DOOM

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8.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 1030 Ratings

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  1. dvbranton
    May 16, 2016
    7
    Its Doom. Its a good game. Fast moving smooth moving frantic shooter. You stand still you die. They are coming for you and those demons are relentless. The game's story mode is long compared to the average shooter that can be completed in 10-16 hours depending on how your skill and how much you want to explore for secrets. Fun and intense game

    Multiplay is a lot of fun also. Soul    Its Doom. Its a good game. Fast moving smooth moving frantic shooter. You stand still you die. They are coming for you and those demons are relentless. The game's story mode is long compared to the average shooter that can be completed in 10-16 hours depending on how your skill and how much you want to explore for secrets. Fun and intense game

    Multiplay is a lot of fun also. Soul Harvest is my favorite. The customization is crazy lots of armor pieces to win and customize with color, pieces, patterns same for the weapons too. It keeps you interested in he one more game approach in hopes to get that cool piece of armor and such.

    Snap map is a breeze but also provides deep tools for you to use but the one thing that is UNACCEPTABLE to me is no bots to check multiplay maps to test out new modes you might event. Even COD has bots in the game. This makes a game that is a 9 drop down to a 7 due to the fact of leaving out an a very important tool in customizing. I do think it was taken out due to a season pass that you have to buy to get everything. Maybe they are too scared the user base will out make their creations. Besides like other games that seperate the user base with pay for map packs this game will be hot for a few months but Im pretty sure by the release of the last pack most interest will be lost as the gamers have moved on to other experiances.    … Expand
  2. Kiyo
    May 13, 2016
    7
    Doom is excellent. Im not gonna lie here, my initial expectations were low, I expected a slow pace modern wannabe shooter consistent with the quality of games ID put up recently. I was blown away, I am a massive fan of the series and saw that this doom was everything I wanted. It is fast-paced, gore filled fun that only doom can deliver. My original guess was that it was going to pander toDoom is excellent. Im not gonna lie here, my initial expectations were low, I expected a slow pace modern wannabe shooter consistent with the quality of games ID put up recently. I was blown away, I am a massive fan of the series and saw that this doom was everything I wanted. It is fast-paced, gore filled fun that only doom can deliver. My original guess was that it was going to pander to console players by making it slower ( I thought this after I saw the scroll wheel that slowed down game play.) It has been a long while since I have seen a shooter with intelligent map design, design which rewards players for playing the game at a faster pace, in fact I rarely found myself stopping in between combat, if at all. There is secrets galore in this game to. Not only that but the game itself is absolutely beautiful. From the large bosses to the small imps for pistol fodder every part of the game does not lack in design, This game reinvigorated my faith in ID. The online has obviously improved since the beta (Its great, i didn't get the chance to play the beta but I heard complaints) With a larger selections of weapons. In fact I see so many modding possibilities for the multiplayer on PC. After playing leagues and leagues of modern shooters this is the most refreshing multiplayer I have played in a while and will suck in hours and hours of my time I haven't really played around with snap map yet, but Ill be looking forward to it!. Anyway this reinvigorated the franchise and will forever be known as a classic, Amazing job id, i look forward for more… Expand
  3. PunchGuru
    May 16, 2016
    7
    Just finished the game on Ultra-violence. Game took me roughly 8 hrs. It was my first playthrough. I'll go over a couple points.

    tl;dr - The game is solid, but has several issues. If you're a fan of Quake, DOOM, Serious Sam, Bullet Storm, etc. play the game. Keep in mind that this game is trying to recreate 25 year old gameplay. Nothing incredible. (6.5-7.5 out of 10) PROS: - Nice    Just finished the game on Ultra-violence. Game took me roughly 8 hrs. It was my first playthrough. I'll go over a couple points.

    tl;dr - The game is solid, but has several issues. If you're a fan of Quake, DOOM, Serious Sam, Bullet Storm, etc. play the game. Keep in mind that this game is trying to recreate 25 year old gameplay. Nothing incredible. (6.5-7.5 out of 10)

    PROS:
    - Nice callback to the original DOOM. (armor, health, keys, style)
    - Graphics are really nice, each area created a unique environment.
    - Fast game play. Combat is great!! Sets the mood for really fun, and brutal enemy encounters.
    - Gore galore. Blood everywhere!
    - Music is pretty good too.

    NEUTRAL:
    - Not a horror game. I was a little let down by this, but I can understand the decision.
    - Shorter game. (8-10 hrs)
    - Really heavy focus on executions. (glory kills)
    - The achievements are BAD. Not that important if you're not an achievement hunter. As an example for a bad achievement, you only get a 10gs cheevo for beating the first level on the hardest difficulty. That's it. No other achievement is awarded for completing the campaign, or other subsequent levels on Ultra-Nightmare. Huh?

