DOOM Eternal

 Xbox One
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9.0

Universal acclaim- based on 1976 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1,749 out of 1976
  2. Mixed: 80 out of 1976
  3. Negative: 147 out of 1976
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  1. Magnus58
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    The game makes my crotch sweat. Feels like being on cocaine. That's pretty good.
  2. Borkiboi37
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I really like this game, but the fast paced combat and complicated game mechanics are just too much for my caveman brain.
  3. SleepyAdam1083
    Apr 13, 2021
    10
    I hear a lot of people call Doom Eternal inflexible, and I don't think that's very fair or accurate, how flexible it is really depends on your pride and your ability to utilize the options that are laid out before you.

    The first time I played through Doom Eternal, I picked Ultra Violence because I thought "yeah I've played Doom before and that's the best Doom difficulty". I also turned    I hear a lot of people call Doom Eternal inflexible, and I don't think that's very fair or accurate, how flexible it is really depends on your pride and your ability to utilize the options that are laid out before you.

    The first time I played through Doom Eternal, I picked Ultra Violence because I thought "yeah I've played Doom before and that's the best Doom difficulty". I also turned off tutorials because from a YouTube review I heard they were frequent and annoying, and I had played so many id software games in the past I was confident in my ability to just pick it up and play it.

    I eventually turned the tutorials back on when I got my ass kicked by the Arachnotron for the 5th time without realizing the turret was a weak point. I didn't wanna miss out on any info like that again, and while I'd say my experience with the game was decently fun after that, I still felt like I was missing something, and like the game wasn't clicking with me.

    I liked the over the top story and bombastic level design that was much more dynamic and varied than Doom 2016, but in terms of combat I always felt like I was a few steps out of pace with Doom Eternal on my first playthrough.

    I think this is mostly due to the fact that the Ultra Violence difficulty is rather unforgiving, and that's not a bad thing, it's just rather demoralizing for beginners at the game who need to learn the mechanics. It's hard to learn those mechanics when you're constantly on edge and constantly at risk of dying due to the fact one wrong move can entirely throw you off, and considering Ultra Violence is most people's go to Doom difficulty I can see how so many people tried it and were instantly turned off, thinking there was something wrong with the game.

    Personally, my biggest problem was I found myself using a lot of the same abilities and weapons to do everything. Everytime I saw a weak point I'd use the heavy cannon scope and only the heavy cannon scope to take it out, never using the sticky bombs, heat blast, ballista, etc.

    I wouldn't use a lot of the new abilities like the blood punch, ice bombs, grenades, etc. It was too overwhelming to think about in the middle of the incredibly heated battles. The things is Doom Eternal is flexible enough to let you play it this way, you can beat it but it's not very fun to do so. But still, I managed to struggle through the game on my first playthrough, constantly on edge and never learning anything, by the time I beat it, I was glad I had but I didn't feel very accomplished. In fact I felt kind of demoralized.

    I leaned later that my greatest mistake was never lowering the difficulty and giving myself more room to breathe. When I finally played the game again a year later, I finally chose Hurt Me Plenty on the difficulty settings because my pride in playing that difficulty had definitely been shattered by that point and I just didn't give a ♥♥♥♥ anymore, wasn't like anyone could see me.

    The thing is Hurt Me Plenty in classic Doom was pitiful, there were way less enemies making levels feel rather empty which leads to it generally being shunned across all Doom game's by the community, but what a lot of people don't know is Hurt Me Plenty in Doom Eternal is just a normal difficulty in any other game, it's the exact same enemy count and placements, just with less damage output and a little bit less punishment for not reacting fast enough.

    When I finally chose HMP, I finally had that room to breathe and it allowed me to get more creative with my playstyle, and just like that the game finally clicked with me. I started using Doomguy's entire arsenal, and learned how to utilize Doom Eternal's mechanics in satisfying ways that made me feel smart for figuring them out, it fully immersed me in it's combat puzzle.

