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  1. Feb 7, 2021
    10
    The game's main idea appears to be always to keep moving and is an action title that features a crazy amount of weapon and weak points to exploit in your enemies. There is a lot of detail to appreciate in its gameplay and is one of the best first-person shooters.
  2. Feb 7, 2021
    9
    Do not try to play this game with your controller. This game is only available for keyboard and mouse. Aside from the graphics, the game is very good and skill-dependent.
  3. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    As a sequel, Eternal is magnificent. It manages to expand without changing what made its predecessor awesome. DOOM’s core remains intact: the gory combat, bloody imagery, frantic pace, and super satisfying gunplay. What has changed is the coating. We’re presented with a new gameplay loop that builds upon that of DOOM 2016. Not everyone will like it, but I sure did!
  4. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Make sure to have a combat knife to shave with after every play session because you're gonna grow so much hair that you will be able to make a rope out of it to hang demons from the ceiling.
  5. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    didnt bring ruffles the wonder dog back but thats probably ok because its just a video game, a really good video game I really enjoyed :)
  6. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Such a challenging game, but it won't stop you if you'd prefer to take a breezy tour through metal album landscapes and demon guts !!
    And dont forget to put the difficulty on Nightmare ...
  7. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    This game has certainly earned a place in my top 10 FPS titles of all the time !
  8. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Against all the evil that hell can conjure, all the wickedness that mankind can produce. We’ll send unto them, only you. Rip and Tear until it is done.
  9. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    It's fast paced, challenging yet fair, and full of fantastic design. I've heard people call Doom Eternal a chess match and I can see why.
  10. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Game is super good! I really like the mechanics and effects, also the graphics is suuuper cool and the optimalization is just KreyGasm
  11. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    I gave up on FPS as a genre quite a long ago. Not the biggest fan of Doom 2016 but this game was way better and much more deep.
  12. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    What an epic game. The soundtrack carries action pieces to greater heights and the ambience doesn't hold back punches either. A climbing ladder of constant challenge, new curve balls and constant learning results in a methodical, cheeky dance at the devils door, where everything in the audiovisual department is fuels a spectacle you create by sheer skill and prowess.
  13. Feb 6, 2021
    10
    Out of the linear FPS games I've played, Doom Eternal has to be my favorite game of last year.
  14. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is an epic joyride That I was happy to be on. Doomguy is back to defeat the demons again and save the world but he came with some new equipment.
  15. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    If you're a DOOM fan, BUY THIS!. If you,re not a DOOM fan, you will be after you play this ;) hence BUY THIS !
  16. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Ik hou ervan. Een mooie opbouw tot het einde. We kregen eindelijk de baasgevecht die we allemaal wilden en het was gek.
  17. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Yes, Doom Eternal is much much harder than 2016 for anyone just starting into it. It's an edge lord's game and I say that with a light heart.
  18. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    So I finally finished the campaign at it's default difficulty (Hurt Me Plenty). Very gud gamey.
  19. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    It's the raw cerebral intensity of Quake married with Doom's enemy roster and its violent, cathartic attitude. Enjoying this game requires a certain frame of mind, a certain willingness to push yourself and to think in the heat of the moment. But it's extremely rewarding if you meet it on its own terms.
  20. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    You'll definitely need to adjust using all your equipment, like the flame belch, Ice bombs, chain saw, flamed meat hook and weapon mods, just to get through this one more efficiently. In Doom 2016, I remember being able to get through the entire campaign, using just a couple of favorite weapons and only some of their mods.
    With Doom Eternal, it is very essential to learn and master just
    You'll definitely need to adjust using all your equipment, like the flame belch, Ice bombs, chain saw, flamed meat hook and weapon mods, just to get through this one more efficiently. In Doom 2016, I remember being able to get through the entire campaign, using just a couple of favorite weapons and only some of their mods.
    With Doom Eternal, it is very essential to learn and master just about all of them, which is really not a bad thing.
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  21. Feb 5, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal cured me of my pathological horniness and has diagnosed me with a habitual anger disorder
  22. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Gameplay could not have been better. I have always hated playing shooters on harder difficulties, because that would warrant abandoning your balls for the sake of taking cover every second. Here, it is more organic with the movement system of dashing, jumping sprinting around the arena. Every weapon matters and moreso after unlocking certain mods.as enemies require you to use specific onesGameplay could not have been better. I have always hated playing shooters on harder difficulties, because that would warrant abandoning your balls for the sake of taking cover every second. Here, it is more organic with the movement system of dashing, jumping sprinting around the arena. Every weapon matters and moreso after unlocking certain mods.as enemies require you to use specific ones to take advantage of their weak spots. I do not understand why this is a bad thing for some people. Expand
  23. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    DOOM Eternal makes DOOM 2016 seem like a game for toddlers. It's faster, harder and better. There are however complaints which I find overdramatic and strange: "This is not DOOM 2016", "No ammo for anything" or "Game restricts how you play". There are hints of truth in every complaint of course, but only if you do not look at the whole picture.
  24. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Top tier kickass game, highly recommended if you are into losing control and unleashing your homicidal tendencies, good game to release your anger too.
  25. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    I still highly recommend it. It's worth every penny. It just doesn't pull at me quite the way DOOM (2016) did, and still does. I like Eternal in the same way I like Doom 3. It's Doom, it's just a different flavor of Doom. If Ultimate Doom is Coke, then DOOM is adding a shot of rum, and DOOM Eternal is dumping it all out and getting a Sprite. Tasty, but not quite what I expected.
  26. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    amazingly fun game , fast paced game play extremely recommend if you love fps with gore
  27. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Really fun game, not that much replayability i think tho really fun fast and stuff.
  28. Feb 4, 2021
    10
    Yeah I get so ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ horny when i see a cacodemon ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ explodes, the visceral lustfullness when a zombie gets sliced hmmmmm
  29. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Extremely challenging and crushing on ultra violence and nightmare difficulty, but totally manageable and balanced if you know how to play properly. This game will have you spitting out your own teeth and bleeding from your ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥, but you'll love every minute of it.
  30. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Quick Pros and Cons List

