DOOM

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  1. superRomex
    May 14, 2016
    8
    Great graphics, Great gameplay, blood, guns, demons, no story. It is a Doom game. If you are looking for anything else you will be disappointed. Everything is updated for modern times but the original formula is there. Have not tried multiplayer yet, but if it is any good it will be icing on the cake. If you are playing s game for multiplayer try call of duty.
  2. Agarwel
    May 22, 2016
    10
    I may be hated for this opinion. But for me Doom did same thing to PFS as Dark Souls did to action RPGs. (In a possitive way). It is not afraid to be very challenging. At the same time is fair all the time and gives you oportunity to avoid every enemy attack.it gives you very well ballanced tools that you need to use wiselly (chainsaw, bfg, powerups, glory kills). Every death (even onI may be hated for this opinion. But for me Doom did same thing to PFS as Dark Souls did to action RPGs. (In a possitive way). It is not afraid to be very challenging. At the same time is fair all the time and gives you oportunity to avoid every enemy attack.it gives you very well ballanced tools that you need to use wiselly (chainsaw, bfg, powerups, glory kills). Every death (even on harder difficulties is you mistake). And the thrill and feeling when you finish difficult fight is same as when you beat DS Boss.… Expand
  3. lightyears
    May 15, 2016
    9
    The best first person shooter in quite some time. We have waited way to long for having a game like this again . Just shooting up monsters in hell and futuristic environments. No needless story telling. No needless complexity. Just fast addictive gameplay. Also nice to have finally 60fps and 1080p on consoles in a top game. Also great to have a game without the needless story telling thatThe best first person shooter in quite some time. We have waited way to long for having a game like this again . Just shooting up monsters in hell and futuristic environments. No needless story telling. No needless complexity. Just fast addictive gameplay. Also nice to have finally 60fps and 1080p on consoles in a top game. Also great to have a game without the needless story telling that has become standard in modern games. If you come up with a story with the quality of Witcher 3 than a story is worth telling. But most games and shooters dont get close to such a high level. So than skip the entire story telling. I dont want to watch the needless movies that only interrupt gameplay. I think Bethesda really did a great job here. Graphics are great. Gameplay is great. And I also liked the diffculty levels. I grew up as a PC gamer with keyboard and mouse. This was my first shooter with a controller. But the low difficult setting is perfect. Difficult enough to be challenging. But not so difficult that I want the mouse back. Perfect balance. Like any game DOOM des have negative points. But they are small. Forst of all the gameplay is sometimes interrupted by seeking way to long to enter new environments or find keys. Especially in a game like this that downgrades the gameplay. And the background music of the game could have been much better. The game could also have a more fear in it.. But the addictive fast shooting experience eliminates th negative aspects. Bethesda did a good job here. Better than I expected to be honest.… Expand
  4. Elcrocko
    May 22, 2016
    10
    Now this is how to make a video game! Balls to the wall non stop action, utterly gorgeous visuals on the ps4,kick ass soundtrack! I smiled from start to finish! And now I'm going back to hell for some more! DOOM!!!
  5. Genome12
    May 18, 2016
    8
    Doom is a great and solid FPS experience. The graphics are great, the game play is silky smooth, and the action is really over the top. I do not regret buying Doom one bit.

    However, my expectations for the single player were set pretty high thanks to the excellent Wolfenstein The New Order. Doom just doesn't live up that game's story and setting. Doom 3, for better or worse, tried to    Doom is a great and solid FPS experience. The graphics are great, the game play is silky smooth, and the action is really over the top. I do not regret buying Doom one bit.

    However, my expectations for the single player were set pretty high thanks to the excellent Wolfenstein The New Order. Doom just doesn't live up that game's story and setting.

    Doom 3, for better or worse, tried to evolve Doom and after Wolfenstein TNO I hoped Doom 4 would follow its example. That did not happen.

    This Doom is pretty much 100% a retread of the original Doom formula and thats great if that is what your just looking for in Doom, but I expected more after nearly 10 years of waiting since Doom 3.