    When I came back to the Ultra Violence difficulty, despite playing on an easier difficulty earlier, I had learned enough from that more easygoing mode that I was finally good at the game, and I managed to beat it in one go in Extra Lives mode, and while it was no Ultra Nightmare playthrough, it's one of the most satisfying experiences I've had in a video game.

    So my recommendation to new players is turn that difficulty down, use those cheat codes, do anything that makes the experience more fun and easygoing and your playstyle will begin to show itself naturally, don't force yourself to go in hard due to pride, this is a very different game than any FPS out there and you just gotta have fun with it. When you do that and fully utilize the options it gives you to tweak the game to your experience, it's not only not inflexible, it's one of the most flexible and fun experiences you can have with an FPS game. id Software knocked it out of the park. As I type this I am currently playing through my first Nightmare playthrough and I can officially say I'm addicted now.    … Expand
  4. Robin226
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    I love this game the graphics are amazing, the glory kills are expanded if you can get this game I recommend it so much! The only thing wrong with this game is that some of the bosses are surprisingly easy the most times your gonna die is when your overwhelmed and getting some special glory kills are kinda hard to get, such as a "back" glory kill on a tyrant is really weird, but those areI love this game the graphics are amazing, the glory kills are expanded if you can get this game I recommend it so much! The only thing wrong with this game is that some of the bosses are surprisingly easy the most times your gonna die is when your overwhelmed and getting some special glory kills are kinda hard to get, such as a "back" glory kill on a tyrant is really weird, but those are the only complaints in this game I strongly recommend this!… Expand
  5. Justin7997
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    10/10

    DOOM Eternal takes everything that made DOOM (2016) great and enhances every aspect of it. I have been playing through the DLC's on nightmare and it is absolutely brutal. The difficulty is intense and fast paced and your controls and mechanics all synergize so perfectly to keep you alive and slaying no matter what obstacle you are facing. The base game is fantastic with a lot of    10/10

    DOOM Eternal takes everything that made DOOM (2016) great and enhances every aspect of it. I have been playing through the DLC's on nightmare and it is absolutely brutal. The difficulty is intense and fast paced and your controls and mechanics all synergize so perfectly to keep you alive and slaying no matter what obstacle you are facing. The base game is fantastic with a lot of secrets and parkour puzzles as well as the normal demon dismembering chaos.

    For gods sake you get ammo back by using a chainsaw on your enemies.. how can you get more badass than that? The soundtrack is one of the best I have ever heard from any piece of entertainment whether it be a video game/movie/tv show ect.

    I can not recommend enough, I am almost done with the first DLC and I cant wait to finish the second!    … Expand
  6. JuanSeLOL847
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Considero que este juego hasta ahora es uno de los mejores que he probado en mi vida, lástima que el segundo DLC de The Ancient Gods me dejara con un poco disgustado, por otra parte, el resto de jugabilidad, gráfico y demás están en una posición increíblemente insuperable.
  7. JoshuaTow888
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    One of if not my favourite game of all time, the replayable value is amazing and for a single player game within a week I gathered a hundred hours on it trying to complete it in ultra nightmare no criticism of it other than the multiplayer which is quiet bland but other than that it is worth buying.
  8. RedAngel121
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    I am an experienced FPS player, I have been playing FPS games my while life. I played on normal difficulty and still got my ass handed to me every 10 minutes, and it was worse in the Expansion packs. Definitely a good game to play to sharpen skills and focus on key combos. Go ahead, Rip and Tear, until it is done.
  9. Morahee942
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    i really like this game and this game is so cool, fantastic graphics and cool characters and really smooth game!!, it is worth the 60$ game.
  10. MommyMilkie4361
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. It's Doom (2016) but new, shiny but way better. Amazing, would recommend to any shooter fan.
  11. Aletris29
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Literally the best game ever made. Best demon murder simulator of all time. Ign 11 out of 10.
  12. DefinitelyMars4
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game play.
    Cheat modes are fun.
    Best soundtrack i've heard