    CONS:
    - Oh my God, the story is bad. So many holes in the story, especially near the end. Of course you can collect the in-game codex to get deeper with the story. But when I finished the game with over 80% of the codex collected, I still could poke holes at the story.

    - Buggy. I can't tell you how many times I've fallen through the map, or an enemy got stuck on some texture pop, or some other random BS happened during my playthrough. I've gotten stuck to the point where I would have to reload checkpoints.

    - The bosses. Every boss fight in this game was atrocious. I hate them. The game barely works during these sections, and I honestly feel that they were the least fun sections of the game.

    - VERY repetitive. The only down time you get is the loading screens, and in-between rooms. It is essentially a mindless "go here, clear room, get key, urg, open door, repeat" type of game.

    - Step down from 'Wolfenstein: The New Order'? It feels like DOOM is a downgraded version of Wolfenstein. It really does.

    Summary: A solid game
    DOOM was a fun game. As a fan of the series, I enjoyed plowing through hordes of demons with a metal track playing in the background. The game is bloody, fast-paced, and brutal, which are all good things in my book. The easter eggs are awesome, the weapons are fun to use (super shotgun FTW), and killing the big baddies with executions is satisfying as hell.

    At the end of the day, however, that's all DOOM is; a run-and-gun shooter. The formula is not exactly new, and while it does pay homage to the originals, big fans of DOOM 3's survival horror style probably won't appreciate this installment as much. The game is very repetitive, and can grow dull after a few hours of play. The story isn't that great either. I know it's DOOM and all, but, after playing Wolfenstein, I expected a little more.

    I feel that DOOM honestly just didn't live up to the hype generated from the fans, the years of it's absence, and Wolfenstein's beta bonus. It is a good game, but there a collection of small things that keep it from being perfect. I recommend that any fans of the series try it out. Just don't be expected to be blown off your feet or anything.    … Expand
  4. SchroederRock
    May 17, 2016
    7
    I'm not sure if I like this new DOOM enough to really want to keep playing it. There was a sharp increase in hype over this new DOOM game that made me think I could get in, get totally creeped out and have fun doing it. There's still some gameplay to forge through but I'm underwhelmed with DOOM, and I think that many others will share my complacent attitude towards this game. Many mayI'm not sure if I like this new DOOM enough to really want to keep playing it. There was a sharp increase in hype over this new DOOM game that made me think I could get in, get totally creeped out and have fun doing it. There's still some gameplay to forge through but I'm underwhelmed with DOOM, and I think that many others will share my complacent attitude towards this game. Many may love it, many will hate it, few will fall in the middle.… Expand
  5. Phil133
    Mar 10, 2017
    6
    I don't understand the hype around this game, it's a solid shooter for sure but it didn't really excel in any area. The main downside of the game is that it was just a group of different encounters with very little inbetween. Once you've glory killed the demons a couple of times it starts to get old for a core mechanic.
  6. hjsimp5
    May 30, 2016
    6
    Visually its amazing. The gameplay on the campaign is pretty fun and challenging due to the lack of ammo when you get into hordes of monsters to slay.

    Multiplayer is pretty average. It's fun for a little bit, but it doesnt give you that feeling where you want to play it over and over again. I can happily play it for an hour, then turn it off and put it away for a week.
  7. bigmike102477
    Dec 14, 2020
    7
    After its long wait Doom is back. I have waited for this game to return to next gen for a long time and i am so glad it is back. This has to be the most intense game i have played in a long time. It has lots of blood and gore. I like how i can perform execution on the demon and just rip them apart.

    This game has to be one of the best FPS game that i have played in a long time with all    After its long wait Doom is back. I have waited for this game to return to next gen for a long time and i am so glad it is back. This has to be the most intense game i have played in a long time. It has lots of blood and gore. I like how i can perform execution on the demon and just rip them apart.

