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  1. May 18, 2016
    10
    An absolute blast, no reloading, cover and ease of old running backward and shooting to fail due to many obstacles and level design changed the dynamics for you to keep pressing forward and carry out glory kills/chainsaw kills close range for surviving the terrible odds!

    Loved the explorations of hunting out hidden items, Metroid Prime feel in few places of getting to hard to reach
    An absolute blast, no reloading, cover and ease of old running backward and shooting to fail due to many obstacles and level design changed the dynamics for you to keep pressing forward and carry out glory kills/chainsaw kills close range for surviving the terrible odds!

    Loved the explorations of hunting out hidden items, Metroid Prime feel in few places of getting to hard to reach places. One of the better FPS in recent years!
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  2. May 13, 2016
    10
    Fantastic, a masterpiece. This is EXACTLY what people had been crying out for. It goes back to the roots of Doom 1 and 2, and leaves the Doom 3 scary stuff at the door (for the most part).

    Visually it's the best thing I've seen on my PS4, and gameplay wise it's a whole load of fun. It's EXTREMELY fast paced - much more so than the initial videos had led on, it's actually really
    Fantastic, a masterpiece. This is EXACTLY what people had been crying out for. It goes back to the roots of Doom 1 and 2, and leaves the Doom 3 scary stuff at the door (for the most part).

    Visually it's the best thing I've seen on my PS4, and gameplay wise it's a whole load of fun. It's EXTREMELY fast paced - much more so than the initial videos had led on, it's actually really difficult too - I'm playing on the medium difficulty level and I'm getting my ass handed to me regularly. I often find myself and 1-5 health and then have to find some health or complete a glory kill to stay in the game.

    On the subject of glory kills, I have no issue with them what-so-ever. Despite the fact you can turn them off, I enjoy the fact they bring a seconds breather to the insane action that is going on around me. This is 2016 - games need to evolve and Doom is doing it brilliantly.

    The gameplay is a mix of exploration (quite linear but a tonne of secrets), corridors / large open spaces you need to traverse parkour style, and then big epic arenas which really test what you're made of. It's exactly what I wanted and finds a perfect mix of arena action and normal FPS - people complaining clearly can never be pleased in my opinion.

    The single player is well paced, the weapons are insane, as are the audio and visuals. And then, after all of that, you also have a real fun arena style multiplayer. People who didn't like the multiplayer clearly had the wrong idea of what Doom multiplayer should be. Awwww you don't regenerate? Poor COD fanboy! Remember, collect health and collect Armour - that's how you survive!

    I have had a play with Snapmap too - it seems super powerful. You can build offline if you want to, and the tutorials are well thought out and a good way to get into what appears to be complex level creation. It's early days for Snapchat - I'm sure they'll be adding more content in the weeks to come. I for one would love to see the ability to create "open" environments set in Hell and Mars - I suspect this will come but at the moment you can't. The logic system however is pretty powerful and you can basically customize LOADS. It's going to take me weeks to get properly to grips with the tool - but I'm excited to see what the community creates.

    I really would ignore the haters, those voting 0/1 and claiming it's "Not fast enough". They clearly don't have the game. It's epic fast! Top stuff. I'd be surprised if the critic review score didn't average at over 9.
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  3. May 14, 2016
    10
    The king of FPS is definitely back. Easily the best FPS I have played for years. Fast, challenging, brutal, awesome music, great level design, and a lengthy campaign. I cannot express how much I recommend DOOM, I feel like I'm back in the 90's again which is **** awesome!
  4. May 13, 2016
    10
    This is DOOM. I've played every iteration. This version mixes DOOM 3's atmosphere with the original's frenetic pacing and adds welcome customization to the mix for tremendous replay value. Technologically outstanding, visceral and challenging. This is the DOOM we've been waiting for!!!
  5. May 13, 2016
    10
    I think this rating system is deeply flawed and anyone trusting numbers on a game for purchase are extremely foolish. Buy it, play it... and enjoy it. It's a fun game without any emotional "strings" attached. Lots of blood, guts and general adrenaline to behold.

