DOOM Eternal

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8.9

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  1. DeepFriar
    Apr 21, 2020
    4
    Its hard to rate this game. If you played and like 2016 be prepared for a big let down. Where 2016 was gritty, dark and immersive Eternal jumps the shark and becomes a cartoon Unreal Tournament clone.

    The core gameplay loop is now complete garbage with how starved you are for ammo. 2016's chainsaw was basically a super weapon but now you are forced to use it on the weakest enemy to    Its hard to rate this game. If you played and like 2016 be prepared for a big let down. Where 2016 was gritty, dark and immersive Eternal jumps the shark and becomes a cartoon Unreal Tournament clone.

    The core gameplay loop is now complete garbage with how starved you are for ammo. 2016's chainsaw was basically a super weapon but now you are forced to use it on the weakest enemy to min/max ammo returns and fuel consumption. So many bad decisions were made to force the player to use more weapons.    … Expand
  2. Kikoho
    Apr 22, 2020
    4
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Although i m really grateful for the efforts of the dev team, this game really didn’ t hit the mark. The cartoonish graphic is out of place, but they mentioned it when announced so i was prepared fo that, what i was not prepared for was the jump in the storyline/plot from the end of the previous one and the beginning of this, not to mention these seemingly divine creatures appearing out of nowhere or this Betrayer guy sitting there talking to me like he is my father; no idea who they are but Doom guy clearly does!! So much for immersion in the story!

    This new Space fortress/base/gadget storage feels very much like Wolfenstein TNC, it cuts the levels and you basically go in places that you never heard of to fix situations you didn’t know happened.

    The combat system, as a lot of people already mentioned....not really entertaining. Wasn’t it supposed to be a Power Fantasy? Feels more like a Farming Fantasy honestly, you are the weakest element in the battlefield ( they still call you Slayer tho) and the game forces you to literally run away to collect ammo/hp/armor to be able to survive and slowly chip away health from the 2-3 actual enemies present. I m not saying Doom 2016 was perfect but combat was satisfying, waves and waves of enemies but you still felt competitive, you could pierce their ranks while still need to find health and reposition yourself. I m not complaining about being too difficult, i enjoy Ultra- violence but the base concept of the combat is not fitting in my opinion.

    I understand that after the huge success the team felt they could do anything and i read a lot of people screaming at the miracle this game is, it s clearly not a miracle but the passion was there and is enough for a 4 just to balance out. P.S. i will not talking about the platforming parts so I save the time i wasted on it.    … Expand
  3. steed99
    May 6, 2020
    1
    Great graphics, fun game UNTIL you get to the jump scene(s).. and then there are more jumps.. and more jumps... sorry lost the plot.. is this a FPS or a First Person Mario Bros Jumperthon.... so I popped the disk and jumped it right into the garbage bin! So now am replaying Doom 2016 AGAIN
  4. Andoryuu7
    Aug 1, 2020
    1
    Doom Eternal is actually quite hard game. Don't get me wrong, I love hard games. I am a big FromSoftware fan. I play all my games on hard. Unfortunately Doom Eternal is not as good as Doom 2016 when it comes to difficulty on Playstations controller. I finished first 3 missions on ultra violence but switched to easier after because the game was not fair and fun. All the jumping was alsoDoom Eternal is actually quite hard game. Don't get me wrong, I love hard games. I am a big FromSoftware fan. I play all my games on hard. Unfortunately Doom Eternal is not as good as Doom 2016 when it comes to difficulty on Playstations controller. I finished first 3 missions on ultra violence but switched to easier after because the game was not fair and fun. All the jumping was also very annoying. If I wanted to play jumping games, I wouldn't choose Doom lol. The music doesen't fit at all compared to Doom 2016, basically only the menu song is to be remembered. Most of the game I was just hoping to get to the end and play something else. I stopped playing the game like 10 times before I finished it. Usually I am the type of guy who finishes a good game in two days without many breaks...

    So there are many issues with Doom Eternal on Playstation. Doom 2016 was an amazing experience, I had lots of fun on the hardest difficulty, everything was working. Doom Eternal does not have it. No offense towards the devs, I am pretty sure the game feels very different when played with mouse and keyboard. Or at least with the back buttons adjustment. I'll get back to the game one day and correct my rating if I choose my mind.    … Expand
  5. nafiz
    Jul 8, 2020
    0
    This game has too much repetition. Doing the same thing over and over again and again.
  6. Galsenkiller
    Jun 28, 2020
    1
    This game is too over rated ... somtimes it feels like Mario Bros , somtimes like Zelda ... the fights require no aiming skills it just require the understanding of a weapon change mechanism ... i would have gave it a zero but because the graphics are good it give it 1 ... its the biggest disappointement i had on PS4
  7. kakundaovsc
    Jul 10, 2020
    4
    Crashes constantly and does not save any progress when it does crash. The story is good but with so much technical issues it feels like a chore to continue playing the game riddle with issues not even found in doom 2016
  8. DLCman
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Not as good as the first doom game and this one get very very repetitive. Game also felt very common and not many new things
  9. LabsQ
    Jul 22, 2020
    0
    Guys, this is the worst game i played in 2019. I hate this platforming, i hate this chainsaw, i hate these puzzles. Everything in this game is just bad. And it is just too long. I was prayed to god for this game is over after the mission with 3 portals, but it did not so i just uninstalled this **** at the very end.
    Dont buy it and dont waste your time! There is no scenario, shooting is    Guys, this is the worst game i played in 2019. I hate this platforming, i hate this chainsaw, i hate these puzzles. Everything in this game is just bad. And it is just too long. I was prayed to god for this game is over after the mission with 3 portals, but it did not so i just uninstalled this **** at the very end.
    Dont buy it and dont waste your time! There is no scenario, shooting is not fun and exhausting, stupid puzzles and platforming, collectibles are **** and not fun to collect.    … Expand
  10. Lightmareman
    Aug 9, 2020
    2
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bought it on sale and I'm still not convinced it was worth it even at half off. I'll start by saying that I absolutely loved Doom 2016, love love loved it! I loved it so much that I bought it again for the switch when I got one (sure it's not as good looking on switch but I wasnt expecting it to be.) That is why I'm so sad that this game doesnt live up to it. Within the first couple minutes of playing I felt like everything was off and I wasnt going to like it. The more I played within the first few minutes I could feel the look of disapointment growing on my face. The music doesnt grip me like the last game, and in the beginning I felt like it didnt match up with the action at all. The constant running around looking for ammo is repetitive and annoying. Like I get the argument of how it can make the game more challenging, but to me it just took me out of the action and made me have to run from fights- which is not what Doom Guy is about. Which leads me to the story. What the **** am I playing? Seriously I feel like I missed an entire game worth of story. I'm sure the lore parts clear up a lot but I payed for a game, not a book. I have almost no idea on what's going on and it is really taking me out of the game experience. I know having exposition dumps in the beginning dont make for good story telling, but if any game needed it, it would be Doom Eternal. I've only played as far as the gore nest mission but from my understanding of the story there are 3 guys you got to kill to stop the demons from completely destroying earth. Okay fine. In the beginning you kill one right away- total Doom guy move. Then you show up to where the other two are and just listen to them talk. Doom guy is right there and he could have just killed them and ended things right there. Why the **** didn't he? Then after you kill the second one, the big final boss like hacks your ship to tell you that they are hiding the last guy. Why would they do that? Also, if they hacked Doom Guys ship, why not just **** with all the systems onboard and crash his ship or something? It doesnt make sense to me and at this point I have checked out story wise. The addition of platforming puzzles was interesting for about 5 minutes and then got me annoyed. I dont feel like that really keeps with the tone of the game. It's cool to grab poles and swing while in combat but everything else is lame to me. I want to keep going because I paid for it and I hope that there can be something I can enjoy. But in terms of the changes to guns and ammo and combat Idk. Theres soo much added in up front that I forget a lot of the time and switching between weapons and grenades is little clunky on a ps4 controller. I'm gonna try to finish it, but I'm not expecting much else from this game. The only positive I see in this game is that it looks awesome.… Expand
  11. Screenxx
    Aug 11, 2020
    4
    Doom games are my favourites but this one i felt it's deffrent it feels like it didn't made for controller , for mouse and keyboard. But I finished it though
  12. BillScurry
    Mar 30, 2020
    0
    2 out of 10: They amped up the difficulty to unreasonable levels, turning this into an unfunny slaughter-fest. You can't survive attacks because you're in the middle of an unblockable crossfire every time combat starts, and they've hosed the player by not providing nearly enough health, armor, and ammo considering how many monsters they pour at you through a firehose. I played this game2 out of 10: They amped up the difficulty to unreasonable levels, turning this into an unfunny slaughter-fest. You can't survive attacks because you're in the middle of an unblockable crossfire every time combat starts, and they've hosed the player by not providing nearly enough health, armor, and ammo considering how many monsters they pour at you through a firehose. I played this game for five hours and quit, realizing there's no curve for improvement -- only frustration. You need to be a 13-year-old Ritalin freak to excel at this boondoggle. Bethesda ruined a fun game, for no discernible reason. I'm the fool who paid for it before deleting it, so I guess they win in the end.… Expand
  13. mrvertigo89
    Apr 1, 2020
    4
    Doom Eternal has some of the elements that make the Doom series great, (including fantastic intro music though it never quite lives up to the heady days of Doom 2 and Quake). But yeah, its fun the combat can be great at times but in other ways the game shoots itself in the foot. The ammo you can hold is so limited you constantly have to swap weapons, fine in principle but really isDoom Eternal has some of the elements that make the Doom series great, (including fantastic intro music though it never quite lives up to the heady days of Doom 2 and Quake). But yeah, its fun the combat can be great at times but in other ways the game shoots itself in the foot. The ammo you can hold is so limited you constantly have to swap weapons, fine in principle but really is frustrating when you want to approach an enemy in a particular way to fulfil a challenge. There is a lot of horrible platforming that is definitely not fun. You collect tokens to unlock collectibles in your bag but there are more keys than doors, which is odd and makes a lit of the secrets feel pointless. Some enemies are poorly designed (marauder) and force awkward playtime. I was glad to complete the game and put it down for good. The last couple of bosses are horrendous. One literally changes all the game mechanics you rely on and has the classic 'invulnerable' phase. Just poor game design that has no place in 2020… Expand
  14. RagingFlasher
    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.    … Expand
  15. Fallos
    Oct 20, 2020
    0
    Huge step back for franchise.
    I play shooter to shoot not to jump and find some ammo. Yes yes, it is very intellectual to constantly thinking about which weapon you have to use in every situation, but I prefer not to. That is why I play ARCADE shooters.