    Pros Additional mechanics, allowing for more options in combat and faster movement, further increasing the intensity of Doom’s refined gameplay. A brand new album of music from Mick Gordon that is the same high quality from Doom 2016 An improved, well optimized engine with better graphics Good variety of areas in the campaign, ranging from Earth, Hell, and
    Quick Pros and Cons List

    Pros
    Additional mechanics, allowing for more options in combat and faster movement, further increasing the intensity of Doom’s refined gameplay.
    A brand new album of music from Mick Gordon that is the same high quality from Doom 2016
    An improved, well optimized engine with better graphics
    Good variety of areas in the campaign, ranging from Earth, Hell, and otherworldly dimensions

    Cons
    I ran into a few bugs, including one game breaking one with invincible demons.
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  31. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is a masterpiece of a game, with significant improvements that makes it vastly more enjoyable than Doom 2016. New mechanics introduce new gameplay opportunities and increased movement, while the demons of Hell increase in strength, numbers, and ferocity.
  32. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is a masterpiece. id software (ID) has stuck to the same 27 year old formula that PC gamers fell in love with on MS DOS, and continue to improve on it with additional game mechanics, an upgraded engine, and new demons of Hell to slaughter while listening to excellent heavy metal music.
  33. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Yes, there are some definite differences between Eternal and 2016, but nearly all of them are for the better. Combat is even more visceral, and while it may at first feel the game is forcing you into a certain play style, it's ACTUALLY giving you more control on how to manage resources. You have to play smarter, but you can also remedy any situation far easier than in 2016. Need armor?Yes, there are some definite differences between Eternal and 2016, but nearly all of them are for the better. Combat is even more visceral, and while it may at first feel the game is forcing you into a certain play style, it's ACTUALLY giving you more control on how to manage resources. You have to play smarter, but you can also remedy any situation far easier than in 2016. Need armor? Cook em. Health? Stab em. Ammo? Saw em. It's so straight forward but very satisfying at the same time. And after experimenting a bit with weapon loadouts, you DO NOT have to use sticky bombs or zoomed rifle shots to disable demon weak points. It is preferable because it's much faster, but I was able to disable their points with different weapons or completely ignore them entirely, by overwhelming them with firepower. Expand
  34. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Overall Doom Eternal is simply everything I dreamed it would be, which is really saying something these days. ID Software should be PROUD of this masterpiece and I can't thank them enough for continuing on this series.
  35. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    A nice calm game where you go for a walk with your pet shotgun and say hi to the locals in a correct manner.
  36. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    The Doom Slayer is more mobile in every possible way and the combat is even more fast paced. Enemies are smarter, more aggressive and more varied across the board. New abilities like the blood punch, flame belch and ice grenade have been added, and provide even more tactical depth.
  37. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    One of the best games I've played in the last decade. Period. One of the best games I've played in the last decade. Period. One of the best games I've played in the last decade. Period. One of the best games I've played in the last decade. Period. One of the best games I've played in the last decade. Period.
  38. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Epic game with hyper-intense gameplay loop of constant movement, weapon swapping, and decision making. It makes you feel like a demon-slaying god when you finally overcome. It's extremely engaging to the point that I keep coming back even after like 4 playthroughs.
  39. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    All in all, from a gameplay standpoint it's one of the best SP FPS games ever, and a clear improvement over Doom 2016 in all of the ways that matter most. There's really not much else like this in the modern market. In an age in which arena shooters and movement based shooters are dying and the market is overwhelmingly shifting towards slower, less intense genres like tactical shooters andAll in all, from a gameplay standpoint it's one of the best SP FPS games ever, and a clear improvement over Doom 2016 in all of the ways that matter most. There's really not much else like this in the modern market. In an age in which arena shooters and movement based shooters are dying and the market is overwhelmingly shifting towards slower, less intense genres like tactical shooters and Battle Royales, it's nice to know that a game like this can still be made and find success. I'll get sappy for a second and say this: Thank you, id Software. You're the only AAA developer that still cares about the things I value in a shooter. Expand
  40. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Simply put, the greatest first person shooter ever made and a must play for fans of the genre and the Doom series. Very few games feature enemy and weapon lineups where each and every tool at your disposal has a huge strength and weakness from situation to situation.
  41. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    It's the raw cerebral intensity of Quake married with Doom's enemy roster and its violent, cathartic attitude. Enjoying this game requires a certain frame of mind, a certain willingness to push yourself and to think in the heat of the moment. But it's extremely rewarding if you meet it on its own terms. Nearly every weapon feels like it has a significant role, a stark contrast to DoomIt's the raw cerebral intensity of Quake married with Doom's enemy roster and its violent, cathartic attitude. Enjoying this game requires a certain frame of mind, a certain willingness to push yourself and to think in the heat of the moment. But it's extremely rewarding if you meet it on its own terms. Nearly every weapon feels like it has a significant role, a stark contrast to Doom 2016's promotion of 2 weapon playstyles. Ammo counts have been massively reduced, pushing the player towards intelligent use of their loadout. Overall, the way I would describe this difference is that Doom 2016 treats its weapons as a set of toys, in which any can be used at any time without too much consequence. Doom Eternal treats them as tools, and you have to use them well to achieve success. Expand