    Have fun with your entertainment as it was intended, and don't quibble over stupid ****
  6. May 14, 2016
    10
    Long time fans, no need to fear! This is the old school, fast and furious Doom you remember from the 90's stepped up with glorious next gen graphics (absolutely beautiful). The campaign is fast, intense, gruesome and an assault on your senses - from the rocking music to the explosion of heads and shot gun shells.

    The multi-player is equally great. Hardcore COD fans beware though; this
    Long time fans, no need to fear! This is the old school, fast and furious Doom you remember from the 90's stepped up with glorious next gen graphics (absolutely beautiful). The campaign is fast, intense, gruesome and an assault on your senses - from the rocking music to the explosion of heads and shot gun shells.

    The multi-player is equally great. Hardcore COD fans beware though; this an arena shooter (as opposed to popcorn shooters, one hit kills) but those of us who remember/ enjoyed arena shooters of back in the day (eg: Unreal Tournament and Quake) then you'll have an absolute blast! As someone who played the Beta - the first round or two really didn't sell me but after a few more matches I was hooked - something about the speed mixed with the varied mechanics: shield pick ups, becoming a demon, the original guns ect. - all just came together to form a shooter that's just simple, uncomplicated fun. There's not a lot of gun modifications, different attachments, unlockables ect. (eg. COD/Battlefield) but sometimes there doesn't have to be. Which is ultimately why this shines - it's simple, fast and fun - straight up. Just like the games which gamers have come to know, love and hold dear in our hearts from the 90's. And that's exactly what this Doom gives you.

    So, what are you waiting for?! Grab this, NOW! Suit up, shot gun in hand and have a blast! (pun intended)
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  7. May 13, 2016
    10
    If you liked the original Doom, you are in for a special treat! The game reminds me of old school "run n gun" shooters, which is a rarity nowadays. SP campaign is epic so far, and multiplaye ris fun
  8. dpc
    May 16, 2016
    9
    Way better than some of the negative reviews suggest. It feels like old school Doom and yet modern at the same time. The gameplay itself (in single player) is incredible, fluid and completely addictive. My one criticism is that it's better to play in short bursts - long sessions can wear you out quick. Like a lot of people, I was worried that id and Bethesda would "ruin" the classic game,Way better than some of the negative reviews suggest. It feels like old school Doom and yet modern at the same time. The gameplay itself (in single player) is incredible, fluid and completely addictive. My one criticism is that it's better to play in short bursts - long sessions can wear you out quick. Like a lot of people, I was worried that id and Bethesda would "ruin" the classic game, but I can tell you they did not. Feels like many people want to grumble because it's "cool" to be a contrarian. It's fast, fun and furious. Expand
  9. May 17, 2016
    9
    This Doom is definitely a positive surprise, we can say a successful reboot. The game resembles the classic D1 / D2. Those who love classic Doom will feel at home. The length of single-player mode is just right. Doom also features a multiplayer mode, which is also a honey like singleplayer. In addition, there is provided a tool for creating custom maps called snapmap. This is where you canThis Doom is definitely a positive surprise, we can say a successful reboot. The game resembles the classic D1 / D2. Those who love classic Doom will feel at home. The length of single-player mode is just right. Doom also features a multiplayer mode, which is also a honey like singleplayer. In addition, there is provided a tool for creating custom maps called snapmap. This is where you can easily play the maps created by users alone or with companions. There were Coop mode. Deserved 9. Expand
  10. May 18, 2016
    10
    My soul need this game

