was intended, I can't help thinking that other solutions could have been found to suggest when to, and when not to do a glory kill.

    And finally, the quality of the level design fluctuates a lot. I must confess that the first 10 hours of the game were even somewhat boring for me. The UAC is a series of corridors and rooms that look very similar; orientation shouldn't be too hard but sometimes looking at the map doesn't give a truthful view of the layout. Fortunately, I found the levels taking place in hell much more interesting, with more variety in the setting and wider, open arenas for the fight sequences.

    In summary, I consider DOOM to be a very good, unique shooter, that could have been closer to perfection without some game design choices slowing the fun down.    … Expand
  78. Biberattacke
    May 1, 2020
    8
    Was soll man sagen!
    Es spielt sich flüssig und schnell!
    Wuchtiges Gefühl bei allen Waffen!
    Leveldesign und Gegner KI sind nicht wirklich genial aber sehr solide!
    Doom bleibt halt Doom und das ist gut so finde ich!
    Herrlich klassisch im modernen Gewand. Ich fand’s wunderbar!
  79. guiegui
    Jan 2, 2021
    8
    As the first doom i played, it made me very satisfied. The guns and the movement are very clean and the game has a good diversity of demons you can kill. I Admit i didn't payed much attention to the story, it seems kinda secondary, but for those who care more, it is well developed through dialogues and recorded messsages you find through the map. Smashing some demons is a great therapy,As the first doom i played, it made me very satisfied. The guns and the movement are very clean and the game has a good diversity of demons you can kill. I Admit i didn't payed much attention to the story, it seems kinda secondary, but for those who care more, it is well developed through dialogues and recorded messsages you find through the map. Smashing some demons is a great therapy, believe me hahaha, great game.

    Como o primeiro doom que eu joguei, me deixou bem satisfeito. As armas e a movimentação são bem leves e tem uma boa diversidade de demônios para você enfrentar. Confesso que não me interessei muito na história, me pareceu algo secundário, mas ela é bem desenvolvida através de diálogos e mensagens gravadas que você encontra no mapa. É uma ótima terapia amassar alguns demônios kkk, bom jogo.    … Expand
  80. Rustick
    Jul 7, 2022
    8
    экшн мясной музыка прекрасная графика радует
  81. Blint31
    Aug 13, 2020
    6
    Doom

    Positives
    -Amazing graphics
    -Great gameplay

    Negatives
    -Zero story
    -Zero character
    -Towards the end the gameplay felt repetetive.