  42. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game frantic relentlessness is often exactly what I'm looking for in a modern FPS. Juggling resources and living every second on the edge of death is a great way to unwind and few other games require quite the same undivided, hysterical concentration. It has got hardcore metal music, intricate/asymmetric map design and gruesomely cathartic glory kills is as exhilarating as ever, inThis game frantic relentlessness is often exactly what I'm looking for in a modern FPS. Juggling resources and living every second on the edge of death is a great way to unwind and few other games require quite the same undivided, hysterical concentration. It has got hardcore metal music, intricate/asymmetric map design and gruesomely cathartic glory kills is as exhilarating as ever, in necessarily short bursts. This is the only PURE FPS that will nail you to the screen with every moment. Expand
  43. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game has certainly earned a place in my top 10 FPS titles of all the time !
    Such a challenging game, but it won't stop you if you'd prefer to take a breezy tour through metal album landscapes and demon guts !!
    And dont forget to put the difficulty on Nightmare ...
  44. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal has to be one of the most interesting First Person Shooters that I have played in a long time. There is so much about this game that really worked for me, with the secrets, the weapons, and just how fun the areas are to explore. The game is a blast to play from start to finish and I just wanted more of it. In my opinion, Doom Eternal is much better than Doom 2016 becauseDoom Eternal has to be one of the most interesting First Person Shooters that I have played in a long time. There is so much about this game that really worked for me, with the secrets, the weapons, and just how fun the areas are to explore. The game is a blast to play from start to finish and I just wanted more of it. In my opinion, Doom Eternal is much better than Doom 2016 because everything here is more enjoyable as an experience. Expand
  45. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game is one of the best games I've ever played. Unlike Doom(2016) each level feels and looks unique. The dash does a really great job at making the gameplay feel super fluid. Even with nearly 1000 hours into the game I still find it challenging and entertaining.
  46. Feb 3, 2021
    10
    This game is amazing. I had a lot of fun playing this game. This is a great shooter. It has a lot of fun modes and challenges. The campaign is great.
  47. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Game is amazing. The gameplay feels so cool, satisfyingly fluid and convenient, and that makes the game very enjoyable, you can be more brütal, faster, bash more demon heads in less time.
  48. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is definitely an amazing spiritually successor to Doom 2 Hell on earth and does just enough new stuff to make it feel fresh.
  49. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Excellent FPS game. Great mechanics, solid weapon selection, very well designed maps, lots of secrets to find, even the story is above average for an action shooter game. I had some concerns about visual styling and finishers, but it all comes up great together and makes the game very dynamic and vibrant. Graphics and sound are great, and it's optimized well enough.
  50. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    There's not much to say about this title. It's DOOM in a modern jacket and it managed to improve on pretty much everything. Even the music is great.
  51. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Come on its Doom. You know what it is. You either not into this kind of things or you love it.
  52. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Best stress buster. Amazing Gameplay. Love the Music. Bow down to Mick Gordon !!!
  53. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Demon is an offensive term. Please refer to them as mortally challenged. Earth is the melting pot of the universe.
  54. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Rarely do we get to see a AAA title where every aspect of the game in centered around one single element, in this case, combat. Art direction, sound design, story, movement, level design... everything here is built to create the best FPS experience possible, and DOOM delivers. This is definitely one of the best FPS campaigns in recent years.
  55. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Great graphics, excellent story, awesome gameplay and pretty good optimization. Almost everything is really well done in the game and there is nothing bad in it. I would recommend this masterpiece to everyone.
  56. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    Play this game on Ultra Violence or nightmare. Trust me, it makes everything better.
  57. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    This game exceeded my expectations. I thought it was gonna be a pointless game where all you have to do is slay some demons...
    BUT this game is definitely one of the best i ever played(now even my favourite), it offers you a large amount of different enemies and weapons. Great music, a pretty decent lore, a lot of secrets, bosses that actually think and the super satisfying/disgusting
    This game exceeded my expectations. I thought it was gonna be a pointless game where all you have to do is slay some demons...
    BUT this game is definitely one of the best i ever played(now even my favourite), it offers you a large amount of different enemies and weapons. Great music, a pretty decent lore, a lot of secrets, bosses that actually think and the super satisfying/disgusting glory kills.
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  58. Feb 2, 2021
    10
    This is a brilliant game about three things: moving fast, killing demons, and metal. It does these three things so ludicrously well that it is impossible not to recommend. Plenty of thinkpieces have discussed at length why exactly this game is so good on such a purely visceral level, so I'll leave it to them to give you the details. Suffice to say, this isn't to be missed.
  59. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Everything you would want classic DOOM to be, but with modern graphics and technology.

