DOOM 64

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  • Summary: You killed the Demons once, they were all dead. Or so you thought... A single Demon Entity escaped detection. Systematically it altered decaying, dead carnage back into grotesque living tissue. The Demons have returned - stronger and more vicious than ever before. You mission is clear, thereYou killed the Demons once, they were all dead. Or so you thought... A single Demon Entity escaped detection. Systematically it altered decaying, dead carnage back into grotesque living tissue. The Demons have returned - stronger and more vicious than ever before. You mission is clear, there are no options: kill or be killed!… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. NintendoWorldReport
    Mar 24, 2020
    85
    While the first two Doom games carry very little of the horror they may have originally had into the modern age, Doom 64 absolutely does. This game is still creepy, but without sacrificing any of the action of the originals. Its gameplay is refined and this port in particular cleans up its most egregious rough edge. The maps are as confusing as ever but being able to see where you’re going makes it much more tolerable. If you’re a classic Doom fan and have never played Doom 64, you owe it to yourself to pick it up. This just may be the best classic-style Doom.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Mar 20, 2020
    80
    While it was already something of a relic when it launched on the N64 almost 25 years ago, Doom 64 remains a great example of just how refined a formula the series offers and just how good a job the late Midway did in the shadow of id Software. The lack of local multiplayer support still stings, even after all these years, but with support for motion controls on Switch – something Nightdive has already pulled off to a tee with its Turok ports – and the addition of a new DOOM Eternal-themed level, this is classic retro shooter that deserves a little more love.
  3. Vooks
    Mar 20, 2020
    80
    Doom 64 is a different experience, it's still Doom, but it's like your favourite movie got directed by someone else and had to make everything from scratch again. While still fun all these years later, it's still a bit of-its-times, but that's part of the charm. It's Doom, done just a little bit different.
  4. Nintenderos
    Mar 24, 2020
    80
    After 23 years DOOM 64 is still a great game. Nightdive Studios has done a great job adding new features to the Switch version. If you couldn't play it in the past, now is a good time to do it.
  5. Nintendo Force Magazine
    May 1, 2020
    80
    DOOM 64 is a time capsule, but one worth digging back up. [Issue #46 – May/June 2020, p. 20]
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  6. CD-Action
    Jul 23, 2021
    70
    Doom 64 for Switch was overshadowed by Doom Eternal’s release on Nintendo’s handheld, but it would be a shame to ignore it. Do not mistake it for a port of the original Doom. Developed for Nintendo 64, it features a completely different campaign, offers more complex levels, and goes for a darker atmosphere. The enhanced Switch edition looks better, brings six additional levels, and fits the platform perfectly. [02/2021, p.55]
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  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Mar 23, 2020
    60
    Doom 64 is an impressive port of the forgotten son of the series. Without a multiplayer mode it sits as one of the less essential shooters from the era, but as the first effort at bringing Doom into three dimensions, it's a valuable bit of series history, and to this day it plays very nicely indeed.

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  1. Positive: 21 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 24
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  1. AlexTheAwesome
    Apr 23, 2020
    10
    After playing Doom 64 back in the day I could say I really enjoyed it. After playing this remaster I can say this might now be my favoriteAfter playing Doom 64 back in the day I could say I really enjoyed it. After playing this remaster I can say this might now be my favorite game of all time. It doesn't just hold up well it holds up better than any N64 game ever. The soundtrack is spooky and atmospheric, the stages are like cities that are begging to be explored and it provides a different feel to the Doom formula which has aged extremely well. While no multiplayer is a shame for some it's better that they kept this version authentic and didn't try to shoehorn in extra content in a rush *cough cough* Bethesda.net login *cough cough. This game is a masterpiece and an absolute classic and you should just stop reading this review and play it because it's only 5 bucks. You won't regret it.… Expand
  2. LaconicSpaceCat
    Aug 18, 2021
    10
    I only got to play this for a couple of hours at a friend's house when this came out on N64 as a teenager and although I owned an N64, itI only got to play this for a couple of hours at a friend's house when this came out on N64 as a teenager and although I owned an N64, it never crossed my mind to buy it.