    Still a great game, but definitely a solid 8/10.

    Hopefully, Id will take more risks next time.

    Side note, please dont buy the season pass, its just for multiplayer dlc. The multiplayer is ok, but definitely not worthy of a season pass for $39.99...    … Expand
  6. Zidane_Mina
    Feb 7, 2017
    10
    Holy **** i never expected this game to be this awesome.

    Doom 2016 understands the most important thing about videogames: fun. And what does it do that makes it so fun to play?: GAMEPLAY. The controls on this game are PERFECT. They respond so precisely, so quick, they feel so natural. Doom 2016 does not care about the modern standarization of FPS's, there is no such thing as a    Holy **** i never expected this game to be this awesome.

    Doom 2016 understands the most important thing about videogames: fun. And what does it do that makes it so fun to play?: GAMEPLAY. The controls on this game are PERFECT. They respond so precisely, so quick, they feel so natural. Doom 2016 does not care about the modern standarization of FPS's, there is no such thing as a regenerating health: if you want to recover HP, you need to find medipacks spread across the map, or man up and defeat your enemies for a health drop. Cornering away and shooting enemies from afar will not get you far in this game, specially on the later stages, where the amount of enemies on screen is RIDICULOUS, and not a single frame drop on my whole playthrough.

    Also, the chainsaw: an insta kill (on limited amounts, of course) to any enemy. When cut in half with the chainsaw, enemies drop ammunition, so your carnage of lead and bullets continues, this balance between insane amounts of action and shooting never stops, and even if you run out of ammo, with a simple cut of the chainsaw the action goes on, giving this shooter an unstopable pace, no moment feels dull or boring, its action from beggining to end, not even the story makes a halt to the fun experience: as it almost non existant: the plot may very well be resumed like this: the gates of hell are open, demons sprawl on mars, go ahead and kill them all. That's it: there's almost nothing to spoil, nothing to tell, and it feels so refreshing.

    I just cant stress enough how good and fun of a shoter Doom 2016 is, and if you're fan of the FPS genre, you own yourself to play this.    … Expand
  7. Blood8282
    Feb 23, 2019
    9
    While Doom 3 was a horror FPS masterpiece, many fans were disappointed that it played so differently to the original Doom games. Id Software listened to fans, as this reboot brings back the fast and furious gameplay, with the player having to face hordes of enemies, but now with awesome 3D graphics ! The campaign is decent in length but the story is kept at a minimum, like the originals. IWhile Doom 3 was a horror FPS masterpiece, many fans were disappointed that it played so differently to the original Doom games. Id Software listened to fans, as this reboot brings back the fast and furious gameplay, with the player having to face hordes of enemies, but now with awesome 3D graphics ! The campaign is decent in length but the story is kept at a minimum, like the originals. I prefer Doom 3 but it's still an amazing FPS.… Expand
  8. scanepson
    May 13, 2019
    9
    One of the few shooters that feels better on a controller
    Great game and great console version.
  9. Ender7887
    Nov 30, 2019
    9
    Fantastic game all the way around. Non stop action, great graphics, lots of gore, and decent story. Doom was a lot of fun, I thoroughly enjoyed finding every secret in all the levels, unlocking collectibles, and classic maps. I would recommend this game to anyone who enjoys fast paced FPS.
  10. Cenogandia
    Nov 21, 2019
    9
    In an age of cinematic shooters with tons of multiplayer options, dominating the market - here comes Doom, an homage to classic '90s in your face action and I wouldn't want it any better. To say it's one of the best shooters of this decade, if not the best, is quite the understatement. The gameplay is fast, hectic with tons of weapons at your disposal to finish off demons. It's crazy andIn an age of cinematic shooters with tons of multiplayer options, dominating the market - here comes Doom, an homage to classic '90s in your face action and I wouldn't want it any better. To say it's one of the best shooters of this decade, if not the best, is quite the understatement. The gameplay is fast, hectic with tons of weapons at your disposal to finish off demons. It's crazy and hectic but absolutely fun. I haven't had this much joy playing a shooter in over 15 years. The visuals have a unique art direction, but the soundtrack is the true winner here - absolutely memorable making your heart-beat at every match-up. The only negative side is that the multiplayer is unbalanced and feels like an afterthought. I would have preferred some kind of campaign co-op instead. Overall: Doom is everything I would love from a shooter that gives nostalgia its name in the best possible way.… Expand
  11. CarribeanDean
    Jan 7, 2017
    10
    best game I have played in a few years, and I was very doubtful of liking it.........................................................................................................................................................................
  12. videogamefan64
    Mar 20, 2020
    9
    (played on ultra violence platinum trophy earned) The last few days during the build up to eternal playing through the game getting all collectibles on ultra-violence showed me how much better this game is than I originally thought. The gunplay is smooth, the action rampent and bloody. Each enemy on harder difficulties is initially a challenge on there own but by the end u will be cutting(played on ultra violence platinum trophy earned) The last few days during the build up to eternal playing through the game getting all collectibles on ultra-violence showed me how much better this game is than I originally thought. The gunplay is smooth, the action rampent and bloody. Each enemy on harder difficulties is initially a challenge on there own but by the end u will be cutting hoards of all types of enemies down in a dance of riping and tearing to the assume high octane soundtrack that could not be more perfect for the action displayed. The secrets are well hidden and reward u well for your efforts with all sorts of upgrades (health armour ammo upgrades new mods for weapons and even get certain guns a level or two early) the story is good but not taken to seriously but the depth is there for those who want it in optional data pads. You can even unlock classic maps from dooms past in each level that add to the great content of this fps campaign that is the best I've played in almost 10 years. Snapmap and multiplayer are fun distractions for a short time but the meat of the game is the campaign and its one that needs to be experienced… Expand
  13. colinsmall34
    Jul 21, 2016
    8
    Very good game. I give it an 8.5/10. Bethesda know how to make an enjoyable game, and this is no exception.

