DOOM 64

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. SpazioGames
    Mar 19, 2020
    74
    Doom 64 returns after 23 years to show youngsters how a space marine can slay hordes of demons.
  2. Push Square
    Mar 23, 2020
    70
    Something that hasn’t aged quite as well are the shooting galleries. The enemy spawns feel too abundant on some levels, causing the gunplay to get a bit too monotonous. This is especially true on 'The Lost Levels' which are brand new bonus missions meant to connect “old” Doom to “new” Doom, but end up overstaying their welcome.
  3. PlayStation Country
    Mar 22, 2020
    70
    While the original release in 1997 didn't quite live up to the 'classic' status that the Doom franchise is renowned for, the creative sparks that made it a unique entry are still very prevalent to this day. This is helped by a miraculous port that renovates the visuals, controls and speed of the ageing N64 edition. The only thing that Bethesda or Id Software couldn't help, is that the game is quite frustrating at times. Doom 64 is still one to play, if not just for the sake of more Doom, but also because it remains a true continuation to the series that make a commendable attempt at pushing the series into horror.
  5. 4P.de
    Mar 19, 2020
    70
    Technically solid port of a 23 year old shooter. The once N64 exclusive episode can’t keep up with modern retro shooters, but still delivers a lot of fun.

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 49 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 49
  3. Negative: 7 out of 49
  1. Doomster1971
    Mar 25, 2020
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. I've been a Doom fan from the very start. I was 23 back in 93, so the gore/horror thing never bothered me (not thatAbsolutely brilliant. I've been a Doom fan from the very start. I was 23 back in 93, so the gore/horror thing never bothered me (not that there's much gore in this one).

    This is a direct follow up to Doom 2 from the PC or Ultimate Doom from the PS1/ Saturn. It uses a true 3D engine this time (accept for the scaled sprites). It also has Aubrey Hodges doing the soundtrack (so If you loved the PS1 soundtrack you'll love this one).

    There has only ever been one gripe that I have ever had with Doom 64. It doesn't have the reload animation's for both the shotgun and the super shotgun from the PC originals and the console versions of Ultimate Doom (I really hoped they would add it to this as they have added it to brutal doom 64). Apart from that, everything is hunky dory. The game even runs at 60 fps vs 30 fps of the N64 original.

    I'm hoping they add the PS1 original as an optional extra for this one. They have been adding PC Wads to Doom and Doom 2 on the PS4 and PS1 Doom would be a wonderful extra for Doom 64.    … Full Review »
  2. GamergodsFail
    Mar 24, 2020
    8
    Doom 64 has finally been ported, and resolves most of its initial problems, especially the lighting. The controls are still a little roughDoom 64 has finally been ported, and resolves most of its initial problems, especially the lighting. The controls are still a little rough being translated from the N64. All in all it's a solid remaster. For only $4.99 it's definitely essential to own for any fan in the series who didn't happen to pre-order Eternal.… Full Review »
  3. wesker2012
    Mar 23, 2020
    7
    Worth playing if you are a Doom fan. Not as good as Doom 1 and 2, but it has most of the same classic gameplay. This one was pretty puzzle-yWorth playing if you are a Doom fan. Not as good as Doom 1 and 2, but it has most of the same classic gameplay. This one was pretty puzzle-y and the maps got huge late game. The visuals were impressive for an old game. The drawback of this game is that it gets kinda repetitive and boring after awhile because of the lack of new enemies and gameplay mechanics.… Full Review »
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