    For me it was worst release of 2020.
  16. SwissTengu
    Jul 25, 2020
    0
    For someone who loves everything about doom 2016, as supposedly a direct sequel, doom eternal could have hardly been a bigger disapointment.
    Gameplay, environments, puzzles, artstyle, all completely different, completely goofed. Cliffhanger story from the previous game completely dropped and replaced by nerdgasm bs. Difficulty overall is ramped up, and encounters are poorly balanced. This    For someone who loves everything about doom 2016, as supposedly a direct sequel, doom eternal could have hardly been a bigger disapointment.
    Gameplay, environments, puzzles, artstyle, all completely different, completely goofed. Cliffhanger story from the previous game completely dropped and replaced by nerdgasm bs. Difficulty overall is ramped up, and encounters are poorly balanced. This feels nothing like doom 2016.
    The first 5 hours are a frustrating chore, the rest is a bore.    … Expand
  17. Budderkin
    Jun 23, 2020
    4
    I found it boring and just not fun to play, the story was quite good though.
  18. snnrman
    Mar 22, 2020
    3
    Ты теперь не думгай ****, ты супермарио с 2 патронами в обойме.
  19. Feelinside
    Feb 14, 2022
    3
    Absolutely boring game. I wanted action but every 10 minutes of playing I got stucked with stupid places figuring out how to get out of there. Feel like solving secrets of Doom 1993 which is not interesting for me anymore. After playing 5 episodes I've searched for internet to figure out how many chapters are there and was very dissapointed that 8 more are waiting. After that I stopedAbsolutely boring game. I wanted action but every 10 minutes of playing I got stucked with stupid places figuring out how to get out of there. Feel like solving secrets of Doom 1993 which is not interesting for me anymore. After playing 5 episodes I've searched for internet to figure out how many chapters are there and was very dissapointed that 8 more are waiting. After that I stoped playing and do not want to continue.… Expand
  20. SUSPENCE
    Mar 27, 2020
    3
    Single player is what you'd expect, personally I preferred doom 2016.

    The online.. I purchased this to have some fun with friends, in a arena setting... Well I got my arena setting with the worst online multiplayer experience I've had in my life. The concept is terrible, the map is small and repetitive. Apparently this was invented because no one like the last online experience... Well I    Single player is what you'd expect, personally I preferred doom 2016.

    The online.. I purchased this to have some fun with friends, in a arena setting... Well I got my arena setting with the worst online multiplayer experience I've had in my life. The concept is terrible, the map is small and repetitive. Apparently this was invented because no one like the last online experience... Well I purchased this game for that online experience and returned it for a full refund after playing this one. Play Friday the 13th, Dead By Daylight or the new Predator game if you want to play Badly matched games where the human player wins way more often then they should. Wouldn't recommend purchasing if you want a online experience    … Expand
  21. Mikee1
    Mar 25, 2020
    2
    I give this a 2 for two reasons. 1 being the guns are great and 2 being the demons are great. Other than that Doom Eternal disappointed me big time. This game could qualify as a platform game like Mario. I understand that there was going to be platforming in this game but not as much as this. The mechanics are also ass, I have ‘missed’ a ledge or monkey bar not because I wasn’t close,I give this a 2 for two reasons. 1 being the guns are great and 2 being the demons are great. Other than that Doom Eternal disappointed me big time. This game could qualify as a platform game like Mario. I understand that there was going to be platforming in this game but not as much as this. The mechanics are also ass, I have ‘missed’ a ledge or monkey bar not because I wasn’t close, because the game just didn’t work. I died about 30 times trying to activate that 3rd ring right before the Khan boss fight. Why in a game that is known for ripping and tearing do I have to constantly platform idk why. To add to that, mostly every encounter is based on platforming as well. The battle areas are small and you HAVE to use the monkey bars , jump pads, and portals to move around. I tried to just play in the ground and I just get mauled. I personally hate games that require a bunch of maneuvering like that. The main reason I fell in love with doom 2016 was because the ground gameplay was so smooth and well rounded that I was able to perfect it and move onto more harder difficulties. Back to the battle arenas, the khan mayker battle is so stupid. The arena is so small that you have to make an actual effort not to fall off. Also I mentioned earlier the mechanics were buggy, well during this fight you have to use the meat hook on the Khan and as you close in you have to blood punch her. 5/10 my punched acted Like I punched the wall and not an enemy, I was furious. I’m facing the icon of sin rn and if I’m being honest I’m not gonna finish it cause it’s the same bull crap. Small map that constantly makes you move. The game forces you too move around way to much taking away from what makes the game fun and different, rip and tearing demons apart. Just regular encounters you have to constantly be moving around using the whole environment, and it’s too much movement. Half time I’m trying to avoid being hit I walk onto a jump pad that launches me half way across the map. Very few times can you just go toe to toe with the demons and your guns without having the annoyance of platforming. I was so excited for this game but now it’s just a disappointment. If I can take the gameplay of 2016 and mix it with the demons and guns in eternal, I would cause to me that’s a perfect game. Not saying it’s a bad game but not the game I was expecting. If you Arnet a big fan of platform games, than don’t waste your money.… Expand
  22. BBQed
    Apr 1, 2020
    2
    Visuals are awesome, the gore side of the game is amazing, glory kills feels powerful but overall the gameplay, the enemies, the thought behind the platforming aspect of the game, the feel of movement, the lack of a crouch option is a HUGE deception for me. Even in combat the lack of ammunition compared to Doom 2016, the lack of speed while going forward without using the dash option thatVisuals are awesome, the gore side of the game is amazing, glory kills feels powerful but overall the gameplay, the enemies, the thought behind the platforming aspect of the game, the feel of movement, the lack of a crouch option is a HUGE deception for me. Even in combat the lack of ammunition compared to Doom 2016, the lack of speed while going forward without using the dash option that needs to recharge is disabilitating. Dont get me wrong some people might like the game, but I doubt this game is as fun and epic as the Hype that preceded it. Not the sequel to the Doom 2016 I was hoping for in any way.… Expand
  23. Stuvok
    Mar 22, 2020
    6
    *Negatives*
    Bad cutscenes
    Uninteresting story developments Lazy clutter of useless collectibles most right in your face Endless horde modes at locked doors with no variation Bullet sponge the game Extremely limited enemy types to an embarrassing amount if you played Doom 2016 Tedious simplistic platforming sections galore Most of the game is below par level design Overly detailed    *Negatives*
    Bad cutscenes
    Uninteresting story developments
    Lazy clutter of useless collectibles most right in your face
    Endless horde modes at locked doors with no variation
    Bullet sponge the game
    Extremely limited enemy types to an embarrassing amount if you played Doom 2016
    Tedious simplistic platforming sections galore
    Most of the game is below par level design
    Overly detailed map destroys all feeling of exploration
    Extremely basic shooting and never stop running gameplay that has 0 variation
    Glory kill qtes every 5 seconds for 14+ hours straight
    Music feels like it has a complete lack of variety
    Far more dangerous then the demons is the 00 on your ammo counter

    *Positives*
    Extremely technically accomplished discounting the PC HDR map bug
    High smooth framerates
    Great graphics    … Expand
  24. Togepi
    Mar 26, 2020
    0
    Very bad . Max 5. Эта игра очень мультяшная . Она прям кричит увлекись и пройди еще испытаний . Это не продолдение Doom,это продолжение Doom Arcade =(
  25. Barrymore45
    Dec 17, 2020
    0
    Finished the game and...it's a complete pile of garbage. Annoying from start to finish, the devs should be ashamed. I don't dish out 0's lightly, but this game makes me so angry that any positive aspects to the game are not taken into consideration here.
  26. BallzyDan
    Jun 9, 2020
    1
    Doom the RPG is what the title should be. I am long time Doom fan and I really want to like this one too. However my game was stripped of all my multiplayer progress (May 9) and a decent amount of campaign progress. No warning, no explanation, just progress gone. The frustration factor is far higher than the fun factor. Falling off a cliff or platform causes you to spawn back close toDoom the RPG is what the title should be. I am long time Doom fan and I really want to like this one too. However my game was stripped of all my multiplayer progress (May 9) and a decent amount of campaign progress. No warning, no explanation, just progress gone. The frustration factor is far higher than the fun factor. Falling off a cliff or platform causes you to spawn back close to where you were with a little less health. If you fall too much and die, the game needs to reload the same part it just reloaded 7 times, but now it takes 12 seconds to load. 2 v 1 online multiplayer that resets your progress arbitrarily is not worth trying. Hugo said you feel like a badass as the demon slayer. Not true, just a basic character who needs to collect crap to become awesome.
    .    … Expand
  27. FenZii
    Aug 9, 2020
    6
    sound design and soundtrack was really good, also really liked the upgrades for your weapons
  28. JoeManies
    Mar 25, 2020
    4
    I really enjoyed the game until the Marauders. Maybe I'm just really bad at the game but I feel that they ruin the entire flow and feel of the game for me
  29. atg123
    Mar 24, 2020
    1
    The game is way too hard with a PS4 controller even on easy setting. Advising not to buy the console versions.
  30. dmtrlbdv
    Mar 24, 2020
    2
    2 point because I don't want to play Mario game in Doom. Why I must jump in whole the game like in Mario. What the reason? What if I am good enough in shooting but I hate jumping on platforms? ....
  31. fastdak25
    Apr 23, 2020
    5
    "OUT OF AMMO" This image across the center of your screen will be burned into your eyes before this game is over. Don't even think about having fun cutting up the bigger demons with the chainsaw, you will be burning up that one slither of fuel of fodder demons for ammo. Also, who ever though that the platforming in this game was a good idea for DOOM needs to be fired. Wasted hellish"OUT OF AMMO" This image across the center of your screen will be burned into your eyes before this game is over. Don't even think about having fun cutting up the bigger demons with the chainsaw, you will be burning up that one slither of fuel of fodder demons for ammo. Also, who ever though that the platforming in this game was a good idea for DOOM needs to be fired. Wasted hellish amounts of armor/health falling down trying to cross all the launch areas. I'm the DOOM Slayer, not George of the f***ing Jungle. It absolutely kills the immersion and pace of the game.