    Pros: The choice of weapons and upgrades/attachments for them is pretty extensive, and considering it's such a full-on blast 'em up with no cut scenes, it's a fairly long game too. Cons: The praetor suit (the armour you wear) has an uninspiring range of upgrades. A lot more    Very good game. I give it an 8.5/10. Bethesda know how to make an enjoyable game, and this is no exception.

    Pros: The choice of weapons and upgrades/attachments for them is pretty extensive, and considering it's such a full-on blast 'em up with no cut scenes, it's a fairly long game too.

    Cons: The praetor suit (the armour you wear) has an uninspiring range of upgrades. A lot more could have been done with this aspect of the game. I found myself collecting upgrade tokens and then not really caring how I spent them on the suit. There could have been at least a few regular cutscenes too, to make the storyline a bit more inspiring.

    I haven't played the original Doom, so can't compare, but if you like first person shooters then the chances are you'll enjoy this one a lot.    … Expand
  14. tbeit2
    Jan 1, 2017
    8
    Doom is a great game and a successful revival of the classic FPS franchise. The game stars most in its gameplay. The shooting feels great, and there are plenty of guns and different strategies that one can (and will need to) try. You move very fast and jump high which gives you incredible mobility, and because of that it is fun. The game also runs at a smooth 60fps which makes theDoom is a great game and a successful revival of the classic FPS franchise. The game stars most in its gameplay. The shooting feels great, and there are plenty of guns and different strategies that one can (and will need to) try. You move very fast and jump high which gives you incredible mobility, and because of that it is fun. The game also runs at a smooth 60fps which makes the experience very enjoyable.

    Besides shooting, the game also has some platforming and exploring. The levels are very well put together, so jumping around and exploring every corner not only adds playtime, but it is fun as well. I didn't find even half of the secrets (maybe like 30% secrets, 10% collectibles), but it still was satisfying whenever I found one.

    The music also compliments the game well. It is metal and gives more agency to the fights.