    This game has to be one of the best FPS game that i have played in a long time with all the guns you can get and modify. there is some good jump scares in the game and as you progress through the stages it gets harder. This is a game i am happy i purchased and would recommend people buying this game and giving it a try.    … Expand
  8. MrCommonSense
    Jun 4, 2016
    5
    The single player is kind of boring and uninspired, Multiplayer is dead already somehow, I've only managed to get into two 1v1 death matches myself. This game makes me think of call of duty with demons. There's no form of complexity or depth at all. If you have the attention span of a gnat and can't focus on anything but running around and shooting things then this game is for you. If youThe single player is kind of boring and uninspired, Multiplayer is dead already somehow, I've only managed to get into two 1v1 death matches myself. This game makes me think of call of duty with demons. There's no form of complexity or depth at all. If you have the attention span of a gnat and can't focus on anything but running around and shooting things then this game is for you. If you like depth and story with your games then you will be like me and handing in your copy shortly after purchasing it. Doom 3 is better by a land slide.… Expand
  9. tec-goblin
    May 7, 2018
    7
    Critics (professional or not) rave about it, but only 20% of its players in Xbox have completed Doom (for comparison that's around 30% for competing shooters). What's the catch? This review might explain.
    First, still after 2 years and 62GB of updates, there is a bug that corrupts some saves. When it happens, enemies stop spawning correctly and passages remain blocked. If it happens to    Critics (professional or not) rave about it, but only 20% of its players in Xbox have completed Doom (for comparison that's around 30% for competing shooters). What's the catch? This review might explain.
    First, still after 2 years and 62GB of updates, there is a bug that corrupts some saves. When it happens, enemies stop spawning correctly and passages remain blocked. If it happens to you in the 6th mission (like it did to me) you're of luck: there is no way to restart the current mission from the beginning. Unless you really love the game and start from scratch, you have to restart the game. So take the rest of the review with a grain of salt, as I've only played (pretty thoroughly) the first 5.5 missions.
    Let's switch to something positive: the combat. The enemies attack you from all sides, each one with the different types of attacks. Movement is crazily fast and fluid (60fps). Prioritising and being quick on your feet is crucial: trying to bring an important guy to low life and go for a close up gore kill is a risky tactic, rewarding you with a rain of health packs. Most weapons are awesome, with interesting primary and secondary fire modes. The only distraction is weapon switching on consoles: you switch from let's say the shotgun to the rocket launcher, only to find that it's low on ammo. You hold Y, time slows down, you switch to let's say the gauss cannon. You fire a couple of crucial long shots, then you press Y for a quick switch back to shotgun, only to be found again to your rocket launcher.
    And that's just one of the areas where Doom prioritises old-school for old-school's sake, not caring about innovations since Halo. In most console shooters inventory is in front of your eyes (dropped weapons of the enemies), you don't need to stop time to pick it or manage its upgrades - and that allows it being played co-op. Even the most hardcore PC fan who loves to remember that x weapon is on button 7 will accept that being to play Doom in co-op would have been AWESOME.
    At least its combat... Because a big part of 2016's DOOM is about exploration. We're not talking just about optional exploration to find admittedly cool collectables or original-Doom levels. In order to fully upgrade your weapons and armour to the max you have to pass lots of time between battles navigating the map, and jumping around. And even though there's not much to see (Doom is an endless exchange of grey, red and brown), there is a lot of pleasure in finding those things. But reaching them is not fun. The first person perspective, floaty movement and (in cases of hidden areas) confused visual language on what is interactable or can be reached would have been simply annoying if they weren't combined with an abysmal checkpointing system. You risked a jump to reach something marked on your map and you fell (because the game expected you to go there another way)? Good luck, you're back before your previous battle. And if this battle is the one where you have to use your double-jump to hunt around imps who push you to the abyss, you might be justifiably infuriated (if you enjoy shooting with platforming, try Titanfall 2's campaign instead).
    Until this moment I didn't mention any story. It's because Doom proudly makes fun of its "scientists opened a door to hell, kill and destroy everything you meet" plot.
    There's also a multiplayer, but I arrived to the game so late that it's dead - most people say it wasn't particularly good anyway.
    To conclude, Doom appeals to nostalgia with some hits and some misses, but real thing it is adding to the genre (and which I hope other games will copy) is the rewards for risking to get close and personal with enemies.    … Expand
  10. TwIIsTeD_Tubez
    Jun 6, 2016
    6
    the game felt nostalgic for fans of the game but i feel that the Game feels tired. Uninspireing. load times were slow and i got bored before i even started playing it. It could be improved in so many locations. it was a wannabe multiplayer mashup of Halo/Destiny without any of the fun parts. The first time i actually got to spawning i fell through the map and didn't get to see thethe game felt nostalgic for fans of the game but i feel that the Game feels tired. Uninspireing. load times were slow and i got bored before i even started playing it. It could be improved in so many locations. it was a wannabe multiplayer mashup of Halo/Destiny without any of the fun parts. The first time i actually got to spawning i fell through the map and didn't get to see the nostalgia of looking at our old favourite monsters. I enjoyed the fast pace whilst actually playing on doom whilst using all of the old different weapons to their advantages lots of overpowered guns and glitches. Colorful. But tired. It is lucky to get a 6 out of ten from me.… Expand
  11. jeffbizloc
    Jul 3, 2018
    5
    My interest in playing FPS that has no additional tactics is at its end I think. Doom is great for what it is,just not my type of game.