    Stand still and you will die. You must always keep moving. That's about all this game has to offer that is "DOOM." Once far enough into the game you have enough unlocks the combat can be fun, but again the constant inventory management is so distracting from a DOOM game. Music is great but the same track is often used over and over and over again. While it has it's fun moments in some of the kill arenas the game overall is a frustrating experience. Massive step in wrong direction after DOOM 2016. Very disappointed.    … Expand
  32. Hawaiian
    Mar 24, 2020
    0
    La consola se calienta mucho cuando estoy jugando y se me apaga, tienen que arreglarlo.
  33. Trt0297
    Apr 1, 2020
    7
    I'm primarily a campaign runner on Doom so take my rating based 98% on the campaign.
    Pros:
    -More high speed combat that we love. -The combat is even more 3D than it used to be, you will be (double) jumping, dropping, teleporting and dashing everywhere. -Extra abilities and fun new toys. -Better multiplayer. -New lore and details on where Doomguy came from. I personally preferred the    I'm primarily a campaign runner on Doom so take my rating based 98% on the campaign.
    Pros:
    -More high speed combat that we love.
    -The combat is even more 3D than it used to be, you will be (double) jumping, dropping, teleporting and dashing everywhere.
    -Extra abilities and fun new toys.
    -Better multiplayer.
    -New lore and details on where Doomguy came from. I personally preferred the mystery and didn't need this though.

    Cons:
    -You will be jumping, dashing everywhere. The entire game is a laborious jump puzzle. The previous game had touches of it here and there but oh boy, get ready for Prince of Persia, Sands of Hell.
    -The story only makes sense if you read everything you pick up. I had no idea where I was or why half the time until... Ohhh that's why I was here. Very little voice acting prompting you with the story too.
    -The demons have a rock/paper/scissors mechanic to them, one gun kills one of them good now but, oh now you've found another one, need a different gun for him. This might work well on the PC but it ruins the high speed immersion on the PS4 bringing up the weapon wheel every time you turn a corner.
    -Your basic punching does nothing.
    -You will permanently be out of ammo at the beginning of the game.
    -On normal difficulty they Hurt! I destroyed unreal tournament when I was younger so I'm no noob when it comes to high speed games but I'm really glad I didn't put this on hard to begin with.
    -You MUST make/sign into a Bethesda.net account. I have no interest in a Bethesda account, I just came here to shoot things in the face. Why you do this. Was the price I paid for it at the store not enough?

    Despite alllll of these cons, the gunplay and level design (in combat) makes up for all of these things and I would recommend it for fans to buy. I remember finishing my first little intense challenge arena and shouting, Yes! That is what I came here for!
    It's still a great fun game but don't come here expecting more of the same as Doom 2016 because you'll be disappointed like I was. Unless you like jumping over lots of lava of course. Me, when I play Doom, it's to shoot things. Call me a simple man but when I play Assassins Creed it's to sneak around and assassinate people, when I play Mario it's to jump around and boop things. When I play Doom it's to run around and shoot demons in the face with a shotgun. That's it.
    I would rate this lower but a 6 is too low... but a 7 is just a tiny bit too high. 6.8 / 6.9
    Fyi, Doom 2016 was my game of the year that year so I love the reboot.    … Expand
  34. Allercon
    Nov 24, 2020
    3
    Great soundtrack and I could see what the game was trying to do by building on what made the 2016 title a masterpiece. Unfortunately, this didn’t work for me.
    It didn’t feel like a Doom game. Story was paper thin, downgraded visuals and very clunky control scheme that required many players to access youtube to find out how they should adjust their settings to make it playable (This    Great soundtrack and I could see what the game was trying to do by building on what made the 2016 title a masterpiece. Unfortunately, this didn’t work for me.
    It didn’t feel like a Doom game. Story was paper thin, downgraded visuals and very clunky control scheme that required many players to access youtube to find out how they should adjust their settings to make it playable (This shouldn’t have to be a thing).
    Perhaps it was better on PC, I wouldn’t know.
    The initial impressions weren’t good and the game just didn’t find its feet from then on out.

    Combat involved entering an arena, and then burning through all your weapons to kill enemies and repetitively break some jaws (so many times) to get shiny objects, then move to next arena and repeat. Unpopular opinion I know, believe me. I tried very hard to like this game and I almost stopped playing it but I needed to complete it and give it that at least.

    I’d recommend playing the 2016 release again rather than purchasing this latest release. 2016 captured the horror that is Doom, Doom 2 and even Doom 3 but Eternal just felt like I was driving a tank in a game that struggled with its own identity.    … Expand
  35. SplitMind
    Nov 28, 2020
    4
    I was quite looking forward to this game as i found 2016's offering disappointing and chock-full of live service crap. I thought they would have learned from this the way EA did with Star Wars, but oh was I wrong.

    The graphics are the only nice thing I have to say about this game really. The game runs quite smoothly and the first level or so is quite visually impressive. However that's    I was quite looking forward to this game as i found 2016's offering disappointing and chock-full of live service crap. I thought they would have learned from this the way EA did with Star Wars, but oh was I wrong.

    The graphics are the only nice thing I have to say about this game really. The game runs quite smoothly and the first level or so is quite visually impressive. However that's where my compliments come to an end. I only played the first three levels so bear this in mind, but I got sick of the blandness across the level, such as lava and red rock terrain everywhere. Executing enemies is a sight to behold, but after a dozen executions this just becomes a chore and a bore as you watch the same graphical manoeuvres repeatedly.

    Despite only playing a handful of levels, the story didn't make any sense to me. It felt like I was dropped in halfway through it and there was no way of getting up to speed on what was happening. Older Doom games didn't really have a story and I much prefer this over the modern iteration's attempt through having random cut-scenes and characters appear with nonsensical dialogue. I don't understand how they screwed this up so badly. All we needed was a basic story akin to Oblivion where we needed to close off a portal to stop demons coming through. Actually, I do know how they screwed this up and I will explain below.

    The gameplay is where Doom lives up to its name in all the wrong ways. The most obvious experience is that I was constantly struggling to have enough ammo and was getting killed very easily even on the lowest difficulty. This doesn't strike me as true to the ethos of Doom; this feels more like artificial and unbalanced difficulty with bad game design. In addition to this, Doom suffers from you facing hordes of enemies, which becomes wearisome fairly quickly. This makes the game feel more like a run of the mill zombie shooter rather than a Doom game.

    I need to give the platforming its own special mention. It really is dreadful. You are constantly jumping around the level and using mid-air dashes to reach higher ground. Basically if you're not shooting hordes of enemies you are jumping to the next platform to activate the next horde. It doesn't help that the platforming mechanics don't really lend themselves well to Doom and are combined with bad level design.

    Last but definitely not least, I believe what has ruined this game most of all is the live services model it has adopted. After installing the update I got a new background skin just for logging in. Then I noticed the menus had added sections such as 'events' and other adverts only found in live services games such as Fortnite. This makes more sense when you consider that the game is clearly geared towards online multiplayer and the campaign feels tacked on if anything. This makes the game more like Call of Duty or Fortnite using a Doom skin.

    Overall, Doom has lost sight of what it made it great. This is unsurprising given that Bethesda are at the helm. Doom should exist as a cult attraction much in the way Resident Evil did, and they made a much better job or recent RE remakes than these Doom offerings, which isn't saying much. This is not a Doom game. It lacks the atmosphere, level design and tension of older Doom games such as Doom 64. Do not bother with this.    … Expand
  36. brachypelma44
    Nov 30, 2020
    3
    Performance is excellent on the PS4 Pro...silky smooth. Looks great, runs great.

    Now that we've gotten the good out of the way, we'll get to the bad: everything else. This game seems to be designed to be as un-fun as humanly possible. Even on "Don't Hurt Me" difficulty, you will get your ass handed to you and die over and over after the first 15 minutes are done. They seem to want you    Performance is excellent on the PS4 Pro...silky smooth. Looks great, runs great.

    Now that we've gotten the good out of the way, we'll get to the bad: everything else. This game seems to be designed to be as un-fun as humanly possible. Even on "Don't Hurt Me" difficulty, you will get your ass handed to you and die over and over after the first 15 minutes are done. They seem to want you to juggle several gameplay elements at once, rather than the tried-and-true "shoot the demons and don't die" that is the hallmark of Doom. They also really want you running out of ammo at every turn, and running out of gas for your chainsaw too, so that you have to take on an endlessly respawning room of demons with your fists (spoiler: you will not win.) Does that sound fun to you? It makes me want to punch a hole in the wall, frankly, and that's not why I play video games. They're supposed to relieve stress, not create it.    … Expand
  37. tec2425
    Apr 10, 2020
    4
    The only good is the campaign. Battlemode is wet garbage that’s why I’m rating it so low
  38. BeboptheWarthog
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    Honestly, this game is not as good as Doom 2016: a statement which is surprising to myself as well!
    There is something wrong with the sound! The story is just boring! And the gameplay is not as fast pace as that of Doom 2016.
  39. PeakTop
    Apr 11, 2020
    3
    Когда в 2016 году я опробовал демку Дума, я без промедлений купил его за полную цену. Пройдя кампанию, мне вновь захотелось пройти её на более высокой сложности. В Doom Eternal ничего не изменилось. Пройдя его, мне вновь захотелось пройти... Doom 2016.
    Итак, начнем с плюсов:
    + Превосходная оптимизация. Никаких лагов, тормозов, фризов. Все плавно и стабильно на среднем железе, на    Когда в 2016 году я опробовал демку Дума, я без промедлений купил его за полную цену. Пройдя кампанию, мне вновь захотелось пройти её на более высокой сложности. В Doom Eternal ничего не изменилось. Пройдя его, мне вновь захотелось пройти... Doom 2016.
    Итак, начнем с плюсов:

    + Превосходная оптимизация. Никаких лагов, тормозов, фризов. Все плавно и стабильно на среднем железе, на ультрах;
    + Отличный саундтрек. Тяжелая динамичная музыка, хорошо вписывается в происходящее;
    + Разносторонняя система прокачки персонажа;
    + Испытания и секреты на уровнях;
    + Есть меч для ближнего боя, хоть и всего с тремя зарядами;
    + Сочные бои в формате один против всех. Порой сражения довольно трудные и непредсказуемые. Резня может оборваться в любой момент;

