DOOM Eternal

 Xbox One
User Score
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. Tuxedo67
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    The games ruthless approach to everything you do is executed flawlessly. From killing demons to simple tasks, the details are incredible. I was engaged in ever second of gameplay. Best part is you don't need the story to love the game! If your only in for the thrilling cutthroat murder-spree, simply just play the game. And when it comes to the lore, the game doesn't disappoint. Codex's andThe games ruthless approach to everything you do is executed flawlessly. From killing demons to simple tasks, the details are incredible. I was engaged in ever second of gameplay. Best part is you don't need the story to love the game! If your only in for the thrilling cutthroat murder-spree, simply just play the game. And when it comes to the lore, the game doesn't disappoint. Codex's and read through texts are available to anyone wanting to explore the world of DOOM. Highly advise listening to the story by cut scenes even if your in for the gameplay. It helped me get more into the game and felt as if I was in there doing the handy work.… Expand
  2. Jkeb549
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    I don't how a game that I'm so bad at can make me feel like such a badass. Amazing.
  3. Maurdekye6
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Contrary to initial impressions, DOOM Eternal is not an action game; it is a puzzle game. Where a casual observer might watch high-level gameplay and only see the flurry of bullets and cacaphony of targets whizzing by the screen, the player sees a totally different picture.

    Instead of just seeing targets, they see priorities. Instead of just dodging, they're thinking about the order of    Contrary to initial impressions, DOOM Eternal is not an action game; it is a puzzle game. Where a casual observer might watch high-level gameplay and only see the flurry of bullets and cacaphony of targets whizzing by the screen, the player sees a totally different picture.

    Instead of just seeing targets, they see priorities. Instead of just dodging, they're thinking about the order of their actions, which resources to manage, how to most effectively keep them up, when to engage, when to run, and who to kill first. Every encounter is like a new puzzle to solve.

    Every arena consists of two categories of enemies; fodder, and heavies. Fodder enemies, typically imps, soldiers, and gargyoles, are hardly threats. They have small health pools, make little effort to dodge your attacks, and generally go down in a few small-arms shots. However, they serve a different purpose; they are easy prey to use your various resource-management abilities on. Use a glory kill on one to get health back, use a chainsaw to get ammo, or use the flame belch to get armor. Because these enemies are quick to kill, respawn indefinitely, and pose little threat, they exist not as targets, but as resource nodes to fall back on after running your guns dry, or getting low on health and armor. No; in a given arena, the real threat are the heavies.

    The heavies and super heavies are the real center of an arena. Unlike fodder, they have much larger health pools, more mobility, and generally much more dangerous attacks. The doomslayer's priority on entering any arena is killing the heavies as fast as possible. Doing so is not always so cut and dry; each heavy usually has a unique weakness or strategy to exploit, with which the doomslayer must respond to accordingly: cacodemons can be made to swallow a sticky bomb with precise timing, staggering them instantly; the hell knight has a particular weakness to the chaingun, making him falter more than any other weapon; and the most contentious enemy of all, the marauder, must be fought one-on-one in a very particular manner, countering his attacks and staying at a specific range. Taking all of this into account while fighting the heavies, as well as considering your ammo, health, and armor, and where the nearest fodder enemies are should you need to temporarily retreat and restock, makes up the bulk of the game's combat loop. Mess up once on nightmare, and you're a dead doomslayer.

    That's not to say you don't need a good base in FPS skill to play this game well; actually hitting your targets is just as important as knowing which targets to shoot. That skill floor might put off some less experienced fps players. But if you think you can handle it, the challenge DOOM Eternal presents is well worth it.    … Expand
  4. Potajoe10
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Ripping and tearing through demons in DOOM Eternal is a great time! The mix of platforming and combat is extremely well done, and I enjoy it a lot! The soundtrack gets you perfectly into the mood for wrenching off the heads of demons and punching through walls, and the overall sound design does a great job overall.
  5. Aevortex61
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    If you like feeling like a complete and udder badass making demons cry at the mere mention of your name, then get this game. However, one thing i must add is even though the game offers a very good challenge on its hardest difficulty, once you beat it you are basically done with the game. Its a one and done type of game however offers a very good experience.
  6. Totodilebang94
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    If you like fast paced shooters that give you incredible feelings of flow, then look no further than Doom Eternal!
    If you're not used to shooters, it can seem a little crazy at times but it is so worth getting used too! Def one of my top games of the last year!
  7. GamerdadNZ2
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great game, im finding it much harder than doom 2016 though. i keep getting stuck on parts! otherwise a fast moving action packed game, very enjoyable!
  8. 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...
  9. 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
  10. 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.
  11. 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!
  12. Aesthetic13
    Apr 9, 2021
    10
    Great soundtracks, great combat, this game actually requires some skills to master. Best action game out there.
  13. Bloodonor66
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    One of my favorite Bethesda games of all time due to its gore and its heavy metal.
  14. AngelxOFxShad8
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    My wife has left me after my 11th Ultra nightmare attempt. Beastly game. 10/10
  15. 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
  16. 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.
  17. Clementtompel27
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    The best first person shooter experience ever. My top 5 fav game of last year.
  18. Overmind36
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Among the fastest most intense and aggressive game play you could ever ask for.
  19. Alexhrytsak09
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    It's the greatest first person shooter i've played. I love the gameplay soo much.
  20. 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
  21. 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.
  22. MommyMilkie4361
    Apr 12, 2021
    10
    Amazing game. It's Doom (2016) but new, shiny but way better. Amazing, would recommend to any shooter fan.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. 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.
  26. 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.
  27. 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
  28. 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.
  29. 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
  30. Rutenium
    May 13, 2021
    7
    Amazing soundtrack, incredible atmosphere and combat. Though it has a lot of bugs. But still gameplay feels so brutal and enjoyable, recommend to play only on Nightmare mode.
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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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