    Pros:
    - The visuals and shooting were great
    - Tried some interesting techniques with skills and melee finishes

    Cons:
    - I had a headache playing it
  12. Caldan
    Nov 14, 2020
    7
  13. PaulKorsky
    Mar 20, 2020
    7
    Динамичный экшен , которому не хватает скоростей и масштабов.
  14. ShrekDoAcree
    Apr 10, 2020
    7
    Yeah, the graphics are awesome, but the gameplay...I don't like it. It's too odd and weird. It's not natural or normal to play. The story is indeed intersting but, the jogability....
  15. ewenr
    Jun 30, 2020
    7
    Fun for a short while, but the boss fights were very tedious and boring. Admittedly, I am not very good at fps games and I just don't have the patience to learn the boss's tell moves and counters so for you, this game might well rate more highly, but for me it wasn't a super hit.
  16. MarleyW
    Feb 5, 2021
    5
    I don’t see the hype for this game all it is is running and killing with no narrative whatsoever, only saving grace is the decent gameplay and visuals. Only saving grace is that it is free on gamepass.
  17. Kalcool12
    Dec 1, 2022
    5
    | One of the more overrated video games out there |

    You run. You kill. You platform. You run. You kill. You Platform. My biggest gripes with the games are around the exploration system. Shooting and defeating enemies is always a blast, but exploring halts the game to a screeching halt almost every time. Finding stuff doesn't ever feel rewarding, the platforming is the easiest    | One of the more overrated video games out there |

    You run. You kill. You platform. You run. You kill. You Platform.

    My biggest gripes with the games are around the exploration system. Shooting and defeating enemies is always a blast, but exploring halts the game to a screeching halt almost every time. Finding stuff doesn't ever feel rewarding, the platforming is the easiest platforming out there, and every location in the game just feels like the same location but a switched-up maze.

    It can easily be compared to the Metroid Prime games, where you explore and find stuff to advance, except with more "pew-pew" and "bam-bam". However, Matroid did it better. There were actual biomes; there was a feeling of loneliness and dread, mystery, and wonder. There were moments of build-up and challenge; there were puzzles and challenges that made the game more than just shooting.

    This game just shoots.

    That's not necessarily a flaw for the game. That's what it went for, but more variety would've definitely benefited the game, along with biomes or environments that could've added more of a dynamic for this game.

    Overall, it's mid. Overrated and fun at points, but even pew-pewing got tiring.    … Expand
  18. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  19. LilitNefara
    May 1, 2023
    6
    Вау. цветовая палитра слишком темная, это + к атмосфере игры, но - к геймплею, когда не видишь уродов в темных углах.
  20. Pumpkinpunker
    Aug 27, 2023
    6
    The music is good and the environments are cool but gets boring halfway through. It's always the same fight mechanics. You trigger a set piece then run around and shoot waves of spawning enemies in a closed off arena. The story is an endless chase from one Macguffin to the next. After 10-15 hours you realize why these types of games died out years ago and were replaced with more tacticalThe music is good and the environments are cool but gets boring halfway through. It's always the same fight mechanics. You trigger a set piece then run around and shoot waves of spawning enemies in a closed off arena. The story is an endless chase from one Macguffin to the next. After 10-15 hours you realize why these types of games died out years ago and were replaced with more tactical shooters where you use your brain more. Critics are just blinded by nostalgia when they rate this game.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#8 Best Xbox One Game of 2016
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#4 Most Discussed Xbox One Game of 2016
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#4 Most Shared Xbox One Game of 2016

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87

Generally favorable reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 24 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 25
  3. Negative: 0 out of 25
  1. XboxAddict
    Jul 13, 2016
    88
    In the upcoming sequels (because let's face it, we know that they're already in development), please bring back a strong element of horror. I believe Guillermo Del Toro would be a fantastic asset for horror consultation. If you decide to go that route, I'd love to see the path this takes.
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  2. games(TM)
    Jun 21, 2016
    70
    While we won't go anywhere near as far to say that this online facing side of the game is an afterthought, it doesn't carry with it the same sense of intense playtesting and meticulous detail as the solo campaign.
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  3. Official Xbox Magazine UK
    Jun 20, 2016
    90
    A tremendous return for an all-time great. Doom feels so fresh by being so old-school. [July 2016, p.75]
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