    Fast, Insane, awesome guns, and Loot a Demons this game is Amazing, is old school fps, need more games like this, my favorite game ! Doom
  11. May 16, 2016
    9
    One of the greatest FPS in recent memory. Great campaign with awesome levels and enemies. Combat is fast paced and really addicting and varied with all the different weapons you can use. Puts shooting at the forefront and delivers in all directions elsewhere too.
  12. Dec 12, 2016
    10
    The gameplay is fast, the controls are tight, graphics are top notch. There are regular, free updates. Multiplayer is good, I really enjoy it. Single player, now with added arcade mode, is challenging and rewarding. I have to say, this is my favourite fps in absolutely years. Snap map is incredible, the community keep building new and excellent maps, in various shapes and sizes;The gameplay is fast, the controls are tight, graphics are top notch. There are regular, free updates. Multiplayer is good, I really enjoy it. Single player, now with added arcade mode, is challenging and rewarding. I have to say, this is my favourite fps in absolutely years. Snap map is incredible, the community keep building new and excellent maps, in various shapes and sizes; there's something for everyone even if you're looking for something unusual, such as cartoon graphics. Really, the community make this game. Now, we even have bots. Expand
  13. May 19, 2016
    9
    Coming from the perspective of the open multiplayer beta, my hopes were in the dump for this game to the point that it went from a must-buy to a redbox rental...well having played the campaign this game was just marketed TERRIBLY pre-release because this is probably the best fps single-player campaign I've played in years.

    Level design, while maybe not as intricate as doom 1/2 at the
    Coming from the perspective of the open multiplayer beta, my hopes were in the dump for this game to the point that it went from a must-buy to a redbox rental...well having played the campaign this game was just marketed TERRIBLY pre-release because this is probably the best fps single-player campaign I've played in years.

    Level design, while maybe not as intricate as doom 1/2 at the time of their respective releases, is relatively intricate compared to the modern linear corridor shooter. Secrets galore and alternate paths through environments. Well-paced gameplay, modernized classic doom enemies you actually have to put some thought into how you want to tackle. Plus they add quite a bit to the doom formula to innovate on things, like some genuinely interesting boss mechanics and alternate fire modes on weapons (and multiple other upgrade systems that tie into exploration of the level).

    Story-wise it doesn't take itself seriously and goes for a tongue-in-cheek vibe that I'm sure most classic Doom fans will enjoy, much more than the brooding atmospheric doom 3.

    Nonetheless, the multiplayer is still not doing much for me and feels very formulaic. Snapmap might be interesting, but I'll have to wait and see as players build levels using that in-game tool.

    The campaign though carries enough content and replayability via secrets and easter eggs that I can see myself going back time and again just for that. Needless to say this is a must-play for anyone who is dying for an evolution on single-player fps gameplay.
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  14. May 20, 2016
    10
    By far the best example of avoiding cognitive dissonance in games. Everything you want to do in the game immediately fits the character. The story while light makes a real motivation and explanation for ripping and tearing through the demonic hoard.

    Great gameplay that teaches you from trial and error. The game just feels great. The multiplayer is fun and refreshing and Snap Map
    By far the best example of avoiding cognitive dissonance in games. Everything you want to do in the game immediately fits the character. The story while light makes a real motivation and explanation for ripping and tearing through the demonic hoard.

    Great gameplay that teaches you from trial and error. The game just feels great.

    The multiplayer is fun and refreshing and Snap Map gives a nice something to do.
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  15. May 15, 2016
    9
    With a strong campaign, and plenty of replay value, DOOM is exactly what fans of the series were hoping for, whilst also being relevant for newcomers.
  16. May 17, 2016
    10
    A MUST OWN FOR THE DOOM FAN! This game has more fan service to make even the hardcore otaku blush. And i'm not even including the snap map feature! That in itself is amazing! create your own games! Co op? pvp? Make it! Truly well deserved 10/10
  17. Dec 28, 2016
    10
    Absolutely fantastic game that stands as an example of how to do reboots right. It captures the spirit and feel of original Doom perfectly.

    The gameplay is the most important part of this game and it flies. This game is one of the least tiring titles I've played for years. There's almost no story - just go and kill some demons in the most glorious way you can. There's some explanation
    Absolutely fantastic game that stands as an example of how to do reboots right. It captures the spirit and feel of original Doom perfectly.

    The gameplay is the most important part of this game and it flies. This game is one of the least tiring titles I've played for years. There's almost no story - just go and kill some demons in the most glorious way you can. There's some explanation to Doomguys motives and story later on but it is unobtrusive. You just want to play it, you don't have to force yourself.