    Welcome to hell.
  60. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Game of the 2020.
    Exquisite attention to detail and level design. Perfectly paced. 522 hours in and every Ultra-Nightmare run is still FUN. This game is FUN.
    Legendary sound track.
  61. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is a 'game' in the purest sense like it has always been, it's about nothing more than going in and having a blast, few games have brought me fun like DOOM has as I've already completed the campaign, and I certainly will replay all of it very soon just because the core gameplay is so much fun!
  62. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Bethesda & id have done it again. They've managed to make an amazing sequel to Doom 2016 by building up on 2016 gameplay and adding more depth. The end result: one of the best shooters on the market, and one of the best shooters of the last 10 years.
  63. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Pros:
    -Great soundtrack
    -Great level design
    -Good variety of weapons
    -Decent length
    -Brutal as Hell
    -Super graphics
    -You only use violence to interact with your environment
    -Within 10 seconds you shoot demons
    -High replay value

    Cons:
    -Lack of moding
    -Multiplayer is forgettable
  64. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is a game where you play as a hard Christian believer who goes to a atheist community to purify and convert them all in to good god loving Christians.

    it's perfect for educating your children about the bible.
    10/10
  65. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    As a mother of three, I always try to find the best and most appropriate games for my kids. DOOM Eternal is a great game for Christian families like my own, It teaches good morals, good behavior, and politeness, My two sons always are playing awful games like Fortnight, and Apex Legends where all you do is just kill people! But Eternal you kill demons (Which I think is very appropriate)As a mother of three, I always try to find the best and most appropriate games for my kids. DOOM Eternal is a great game for Christian families like my own, It teaches good morals, good behavior, and politeness, My two sons always are playing awful games like Fortnight, and Apex Legends where all you do is just kill people! But Eternal you kill demons (Which I think is very appropriate) and not people! Why would you want to kill good hardworking individuals that have wives and kids? When you could be killing satan's evil demons! Overall I would highly recommend this game to any Christian parents who are looking for games for their kids. Expand
  66. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    in a normal game, you get trapped inside a room with demons..
    in DOOM, demons will be trapped in a room with YOU.
  67. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Massive action shooter that returned to the roots of classic - you run you kill you rip and tear. Hard day at work? Play this. Your friends left you? Play this on Nightmare. This game is sometimes like therapy session but with heavy weaponry and badass music.
  68. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Playing it delivers the same cathartic craze the original Doom and Doom II did in the early '90s: overwhelmed by the horrors around every turn, but empowered with an impressive collection of weapons at the ready.

    But the new Doom is louder and faster than the old model. Its battles ask more of you, and its heavy-metal soundtrack causes your body to quiver from turbulent surges of
    Playing it delivers the same cathartic craze the original Doom and Doom II did in the early '90s: overwhelmed by the horrors around every turn, but empowered with an impressive collection of weapons at the ready.

    But the new Doom is louder and faster than the old model. Its battles ask more of you, and its heavy-metal soundtrack causes your body to quiver from turbulent surges of adrenaline. From the outset two things are made immediately clear: you were born to kill demons, and you'll do anything it takes.
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  69. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Just completed it today, and it's quite a satisfying sensation. All in all, it's a fun little game despite some imperfections here and there (one of them being the platforming) which don't manage to ruin the game if you're looking for some action and challenge.
    I highly recommend making a collection of the entire franchise because it's not only a classic but it'll also teach you to
    Just completed it today, and it's quite a satisfying sensation. All in all, it's a fun little game despite some imperfections here and there (one of them being the platforming) which don't manage to ruin the game if you're looking for some action and challenge.
    I highly recommend making a collection of the entire franchise because it's not only a classic but it'll also teach you to overcome your fears. You won't regret it.
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  70. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    They Nice Game DOOM, Because is Here of Works in Kill Ememies and Fixed Machine Now, So This Nice for DOOM, Join of Violence in Good, How Fine Me!

    Your Enemy, Equal of Zombies, Yep!

