DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One

 PlayStation 4
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Mixed or average reviews- based on 78 Ratings

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  1. EmberWolf
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Look at all the negative reviews. Do you see what they have in common? In basic sense, these people think a game is bad because it challenges the player. This DLC is for people who’ve mastered the base game. The developers even stated that. Level design, atmosphere, platforming and even enemy placement has all been improved upon. Sure some fights might seem to drag during your firstLook at all the negative reviews. Do you see what they have in common? In basic sense, these people think a game is bad because it challenges the player. This DLC is for people who’ve mastered the base game. The developers even stated that. Level design, atmosphere, platforming and even enemy placement has all been improved upon. Sure some fights might seem to drag during your first playthrough but they’re extremely rewarding to master. It’s really quite annoying how these negative reviews overshadow all the improvements this DLC made.… Expand
  2. SwnSng
    Oct 27, 2020
    10
    The Ancient gods has the most engaging combat of any DOOM game.

    We all agree that the game is harder but so was Eternal when you first played it. I mean would you rather the game not challenge Slayers and all we got was just new environments to play through because to me I think that would have been disappointing. I think the game is generous to players with BFG ammo all around if you    The Ancient gods has the most engaging combat of any DOOM game.

    We all agree that the game is harder but so was Eternal when you first played it. I mean would you rather the game not challenge Slayers and all we got was just new environments to play through because to me I think that would have been disappointing. I think the game is generous to players with BFG ammo all around if you want to make an encounter easier. The game is not unfair -- everytime you die, you know what you did wrong or what you need to improve on. Whether it's movement, positioning, monster priority or pumping out more dps it's all there for you to analyze. Also, it's not a bad ide a to play the game in a lower difficulty on the first run-through to learn the mechanics and limit any frustration that you may have. Every Slayer can improve some part of their game and that is when any skilled base game feels the most satisfying.    … Expand
  3. EZLOPEZ2
    Oct 29, 2020
    10
    it's phenomenal in terms of difficulty, there's no challenge like that in the main game, probably the journalists didn't like it because it was difficult
  4. Mixaila
    Nov 9, 2020
    10
    Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods Part One is an amazing expansion to the franchise that brings all the best parts of the base game and cranks them to the max to make a hardcore experience. Would definitely recommend to doom and arena shooter fans, not for the average laid back gamer or game journalist ; )
  5. Tango-Three
    Oct 27, 2020
    9
    Hard, entertaining, best DOOM levels ever conceived. I highly recommend to all DOOM ETERNAL players out there. Tip: master the DOOM Dance first.
  6. GamejournoSucks
    Nov 4, 2020
    9
    Amazing expansion to an already stellar game, Id studios once again why they are the masters when it comes to creating FPS games. This expansion is brutal, fast paced, high octane and absolute blast from start to finish.

    Only complaint is how short the Expansion is in comparison to the base game but what's there is excellent and the brutal difficulty will keep you coming back for more.
  7. metalrash
    Oct 25, 2020
    10
    This game is for the hardcore Doom and FPS players only cos my god this DLC or rather, expansion will test you to your limits. Its been amped up to 11 and then some!! Old school in every way, very similar to the early doom episodes.
    Intense and exhilarating, and the satisfaction you get from clearing an arena is so satisfying.
  8. DoomSlayer3030
    Oct 28, 2020
    10
    This is what is going to make doom eternal game of the year! The story content is awesome adding more lore to the storyline and the slayer and the combat is more fast and difficult which is awesome!
  9. FelipeTempone
    Oct 23, 2020
    10
    If you like Doom classic style, this is the best Doom experience ever! Amazing DLC! A true tribute to the franchise! Rip and Tear!
  10. Gulyu84
    Oct 22, 2020
    10
    Perfect content for a perfect game. I recommend it to anyone who wants to continue from where the basic game is over. The story is predictable, but in this game, who cares. The difficulty may catch on for those who play less fps games.
  11. Emberz
    Oct 23, 2020
    9
    Spoiler free review:

    - Is it worth the price? Yes most definitely. If you’re looking for a good challenge and have already mastered the Base game, this expansion is for you. - How long is the DLC? For a first run, you’ll average about five hours. Depends on difficulty and the amount of time you put into exploration though. Could take longer. - How many levels are there? Three.    Spoiler free review:

    - Is it worth the price?
    Yes most definitely. If you’re looking for a good challenge and have already mastered the Base game, this expansion is for you.

    - How long is the DLC?
    For a first run, you’ll average about five hours. Depends on difficulty and the amount of time you put into exploration though. Could take longer.

    - How many levels are there?
    Three. Each one takes about 80+ minutes to complete. These missions are much more open too, which allows for more secret hunting.

    - Platforming
    The platforming has been improved, and now blends with the environments much more cohesively. It’s also more challenging this time around. Depends on whether you like that or not. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

    - Music
    Probably the most controversial part of the DLC. Trust me, the music does give off that Doom vibe. It may not have super catchy riffs like Mick’s work does but there are still some really good tracks to listen to in this DLC. Though for some reason, the music volume is quite low compared to the base game’s. If you really want the music to pop, turn down your sound effects volume to 50% or lower.

    - Are there New Bosses/Enemies/Hazards?
    Yes, most of them, in my opinion, are good.

    Would recommend. Great expansion, few nitpicks I have with some of the enemy design but that’s about it.    … Expand
  12. iddqd4
    Nov 7, 2022
    10
    +3 крутецких уровня, и самая сложная и долгая битва во всей игре, с Мародером с ангелом внутри, на очень крохотной арене 3 уровня, и довольно сложный финальный босс. Красиво, стремительно, сложно.