    Теперь минусы:
    - Рваный сюжет с непоследовательной подачей. Нет ярких персонажей, затягивающей линии сценария, имеются откровенные ляпы. Хоть какое-то подобие сюжета начинается когда уже большая часть кампании пройдена;
    - Навязанная механика боя, которая делится на ближний бой и супер-ближний бой. Все способности, прокачка, большинство стволов заточены под рукопашку. Это очень уныло, когда нет выбора, КАК тебе воевать. Любые отступления от задуманной механики жестко караются отсутствием боеприпасов, либо ордами демонов, которые нарочно лезут в клоз;
    - Мало боеприпасов. Да, повторяю ЕЩЁ раз... Здесь ощущаешь себя на повелителем боя, а бешеным алчущим, который только и думает, как бы кого-нибудь распилить, чтобы хватило патронов до конца схватки;
    - Дизайн уровней. Нечто среднее между Quake и Unreal Tournament 3. Да, тут сплошные арены. Локации мало связаны логически, как внутри себя, так и между собой. Они КРАСИВЫ визуально. Однако исследовать их, как в Думе2016 нет никакого желания;
    - Из-за предыдущего пункта напрочь отсутствует атмосферность и ощущение присутствия;
    - Катсцены от 3-го лица... Тут не знаешь, закрывать лицо ладонью или хихикать. Кажется, будто вернулся в стрелялки начала 2000хх. И ох уж эта ФИЗИОНОМИЯ палача! Лучше бы её не показывали;

    В целом вердикт такой. "Если бы не было Doom 2016, то...". Именно предыдущая часть задрала планку до небес Земли и ада. В нём было совершенно всё. Етернал дойти до такого же уровня увы не смог.    … Expand
  40. spaaarky21
    Nov 21, 2020
    4
    Doom (2016) was excellent – a fairly back-to-basics FPS, executed superbly with surprisingly good worldbuilding and it even snuck in a good story. Then Eternal said "more is better" to everything and ruined it with awkward new game mechanics, platforming, boring level design, emphasis on using the chainsaw to collect ammo, stupid dialog from the AUC holograms, etc. It's just not fun.
  41. Will00028
    Dec 26, 2020
    0
    what a boring and overrated game. shooting the same demons over and over and over and over and over and over and over...and if you die, the same thing over and over again.
  42. SodiumBromide
    Jun 30, 2020
    0
    The game is a downgrade from Doom 1 in so many regards. Most egregious? When the game crashes (and it crashes a lot) it starts you back at the START OF THE LEVEL. Because nothing says "fun" like fighting all the way through a level TWICE. You know whats better? When it crashes again and you have to replay it a third time. **** that. Uninstalled immediately. Garbage. "Bethesda: it just works"
  43. Inhanzt
    Apr 18, 2021
    0
    Requires a bethesda account. Spams you with ads on login. Anti consumer trash.
  44. bhappenstance
    Nov 27, 2020
    0
    DOOM Eternal is a mater class in how not to create a sequel.
    Force users to sign up for Bethesda account before they can play? Check.
    Stop the action every five minutes -- sometimes literally mid-battle -- for tutorials in a 16-bit void, or to read something? Check. Jumping? Because everyone agreed that there just wasn't enough jumping in DOOM 2016, yeah? Check. Check. Check.    DOOM Eternal is a mater class in how not to create a sequel.
    Force users to sign up for Bethesda account before they can play? Check.
    Stop the action every five minutes -- sometimes literally mid-battle -- for tutorials in a 16-bit void, or to read something? Check.
    Jumping? Because everyone agreed that there just wasn't enough jumping in DOOM 2016, yeah? Check. Check. Check.
    Convoluted, bordering on unusable, map? You betcha.
    Constantly -- and I mean *CONSTANTLY* -- remind players that they're running out of ammo? Check.
    Holographic dog? Of course!
    An enormous disappointment.    … Expand
  45. onlythebest00
    Mar 22, 2020
    5
    People wanting "more of Doom 2016" are going to be disappointed.

    It's still Doom, but is more campy than the previous game. In a weird way, it's more like classic Doom in this regard. However, so far, for every step forward, it takes a step back, but the steps back are smaller. For starters, it's far more colorful and saturated. The environments are extremely detailed and    People wanting "more of Doom 2016" are going to be disappointed.

    It's still Doom, but is more campy than the previous game.

    In a weird way, it's more like classic Doom in this regard.

    However, so far, for every step forward, it takes a step back, but the steps back are smaller.

    For starters, it's far more colorful and saturated. The environments are extremely detailed and interesting. There are some very cool visuals.

    There are also a lot more invisible walls. In an area that looked like a destroyed shopping center, I couldn't jump behind a counter because of an invisible wall. I also fell a few times looking for secrets by trying to jump to a ledge where it looked like I could land, only to hit an invisible wall and fall.

    Falling into pits doesn't kill you instantly anymore. You just spawn back on the ground minus some health.

    The soundtrack isn't as good this time so far. It's not bad though. It's industrial metal again, but I'm finding it less interesting. It just doesn't have the same kick to it as the last game and seems more subdued.

    It's also a lot more cartoonish than Doom 2016. Enemies look less "real". They seem to have a little of that "rubbery" effect animation has sometimes.

    The environments are really nice, but also seem less grounded somehow.

    The enemies animate really well, the kills are inventive so far, and it's definitely entertaining.

    Ammo, armor, health, and powerups pickups are also a lot more cartoonish. They glow neon colors, more so than in Doom 2016. They are larger and look a bit out of place to be honest. They are easy to see though, which isn't a bad thing.

    There are also secrets, but rather than being objects placed in the world like the little Funpop Doom guys from Doom 2016, they are large question marks.

    The first keycard I found was just floating in the air in an empty room. The same goes for weapons when you find them. In Doom 2016 you found them on bodies and they were naturally placed in the environment. They seem to care less about that this time.

    There's also a 1-up powerup that kicks in when you die. It resurrects you and slows down time for a brief period. It's a large green Doom Guy helmet that says 1-up.

    Gameplay is fast, and you're dropped right into things. I have no idea what is going on aside from "Hell on Earth". It does not pick up where Doom 2016 left off, unless there's some backtracking in the story later.

    I'm thinking there may be some explanation for it, but I'm not sure if it's going to be in codex entries or be a plot point in the actual game. The story so far is dumb and convoluted. There's more than there needs to be by a lot.

    Honestly, the most irritating thing about the game is the story. Half the fun of Doom 2016 was that Doom Guy couldn't give less of a **** about anything but killing demons and wrecking anything related to Hell.

    He didn't care who caused it, he was just there to clean up the mess and break enough to ensure it didn't happen again.

    It seems like they're trying to turn it into some grand sci-fi space opera with deep lore with interdimensional politics, and that goes against what Doom really is. A story like the one they seem to be trying to tell just gets in the way.

    The game seems harder than Doom 2016.

    You have a lot less ammo, need to be more accurate, and can't just glory kill unarmed zombies anymore. They aren't just walking health and armor packs anymore. They take a lot more damage and need to be shot first.

    You need to be accurate with your shots, at least in the first area. I'm thinking the game will allow you to upgrade your ammo at some point, but you start out with only 16 shotgun shells. They seem to want you to use the chainsaw a lot more, but there are a lot of ammo pickups as well.

    I've encountered fairly large groups of enemies in the first area, a lot more than in Doom 2016's early areas, but not as many as in some of the later areas.

    You'll encounter some fairly bullet spongey enemies early on as well.

    Traversal seems to be a bigger focus this time, with bars that swing you around, and I've encountered a fair number of jump pads. Stuff seems less naturally placed though. It's still a blast to play, but may not be what people are expecting it to be. A lot of people are going to hate this game, but I've enjoyed it so far. I'm unsure if I'll come out of it thinking it is as good as Doom 2016 though. I'll definitely be finishing it at least. It's fun and new Doom. Though, again, it seems to be more of a throwback to classic Doom in some ways, and not always in ways that improve on Doom 2016.    … Expand
  46. eubedasan
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    Juego correcto, sin más. Ni TOP 3 de mis DOOM favoritos...
    Casualizado a más no poder (ya el menú no auguraba nada bueno): zonas de saltitos por todos lados, ridículo límite de munición hasta bastante avanzado el juego, dobles saltos, impulsos, hachas, espadas... En fin, se llama DOOM como se podría llamar de cualquier otra forma.
    La historia: vale más no tener nada antes que tener esto.    Juego correcto, sin más. Ni TOP 3 de mis DOOM favoritos...
    Casualizado a más no poder (ya el menú no auguraba nada bueno): zonas de saltitos por todos lados, ridículo límite de munición hasta bastante avanzado el juego, dobles saltos, impulsos, hachas, espadas... En fin, se llama DOOM como se podría llamar de cualquier otra forma.
    La historia: vale más no tener nada antes que tener esto. Como reinterpretación del DOOM 2 no llega ni a la suela de este.
    Otra franquicia más prostituida al servicio de casuals y forniteros.
    En fin, siempre nos quedarán los clásicos y el Brutal DOOM.    … Expand
  47. Gambler77
    Mar 24, 2020
    5
    I got about $5 of value from Doom Eternal.
    I loved Doom so I bought DE opening day. 2 hours of disappointment and bored gameplay with $58B worth of hope that things will improve lasted until the end of the first level. This game is the equivalent of a fidget spinner. Repetitive and geared toward
  48. reikami
    Mar 26, 2020
    5
    Guide how to ruin a perfect game.

    - Unlimited spawn of weak enemies
    - Overloaded with RPG elements
    - Not lined wolkthroug and weak story presentation
    - Too much colors and platforms, it should be called "Doom: Arcade" instead of Eternal.
    - Gamedesign of mobile games

    + Doom
  49. BVGE
    Apr 2, 2020
    5
    Doom in name only. Tooltips and tutorials everywhere, VERY short action sequences (which are decent enough, but not enough of them). The whole game is overcomplicated for zero reason at all, and the platforming sequences feel more like they're there to lengthen the game rather than add anything to it. Overall, it's a boring game. I got it for free, thankfully... Because I wouldn't pay forDoom in name only. Tooltips and tutorials everywhere, VERY short action sequences (which are decent enough, but not enough of them). The whole game is overcomplicated for zero reason at all, and the platforming sequences feel more like they're there to lengthen the game rather than add anything to it. Overall, it's a boring game. I got it for free, thankfully... Because I wouldn't pay for this junk.… Expand
  50. notor12
    Mar 21, 2020
    7
    For a game whose entire premise is basically tearing demons apart, it is unforgivable that the act of tearing them apart carries such little visceral impact as this game produces.

    There is obviously a ton of action going on in this game constantly, from start to finish. But action isn't the same as visceral impact on the player resulting from that constant activity.... Doom 2016 had    For a game whose entire premise is basically tearing demons apart, it is unforgivable that the act of tearing them apart carries such little visceral impact as this game produces.

    There is obviously a ton of action going on in this game constantly, from start to finish. But action isn't the same as visceral impact on the player resulting from that constant activity....

    Doom 2016 had the same issue for me.....Even as you jump around snapping necks or cutting demon's in half it just doesn't feel like that's really what you're doing. The entire experience is just too simplified.