    The game does have some flaws though. First off, there were some glitches, specifically when enemies don't spawn. This forced me to reload my game twice. Secondly, the game struggles in long play sessions. It gets a bit too repetitive, especially in the second half when there are less new enemies, locations and guns. And finally, the multiplayer is fun but nothing special.

    Despite the flaws, Doom is must play for any FPS fan. Do yourself a favor and pick it up.    … Expand
  15. jack441
    Feb 13, 2020
    9
    The original Doom is why we started playing FPS games in the first place. And its successor is just as groundbreaking! It is an amazing game, for both old-school gamers and newcomers alike!

    Honestly, the only minor complaints I have, have nothing to do with the core game (which is the single-player campaign): 1. The classic maps, once unlocked can only be played separately - so you    The original Doom is why we started playing FPS games in the first place. And its successor is just as groundbreaking! It is an amazing game, for both old-school gamers and newcomers alike!

    Honestly, the only minor complaints I have, have nothing to do with the core game (which is the single-player campaign):
    1. The classic maps, once unlocked can only be played separately - so you don't keep your progression from one map to the next. And also you cannot save during a map, so get ready to be raped by Pinky demons in tight corridors a lot.
    2. Multiplayer tries to borrow some elements from 'modern' multiplayer games, such as weapon load-out with 2 pre-selected weapons. And you cannot pick new weapons during the match, unlike the old-school multiplayer matches
    3. Snap-map does not seem to have the support they initially intended, like proper matchmaking and map-ranking, etc... which is bad because it is an awesome tool!

    An almost perfect game, which EVERYONE should experience.    … Expand
  16. bcj919
    Jan 15, 2017
    8
    Some of the most intense single player battles I can ever remember. Couldn't ask for much more, aside from more bosses & less confusing level designs. DIdn't try multiplayer, but graphics & controls were spot on
  17. Joao_Fernando
    Mar 15, 2017
    8
    Great game,great gameplay, great graphics, great sound design and great soundtrack.
    Lousy story and the multiplayer isn't a lot of fun. SnapMap is good though.
    Not much replayability.
  18. Gorehound
    Aug 16, 2020
    10
    I've been a fan of Doom since I was a kid when the original game first came out way back in 1993 so and this game was everything I hopped for Doom to be. a non stop kick ass action game from start to finish.

    The story is simple you're the doom slayer and you kill demons from hell that have invaded a UAC research base on Mars and that's it. Ok the story is very thin but this is Doom    I've been a fan of Doom since I was a kid when the original game first came out way back in 1993 so and this game was everything I hopped for Doom to be. a non stop kick ass action game from start to finish.

    The story is simple you're the doom slayer and you kill demons from hell that have invaded a UAC research base on Mars and that's it.

    Ok the story is very thin but this is Doom and the game completely excels at delivering a action packed game from start to finish just like the original Doom games before it did the same thing.

    The graphics the level design and the monsters all looks awesome in this game, the music by Mick Gordon is just really good getting some of that industrial metal vibe it which I like.

    Doom is a must play for those who enjoy a kick ass FPS game.    … Expand
  19. LavaRising
    Mar 18, 2020
    9
    Doom(2016) is a thrilling and intense joyride. The game is a beautiful gore fest and well stylized. Each weapon feel powerful and unique in their own ways. The Arena based level design blends well with the various enemy types (but **** those exploding Lost Souls). The story is pretty mild but is somewhat interesting.
  20. papertoymonster
    Apr 20, 2020
    9
    this game was good but it was very repetitive you could beat the game using only 2 weapons if you wanted to the Gauss cannon and super shotgun. overall an amazing game and one of my favorite games of all time
  21. phoeniix23
    Jan 16, 2017
    10
    Of all the shooter based games I played this year (Battlefield 1, The Division, Uncharted 4, Titanfall 2, Bioshock The Collection), DOOM blows them all out of the water with a BFG!!

    I started out not really liking it though cos I wasnt used to the Glory Kill and ammo/life/armor pickup system of old. So used to health regen that I forgot my 90s roots! Also, I kinda rushed from mission    Of all the shooter based games I played this year (Battlefield 1, The Division, Uncharted 4, Titanfall 2, Bioshock The Collection), DOOM blows them all out of the water with a BFG!!

