DOOM

1. ReviewCritic

   Dec 31, 2011

   10

   The ORIGINAL DOOM! Oh my good, DOOM 1! Without all of these stupid Doom 2, Doom 3, Doom 4, Doom 5, Doom 6... All I am saying is back in theThe ORIGINAL DOOM! Oh my good, DOOM 1! Without all of these stupid Doom 2, Doom 3, Doom 4, Doom 5, Doom 6... All I am saying is back in the day, Doom the original was the bomb. I still love it: I have it on my laptop. Sure the graphics suck, but it is so addicting and fun. Plus, it is probably the first FPS ever made. WITHOUT DOOM, THERE WOULD BE NO COD! NO BATTLEFIELD OR HALO, OR WHATEVER YOU LIKE THESE DAYS!!!!… Expand

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2. jacob4

   May 27, 2015

   10

   A fun, action packed, good old 2000s Arcade game that makes you feel like your actually fighting against the forces of hell. Though not prettyA fun, action packed, good old 2000s Arcade game that makes you feel like your actually fighting against the forces of hell. Though not pretty looking compared to today standards, this games still has the good things of modern day horror games: different challenging difficulty, unexpected jump scares, crazy monsters, awesome weapons, crazier bosses, hidden secrets and Easter eggs, and an interesting story. So if you liked Wolfenstein play its twin brother and still have a blast!… Expand

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4. EricS.

   Oct 6, 2006

   10

   There's no question that Doom is underwhelming compared to more modern First Person Shooters. However, there is no denying that it is There's no question that Doom is underwhelming compared to more modern First Person Shooters. However, there is no denying that it is one of the most games ever released. Every FPS, including Halo and Half-Life, owe a tremendous debt to the game that popularized the genre. Is Doom a better gaem than Halo? Hell no. I won't lie and say Doom is "just as fun today," nor is any game released over a decade ago. But judging by its originality and impact on the industry, Doom is worthy of any gamers respect.… Expand

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5. Heisenberg93

   Jul 29, 2016

   10

   [I played the PS3 counterpart, it should be like this. I review it here, as PS3's Doom page doesn't exist on Metacritic]
   
   There are many[I played the PS3 counterpart, it should be like this. I review it here, as PS3's Doom page doesn't exist on Metacritic]
   
   There are many beautiful games. At some point, however, in the long history of video games, some real revolutionary masterpieces are created. Some people have played them at the time, other people later, still other people after decades. But a masterpiece remains a masterpiece. This was Doom, 23 years ago. This is Doom, now.
   
   Doom's plot: many agree on the fact that it never had much importance; also id Software itself. Plot, setting, or whatever you call it, the fact is that it works great: a lost space-marine, on Mars, in a space station overrun by demons spitted out from the mouth of hell. Save humanity, shut the mouths of evil, or die in the attempt. Main character doesn't speak, a "doom-guy", an unspecified person that everyone of us can really feel to be. By the way, along all 4 episodes, the plot is told in detail with screen text, which I liked to read and made me excited.
   