    I know I shouldn't have expected some complex story and characters but at least on a basic level they could have done something but the gameplay felt really good.
  82. 2I2l1a
    Jun 13, 2022
    8
    There is no taking cover or stopping to regenerate health in campaign mode as you beat back Hell’s raging demon hordes. Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creative and violent ways. In multiplayer, dominate your opponents in DOOM’s signature, fast-paced arena-styleThere is no taking cover or stopping to regenerate health in campaign mode as you beat back Hell’s raging demon hordes. Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creative and violent ways. In multiplayer, dominate your opponents in DOOM’s signature, fast-paced arena-style combat. In both classic and all-new game modes, annihilate your enemies utilizing your personal blend of skill, powerful weapons, vertical movement, and unique power-ups that allow you to play as a demon. DOOM SnapMap is an easy-to-use game and level editor that allows for limitless gameplay experiences on every platform. Anyone can snap together and customize maps, add pre-defined or custom gameplay, and edit game logic to create new modes. Instantly play your creation or make it available to players around the world.… Expand
  83. drfranconi
    Jun 30, 2021
    9
    This game is outstanding. ID Software it's one of my favourite. Did a great job, also with the optimization!
  84. Nekellor_Met
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    Конечно после eternal, для меня, это уже не идеал мясного шутера, но все же мне в свое время игра понравилась, хотя и считаю, она должна была быть на 2-3 часа короче.
  85. SNVKE
    Apr 16, 2021
    10
    Doomguy's journey continues here.
    Greatest shooter comes back.
    I hope this game become eternal.
  86. Galator
    Jul 21, 2020
    9
    Well, this was my first shooter in a long time, and I absolutely enjoyed it!
  87. mikowhynot
    Oct 9, 2021
    9
    Wow. Didn't experience that intense, crispy combat in a long time. Plot a little meh but the gameplay is out of this world. Add a more interesting story and it would be 10/10!
  88. Oshiri_Maeda
    Jun 29, 2023
    8
    A very-very nice shooter. It's such a pleasure to move and shoot in this game, that I don't really have anything to nitpick.
    Still haven't finished it though as it's the same thing over and over, albeit done well.
  89. Sprixy
    Aug 29, 2020
    9
    By far an amazing reboot and a very well done singleplayer FPS. Along with that, the graphics are beautiful and gives you the true feeling of hellish Mars. This game is everything an FPS game should be, no microtransactions, challenging, and tons of fun. This is a must-play for if you have a PC
  90. MrPajamas
    Mar 12, 2021
    8
    DOOM is a classic and for fans of FPS games I would say duty. I played old parts and I consider them great games. I'm talking about one and two now. Then came the three, which caused disappointment in many people, but someone liked it and took it as the best part of the series. I've never played DOOM 3, so I can't say anything about it. There was a silence for a long time, until one day weDOOM is a classic and for fans of FPS games I would say duty. I played old parts and I consider them great games. I'm talking about one and two now. Then came the three, which caused disappointment in many people, but someone liked it and took it as the best part of the series. I've never played DOOM 3, so I can't say anything about it. There was a silence for a long time, until one day we experienced a hellish return, literally. DOOM is back. No number. No subtitle. Just DOOM. The unadulterated return triggered a positive evaluation in a lot of fans, so I did DOOM, more precisely, to be clear DOOM 2016 had to try as well. Ladies and gentlemen, it was something great. In recent years, perhaps the best return of the series we have ever experienced. The action is great, although it could have been even faster, I thought. Luxury weapons and the graphics ... they were unreal. In addition to all this, a soundtrack by Mick Gordon himself plays into our ears, so the guarantee is guaranteed. The story is here, but quite a bit, for which I am only happy, because DOOM was at least always about the event for me and I never told the story. In addition, there is a smaller minus of the game, because I personally do not think that the story is too good and is mainly predictable. That's my opinion on the story, but as I said, it doesn't play a big role here. I would move on to levels that are great because they take place on Mars, although we will gradually get to hell itself in the game. Our main Doomguy can also improve his weapons here as the game progresses, which just improves the action in the final. I would also like to mention the bosses who were also a luxury. So if you are a fan of the DOOM series, I would not hesitate and take the game. But I would also recommend it to FPS players, because in recent years it is one of the best first-person titles we have received.… Expand
  91. Jonatan_Rask
    Sep 9, 2020
    8
    Uma aula de como se fazer uma continuação, remake ou/e reboot, as vezes se torna monótono mas é uma grande fonte de divertimento
  92. FRIST_008
    May 8, 2023
    7