    Best game I've played so far and I'm enjoying it.
  13. MrTmypitty420
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    What did you do id software after this game I can not imagine myself playing DOOM 2016. This game is so good thanks for it.
  14. TomatoOne539
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Gone is the chaotic randomized onslaught of the previous Doom title. This games drills you hard in asset management, weapon and mod switching, and harvesting lesser demons for the resource you need at the moment. It may seem tedious or hard to learn at first, but once you get it, the game becomes easy flowing and immensely rewarding. Instead of the mindless shoot-them-all of the old days,Gone is the chaotic randomized onslaught of the previous Doom title. This games drills you hard in asset management, weapon and mod switching, and harvesting lesser demons for the resource you need at the moment. It may seem tedious or hard to learn at first, but once you get it, the game becomes easy flowing and immensely rewarding. Instead of the mindless shoot-them-all of the old days, you get a game of tactical, prioritized, laser focused elimination.

    This long time gamer is happy to see that three decades since their first FPS, id can still deliver an experience that feels fresh. The key to not becoming an old dog is looking forward to new tricks.    … Expand
  15. Alexhrytsak09
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    It's the greatest first person shooter i've played. I love the gameplay soo much.
  16. Overmind36
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Among the fastest most intense and aggressive game play you could ever ask for.
  17. Clementtompel27
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The best first person shooter experience ever. My top 5 fav game of last year.
  18. Observatron60
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. Support this game to show other game publishers you can make something amazing without loot boxes or battle passes.
  19. TheMagicHobo76
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Well, it's more DOOM. Not much else to say, really. If you wanted more, then here it is.
  20. HyperHeghog5
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Worth the money if you need to just you know. M u r d e r t h e m d e m o n s
  21. AngelxOFxShad8
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    My wife has left me after my 11th Ultra nightmare attempt. Beastly game. 10/10
  22. Bloodonor66
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Bethesda games of all time due to its gore and its heavy metal.
  23. LilMil109
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Doom Eternal is all around good. It has great enemy design, weapons, pacing, music and level design. It a game that embraces creativity. You find what weapons and combos work best for you. It a really fun action shooter.
  24. not_a_bot
    Apr 11, 2021
    10
    This is f*cking awsome game!10 of 10 DOOM IS ETERNAL
    Gameplay-awsome
    Story-50/50
    Level desing-awsome
    Weapons-awsome
  25. Aesthetic13
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great soundtracks, great combat, this game actually requires some skills to master. Best action game out there.
  26. Deusxyz07
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    THIS GAME IS ABSOLUTE METAL!!! I hope there will be more in the future. Thanks Id Software for this masterpiece!
  27. Milklizard83
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Probably the most fun single player fps campaign out there right now.
    Quick switching and mastering weapon combos and tactics makes the game immensely replayable and in-depth.
  28. Kuraidedman666
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Hard to aim at times between all the gore and headbanging to the soundtracks.
    Solved by bringing a bigger gun!
    10/10
  29. Mr_1987
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Probably my most favorite game of all time. The gameplay, enemy ai, graphics, movement abilities and levels are simply amazing.
  30. EvilShark2
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Its a good game, for the first time for a good while have I ever enjoyed playing a game as this...
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#6 Best Xbox One Game of 2020
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#2 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2020

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Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 33 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 31 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 33
  3. Negative: 0 out of 33
  1. Giant Bomb
    Apr 13, 2020
    80
    It may not reach the sublime heights of its predecessor, but Doom Eternal is bursting at the seams with hellacious action.
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  2. New York Daily News
    Apr 4, 2020
    80
    An absolutely spectacular game, and one of the early highlight games of 2020. Doom Eternal will make you think as you kill, pushing your mind to its limits. That’s not a bad thing. It’s the perfect trip to hell.
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  3. ZTGD
    Apr 2, 2020
    90
    Doom Eternal is an outstanding entry in the series marredby a few setbacks. There is a ton of content including one of the best shooter campaigns I have played this generation. The push and pull method of the combat is addictive to master and a blast to play. Everything looks and sounds fantastic and this is a game that makes me smile as a fan since the beginning. While the generation may be coming to an end, Doom Eternal is one of the games that will send it off with a bang.
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