    So glad this was re-released on Switch. It plays so incredibly well. The controls are perfect and there's an option for right thumbstick movement; which is a deal breaker for me if it's not featured - thank you to the devs for taking us that love the "Southpaw" controller configuration into account.

    The action is incredibly intense and served as a diving board for me to install Brutal Doom 64 on my laptop, phone, tablet, and Nvidia Shield TV. A month after beating the game, I still revisit this classic masterpiece to rip and tear.

    Though I did not experience how the save feature worked on the original N64 iteration; the ability to save at any point in time, anywhere is excellent, as if you play on "Bring It On!" or higher difficulty, you'll definitely be leveraging it a lot; there'll be a lot of deaths!

    My only complaint is of course what harks back to the N64 original: somewhat confusing map design. Pull a lever/push a button somewhere, and something on a distant part of the map becomes accessible, which can lead to a lot of repeated backtracking and confusion.    … Expand
  4. Stamantha
    Mar 22, 2020
    10
    If you're a fan of classic DOOM then do yourself a favor and get DOOM64. The level design is amazing, the lighting, the ambiental music, theIf you're a fan of classic DOOM then do yourself a favor and get DOOM64. The level design is amazing, the lighting, the ambiental music, the whole atmosphere is great! The game runs perfectly both docked and portable and it even has optional motion aiming. This the definitive way to play DOOM64 and it comes at an amazing price as well. I'm glad this version was made so I can finally enjoy it the best way possible.… Expand
  5. AdamGaming
    Feb 18, 2021
    9
    I can't believe this game used to come in like, plastic brick format for N64. The vibe is so different I'm almost surprised they called itI can't believe this game used to come in like, plastic brick format for N64. The vibe is so different I'm almost surprised they called it Doom. I don't know its history but I love the original Doom and I couldn't possibly choose between Doom64 and that.… Expand
  6. zyphon84
    Aug 11, 2020
    8
    Großartiges Spiel! Leider konnte ich das Original nie spielen. Dieser Port für die Switch scheint aber sehr gelungen. Durch die Gyro-SteuerungGroßartiges Spiel! Leider konnte ich das Original nie spielen. Dieser Port für die Switch scheint aber sehr gelungen. Durch die Gyro-Steuerung fällt das Zielen viel leichter. Die Level sind abwechslungsreich und trotz ihrer teils riesigen Ausmaße gut zu bewältigen. Ich spiele auf dem zweiten der 4 Schwierigkeitsgrade. Das Spiel ist hier etwas zu leicht, weswegen ich es ziemlich sicher auf höherer Schwierigkeit erneut durchspielen werde.

    Auch ohne Sale ist Doom 64 jeden Euro wert!    … Expand
  7. Onioncreature
    Oct 24, 2020
    8
    Probably my personal favorite of the classic DOOM games. 64 has similar gameplay to the first two titles, but has a very distinct feel, theProbably my personal favorite of the classic DOOM games. 64 has similar gameplay to the first two titles, but has a very distinct feel, the sprites are noticeably off-model for the DOOM series, and the music is more subdued and eerie. Sadly, the game has a frankly terrible final boss and a few other dated design decisions, which end up dragging down the overall quality of the experience, even if the rest of DOOM 64 is pretty excellent.… Expand
  8. Apakungen
    Apr 20, 2020
    7
    After a pretty weak start (8 levels of running around on poorly designed maps, spending more time looking for keykard and buttons than killingAfter a pretty weak start (8 levels of running around on poorly designed maps, spending more time looking for keykard and buttons than killing demons), the game really grows on you. The maps opens up, and the action becomes really intense. Controls, graphics and sound are top notch. The "lost levels"-campaign is a welcome bonus.… Expand

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