    I started out not really liking it though cos I wasnt used to the Glory Kill and ammo/life/armor pickup system of old. So used to health regen that I forgot my 90s roots! Also, I kinda rushed from mission 1-5 at first and that made the game felt easy and pointless.

    My opinion and experience changed however when it slowly grew on me and I did a new playthrough, but this time paying close attention to everything the game has to offer.

    If u want the best Doom 2016 experience, TAKE YOUR TIME (ironically since it's so fast paced), and EXPLORE. The mission challenges, weapon upgrade challenges, rune upgrade challenges improves the gunplay to PERFECTION.

    Those optional mechanics made me feel the huge variety of gameplay and gunplay Doom has on offer, and it isnt just a game of point and shoot. The challenges made me vary my playstyle and using every single gun, not just shotgunning my way through. This resulted in the most fun i've had in an FPS since Destiny.

    Second thing I loved about Doom is the Secrets. I had fun hunting down every single mission collectible and secret locations. Its also rewarding as it gives u early access to powerful guns, much needed ammo/armor, extra lore, classic playable Doom maps and fun mini collectibles. Very satisfying and rewarding.

    Bosses are super cool, I had an amazing time beating them at "Hurt Me Plenty" difficulty. I cant imagine going thru all that in Ultimate nightmare. Insane!

    All in all, Doom 2016 delivered an experience so visceral, fun, simple yet engaging, that this has to be my shooter of the year for 2016.