    Bioshock is the best example I can think of of a shooter which achieved that kind of visceral impact I was hoping a Doom reboot would deliver. When you fired a gun in Bioshock, it felt real. There was massive kickback. You could see the shrapnel bouncing off of the environment. The sound from firing a gun was shocking to the senses. The target absorbed the impact like a real person (at least more than other games).

    That is what a Doom remake should've been too. That kind of brutality is what Doom is supposed to be all about. I'm very disappointed that it has not turned out that way. I hoped they would fix this massive problem from the 2016 reboot in this version, but unfortunately they clearly didn't. It is a fatal error.

    And the platforming is just obnoxious, not fun. Nobody asked for a Doom platformer.    … Expand
  51. Ps5_goat_nswPro
    Mar 29, 2020
    6
    Dark souls meets halo blablabla.

    Playing on normal mode you will die so many times because they use cheap tactics to make you stop run n gunning even tho doom is a run n gun game. Game just didn’t hAve that wow factor 2016 had. It’s like they just took 2016’s game and beefed it up , it doesn’t feel like a part two. Then they add all the events to try to keep players playing after the    Dark souls meets halo blablabla.

    Playing on normal mode you will die so many times because they use cheap tactics to make you stop run n gunning even tho doom is a run n gun game. Game just didn’t hAve that wow factor 2016 had. It’s like they just took 2016’s game and beefed it up , it doesn’t feel like a part two. Then they add all the events to try to keep players playing after the story, give it 2 weeks this game will (already ) be old news . Next!    … Expand
  52. Tiatver
    Mar 25, 2020
    6
    I like doom(2016) better because in that game we were focusing killing demons. I completed first doom normal difficulty and I just died just few times. But for this game, normal difficulty's unnecessarily hard. After few chapters you begin to die constantly because you are out of ammo, out of gas. They should've add a pistol just like as doom. Also there is too much puzzle to resolve.I like doom(2016) better because in that game we were focusing killing demons. I completed first doom normal difficulty and I just died just few times. But for this game, normal difficulty's unnecessarily hard. After few chapters you begin to die constantly because you are out of ammo, out of gas. They should've add a pistol just like as doom. Also there is too much puzzle to resolve. They're not optional and sometimes they're boring. It's good to some break after the fights but if they're fun. In that case, they're not.
    However music, atmosphere, fight, guns, graphic, cutscenes are fun. 6/10    … Expand
  53. Cuphead123456
    Apr 3, 2020
    5
    I tend to side with story games a lot with immersion and attachment to the characters, but doom eternal is a fun game. It’s game mechanics create fast movement and quick reaction times which resemble an arcade shooter. These mechanics distinguish what a good game and a fun game is. A good game for sure, but one of the funnest games you’ll play today.
  54. qzaraz
    May 10, 2020
    5
    Way worse than Doom 2016. Too many anoying platform sections, new enemies are bad designed. Maruder - guy is taken from Dark Souls series. Instant connection to Bethesda servers. Flaky multiplayer. Player is forced to use specific weapon. Game loses its tempo sometimes
  55. CoreGamer1408
    Sep 6, 2022
    4
    2022 retry on console this time. I love playing Dying Light beat it six times console/pc. Eternal parkour/platform elements broke this game for me. Sadly to the point I didn't even want to play the DooM reboot anymore. Well the DooM reboot is a to be continued story. Which leads into Eternal a game I will never finish now. Another aspect of Eternal I didn't take to was all this slayer2022 retry on console this time. I love playing Dying Light beat it six times console/pc. Eternal parkour/platform elements broke this game for me. Sadly to the point I didn't even want to play the DooM reboot anymore. Well the DooM reboot is a to be continued story. Which leads into Eternal a game I will never finish now. Another aspect of Eternal I didn't take to was all this slayer story stuff. I much prefered when the Doom Guy was just a guy. Not even burnt by the price. Got it pre-owned and trade in price was more at another place. Have to say Doom 3 is still my goto DooM
    game in 2022.    … Expand
  56. eded9999
    Mar 5, 2022
    6
    This could have been a good game if it wasn't for the fact that it has 90% of the crap western devs put on modern games nowadays:
    >Let's put "secrets" on the game, then reveal all secrets in the map, so player don't has to think, cause player are idiots...
    >Oh, a new enemy appears! then let's put a fking ad that spoil the weakness of that enemy, so player don't need to find out playing    This could have been a good game if it wasn't for the fact that it has 90% of the crap western devs put on modern games nowadays:
    >Let's put "secrets" on the game, then reveal all secrets in the map, so player don't has to think, cause player are idiots...
    >Oh, a new enemy appears! then let's put a fking ad that spoil the weakness of that enemy, so player don't need to find out playing the game, cause player are idiots...
    >Let's put beacon all the time to the place you must go, so players don't need to explore, cause player are idiots...
    >Oh, you died, I'm so sorry, take this overpowered armor the make you invincible, so you don't have to learn the boss, cause, you know, player are idiots...

    Also, there is a big problem on core gameplay in this game, they somehow manage to ruin what feels so good on Doom 2016. The pace is awful, it's like they want you to be technical, making every demon require specific weapon-mod-weakpoint combination, but also throws at you a horde of 20 demons on a close space with infinite respawn... And that doesn't combine well with the ammo mechanic of this game. Doom 2016 manage these a lot simpler, better IMO.

    Music is good, but not as good as Doom 2016.

    It has some good things tho:
    >The dash is a good addition
    >The last maps, Nekravol and Urdak looks really good.
    >The way they try to present the Slayer as a complete badass is appreciated in these days where most characters are more like pathetic or lame.    … Expand
  57. Sonyer
    Mar 27, 2020
    7
    Unfortunately this version of the game looks like a downgrade of the good versions the framerates drops all the time, that's all bad things, that's why I give to this game a 7 amazing game but this version really needs a patch.
  58. Bolassen
    Jun 23, 2020
    6
    I did not find the gameplay as entertaining as Doom 2016. This was an OK sequel, but I expected more from the hype.

    The story is not important and not that existing. The pure action and fun levels are fun, but the game becomes repetitive and a long play.. The fact that a Bretheda account and online access is required to play both single player and multiplayer is ridiculous. Imaging having    I did not find the gameplay as entertaining as Doom 2016. This was an OK sequel, but I expected more from the hype.

    The story is not important and not that existing. The pure action and fun levels are fun, but the game becomes repetitive and a long play.. The fact that a Bretheda account and online access is required to play both single player and multiplayer is ridiculous. Imaging having an account with every single game producer.    … Expand
  59. diabliuss
    May 13, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "Exultia - Missing Slayer Key" - minus 1.
    "Cultist Base - Demonic Corruption Bug/Glitch" - minus 1.
    "Cultist Base - game crashes while playing for Revenant. I was trying to pass that WEIRD first bug with Demonic Corruption, but the game crashed. So I've played Cultist Base three times... " - minus 2.

    I'm afraid of more bugs... And I don't want to play it more... I'm tired of playing levels several times.
    And balance... It's awful.
    And yeah... too much platforming :) Sorry... but it is as it is :)    … Expand
  60. Kells_ExE
    Jun 29, 2020
    5
    Wasn't as good as the previous DOOM! Game, i sold it a day after completing it just didn't enjoy the gameplay
  61. Areegos
    Feb 12, 2022
    9
    BEST SHOOTER OF 2020
    Yeah that's game really hard and cool
    1 interesting story
    2 very agressive gameplay
    3 beautiful worlds: Exultia, Urdak, Hell, Taras Nabad, Mars Core
    4 good weapons
  62. psbrann
    Jan 3, 2023
    0
    A crappy 90s first person shooter with horribly outdated controls thought it could pass as a AAA title if they slapped some 2017 graphics on it. Wouldn’t even have been satisfied if I were paid to play this garbage. You basically have two controls and every encounter is the same, so if you have no respect for your time or money then definitely buy this game!
  63. Erroneus
    Sep 22, 2020
    6
    Great controls and good looking game, with an awesome soundtrack. But gets tedious, with levels that are way to long and the final boss is horrible designed. Also the UI is not great, and even has huge traps like "reset mission", which if you push at the FINAL boss battle, it will take you multiple hours back.
  64. Denniro
    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.
  65. nascent
    Jan 22, 2023
    6
    I was incredibly surprised and thrilled by how good Doom 2016 turned out to be. After chaos of Doom 3 and Doom 4 and not knowing it's own identity, the Doom franchise was in a strange place, but despite being very apprehensive, Doom 2016 was the absolutely perfect modern Doom game. So I was excited about it's sequel and what might be next.
    Roll on Doom Eternal, recapturing a lot of what    I was incredibly surprised and thrilled by how good Doom 2016 turned out to be. After chaos of Doom 3 and Doom 4 and not knowing it's own identity, the Doom franchise was in a strange place, but despite being very apprehensive, Doom 2016 was the absolutely perfect modern Doom game. So I was excited about it's sequel and what might be next.
    Roll on Doom Eternal, recapturing a lot of what made Doom 2016 good, expanding on it by adding some new monsters, a lot of unique boss battles, and an actual story.

    There's a lot that Doom Eternal got right, and a fair bit it didn't.
    I for one like the puzzle areas and the exploring to find all the secrets. I know a few people find the puzzles weak, but I made my peace with them, they're not particularly challenging and break up the combat. I also like a lot of the new enemies, however the Marauders are just painfull, you can only attack at one point in time, and only once or twice if you're fast enough. As a boss they'd be challenging enough, but chucked in with dozens of other enemies is just unfair. I like the grappling hook, the vertical climbing, flamethrower, the new and improved plasma rifle.
    Also this iteration of Doom has added inventory management, which to a degree is fine, but even with cycling through all weapons and being resourceful, there are a number of times I ran out of ammo entirely, and was stuck right at the end of massive combat encounters.
    Some of the boss fights are just masochistic, I'm not sure why they're so much harder than the game itself but fortunately they do give you an option to replay with "Sentinel Armor" which buffs you up a lot, but the bosses are still challenging.