    Thanks for Game DOOM in of Characters Animations!
  71. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Best game in the entire series by far, and this comes from a hardcore old school Doom fan.
  72. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Best decision I've made in 2020 was play this game.
    The amount of action packed content there is just blows my mind.
    The music with the fast paced shooting just gives you the most fun ever.
    I recommend this game for people who like fast-paced and fps games.
    it is also a very good aim trainer on the nightmare mode.
    Try buying this game during a sale.
  73. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    The series is nostalgic for me and I love that a new installment was done so well. I noticed myself taking long, deep breaths during one battle sequence and realized my mindfulness habits for anxiety were kicking in because of how intense the combat was... I hadn't had that feeling from a game in a really long time, and it was pretty damn exhilarating.
  74. Feb 1, 2021
    10
    Honestly one of the best games of 2020 that I played, the graphics are amazing, the combat system is fantastic, the story and DLC is great and fun to play. The only 2 complaints I have is the campaign too short and the multiplayer isn't amazing.
  75. Feb 1, 2021
    8
    Its a fun game after all...doom eternal's a plus of DOOM 2016 with more features, high difficult level and nice Rip n Tear...
  76. Jan 30, 2021
    6
    Es un buen juego,pero a mí me aburrió muy rápido.
    Si eres Muy de acción Directa te lo recomiendo al 100% y de su música mejor ni hablar es una pasada total jajaj
  77. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Blood... Guts... more Blood... are possibly only the words that come to my mind after finish DOOM Eternal, a game that made my heart rate grow a bit and still could put me exhausted from so much action...
  78. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    The Ultimate Doom will always be my all time favorite game. I wear those nostalgia glasses with pride. Still, even with that bias, I believe Eternal is the best FPS designed to date. id Software saluted me for beating Quake I. Today, I salute them.
  79. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game frantic relentlessness is often exactly what I'm looking for in a modern FPS. Juggling resources and living every second on the edge of death is a great way to unwind and few other games require quite the same undivided, hysterical concentration. It has got hardcore metal music, intricate/asymmetric map design and gruesomely cathartic glory kills is as exhilarating as ever, inThis game frantic relentlessness is often exactly what I'm looking for in a modern FPS. Juggling resources and living every second on the edge of death is a great way to unwind and few other games require quite the same undivided, hysterical concentration. It has got hardcore metal music, intricate/asymmetric map design and gruesomely cathartic glory kills is as exhilarating as ever, in necessarily short bursts. This is the only PURE FPS that will nail you to the screen with every moment. Expand
  80. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    This game has certainly earned a place in my top 10 FPS titles of all the time !
    Such a challenging game, but it won't stop you if you'd prefer to take a breezy tour through metal album landscapes and demon guts !!
    And dont forget to put the difficulty on Nightmare ...
  81. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I believe there are two types of games: those that strive to send a message, and those that simply aim to entertain the player. DOOM Eternal belongs to the latter group; not that there’s anything wrong with it - quite the contrary. Because it excels at it.
  82. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Are you angry? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a restaurant? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a bad mood? - Play DOOM Eternal. Are you in a good mood? - Play DOOM Eternal. Did you have a bad day at work? - Play DOOM Eternal. Is your boss a jerk? - Play DOOM Eternal. Your girlfriend dumped you? - Play DOOM Eternal. Do you feel lonely? - Play DOOM Eternal. Do you want to eat? - Play
    Are you angry? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a restaurant? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a bad mood? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Are you in a good mood? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Did you have a bad day at work? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Is your boss a jerk? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Your girlfriend dumped you? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Do you feel lonely? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Do you want to eat? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Did you fail the exam? - Play DOOM Eternal.
    Play DOOM Eternal? - Play DOOM Eternal.
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  83. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    Still not finnishing the game, cause i do all 100% but its so good if u like fast fps, to me one of the best on his kind, go ahead, runs perfectly and so good graphics and gameplay, bethesda and especially id Software u done a rlly good job out there !!!!
  84. Jan 31, 2021
    10
    I have never played an FPS as amazing as Doom Eternal, as not many of them can check all the boxes in regards to what gamers expect and can appreciate. There are so many good weapons to use, lots of upgrades to acquire, and so many ways to take out enemies. The creativity and freedom to play the game how you want to play in addition to the exciting combat, makes Doom Eternal a pleasure toI have never played an FPS as amazing as Doom Eternal, as not many of them can check all the boxes in regards to what gamers expect and can appreciate. There are so many good weapons to use, lots of upgrades to acquire, and so many ways to take out enemies. The creativity and freedom to play the game how you want to play in addition to the exciting combat, makes Doom Eternal a pleasure to experience from start to finish. Expand
  85. Jan 29, 2021
    0
    it feels like they handed off this sequel to some horrible, 3rd rate game studio deep in the forests of Russia or something. Everything that is fun in the Doom 2016 has been removed and replaced with confusing UI, repetitive game play, very linear level design. Most of the time i had no idea what i was doing. There was never enough ammo and even on the easiest level setting i kept dyingit feels like they handed off this sequel to some horrible, 3rd rate game studio deep in the forests of Russia or something. Everything that is fun in the Doom 2016 has been removed and replaced with confusing UI, repetitive game play, very linear level design. Most of the time i had no idea what i was doing. There was never enough ammo and even on the easiest level setting i kept dying from lack of ammo or falling off cliffs due to the horrendous jumping mechanism.

    FYI i played Doom 2016 three times and finished it 3 times due to awesome level and game design. Doom Eternal feels like a sequel with a new cast and new director and 1/3 of the budgeta
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  86. Jan 26, 2021
    9
    One of the most underappreciated games of 2020. Doom Eternal kicked the door down for me and very few games managed to top it.