    Weapons are very satisfying except for pistol. You couldn't have come up with a **** pistol in a shooter even if you researched the subject and worked on it for years. Fortunately, you get shotgun after 10 first demons and never come back to pistol ever again.

    Glory kills are fast and unobtrusive gorefests you'd expect. They look stunning but after a while are a tad repetitive which is really non-issue. You can disable them altogether in settings (or just disable the color marking on demon). You can also configure the game to display weapon model in the middle of screen just like in original Doom (really cool).

    Soundtrack is just stunning. You should really check it out yourself on Spotify or YT. Mick Gordon has done amazing job. The music is not background to the gameplay but is rather forefront and drives the gameplay. He's also a cool guy, you might want to see a review with him on Doom on YT.

    Visuals are also very good. The rendering engine reminds me of Alien Isolation which I have praised for amazing materials work. Same applies here but is extended to amazing metallic and wet material effects. This is all thanks to PBR. However what is the most amazing about the graphics in Doom, is that despite it being one of the best looking games on PS4, it maintains 60FPS in Singleplayer almost constantly. I have experienced maybe 2-3 FPS drops throughout the campaign.

    The game is also full of secrets like Doomguy toys (which unlock weapon/enemy models in a gallery in main menu) and hidden classic Doom levels. Finding them is plenty fun but the joy is a little diminished once you find the map of the level. Secret areas are shown on the map so it's easy to find them. Some secrets are behind doors which need to be opened with a lever - the lever is not shown on the map though and is usually really well hidden.

    There are also many mods for your weapons. 1/3 of them I considered **** (scope in a machine gun? this is Doom!) but the rest is really useful and fun. You unlock them by finding bots throughout UAC complex. You can also enhance your own skills with Demonic Runes. These have to be unlocked by doing certain challenges on seperate maps (kill X enemies with Y in Z seconds and many more).

    Overall I enjoyed this game a lot more than I expected. It would be 9.5 if it was possible due to the minor gripes I mentioned. I absolutely recommend this game to all Doom and FPS fans.
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  18. Jul 11, 2016
    10
    The true heir to Doom we love and know. Great graphics, probably the best shooter gameplay and immersive environment. Wish campaign was longer - felt short, but mostly because I couldn't get enough of the game. 10/10
  19. May 16, 2016
    10
    Essa vai pros BR , o jogo ta muito bom mesmo , se você é fã dos primeiros você vai amar esse , segue o mesmo padrão , a historia é normal , pois o jogo é focado nas big **** guns , na velocidade e na matança , valeu cada centavo , recomodadíssimo , não sigam analises como as da IGN que só da 9 para COD , esse jogo é muito superior ao generico COD de todo o ano , se você procura um FPSEssa vai pros BR , o jogo ta muito bom mesmo , se você é fã dos primeiros você vai amar esse , segue o mesmo padrão , a historia é normal , pois o jogo é focado nas big **** guns , na velocidade e na matança , valeu cada centavo , recomodadíssimo , não sigam analises como as da IGN que só da 9 para COD , esse jogo é muito superior ao generico COD de todo o ano , se você procura um FPS desafiador , rápido, gore e com muita exploração vai de Doom você não vai se arrepender . Expand
  20. May 15, 2016
    8
    Finally a new Doom that feels like a old school shooter. The campaign took me roughly 11 hours to beat. The campaign was a blast but to its point. The true magic takes place in the multiplayer. Its extremely fast pace and a bloody good time. A must buy if you are a fan of the series!
  21. May 18, 2016
    9
    Staying true to a classic genre! Feels like your playing on PC with a mouse, smooth and fast. Keeping things simple, and not adding ridiculous button combinations and unlocks like other first shooter games. As the old adage says "Keep it simple ....." A 9 out of 10 rating!
  22. May 20, 2016
    10
    I would like to say, I hope that Doom happens now for sure after the success of this game. It's simply amazing! Best graphics in an FPS since Bioshock. The game is smooth and makes you feel like a complete badass. Why couldn't Rage have done this. Great job ID! I love exploring and the RPG elements with upgrading, the battles are fantastic and graphics are amazing. I wish the story wasI would like to say, I hope that Doom happens now for sure after the success of this game. It's simply amazing! Best graphics in an FPS since Bioshock. The game is smooth and makes you feel like a complete badass. Why couldn't Rage have done this. Great job ID! I love exploring and the RPG elements with upgrading, the battles are fantastic and graphics are amazing. I wish the story was more immersive but maybe the sequel will be. Way to reinvent the the FPS experience all over again ID. Expand
  23. Aug 11, 2016
    10
    Doom voltou, como é bom ver um jogo como doom feito com todo cuidado possível, ótimo jogo, jogabilidade , gráficos e as execuções que são as melhores. vale a pena dar uma chance para quem não conhece e para eu é o melhor fps de 2016.
  24. Aug 19, 2016
    10
    This game rocks! It's exactly what a reboot/reimagining should be. Keep the things that worked, update graphics, and smartly balance updating gameplay for modern tastes without adding fluff.