    I really hope for the next Doom, they tone down the inventory management, running out of ammo so often in a Doom game seems wrong.    … Expand
  66. DanielNegreiros
    Apr 23, 2020
    5
    O jogo sofre com a sombra do Doom 2016. A Bethesda tentou demais colocar mais história no Doom, o que na minha opnião não funcionou, as batalhas continuam boas mas sofrem com o ritmo e repetição e as fases estão muiittttooooo longas. É um bom jogo mas não é melhor que o Doom 2016.
  67. Greyking
    Oct 11, 2020
    7
    Fun gun when the player can run and gun. Otherwise, there are way too many boring jumping puzzles. I'm glad I got this game as part of Game Pass Ultimate because I would have been unhappy paying full-price for this gorgeous, but extremely frustrating game.
  68. Steyraus
    Oct 1, 2020
    5
    Completely changes focus from the first game instead of just glorified murder and killing now it's a tactical balance of weapon ammunition and just irritating health jumps. The first game was a ballet this game is more like a irritating game of checkers. World by no means is it a bad first-person shooter for me this is a shoes let down I wanted more of the same and got something completelyCompletely changes focus from the first game instead of just glorified murder and killing now it's a tactical balance of weapon ammunition and just irritating health jumps. The first game was a ballet this game is more like a irritating game of checkers. World by no means is it a bad first-person shooter for me this is a shoes let down I wanted more of the same and got something completely different even the art style and the overall look at the world and overall look of the world is disappointing… Expand
  69. iddqd4
    Oct 2, 2022
    10
    По началу слегка аляповатый стиль игры настораживал, но я достаточно быстро привык и он мне начал сильно нравится, потому что решение как минимум необычное, смелое, геймплейно сравнить даже не с чем, разве что с первой частью, слешер от первого лица, плюс ситуации требующие применения всего арсенала оружия, и постоянное движение и необходимость атаковать, разбавляется клевым платформингомПо началу слегка аляповатый стиль игры настораживал, но я достаточно быстро привык и он мне начал сильно нравится, потому что решение как минимум необычное, смелое, геймплейно сравнить даже не с чем, разве что с первой частью, слешер от первого лица, плюс ситуации требующие применения всего арсенала оружия, и постоянное движение и необходимость атаковать, разбавляется клевым платформингом прыжками и поиском коллектоболсов, благодаря чему ты отдыхаешь от битвы к битве, плюс весьма красивые разнообразные локации.

    Играется очень свежо и оригинально, сюжет прост, лаконичен, но с задачей справляется, новая фракция Ангелов весьма органично вписалась в лор игры, графика, дизайн оппонентов весьма крут, все это помножено на убойный саундтрек, хорошую сложность, и от этого я как старый фанат Дума, в восторге.

    Одна из лучших игр в которые довелось поиграть. Низкий поклон ID software, настоящие мастера шутеров от первого лица. 10 из 10.    … Expand
  70. mrwarcriminal
    May 6, 2021
    9
    I’m playing a year after the game has been released. I know a lot of the issues have been fixed. I purchased the deluxe game in April 2020 while on sale but never got around to playing it till April ‘21. I have to say this game is absolutely great. It totally takes you out of a typical FPS mode of cover & shoot. You have to move move move to stay alive here. Weapon swapping, ammoI’m playing a year after the game has been released. I know a lot of the issues have been fixed. I purchased the deluxe game in April 2020 while on sale but never got around to playing it till April ‘21. I have to say this game is absolutely great. It totally takes you out of a typical FPS mode of cover & shoot. You have to move move move to stay alive here. Weapon swapping, ammo management, threat management & of course health. There’s so many way to play & don’t listen to anyone complaining about the Marauder. I give this game 9/10. I thought Doom (2016) was a 9/10 also but it’s a relative 7/10 compared to Doom Eternal. I didn’t realize what I wanted until I got it so that’s why it’s 9/10. But in all seriousness the game is beautiful & the developers really caught lightning in a bottle. I always start games in the hardest level available. I had to drop it down a level & swallow my pride until I learned how to play differently. It sounds dumb but it’s true this game is not like anything I played before. Once you understand how to be mobile & on the hunt then you can RIP & TEAR.… Expand
  71. madterps
    Apr 19, 2021
    6
    Don't know why a Doom game is trying to be Super Mario Bros. If ID wanted to revive Commander Keen then it can do that, but this is Doom Eternal, not Super Mario Bros. Doom 2016 was better than this game for two reasons: less BS platforming and no Khan Maykr. If it's not due to Khan Maykr and the ridiculously awful platforming, then the game would be a 9 or 10, but unfortunately those twoDon't know why a Doom game is trying to be Super Mario Bros. If ID wanted to revive Commander Keen then it can do that, but this is Doom Eternal, not Super Mario Bros. Doom 2016 was better than this game for two reasons: less BS platforming and no Khan Maykr. If it's not due to Khan Maykr and the ridiculously awful platforming, then the game would be a 9 or 10, but unfortunately those two brought down what is an awesome game down to a mediocre game.… Expand
  72. IngoMuller
    Oct 5, 2020
    7
    Doom Eternal lost the frenzied simplicity of its predecessor. There are new mechanics that are uncesesaary, and even boring. The levels aren't as clever as the original, the exploration is a drag and, God forbid, there's even platforming. After a few sessions, you realize that eternal is inferior to its previous iteration on every aspect. I regret buying it.
  73. MetaRogue
    Aug 21, 2021
    9
    Doom Eternal is a perfect sequel that moves faster, hits harder, and feels better than it's predecessor. Don't get me wrong, Doom 2016 was an absolutely astounding reboot that reinvented and reinvigorated the Doom franchise by setting the new benchmark for fast paced FPS games, but Doom Eternal brilliantly builds upon those established elements with panache and flair. (Full review pending)
  74. Kchewz
    Jun 20, 2021
    7
    Context: I played through the whole game on the Playstation 4 version, running on a Playstation 5. This is my first time playing a DOOM game.

    Fast paced dumb fun action. I was playing on easy mode and it still remained consistently chaotic at all times. The gameplay is beautiful crafted to throw varying types of enemies, requiring you to use your whole arsenal of weapons. The gunplay    Context: I played through the whole game on the Playstation 4 version, running on a Playstation 5. This is my first time playing a DOOM game.

    Fast paced dumb fun action. I was playing on easy mode and it still remained consistently chaotic at all times. The gameplay is beautiful crafted to throw varying types of enemies, requiring you to use your whole arsenal of weapons. The gunplay fused with the level design and wonderful soundtrack create a true shoot-em-up first person experience. 90% of the game is shooting, upgrading, stabbing, rinse and repeat, all of which flow nicely. The other 10% has to do with the annoying jump puzzles. I died a lot because I am trash and it ruined the constant craze of dumb fun I was looking for. I also found there really isnt any reason to return to the game once I finished the campaign. The multiplayer was a decent attempt but it was anything worth investing time into. You do keep your upgrades from previous playthroughs and continue to upgrade them but, the single player gameplay doesnt change so all thats remains is to hunt for collectibles and complete mini challenges. I found the campaign to be short for a franchise that is historical a single player experience. There is no need to understand prior DOOM lore, which makes DOOM Eternal an excellent entry into the franchise.    … Expand
  75. TK4EVA47
    Oct 15, 2022
    8
    I played DOOM Eternal in 2020 and thought it was a great game that I liked.
    However, it's unacceptable that I was forced to create a Bethesda account to play the game (going offline in order to circumvent this, isn't good enough).
    Also, it was stated that this game wouldn't have microtransactions, but later on they added cosmetics that could be purchased with real money which shouldn't    I played DOOM Eternal in 2020 and thought it was a great game that I liked.
    However, it's unacceptable that I was forced to create a Bethesda account to play the game (going offline in order to circumvent this, isn't good enough).
    Also, it was stated that this game wouldn't have microtransactions, but later on they added cosmetics that could be purchased with real money which shouldn't be tolerated.    … Expand
  76. YetAnotherJohn
    May 26, 2021
    8
    The best of Doom Eternal is when you're double-jumping over a dozen demons, shooting grenades and mini-rockets and trying to keep track of all the projectiles coming your way plus where you can go in a sprawling 3D environment filled with gaps, bridges, springboards and the like. You can get to a point where you don't think, just KILL, and it feels incredibly thrilling. What keeps thisThe best of Doom Eternal is when you're double-jumping over a dozen demons, shooting grenades and mini-rockets and trying to keep track of all the projectiles coming your way plus where you can go in a sprawling 3D environment filled with gaps, bridges, springboards and the like. You can get to a point where you don't think, just KILL, and it feels incredibly thrilling. What keeps this game from being an absolute masterpiece is when things don't click like that, and you're instead just left frustrated and unfulfilled.

    The game's essentially about two things: exploration and combat, with combat obviously being the most important of the two. On that aspect Doom eternal does a pretty good job of things, mixing a respectable variety of enemies and giving each a specific strategy to fight. Throughout the entire game you're constantly increasing and improving your arsenal and the feeling of becoming better at destroying demons is definitely there. That being said, some weapons still feel weak and uneventful, so much so that I find myself literally never using them (I'm looking at you, rocket launcher); can't say I'm a huge fan of the flame belch either, again because it feels like such a weak and unassuming move, something I only use out of a feeling of obligation. The solidity of the demons is also understandable, but it feels a little unbalanced too. The slayer might not be the biggest guy in the world, but he should be at the very least capable of pushing aside the basic zombie enemies. Instead, it's ease for demons to basically lock you in place by surrounding you until you're completely disoriented with the flashing lights and explosions, though, in the game's defense, maybe I'm at fault for not keeping better track of my surroundings. Also, it's hilariously evil that the BFG is just assigned as a regular weapon in your rotation that you can pull by accident with your mouse-wheel and once you've clicked it you're committed to the shot even though the ammunition for it is so limited it's basically a special ability like the laser sword.

    Traversal is about as good as it can be, considering the fact that it's a 1st person shooter, but here's the thing: you've given me so many navigational moves that I can basically cover the entire zone without touching the ground once, and there's fifteen different secrets, including potential weapon upgrades, scattered throughout the level. Of course I'm gonna check every goddamn corner! And that's why it's upsetting when you hit random invisible walls, or ledges you can't actually stand on because the game doesn't recognize them as floors. Furthermore, every level has different stages or sub-zones without clear identification for where they start and where they end. You can rarely tell if you're just advancing to the next room or if you're gonna cross a threshold and suddenly there's a cutscene and the path back is now blocked or worse, the level's over. If it's the later, then you've now missed all those collectibles you still wanted to try and reach, and you either need to start the level again or use the fast travel mechanic, which just isn't all that fun.