    Destiny still ranks as top dog in my list, but wow is Doom a close second.    … Expand
  22. logan0178
    Jun 19, 2020
    9
    One of the funnest game I've ever played. Been playing doom since original MSDOS version and this is definitely a worthy remake.
  23. t0mmyg
    Mar 19, 2017
    8
    A great classic throwback to simpler times, Doom brings the fast paced adrenaline rush and never lets up. The graphics, sound and music are all top notch. Everything feels satisfying and visceral. I only had two complaints with this game, my first is that if you've played Doom in the past there aren't many new monsters on display here. My other is that the dialogue is really cheesy. ThatA great classic throwback to simpler times, Doom brings the fast paced adrenaline rush and never lets up. The graphics, sound and music are all top notch. Everything feels satisfying and visceral. I only had two complaints with this game, my first is that if you've played Doom in the past there aren't many new monsters on display here. My other is that the dialogue is really cheesy. That being said a lot of the enemies behave differently than before keeping the game good and challenging. I felt the difficulty and pacing were just right, and that they added a perfect amount of gameplay tweaks to make it feel fresh. As well as the right amount of upgrades and customization to keep the game interesting throughout its duration.… Expand
  24. imnotyourguy
    Oct 22, 2016
    9
    This game kicks ass.The shooting is quick,action-packed,punchy,varied and smart.It's got solid game mechanics that know when and what for to reward the player.For example,you have a take-down move,or ''glory kill'' system,that awards you HP and/or ammo if you preform those moves on enemies.The tougher the enemies are,the more HP you are awarded.You can also scour the levels for ammo orThis game kicks ass.The shooting is quick,action-packed,punchy,varied and smart.It's got solid game mechanics that know when and what for to reward the player.For example,you have a take-down move,or ''glory kill'' system,that awards you HP and/or ammo if you preform those moves on enemies.The tougher the enemies are,the more HP you are awarded.You can also scour the levels for ammo or weapon upgrades,which affect combat a lot when the tougher enemies start showing up.There's also two hidden Doom guy figures in every level,something I found really cute.Those secrets are usually found by platforming,which is sometimes rewarding and sometimes infuriating.The platforming elements serve the combat really well since there's a lot of verticality to the map design,making the flying enemies like the Revenants or the Cacodemons a blast to fight.Not to mention,watching them blow up is a complete spectacle since this game looks amazing,runs at a smooth sixty frames per second all the time and has a kickass soundtrack.To point out the flaws to this game,the AI is dumb and the multiplayer is nothing special.But if you just wanna go berserk and have fun,get this game immediately.If you have a gaming PC,get that version because the controls are more fit for a mouse and keyboard.… Expand
  25. Toasted_Zombie
    Aug 31, 2016
    9
    For the mere sum of 20.00 I bought this game new and quite honestly, it is one of the better gaming moments I have had in awhile (besides Bloodbourne). The game is a love letter to the DOOM of old, but with upgrades, challenges, runes and collectibles. It plays fast and it is a run in gun in it's finest form....DO yourself a favor and play on hardest difficultly and turn off auto-aim and IFor the mere sum of 20.00 I bought this game new and quite honestly, it is one of the better gaming moments I have had in awhile (besides Bloodbourne). The game is a love letter to the DOOM of old, but with upgrades, challenges, runes and collectibles. It plays fast and it is a run in gun in it's finest form....DO yourself a favor and play on hardest difficultly and turn off auto-aim and I promise you it will be one hell of a time! (pun intended) The campaign runs around 8 - 10 hrs and with rune challenges and actual classic DOOM levels ( there is even a match 3 DOOM game in the game...) it will beef it up quite a bit.… Expand
  26. TzzzT23
    Aug 8, 2016
    10
    I love games like doom , no matter how can they be boring but to me this game is one of the best . sometimes I think this game run over 60 fps on ps4 , it is really fast and the background music also is so good
  27. setuis
    Jun 21, 2020
    9
    Doom the 2016 reboot is a classic for good level design , nice mechanics and interesting gun upgrades. The story has some good moments but is mostly unnoticed (playing in 2020) but when playing in 2016 i would have put this a little higher. The only thing that ruins Doom 2016 version is a play a mission on nightmare mode and most people however cheese this however the process to do thisDoom the 2016 reboot is a classic for good level design , nice mechanics and interesting gun upgrades. The story has some good moments but is mostly unnoticed (playing in 2020) but when playing in 2016 i would have put this a little higher. The only thing that ruins Doom 2016 version is a play a mission on nightmare mode and most people however cheese this however the process to do this complicated skip jump can get messed up wasting a long period of time. On a side note Doom 2016 is much better than the recent doom eternal.… Expand
  28. marcinleonkempk
    Jul 24, 2016
    9
    Completed the game last week and I loved it. Now enjoying multiplayer. Excellent graphics and good gameplay. The only downside is long loading times but well, you cannot have everything.
  29. Kenanman
    Aug 13, 2016
    9
    Интересная и динамичная игра. По сравнению с предыдущими частями новый Doom ушел далеко вперед! В этой игре невозможно заскучать, т.к. с каждым уровнем появляются новые монстры и оружия. А боссы вообще збс. Если вы любите кровь и мясо, то эта игра именно для васИнтересная и динамичная игра. По сравнению с предыдущими частями новый Doom ушел далеко вперед! В этой игре невозможно заскучать, т.к. с каждым уровнем появляются новые монстры и оружия. А боссы вообще збс. Если вы любите кровь и мясо, то эта игра именно для вас
  30. Lewis-Angelo
    Dec 28, 2016
    10
    GOTY 2016

    la mejor campaña de shooters en los últimos 10 años, un clásico moderno atemporal

    un juego clásico basado en una jugabilidad pura y dura, mapas que explorar y demonios que machacar
    acompañan un gran online y un genial snapmap
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 61
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 61
  3. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. Easy Allies
    Dec 1, 2016
    80
    Doom honors its legacy while setting the stage for a new era for the long dormant franchise. Intimately gory encounters and a surprising emphasis on story more than make up for the bland multiplayer.
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  2. The Digital Fix
    Aug 10, 2016
    90
    Exactly the right amount of old and new, DOOM is an adrenaline rush that borders on overwhelming in the best possible way.
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  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 24, 2016
    90
    Doom's shimmering, bombastic combat is as absorbing as it is revelatory. [Aug 2016, p.100]
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