    The level design is awesome, the soundtrack is banging, and the gameplay is damn near perfect. DOOM Eternal has restored my faith in the FPS genre as a whole. It's that good.
  87. Jan 25, 2021
    9
    If doom 2016 is already good then this game is here to take it down. And I wonder what the next doom game will be?
  88. Jan 23, 2021
    1
    Once upon a time, a renown programmer known by the name J. Carmack said that he didn't care much about storylines in FPS-games. It turned out that the biggest game he co-developed (DOOM) followed this rule. As did the 2016's reboot: stand up, slam a demon's face to pulp, grab a gun and step into your mighty armoured suit. The space marine aka Slayer eventually smashes a screen to preventOnce upon a time, a renown programmer known by the name J. Carmack said that he didn't care much about storylines in FPS-games. It turned out that the biggest game he co-developed (DOOM) followed this rule. As did the 2016's reboot: stand up, slam a demon's face to pulp, grab a gun and step into your mighty armoured suit. The space marine aka Slayer eventually smashes a screen to prevent long storytelling at the beginning of the game. Let's go!

    The game had a nice build-up, perfectly crafted levels, a well mixed soundtrack, a back-to-basics multiplayer and even a level editor. Take this very same concept, throw in some crayons and flashy paint plus tonnes of Red Bull and you get this game. It will eternally haunt you and leave you saddened if you have been loving this series since the early days.

    Dear id-software: DOOM is not platforming, nor is it a game suited for bright pink, purple, yellow,... colours. DOOM isn't choosing a particular weapon to defeat a certain enemy, it was Metroid Prime that perfected this and did it way better. DOOM let's you see and feel the game through the eyes of the Slayer, so why throwing in cutscenes in a way it was done in games in the early nillies? It ruins the pace of the game. The amount of things you can do next to the main storyline is ridiculous: upgrade your gun, suit, enemies, gameplay, with runes and tokens and... Change the appeal, behaviour,... of the enemies. It's all totally unnecessary and pointless. Collecting skins like Pokémon.

    I tried to love the new approach, but after 4 hours of playtime I've had enough of it. Thank god I have some great childhood memories left of the nineties DOOM games. One good advice for the gamers that read this: don't buy this game, even when it's on sale! Do you want DOOM on it's finest? Then play the 2016 version or the original ones.
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  89. Jan 23, 2021
    0
    DOOM Eternal turned the game and the whole franchise into a joke that doesn't even takes it self serious.
    Everything DOOM 2016 achived was thrown away into the garbage; the world building, characters, story and somehow even gameplay.
    The gameplay in 2016 was one of the best in any FPS, it felt fluid and amazing. DOOM Eternal has, what it feels like, a fixed and static gameplay system
    DOOM Eternal turned the game and the whole franchise into a joke that doesn't even takes it self serious.
    Everything DOOM 2016 achived was thrown away into the garbage; the world building, characters, story and somehow even gameplay.

    The gameplay in 2016 was one of the best in any FPS, it felt fluid and amazing. DOOM Eternal has, what it feels like, a fixed and static gameplay system that you can't control. Example: You are forced to use certain weapons on enemies too kill them; which ruins the famous term "Shoot at it until it dies"

    It's no longer "shoot at it until it dies" as you get punished for it. Biggest example (of many) are boss fights. Every boss (except the final one) is no longer dynamic like in 2016. Every boss has a fixed pattern and you have to do certain things before you can attack the boss for a *limited time*.

    DOOM Hunter - Destroy the shield.
    Marauder - Wait for the eyes to flash green.
    Gladiator - wait for the magic shield to go down.
    Khan Maykr - Forced to use the meat hook and fist before you can attack her for a limited time.

    The world building is by far a big let down of any game I've played. In 2016 you slowly move through Mars getting closer and closer to your destination as seen from the world, Example:
    On the first level you could see the argent tower from the very beginning and after each level you the tower gets closer and closer, and when you're finally there you get to climb up the whole tower.
    DOOM Eternal has none of that simply because you don't get to stay in one place at all.

    The absolute biggest issue with this games world building and immersion is teleportation.
    First you're on Earth, then in a different dimension, then in hell then back to earth and now you're somehow in heaven. This completly ruined the DOOM universe to me.
    2016 had Mars and Hell. Eternal has countless dimensions that have no place in DOOM whatsoever.

    And now the biggest let down for me and the biggest middle finger to 2016 is the destruction of Mars. Everything the DOOM 2016 has built up with the UAC, gone, in mere seconds, simply because of a cutscene that tried to blind the player with "WOW, a cOoL bIg lAsSer" while destroying the home place of the DOOM franchise for god knows whatever reason.
    But seeing how Eternal has chosen Fantasy over Sci-fi, I wouldn't be suprised if Mars was magically brought back.

    But what makes me hate Eternal the most, is the aracady direction ID went with this game.

    HUD/UI:
    The HUD looks like something you would see in a mobile game. I have no doubt that this HUD was inspired by Apex legends. EXACT same geomeotry and use of bright colors. The thing with Apex is that the bright colors are very needed for fast navigation with the ammo managment. ETERNAL DOESN'T NEED THAT. Hugo or Marty mentioned that the bright colors purpose is to distinguish the ammo, which makes absolutly zero sense as it was never needed at all.