    At the end of the day, my complaints about the game are all like this, just little annoyances here and there that keep me from enjoying the game as much as I could. I'd still recommend it to anyone who's into FPSs, and my 8 score is closer to a 9 than a 7, no doubt.    … Expand
  77. rosnk30
    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...
  78. lizardking420
    Nov 30, 2021
    5
    Only the most amazing graphics, animations and sound could make up for this game and they suck. Everything is dumb, dim witted, done wrong, and half assed. Everything sucks. Everything is dumb. The animations are hard to describe its like a terrible animatronics scene everytime, things in the environment just might wiggle a bit like the most terrible halloween display. It makes me cringeOnly the most amazing graphics, animations and sound could make up for this game and they suck. Everything is dumb, dim witted, done wrong, and half assed. Everything sucks. Everything is dumb. The animations are hard to describe its like a terrible animatronics scene everytime, things in the environment just might wiggle a bit like the most terrible halloween display. It makes me cringe how terrible the effort was that put into the game. The game design hasnt't changed at all. The sound sucks plain and simple. Graphics are nothing special, which they should be, you'd expect a graphics showcase made by epic games. The rtx also sucks. 120hz is a bonus. The shooting mechanics are okay I guess and mildly entertaining. Way over hyped and over rated.… Expand
  79. FeylCZ
    Jul 14, 2021
    9
    Ladies and gentleman, I'd like to introduce to you the most badass game on Earth. DOOM Eternal is everything it's supposed to be and more. It's a serious miracle that id Software still has the balls to do game like this in times like these and I'm so glad that they maintain their reputation even if many brilliant people left. This game is a fusion of art, attitude and craftsmanship that'sLadies and gentleman, I'd like to introduce to you the most badass game on Earth. DOOM Eternal is everything it's supposed to be and more. It's a serious miracle that id Software still has the balls to do game like this in times like these and I'm so glad that they maintain their reputation even if many brilliant people left. This game is a fusion of art, attitude and craftsmanship that's rarely seen in any industry. The only thing I'm not a big fan of is weapon upgrading and platforming at some places. It doesn't make the game worse but it takes your attention away from all the brilliant things in there and slows down the pace. But it's true that the environment and architecture in this game is so phenomenal, that I often just stoped and looked at everything and listen to the mysterious ambient music. The weird thing is that the game made me lust for another DOOM 3 type of horror DOOM. I absolutely love DOOM 3 and Eternal, so let's see what's next. Maybe Quake is ready for the reboot too.… Expand
  80. setuis
    Oct 9, 2020
    7
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Stupidly Difficult jumps , some bad level design and stupid shield enemy like madura that requires timing = annoying game for disabled people epecially the jump in urdak that requires you to jump from coffin to coffin and shoot a target. I paid for a shooter not a platforming game. They should go back to the great design from doom 1. Sure the game is faster , maybe more complex but if jumps etc ruin someone progress and stops them for over 30 -40 minutes it means the level is badly designed. Also the combat sometimes is to much and the new secret encounter garbage is annoying as hell to complete sometimes. Finally what is the point of in game rewards /cheats if you need to beat levels first to use them? ----- Stupid jumps ruined this game. Update changing score from 5 to 7 cause it was still a good game. I just played it the wrong time straight after doom 1. Some of the stuff in doom 2 was good like the giant boss at end too.… Expand
  81. arostislavna
    Nov 14, 2021
    7
    Good game, but not the direction I wanted DOOM to go. There are blatant arena-shooter setpieces with hoards of enemies and no cover so you are forced to run around, grapple and grab armor and ammo to try to survive the area you are in. Some people may like this, and some may not.
  82. mikepatyaev
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    DOOM Eternal is the direct sequel to 2016's DOOM. Developed by id Software, DOOM Eternal delivers the ultimate combination of speed and power, along with the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat. As the DOOM Slayer, you’ll return to take your vengeance against the forces of Hell.
  83. destinyfan1
    Apr 8, 2022
    10
    Doom eternal is an achievement , a modern fps based of an old game that feels like a triumph like the old cod's , halo's where.

    positives + The gameplay decision to make ammo more rare was actually one of the best decisions ever, because of this change , you will need to use every weapon to your advantage. Every demon has a weakpoint , that one weapon or weapon mod is extremely good    Doom eternal is an achievement , a modern fps based of an old game that feels like a triumph like the old cod's , halo's where.

    positives
    + The gameplay decision to make ammo more rare was actually one of the best decisions ever, because of this change , you will need to use every weapon to your advantage. Every demon has a weakpoint , that one weapon or weapon mod is extremely good against. This not only makes the gameplay smooth , it brings a whole new layer on the simple run and gun stuff like we already know.
    + The art style is incredible
    + The music is incredible
    + Literally no bugs in my entire playthrough
    + So many levels, each bringing new demons and mechanics in such a nice paced way.
    + The multiplayer mode is fun and while it's not deep it brings enough originality to stand on it's own.
    + Have i already said how smooth the speed of this game is?
    + challenging difficulty that feels rewarding
    negatives
    - Not enough boss battles
    Conclusion :
    One of the best fps games of all time, and possibly the smoothest gameplay in a game to date. No game has nailed their combat so well like this game does.
    Note: it's sad that snapmap is not in this game, but i do understand it. It's off a much bigger scale and it simply would make the game to big.    … Expand
  84. EdwardG
    Oct 27, 2020
    7
    Doom Eternal is a fun, challenging FPS that improves on its predecessor in a number of ways.

    Doom is all about the action, and it feels great here. It's fast paced, frantic, but always manageable thanks to the many tools at your disposal. There's some strategy required too, as exploiting the different demons weaknesses gives you an edge in combat. You've also got to manage your health,    Doom Eternal is a fun, challenging FPS that improves on its predecessor in a number of ways.

    Doom is all about the action, and it feels great here. It's fast paced, frantic, but always manageable thanks to the many tools at your disposal. There's some strategy required too, as exploiting the different demons weaknesses gives you an edge in combat. You've also got to manage your health, armour and ammo, and you've got ways to replenish all three. For example, if you're low on health, you glory kill a demon, which provides health drops. If you're low on ammo, you use the chainsaw, which provides ammo drops. This all helps to keep the combat engaging throughout the campaign.

    Although it plays quite similarly to Doom 2016, I think I enjoyed this sequel a bit more thanks to a couple of factors. I like the added mobility found in Doom Eternal through the new dash ability and the grapple hook on the super shotgun, both of which serve to make the movement both in combat and in general even more fun. I also felt there was more visual variety in the missions compared to Doom 2016, as you travel to a greater variety of destinations in this campaign which made for more memorable levels.

    Another way Doom Eternal differs is in its platforming sections which I personally enjoyed. They're a nice breather in between combat sections. Eternal also tries to develop the lore of the Doom Slayer but this is one aspect of the game I wasn't amazed by. It feels almost out of place in a game all about the action, and a lot of it is explained through codex entries. This is a Doom game, so stopping every time you find a page just to read some overwritten lore doesn't fit, at least in my opinion. More dedicated fans of the franchise might appreciate this but I wasn't all that interested.

    Although I enjoyed most of the game, some enemy encounters were quite frustrating. Marauders, despite having a very cool design, can be annoying to fight as they require you to slow down and divert all your attention to them, waiting for a cue that tells you you can damage them. You have to fight them a few too many times. It can also be a bit too easy to get stuck sandwiched between enemies and/or terrain in some fights which can lead to some frustrating deaths if you fail to escape.

    That said, I really enjoyed the final boss fight. It was tense, epic and provided just the right amount of challenge.

    Doom Eternal also has an asymmetrical multiplayer mode where one person plays as the
    Slayer fighting two player controlled demons. It's decent fun and its something different. There's not a whole lot of depth to it but it's worth playing a few matches.

    Overall, I really liked this game. It's got excellent combat, a great metal soundtrack, and some cool collectibles. It's not perfect though - some fights can be frustrating, the storyline/lore feels unnecessary, and during my playthrough I encountered a few bugs including a crash. The multiplayer mode isn't as compelling as the single player campaign either. Given all that though, this is still a damn cool shooter that consistently delivers high-octane thrills.    … Expand
  85. Alex_Pilgrim008
    Mar 15, 2023
    9
    Doom Eternal is arguably the best entry in the series. It amps up the speed and difficulty of its 2016 predecessor while adding platforming sections. The game also has an emphasis on backstory in the form of scattered text entries. Ultimately, it's a rift on the Halo tale, but instead of the Covenant taking over planets, its demons. Due to the platforming and exploration aspects, EternalDoom Eternal is arguably the best entry in the series. It amps up the speed and difficulty of its 2016 predecessor while adding platforming sections. The game also has an emphasis on backstory in the form of scattered text entries. Ultimately, it's a rift on the Halo tale, but instead of the Covenant taking over planets, its demons. Due to the platforming and exploration aspects, Eternal feels more like an action-adventure than an old-school FPS. While there are plenty of intense run 'n gun encounters, the pace is slowed down by puzzle platforming. You must figure out how to get to a certain section before using your acquired abilities to do so. This element is bound to be quite divisive to Doom purists. Especially since they can become quite annoying. But like the previous game, you'll find all sorts of hidden upgrades. You'll also discover secret areas, timed challenges and horde challenges. Online multiplayer is no longer composed of Team Deathmatches, but is now a 2-vs-1 survival mode: two soldiers battle one demon for match wins. It's worth playing a few times, but the single player mode is the main thing. There's even Live Events that connect with the campaign. Overall, this is a worthy addition to the series. Even if it is too tough at times. I would rate this with a 9 out of 10.… Expand
  86. Revolt23
    Jul 9, 2023
    0
    The platforming is BS! Delete it off my hard drive! F....... you guys! Leave the folks over at naughty dog to do the platforming you dics! You can shove your clunky ass platforming up your ass
  87. dingobreath
    Apr 17, 2020
    5
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a disappointment for me. It just does not feel like Doom, It feels like the devs wanted to make this like a halo game and insert a story. (They even put an AI in your suit) lol. They force you to do melee kills in order to play well and is the only way to survive unrelenting hordes of demons and monsters. The story is also mostly conveyed reading texts, yawn.

    The levels are multilayered, but small so there's not much room to run and gun like the old doom games. And boy does this game throw relentless enemies at you, some of which have cheap hits. It's a very trial and error game IMO.

    There is excessive platforming so much so that the game feels like a jumping flash game.