   Doom's gameplay: this is the true essence of Doom. It all started here. Sure, Wolfenstein 3D has conceived the first-person shooter genre, but with Doom, id Software consecrated it, pushing it to higher levels. The feeling of "run-and-gun" is excellent, designed for pleasure, and the weapons are many, each one is different, each has its own physics reaction and feedback of the shots give excellent feel; the game requires use of a weapon depending on the type of enemy to kill, placing a dose of reasoning behind the game. Take aim, having to move only on the X axis, it may seem easy, but not always. The levels' structure is intricate, deep, structured with doors, switches and skull-keys that require exploration among the hordes of demons; also, as with the use of weapons, Doom requires even minimum use of brain to solve some "puzzles" that lead to secret rooms. Confined spaces require a high perception of the environment in which the player moves, and good reflexes. Of course health and armor are calibrated as a percentage, and must always be kept in check to prevent to die. The stimpack and ammunitions quantity in the levels, to be taken, are well balanced, and power-ups as "Supercharge" or "Megarmor", or "Invulnerability", are only placed where necessary. The number of enemies is varied, interactivity is high (also they attack each other), and shooting to the face at the stronger ones is not a good way to get out alive, especially if you are in high outnumbered. Bosses, or the most deadly enemies, are really tough and can put the game on a high level of challenge, even with the use of some advanced tactics. Particular HUD is very nice, and it provides all information needed, with doom-guy facial expression that react to almost every action in the game, giving the feel to be alive. Real concept of first-person shooter: few minutes of game, and the immersion is complete. Atmosphere itself, is fascinating and sometimes it gives chills and fear, being afraid of what will be after the next door, or after the actioning of a switch. Gameplay is fast, frenetic, but reasoned and studied, simple in mechanical and fun. Perfect? Yes, probably.
   
   Graphic and technology: yes, because Doom, in the 90s, it was also this. The improvements compared to W3D engine, have been many and are clear as textures, light's levels and animations. The graphics in 2.5D and the use of a two-dimensional map to transform the layer into a pseudo-3D on single plane is simply brilliant. Despite the absence of room-over-room and Y axis, the graphics engine has still a great depth, and even after two past decades is still able to impress. The level design is excellent and revolutionary from enviroments, to weapons (Shotgun, Plasma gun, BFG 9000) and enemies (Baron of Hell, Cacodemon, Spiderdemon, Cyberdemon). Use of violence and splatter is absolutely out of mind, still delicious. Bobby Prince's soundtrack is perfect, it fits perfectly to the Doom's mood and atmosphere; tracks like "At Doom's Gate", "Sign of Evil" and "Suspense" are absolutely unforgettable.
   
   How can Doom be defined? A work of technical, mechanical and artistic genius. A total revolution. It is said that everyone, more or less, have played Doom at least once and may be true because Doom really is a game for everyone: simple and fun, challenging if you want it. Doom destroys the concept of modernity, because even in the next 1000 years, despite its old age, will be fun and simple, just like today and yesterday. And that's why Doom has changed everything and has enchanted millions of people, with fun, challenge, speedrun, modding and much more. Give Doom to a young boy and he will love it, no matter if in the 90s, or the 2000s, or 2010s - guaranteed. This is a real game for everyone, and not profane things like Wii Sports.
   
   Times have changed, first-person shooters have changed (often in worse, unfortunately).
   But Doom is immortal because the classic never dies.… Expand

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6. Rox22

   Sep 26, 2013

   9

   I remember playing this the week it came out. It blew everyone's minds. Granted it was running on a beefed up version of Wolfenstein's engine,I remember playing this the week it came out. It blew everyone's minds. Granted it was running on a beefed up version of Wolfenstein's engine, but Doom made it f**king awesome!
   
   Even though it is graphically dated, it is still fun to play to this day. Is there anything more satisfying than ripping through an army of Imps with your shotgun and Chainsaw.
   
   Evil Dead: This is the video game you were supposed to make!!!!!!
   
   Overall:
   A legendary game that gave birth to the modern FPS genre.… Expand

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7. Wazzles

   Feb 5, 2015

   8

   The best port of a classic game. It doesn't support KB&M and obviously no mod support, but that's all that's holding back this excellent port.The best port of a classic game. It doesn't support KB&M and obviously no mod support, but that's all that's holding back this excellent port. The only better way to play it is using a source port on PC. If you play one FPS in your life, make it DOOM.… Expand

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8. Birdmaster11

   Dec 6, 2021

   3

   this port is really funny, they just slapped the dos version onto xbla and the bfg edition without any improvements
   plus, the music is atthis port is really funny, they just slapped the dos version onto xbla and the bfg edition without any improvements
   plus, the music is at half speed! how does that happen?… Expand

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