    Отличное продолжение, ни в чем не уступающее оригиналу, кроме продолжительности. 10/10    +3 крутецких уровня, и самая сложная и долгая битва во всей игре, с Мародером с ангелом внутри, на очень крохотной арене 3 уровня, и довольно сложный финальный босс. Красиво, стремительно, сложно.

    Отличное продолжение, ни в чем не уступающее оригиналу, кроме продолжительности. 10/10
  13. Alexandr2001
    Oct 31, 2020
    9
    Amazing experience for DOOM fans - much harder than Eternal campaign,highly recommend
  14. CrispyWafflez
    Dec 11, 2020
    9
    Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods surpassed my expectations and somehow a 5 hour DLC is on par with the entire main game for me. The arenas are more intense and chaotic and the double down (literally) on the strongest enemies you love to hate. They're long and very difficult and you'll be sweating and getting mad and it feels so good to overcome them. There's also another layer of verticalityDoom Eternal: The Ancient Gods surpassed my expectations and somehow a 5 hour DLC is on par with the entire main game for me. The arenas are more intense and chaotic and the double down (literally) on the strongest enemies you love to hate. They're long and very difficult and you'll be sweating and getting mad and it feels so good to overcome them. There's also another layer of verticality to the arenas as well as more advanced and longer platforming sections that test the understanding of the players movement, and were very enjoyable. The level design is just as good if not better than the base game and offers some fun backtracking and key card hunting and well as having more interconnected and explorable levels. There are also some cool weather effects and excellent art direction in all three of the levels, really immersive and great use of color. The new runes are fun to use and add an extra layer of customization as well as offering some cosmetic customization with unlocking skins for completing secret encounters. The music was also great and it fits the tone of the game and serves as a nice driving force but is missing those super iconic and memorable riffs that would've brought it to the next level. The new enemy types are mostly solid additions and blood angels are a real threat, if you aren't careful and quick, and the spectre whiplash was also a really cruel and nice addition as well. Only enemy I'm mixed on is the spirits. They create these super buff enemies which are fun to fight and spice up the encounters but you're forced to kill it one way which is super slow and brings the combat to a crawl for a few seconds. The final boss was also incredible but still felt lacking in terms of having a way to fight him head on, instead of using spirit enemies. Story wise there's some fun dialogue and some really cool twists here, but we'll definitely need to wait for part 2 to have a complete story. Overall I think The Ancient Gods appropriately ups the challenge, doubles down on fun platforming sections, and offers a solid amount of content. At the end of the day it's more Eternal and it really delivers.… Expand
  15. Maxx24
    Feb 18, 2021
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Repetitive and headache!
    Id software made this game harder and honestly this didn't need any hard up     … Expand
  16. Frgtuw
    Mar 5, 2021
    10
    Великолепное дополнение к Великолепной игре. Ещё сложнее и быстрее. Добавили вполне интересный сюжет. В общем: всем брать
  17. TouchPlay
    Jul 30, 2021
    10
    This is something incredible...I was shocked when started it on nightmare,much harder than I expected and it was good as hell!
  18. Jabbalocu
    Nov 29, 2020
    10
    Excelente juego rápido y acompañado con una buena historia me encanto el modo historia el battle mode es otra cosa
  19. Halzion
    Nov 22, 2020
    10
    This DLC is what all DLC should strive to be. It picks up just after the main game ended, and delivers a massive amount of content for the dedicated Doom fan. I just finished beating the DLC on ultra-nightmare, and can say that the combat has never been as fun, demanding a mix of both precision and speed, this DLC will make you cry tears of joy after you beat it due to the sheerThis DLC is what all DLC should strive to be. It picks up just after the main game ended, and delivers a massive amount of content for the dedicated Doom fan. I just finished beating the DLC on ultra-nightmare, and can say that the combat has never been as fun, demanding a mix of both precision and speed, this DLC will make you cry tears of joy after you beat it due to the sheer difficulty. Add that to the cheeky use of Marauders and Tentacles, nothing says "please read the tutorial" more than the double Marauder fight. Seeing this made me wish Bethesda would allow their other IP's this level of quality and polish.… Expand
  20. Chelovek320
    Mar 23, 2021
    10
    Фанатичная игра, мне она нравится. Моя любимая игра в дум со времен второй судьбы. Большой человек.
  21. error_user404
    Mar 24, 2021
    8
    Very fun! The difficulty spike was a welcome change, and it helped me to get better at understanding how doom is supposed to be played. The final boss was a bit on the extremely difficult side, but it was fun nevertheless.
  22. Poopmachine1364
    Apr 23, 2021
    10
    One of the best FPS ever created. High skill ceiling. High replayability. Next step in the genre. Checkout @UnderTheMayo on youtube, amongst others, for becoming a badass demon slayer. You will probably be yawning while playing other (generic/mainstream) shooters after playing this. Worth every penny including the DLCs. Stop reading and buy this now!

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76

Generally favorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Nov 15, 2020
    70
    With three new enemy types and one (very challenging) boss in the mix, as well as three new perks to earn by completing the optional Slayer Gater challenges, it’s a familiar yet distinct experience. But it’s still best to play through Doom Eternal before trying this. [Issue#182, p.155]
  2. GameSkinny
    Nov 12, 2020
    80
    Doom Eternal's first expansion, The Ancient Gods — Part One, stumbles in a few areas, but it's ultimately a damn good addition to the foundation laid earlier this year. All said it's a ripping good time despite its blemishes.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    Nov 6, 2020
    70
    Quotation forthcoming.
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