    Floating props:
    This is something that completely annihilated the immersion this game had to offer.Floating Weapons. Floating book pages. 2 Meter long question marks. (+Fcking confetti when you walk through it).
    I feel sorry and bad for the people who made the concept arts and desing for the levels.
    Imagine making something so big and eerie just so there can be a big floating question mark in the middle of nowhere.

    Oversaturation of levels:
    DOOM 2016 had three color choices for levels to stick with: Red, Dark Green and "cool" colors.
    DOOM Eternal uses the entire color spectrum for each level. No level is easy on the eyes when it comes to the colors.

    Ridiculous skins:
    This come back to where I said "a joke that doesn't take itself serious".
    If you told me 4 years ago that the next game DOOM game would have the slayer wearing a greasy t-shirt with a "extra thicc" text on it I would have called you crazy
    I want you guys to look at 4 examples I gave you and imagine 2016 with all of that. It's simply impossible.

    Last thing I wanna talk about is the story.
    DOOM 2016 had a very simplistic story. You wake up and start killing and destroying. This is all DOOM should be. 2016 also had a cliff hanger that was for nothing as Eternal doesn't start where 2016 stopped.

    Hayden isn't a smart human that died of cancer and got reincarnated as a robot. Hayden is god of all of recreation.

    VEGA isn't a super computer that was created and tested by UAC employees (That needs absolute zero cooling btw). Vega is a god in a USB stick.

    I've to stop here as I've reached the limit.
    DOOM Eternal has **** up the entire franchise. I see no future of DOOM whatsoever. The next DOOM should just be a mario styled arcade shooter. Just dimensions you jump from level to level killing demons in a arena with no story or a goal.
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  90. Jan 15, 2021
    7
    Ce doom est absolument excellent surtout au niveau du travail qui a été fait sur le level design, les graphismes, les décors, les ennemis, les animations, les armes, les maps, l'ambiance et la musique. Ce jeu est aussi un bel hommage à toute la saga. C'est un régal.

    Dommage par contre que le portage sur console ne soit pas au top, le jeu est trop lent comparé à la version PC et ça le
    Ce doom est absolument excellent surtout au niveau du travail qui a été fait sur le level design, les graphismes, les décors, les ennemis, les animations, les armes, les maps, l'ambiance et la musique. Ce jeu est aussi un bel hommage à toute la saga. C'est un régal.

    Dommage par contre que le portage sur console ne soit pas au top, le jeu est trop lent comparé à la version PC et ça le rend encore plus dur qu'il n'est. Dommage aussi que le ton du jeu ne soit pas à la hauteur du Doom 2016 qui ne se prenait délicieusement pas au sérieux.

    Le coté plateformer m'a vraiment désarçonné au début mais au final, j'ai adoré ces phases qui permettent de calmer et de rythmer parfaitement le jeu.
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  91. Jan 12, 2021
    6
    Waste of time and nerves. Some parkour simulator, but not a shooter. Wouldn't recommend: You'd spend more time jumping, climbing, dashing in-air than actually fighting.
  92. Jan 8, 2021
    9
    A confident, thorough sequel to Doom and just a really fun game.

    Doomguy's arsenal was expanded and fine-tuned where it lacked in the previous installment, environments got logically richer, upgrade systems were revamped. Eternal looks and sounds better - just by a margin you would expect from a successful sequel. Unexpected and welcome additions are dodge and platforming: they make
    A confident, thorough sequel to Doom and just a really fun game.

    Doomguy's arsenal was expanded and fine-tuned where it lacked in the previous installment, environments got logically richer, upgrade systems were revamped. Eternal looks and sounds better - just by a margin you would expect from a successful sequel. Unexpected and welcome additions are dodge and platforming: they make both combat and exploring more fast-paced, more daring and action-packed, which suits the updated tone of the game really well.

    A few level design decision made me go "Huh?", climbing animations do look janky af and the person who came up with the Marauder should reconsider their life choices.
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  93. Jan 6, 2021
    10
    Best action video game I have played in a very long time! Super intense and has an amazing story. 10/10
  94. Jan 5, 2021
    6
    very intense gameplay, the battle system is better than doom(2016) in some way.
  95. Jan 4, 2021
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The crappy reviews are all just an excuse to make their favorite games get a higher score honestly, the game is almost perfect, the multiplayer for some is not the best but still really fun to play, Doom isn't garbage because you "run outta ammo" or "too much jumping", none of those got in the way or even bothered me, you don't reload and constantly keep shooting for days, of course you'd run outta ammo without noticing if you keep holding the shoot button and do nothing but miss, even if you run out of ammo and juice for the chainsaw too you still have your grenades, flamethrower, glory kills, bloodpunch, and you can even charge into the enemies too. The only issue with this game I can think of right now is just... the story really. Even then, Doom does what it does best, and that's gameplay, the story is just a reason for Doom to play out the way it does, I haven't played any other Doom but I know for a fact that it never was about the story, I don't know about Doom 3 though but in case you didn't know, now you do (I highly doubt the low rating reviews know what they're talking about as they are probably still stuck on the Super Gore Nest for all I know) This is also my first time making a review ever so sorry if I make any mistakes, I really liked Doom Eternal and was honestly surprised by its low rating. But then again, these are probably the same people who think Last Of Us 2 is a masterpiece sooooo I'd rather listen to a brick wall than guys who think the Marauder is "unfair". Expand
  96. Jan 3, 2021
    9
    Gameplay: Hard, takes a bit to get used too but when you do it is amazingly fun and extremely satisfying
    Music: What do i have to say? Godly, a perfect soundtrack
    Graphics: Graphics look amazing and it also runs superb Variety: Some people say there should be more demons and stuff, but i think it is the perfect amount so you have a good amount of them to discover, whilst not getting
    Gameplay: Hard, takes a bit to get used too but when you do it is amazingly fun and extremely satisfying
    Music: What do i have to say? Godly, a perfect soundtrack
    Graphics: Graphics look amazing and it also runs superb
    Variety: Some people say there should be more demons and stuff, but i think it is the perfect amount so you have a good amount of them to discover, whilst not getting overwhelmed with all the weaknesses and that, there is also a nice amount of guns to choose between for every situation