    Pros: Fast, challenging, gorgeous, and laser-focused on what works. Tough combat is satisfying to master. Story is minimal in favor of "Kill demons and shut up", which is absolutely what this style
    This game rocks! It's exactly what a reboot/reimagining should be. Keep the things that worked, update graphics, and smartly balance updating gameplay for modern tastes without adding fluff.

    Pros: Fast, challenging, gorgeous, and laser-focused on what works. Tough combat is satisfying to master. Story is minimal in favor of "Kill demons and shut up", which is absolutely what this style of game needs. Collectables and secrets are abundant if you're into that. Smartly, though, game-altering pick-ups like upgrades to your suit and weapons are easy to find, so it doesn't punish gameplay if you don't feel like collecting. Framerate is buttery-smooth throughout, which is particularly impressive for such beautifully done levels that are also very, very fast. SnapMap is smart and totally unnecessary, but brilliant. Multiplayer is also unnecessary, but fun, although not the main attraction here. The campaign is the star.

    Cons: A little too much backtracking for my tastes. Levels are perhaps a little too big.

    Buy it! It was a little intense for me, but playing it a level at a time per session got me through it eventually.
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  25. May 16, 2016
    9
    Underrated.

    Some of the user reviews I'm reading on here are utter nonsense. One "user review" gave it a zero and their main gripe was that the publisher didn't send advance copies to game review sites. Literally giving it a zero not because of the quality of the game or work of developers, but because of the actions of the publisher. Whatever. I could rant about people who are mad
    Underrated.

    Some of the user reviews I'm reading on here are utter nonsense. One "user review" gave it a zero and their main gripe was that the publisher didn't send advance copies to game review sites. Literally giving it a zero not because of the quality of the game or work of developers, but because of the actions of the publisher.

    Whatever. I could rant about people who are mad because it's not "Doom 3 Part 2", and because it's not what they expected they're emotionally rating and giving a zero score ("because if it's not what I expected, then NOTHING can be good about it!") but I won't bother. Here's my review of the campaign. I'll be honest - I was sure this game would be terrible when I saw the first in-game footage. I was wrong.

    What it does best:

    The action is the #1 main attraction of DOOM, and once you accept this game for what it is (not DOOM 3, not a horror game), you'll thoroughly enjoy each encounter. Understand what this game's goal is; intensity. DOOM is at its best when you're in a large room surrounded by a horde of hungry demons. The action is viceral, and the glory kill system provides a great risk/reward mechanic. You're always outnumbered and your health depletes fast, but glory killing a foe provides a moderate amount of health just when you think you're done for (think rally from Bloodborne). The guns and the upgrade system are very well designed. Performing unique and creative feats with your weapons allows you to unlock their top tier upgrades, forcing you to experiment with the entire arsenal so you're not just playing through the entire campaign with your one favorite weapon. The level design, secrets, and unlockables are all masterfully well done. The controls are also very well tuned.

