Review | DOOM
A fair few months ago, an old classic had been given a spit and polish going over, and decided we need to go back to the basics of old. The original game cemented itself firmly in gaming history and has been an inspiration to many. Today, we have on our hands on the reboot an old favourite to many. DOOM.
Right before I delve right in, a quick history lesson for you Noobies ;). Doom is considered to be one of the pioneering first-person shooter games; introducing to IBM-compatible computers, features such as 3D graphics, third dimension spatiality, networked multiplayer gameplay, and support for player-created modifications with the Doom WAD format.
Since the release of Doom in 1993, the series has spawned numerous sequels (some good, some not so), expansion packs, and a film (THE ROCK!!). The series focuses on the exploits of an unnamed space marine operating under the auspices of Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC), who fights hordes of demons and the undead in order to survive.

The environments are clever, and just like the original, there are hidden secrets you will need to search and look out for. Unlike some games, this is actually a must, rather than an option. Mostly because it provides you with much needed power-ups, small doom dolls (they provide a high res scaled viewer of guns and monsters), upgrades for your armour and guns and even original DOOM levels. Once you have found these little gems, you can go and play the original levels, but with the updated AI and weapons.


The AI is varied, and versatile and deadly! Every demon has been given a fresh new overhaul from the nimble wall climbing Imp to charging Pinkies and the annoying possessed sentry. A guy with an energy shield and shotgun which can play havoc with your plan, as he relentlessly pursues you, whist bigger and meaner things try to rip your head off! Doom Is fun, engaging and, in a grotesque way, pleasing to look at. The game itself seems to emphasise how important the single player portion is. Just going from the main menu to the multiplayer menu requires the game to restart itself and bring up a fresh, new loading screen. But don’t Knock its Multiplayer either..

Everyone starts off on an equal setting, so even the leveled up players can be taken out with a correctly timed shot or demon rune. Demon rune, does what it exactly says its does. It spawns on a random part of the map and whoever gets there first get to turn into a demon of their choice. But don’t think you are invincible, oh no. A few well teamed up mates can take you out rather quickly, so supporting your team when being a Demon is a must. But it’s a nice touch to the gameplay and if timed right, can swing a brutal defeat to an outright victory, so beware. The maps are varied and thought out and with the inclusion of player created SnapMaps as well, you will have a hard time not to find something you like.

And with this I come to the end of this Review. Would I recommend this Game? Hell Yes. Will everyone love it? very possible. Single player is great, but some COD players will have a tough time with the simple shoot and kill multiplayer. Does it have any issues?. Yes, the loading times (20-50secs) due to the maps being so large, can be abit of pain. The music may not be everyone’s liking.
In all, for the money you’re paying, you do get your money’s worth here, and that’s a rare thing these days (cough…Battlefront). If you love Doom or want to see what a creative new shooter is like, you will be hard pressed at this current time to find a more fun, gory and downright fun blasting game than DOOM.
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