    Overall: Absolutely amazing game, Im giving it a 9 because sometimes the controls can feel a bit clunky and the swinging and parkour gets a little boring at times but it is definitely worth the by ( Especially as i got it 80 dollars off! )
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  97. Jan 2, 2021
    9
    DOOM will always be DOOM don't need to change anything about the game loved the increased speed, gameplay is great as always it's a great game to release all your anger into it with smashing and blowing up demons but one thing I hope they add in the future is that I would love to see a DOOM coop campaign mode or just a survival mode but overall the game is awesome
  98. Dec 30, 2020
    3
    this game isn't the worst game I have played, but the most disappointing game I have played.

    the game doesn't feel like doom, it feels like destiny but you just so happened to be the doom slayer. The combat for starters is a lazy mess, my guess is that they tried to be resident evil, because you run out of ammo so fast, and dying is fine, but when I am about to hit the peak of the
    this game isn't the worst game I have played, but the most disappointing game I have played.

    the game doesn't feel like doom, it feels like destiny but you just so happened to be the doom slayer. The combat for starters is a lazy mess, my guess is that they tried to be resident evil, because you run out of ammo so fast, and dying is fine, but when I am about to hit the peak of the soundtrack, and i run out of ammo, I feel cucked, i then have to run over to the nearest enemy, try not to kill it, then use the chainsaw (which uses a god awful fuel mechanic) to get ammo which spews out colorful pretty ammo icons in complete contrast to the atmosphere. to further back my destiny joke in the beginning, i meant that as in... THE ENEMYS ARE SO GOD DAMN RECYCLED THAT ITS INSULTING, AND WHY IS THERE PARKOUR?! WHY DO YOU HAVE THIS, THIS DOESNT BELONG IN DOOM IT SUCKS SO MUCH, ITS NOT EVEN TASTFUL, AND WHY THE HELL IS THERE PUZZLES, we just done killing demons of hell and now the khan Mayker is like "HAHAHA! You'll never get past my lever pulley monkey swingy thing!" Also the story is god awful, I don't feel like i'm invading a castle, I feel like i'm going through the YMCA jungle gym because every thing is handed to you. This game is a mess and a complete stain on the doom series, although I still had fun in this game, when all the moons come together, this game is fun, the parts with the humans were my favorite part because its funny. But overall this game isn't good but still isn't the worst game I have played played.
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  99. Dec 30, 2020
    8
    This game makes you feel like a total badass, as with every other great DOOM game. The music pumps adrenaline into your veins, and sound design is on point. DOOM Eternal also is satisfyingly hard, with a great sense of accomplishment in finishing the harder levels. However, some opponents are just impenetrable, and missions take like 1-2 hours if you go for every collectible and combatThis game makes you feel like a total badass, as with every other great DOOM game. The music pumps adrenaline into your veins, and sound design is on point. DOOM Eternal also is satisfyingly hard, with a great sense of accomplishment in finishing the harder levels. However, some opponents are just impenetrable, and missions take like 1-2 hours if you go for every collectible and combat encounter. It can just feel like a grind at times, especially in the time in between encounters. Expand
  100. Dec 27, 2020
    2
    It is very hard and almost unplayable on ps4. Very frustrating game. I don't want manage weapon resources. I just want to kill **** mobs on easy without my ass catching on fire. Wtf. Why this game is so **** difficult. I am not a nerdy fps player. Painkiller was much more fun.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 48
  2. Negative: 0 out of 48
  1. Edge Magazine
    May 21, 2020
    90
    There aren't playstyles in modern Doom so much as players who use absolutely everything, and players who die. [Issue#346, p.84]
  2. Playstation Official Magazine UK
    Apr 21, 2020
    80
    A love letter to the classic series written in blood, Doom Eternal is a fast-paced and utterly thrilling way to paint the town (and Mars, and ethereal realms) red. [Issue#174, p.89]
  3. Apr 14, 2020
    90
    I enjoyed the ending, but it was so long. I had to wipe the sweat off my forehead. But it felt so good to be done.