    Знаете, за что я ненавижу эту игру? За то, что я не могу вечером просто так взять и войти в чувство ража и безумия на 2ч. Знаете почему? Потому что каждые 15-30 минут, вас будет останавливать мысль. Так, на этой локации спрятано кучу предметов, которые если я сейчас не соберу, я не прокачаюсь, если я не прокачаюсь, я буду слабым, а значит дальше играть будет или сложно или невозможно. ВЗнаете, за что я ненавижу эту игру? За то, что я не могу вечером просто так взять и войти в чувство ража и безумия на 2ч. Знаете почему? Потому что каждые 15-30 минут, вас будет останавливать мысль. Так, на этой локации спрятано кучу предметов, которые если я сейчас не соберу, я не прокачаюсь, если я не прокачаюсь, я буду слабым, а значит дальше играть будет или сложно или невозможно. В итоге вечно надо читать гайды где, что искать, а из-за очень запутанных локаций, гайды надо ещё и перечитывать чтобы понять где что. В итоге вместо 2ч безумия и драйва я получаю 30 минут безумия, 30 минут отдыха и чтения гайдов, 30 минут безумия, 30 минут отдыха и чтения гайдов. Ну бред же. И это со слоганом, что игра это чистый драйв, экген и безумия. Уберите из игры прокачку вообще, я не хочу её тут видеть. Я хочу чисто драйв и безумие и всё! Мне не нужна прокачка и чувство неполноценности от того, что я секреты ваши не нашёл.… Expand
  93. AppleCalvados
    Oct 17, 2020
    0
    DOOM это самая плохая игра в которую я играл! В этой игре совсем немного плюсов - это бесконечный бег и быстрая смена оружия, больше ничего хорошего в ней нет! Это тот самый случай когда я получил игру бесплатно, но хочу чтобы мне вернули за неё деньги!DOOM это самая плохая игра в которую я играл! В этой игре совсем немного плюсов - это бесконечный бег и быстрая смена оружия, больше ничего хорошего в ней нет! Это тот самый случай когда я получил игру бесплатно, но хочу чтобы мне вернули за неё деньги!
  94. apokalipto
    Aug 8, 2023
    9
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  95. Assisstent
    Jan 13, 2021
    1
    В общем, скажу так: дум мне не понравился. И я не буду скрывать причин, не понравился он мне потому что единственный дум, в который я игра до этого был дум3. И от дум2016 я ожидал примерно того же самого, а именно: атмосферность, хорор, внятный сюжет. И этим мне дум3 ПОнравился. Но получил я по итогу не дум, а сериус сэма в сеттинге дум. Сериус сэм мне НЕ понравился. И не одной его части яВ общем, скажу так: дум мне не понравился. И я не буду скрывать причин, не понравился он мне потому что единственный дум, в который я игра до этого был дум3. И от дум2016 я ожидал примерно того же самого, а именно: атмосферность, хорор, внятный сюжет. И этим мне дум3 ПОнравился. Но получил я по итогу не дум, а сериус сэма в сеттинге дум. Сериус сэм мне НЕ понравился. И не одной его части я до конца не прошел ибо он скучен и однообразен. ТОчно такой же и новый дум - смертельно скучный, глупый, однообразный и утомляющий. Я рад, что не потратил на него ни копейки.… Expand
  96. FirstSpawn
    Jan 17, 2021
    9
    Один из лучших шутеров. Для 2016-ого всё сделано на высшем уровне.
    Единственное, не хватает немного реиграбельности на мой субъективный взгляд.
  97. BenzoSt
    Jul 12, 2022
    9
    This game is fast-paced, brutal, and lots of fun. It feels like a hybrid between the action-packed, ultra-violent classic DOOM games and the darker, unnerving DOOM 3. It’s also notable for its amazing music by Mick Gordon that catalyzes aggression as you tear demons into gooey gibs with your bare hands! The level design is also remarkably good and detailed, especially the levels in Hell.This game is fast-paced, brutal, and lots of fun. It feels like a hybrid between the action-packed, ultra-violent classic DOOM games and the darker, unnerving DOOM 3. It’s also notable for its amazing music by Mick Gordon that catalyzes aggression as you tear demons into gooey gibs with your bare hands! The level design is also remarkably good and detailed, especially the levels in Hell. And behind all the carnage is an interesting backstory which is revealed in codex entries that you acquire along the way.… Expand
  98. lxRs451
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    Note that i did not score the Multiplayer or Snapmap, it's only campaign.
    Now this game is just amazing for me. The combat, the weapons, the enviroments, the enemies - it couldn't have been done much better and after so many years and a rather lukewarm E3 reveal, i am very glad to say that it's a great game - a must have for any Doom fan.
    I went in not expecting much but my impression    Note that i did not score the Multiplayer or Snapmap, it's only campaign.
    Now this game is just amazing for me. The combat, the weapons, the enviroments, the enemies - it couldn't have been done much better and after so many years and a rather lukewarm E3 reveal, i am very glad to say that it's a great game - a must have for any Doom fan.
    I went in not expecting much but my impression turned around shortly after the third level when the enemy variety increased, i acquired more mods to change my playstyle and finally got my hands on some more powerful weapons.
    Parts of the game a bit too arena-ish and some of the guns, despite my initial euphoria are a bit underwhelming - plasma gun for instance.
    Overall, it's great and for a cheap price now in 2020, absolutely worth it.    … Expand
  99. Gorbunov2004
    Nov 8, 2021
    10
    Отличный перезапуск, экшен составляющая на высшем уровне! Сюжет тоже хороший, есть элементы рпг. Очень много разных видов демонов и много разного оружия для их уничтожения!
  100. nietzfk
    May 20, 2023
    7
    I know I'm wasting my life. No matter what we do, it already feels wasted...
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#31 Best PC Game of 2016
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#23 Most Shared PC Game of 2016

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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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