    What it does well:

    At first, I didn't like the speed of the game. However, when the game started introducing larger firefights, I began to like it more. That said, the speed is great fun when you're in the middle of a firefight, but not so great when you're moving through the many tight corridors of DOOM.

    The graphics are also very very good - some of the best on PS4 - but, it might be kinda hard to take in the sights and appreciate the soft shadows and subsurface scattering when you're literally moving at 30mph through the environments. Regardless, the graphics are great and my playthrough seemed locked at 60FPS consistently.

    One major point that ID deserves kudos for is allowing FOV adjustments from the settings menu. As someone who gets motion sick from many FPS games, this is a godsend. Thank you.

    Where it can improve:

    The music tends to pick up when a firefight begins. Sometimes the music is good, but most times it's pretty bad. I listen to quite a bit of metal and I've rarely heard such discordant industrial mess. Bring back the music from DOOM3 that was so clearly taken from Lateralus/Tool. :)

    I played the game on ultra violence (hard) the first time and didn't find it difficult enough. Therefore, I'm assuming the standard difficulty is way too easy.

    Last, and this is my own personal preference; I felt that the creatures were very well designed, but they seemed a bit too "comicy" (think Joe Madureira but not quite so exaggerated). I would've preferred more realistic looking demons; regardless, they look cool.

    SUMMARY:

    DOOM 3 had an amazing and horrifying atmosphere, but this new DOOM trades that for more enjoyable gameplay. This is more fun than DOOM 3. It's a game for gamers. 9/10.
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  26. Dec 26, 2016
    10
    This game is honestly a work of art. A work of bloody devilish art worthy of all its praise. This games story is not only fun and interesting. Yet simple at the same time not being overly to complex yet having some depth to it at the same time. I would also love to bring up the multiplayer which is addicting, and when with friends you can sink hundred's of hours into the game.

    While
    This game is honestly a work of art. A work of bloody devilish art worthy of all its praise. This games story is not only fun and interesting. Yet simple at the same time not being overly to complex yet having some depth to it at the same time. I would also love to bring up the multiplayer which is addicting, and when with friends you can sink hundred's of hours into the game.

    While thats all great the most innovating feature yet is Snap Map which adds thousands of hours of new content made by the community. Character customization is up there witch Halo: Reach letting you really sport your very own Doom Marine.

    This game is a truly legendary game a 10/10 and a must buy for anyone.
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  27. Jan 25, 2017
    10
    never enjoyed a fps campaign as much as i did in DOOM, one of the best games ever and a must buy for everyone who likes to feel like a badass.........
  28. May 17, 2016
    8
    Game soundtrack is brutal, interesting gameplay, weapons and variety of enemies satisfactory, but over time can become a little boring by the lack of variety of finishes or even little diverse scenario, but it's a great game. The weakest part is multiplayer mode, you will surely play some matches and leave aside this feature of the game.
  29. May 15, 2016
    10
    If there is one word to sum up this game, it would be violence. DOOM is one of the most fun games I have ever played in my entire life. The violence is amazing, the guns are perfect and the multiplayer is a must play for any FPS fan. The multiplayer to me kind of feels like HALO on steroids with brilliant game types like Warpath which is where you have to move something to your base to getIf there is one word to sum up this game, it would be violence. DOOM is one of the most fun games I have ever played in my entire life. The violence is amazing, the guns are perfect and the multiplayer is a must play for any FPS fan. The multiplayer to me kind of feels like HALO on steroids with brilliant game types like Warpath which is where you have to move something to your base to get points. The monsters are scary which is a very good thing and the customisation feels like BO3 but better with custom armour, and being able to customise your own guns. I would highly advise you to buy this game as a stress reliever or if you want to see some of the craziest, most violent kills ever Expand
  30. May 22, 2016
    9
    It's what I wanted, it's what I needed. Simple, pure, unadulterated, videogame goodness. .
Metascore
85

Generally favorable reviews - based on 61 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 57 out of 61
  2. Negative: 0 out of 61
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Edge Magazine
    Jul 24, 2016
    90
    Doom's shimmering, bombastic combat is as absorbing as it is revelatory. [Aug 2016, p.100]