    The graphics were good, but some of the graphics look a touch cartoony compared to doom 2016. I thought doom 2016 was almost perfect.    … Expand
  88. IIIAHMIII
    Nov 18, 2021
    6
    Everything is broken. The gameplay the multiplayer the trophies nothing works properly. WTF IS THIS GARBAGE GAME. Not even a fraction of what doom 2016 was. Dont let these bots fool you this game is absolute trash worst shooter in 5 years of playing shooters.
  89. sothar10
    Jan 14, 2022
    10
    Doom Eternal is magnificent! A great game created for who seek the best of FPS
  90. Faxthtax
    Aug 7, 2020
    7
    Far from as good as the first Doom. This is like some Mario/Uncharted in hell with jumping gaps and swinging from bars, just only in 1st person. Sometimes a bit overwhelming on air-time here.
    From the start you will like to hate this game. You start out so bare-boned. No power-ups of any kind and ridiculous tiny ammo bag. Running out of ammo is almost constant to begin with.
    Luckily you    Far from as good as the first Doom. This is like some Mario/Uncharted in hell with jumping gaps and swinging from bars, just only in 1st person. Sometimes a bit overwhelming on air-time here.
    From the start you will like to hate this game. You start out so bare-boned. No power-ups of any kind and ridiculous tiny ammo bag. Running out of ammo is almost constant to begin with.
    Luckily you can power up your carrying capacity a few times, and it should be your number one priority. There is tons of other power-ups and upgrades as well.
    .
    This game is punishing you in the start but it really picks up the pace about midway through. Boss fights are far in between but you will fight and encounter some hard foes as you go.

    The music continues in the same vein with Mick Gordon. But i think the soundtrack was better in the previous game. Still fueled for adrenalin and pushes your testosterone.

    The game runs weird on my PS4 pro. When i pause the game the fan almost instantly cuts, and when i resume, it goes full turbo mode and throttles like crazy. It seems poorly optimised.

    But alas...
    A good game if you can live trough the start, it does get better as you progress.    … Expand
  91. Berik
    Oct 19, 2020
    7
    Doom Eternal, which is the Sequel to that Doom game from 2016, is what happens when something that works the way it does, can't decide on what to choose so it jams EVERYTHING it can think of in it until it becomes a confusing mess! If i had to rate Doom (2016), I'd give it an 8/10. It was an excellent game.

    The gameplay is frantic, fast and gives you a small heart attack from time to    Doom Eternal, which is the Sequel to that Doom game from 2016, is what happens when something that works the way it does, can't decide on what to choose so it jams EVERYTHING it can think of in it until it becomes a confusing mess! If i had to rate Doom (2016), I'd give it an 8/10. It was an excellent game.

    The gameplay is frantic, fast and gives you a small heart attack from time to time. To my frustration, this entry uses much more 'environmental' obstacles. The very annoying tentacle monsters that are causing me to jump up, electrified floors and fire spitting buttholes in walls that damage the Doom marine, but not demons -_- great. Next to that, unless you commit to using a different weapon or ability every 5 seconds, you'll die very easily. Which frustrated me considering it undercuts the doom guy! Isn't this dude supposed to scare the **** out of all the demons? Instead he dies like a little **** way to easy.

    And that's what i don't understand. Doom 2016 gave you freedom to play as you wanted with any of the deadly guns you owned. Doom Eternal forces you to do this strange mixing of weapons, and if you don't want it... Screw you.

    Levels in Doom Eternal are more lineair than in Doom 2016, and i like it! For people who don't care about exploring in a fast paced FPS it is much more straightforward. This is definitely an improvement to me.

    The graphics of Eternal are great. It has a good soundtrack, and the enemy designs look good. However, the ones from the previous game looked much scarier. Eternal's enemies from time to time look more cartoonish. Apparently that is to match the first Doom game, although i don't understand why that is something good.

    The UI is overstuffed and too small in certain places. The Health and Armor gauges are clearly visible, but all the extra prompts for abilities are so small it is hard to see what's on them in the middle of a frantic fight. Id software gave a surprisingly large amount of options to customize the experience, but guess what they didn't add... A way to make the UI bigger!

    At first i considered the secrets you collect fun little ornaments. But once i collected a secret that was basically a Doom LP, i realized it was self-indulgent crap. Even the developers weren't shy about the fact that they are just ripping of a way older game. Is this supposed to subconsciously make me want to buy the Soundtrack?? So dumb.

    Doom Eternal is definitely not a bad game. It functions properly, and there is true entertainment in it once you get the hang of it. But i feel like Doom 2016 worked better with the choice of how you want to play, and with a story that doesn't try to build too much lore. More is not necessarily better! Doom Eternal is like an overstuffed goody back, and Id software forgot what they went to the store for. I give it a 7/10. It is a good game.    … Expand
  92. OScube
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    A game that requires skill and a solid understanding of its rules. This is a sport, a shooter sport. It make you feel alive.
  93. Guyorgirl
    Jun 11, 2022
    10
    This game sets out with the goal of just being a fun game and absolutely succeeds. Are there flaws? yes of course, like swimming is a pointless mechanic, the purple goo is pretty dumb, and.. uhh... actually that's all I can think of.

    The gameplay is the highlight of this game, being so good I had fun with it on controller, without aim assist. The story is also pretty fun, it's not    This game sets out with the goal of just being a fun game and absolutely succeeds. Are there flaws? yes of course, like swimming is a pointless mechanic, the purple goo is pretty dumb, and.. uhh... actually that's all I can think of.

    The gameplay is the highlight of this game, being so good I had fun with it on controller, without aim assist. The story is also pretty fun, it's not taking itself seriously and it really benefits the game.

    As for the enemies, I like pretty much all of them. The Marauder, Archvile, and Pain Elemental are annoying but I don't think that's a bad thing.

    I don't have much else to say, this isn't exactly the deepest game but it's a really fun one.    … Expand
  94. Thatguy1254
    Jan 5, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Trash leadership stole and manipulated from employees. Game should be marked for fraud since their entire OST was stolen. Shame on Bethesda and ID.… Expand
  95. BigBoss2203
    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.
  96. lqstuart
    Dec 13, 2020
    8
    Doom Eternal was overhyped without a doubt, mostly because its release coincided with a near-complete shutdown of the entire world, but it's still an incredibly fun game with no real competitor out there except Doom 2016. Worth picking up at full price imo.
  97. Daniel0809
    Mar 25, 2020
    5
    Didn't like doom 2016, returned it. Tried doom eternal and it was ok but its a waste of my time. Ill never buy anymore doom games. The original doom on PC back in the day was best
  98. explicter
    Mar 25, 2021
    10
    ○ Pros

    □ Breathtaking gunplay □ Amazing art direction □ Well designed levels □ Amazing music □ New amazingly detailed demons □ Lots of new side stuff to do in map □ lots of new added elements in combats □ Insane super fast violent □ Sound design and effects are amazing □ Clean and polished □ More detailed story ( but halfy story ) □ Able to customize slayer and guns □ Well designed skills    ○ Pros

    □ Breathtaking gunplay
    □ Amazing art direction
    □ Well designed levels
    □ Amazing music
    □ New amazingly detailed demons □ Lots of new side stuff to do in map
    □ lots of new added elements in combats
    □ Insane super fast violent □ Sound design and effects are amazing
    □ Clean and polished
    □ More detailed story ( but halfy story )
    □ Able to customize slayer and guns
    □ Well designed skills and ability system , arsenal and weapon upgrades
    □ Amazing graphics , animations and atmosphere
    □ Well directed diverse scenarios for combat
    □ Not just a Doom game anymore , but Doom universe ● Cons

    ■ 3D cut scenes ( May not be a problem for some people )
    ■ Most of the secrets are easy to find ( May not be a problem for some people )
    ■ Forgettable multiplayer ( May not for some people )
    ■ Some story jumps may effect on some people experience negatively ■ It would have been better if some of the boss fights had a different design than the demons (This decision, however, has an acceptable point)
    ■ Fewer dialogue from npc to slayer may Inducing the sense of non - narrative ( may not be effective for some people )


    10 / 10    … Expand
  99. Teemuer
    Jun 8, 2020
    7
    Just finished the game and tried multiplayer a couple of times.

    The good: - Plenty of SP gameplay. - Straight up shooter. It's just what it wants to be. - Cool comm speaker announcements and cinematics. - Boss fights. - Difficulties. It is devastating on harder levels. - New mechanics that were brought in to play to change gameplay. Flame belch for armour, chainshaw for ammo +    Just finished the game and tried multiplayer a couple of times.

    The good:
    - Plenty of SP gameplay.
    - Straight up shooter. It's just what it wants to be.
    - Cool comm speaker announcements and cinematics.
    - Boss fights.
    - Difficulties. It is devastating on harder levels.
    - New mechanics that were brought in to play to change gameplay. Flame belch for armour, chainshaw for ammo + glory kill for health-

    Did not bother THAT much but... why..
    - Platforming is kind of stupid here and there.
    - Soundtrack is lame and takes away the atmosphere of rip and tear. All the good songs are collectibles that you can listen to mid missions in your base.
    - Where are some new weapons...?
    - Graphics update would have been nice.
    - Too little boss fights.
    - Too few glory kill animations and almost all of them by stabbing the demon with the hand blade. It loses its touch after a few hours.

    Bad:
    - Multiplayer is just boring. I mean there is none... Why abandon the doom 2016 deathmatch gameplay and put a 2 demon vs 1 slayer instead? It would have been a ok mod but come on... It can't be the only one.
    - Cycling through Map and finding secrets feels like a chore.
    - Getting the Unmaykr after all the slayer gates was a dissapointment.... what the hell. BFG FTW.
    - Arcade style gameplay feels repetitive. There are multiple arenas in each map that you have to go through. All has the same formula. Demons spawn for about 2-5 minutes from low to high level and then you can proceed. There are some platforming and collectibles between arenas. All that you can see in the map when close.

    All in all I managed the game all the way through and did not want to rip and tear myself to pieces. So it's an ok game? Not as good as the previous Doom but what can you do. Multiplayer is pointless btw.    … Expand
  100. Reductio
    Apr 8, 2020
    5
    This game is entertaining but it’s not even close to doom 2016. The mix of quake and doom elements doesn’t work. The stupid jumping and Mario bros fire balls doesn’t really work.. The game playing is not flying - they have added too many monsters and there are too many deaths. Too often you are stuck in a wall etc when the room is filled with demons. The game crashes too often on ps4. TheThis game is entertaining but it’s not even close to doom 2016. The mix of quake and doom elements doesn’t work. The stupid jumping and Mario bros fire balls doesn’t really work.. The game playing is not flying - they have added too many monsters and there are too many deaths. Too often you are stuck in a wall etc when the room is filled with demons. The game crashes too often on ps4. The story is just stupid - very stupid. Give me doom 4 or a new quake - and please rehire the old heroes. What is good: when it does work all the killing is pretty fun. They added a lost souls kind of monster which is difficult to beat at first - and require some planning and practice. The balance between the flame thrower, chain saw and glory kills works. What made lost souls a good game is not just that it was difficult... and please .. this jumping stuff is just annoying- the Mario Safire balls are oxy moron… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 48 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 47 out of 48
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  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. GamesBeat
    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.
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