Doom 3

 Xbox
Metascore
88

Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 66 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
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  1. netjak
    74
    Superficially, this game looks incredible, but digging deeper will spell out otherwise. Doom 3 is by no means a bad game, but I'd be lying if I didn't say it was lacking.
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  2. Talk Xbox
    73
    I can 100% guarantee that if the Doom name was not attached to this game, no one would pay this repetitive game any attention and it would hit the bargain bin like it deserves.
  3. AltGaming
    70
    But Doom 3 not only manages to scare and surprise you at every step, but also pushes you along at a terrifying rate, leaving you eagerly anticipating what the developers are going to put you up against once you turn the next corner. And that, at least, is a feeling that other FPS games should try to emulate.
  5. PALGN
    70
    With more work put into the weapons, more diverse locations and more/or smarter enemies this could have been up there with the best.
  6. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    This console-friendly redux has just enough polish to make a bog-standard virtual murderer simulator seem fresh. [July 2005, p.87]
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Awards & Rankings

14
#14 Best Xbox Game of 2005
2
#2 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2005
3
#3 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2005

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User Score
8.0

Generally favorable reviews- based on 192 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 144 out of 192
  2. Mixed: 23 out of 192
  3. Negative: 25 out of 192
  1. LaneC.
    Jun 14, 2005
    9
    Turn the lights out, turn up the volume, kick everyone out of the room and get ready to die alone in outer space. It's a lot more fun Turn the lights out, turn up the volume, kick everyone out of the room and get ready to die alone in outer space. It's a lot more fun than it sounds. Very, very scary. The weapons are a lot of fun and the progression through the areas is very creative. It's not just level 1: small monsters/ puzzle/ bigger monster/ boss level 2: small monsters/ puzzle/ bigger monster boss. The problems with this game are the fact that you cannot help but think of Half Life in several places. Also, the final boss was definitely not the most difficult part of the game. It was such a good time though.… Full Review »
  2. RTCWFAN
    Jul 6, 2023
    9
    Upon its release, this game was just stunning. Beautiful graphics, intense atmosphere and pure thrill. Maybe the slowest Doom game, but thisUpon its release, this game was just stunning. Beautiful graphics, intense atmosphere and pure thrill. Maybe the slowest Doom game, but this aspect works just fine. Overall rating: 8.9.… Full Review »
  3. Yojimbo2015
    Jun 17, 2023
    10
    08/06/2019 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

    "Doom 3" For the long-awaited sequel to the ground breaking Doom, Id went in a different    08/06/2019 (0 of 0 found this helpful)

    "Doom 3"

    For the long-awaited sequel to the ground breaking Doom, Id went in a different direction and created a hugely atmospheric survival horror/FPS hybrid which disappointed those who wanted more trigger-happy blasting action. But objectively Doom 3 is a brilliantly designed and great looking game that often genuinely makes you jump thanks to the ingenious inclusion of the fact that you cannot carry a torch and a gun at the same time; when you explore the darkened corridors you are either going in blind or completely unarmed making for hugely tense affair. The BFG edition for the Xbox 360 adds HD graphics, the expansion pack missions and the original Doom & Doom 2 which makes that the far better purchase though.    … Full Review »
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