DOOM Review - STN

STN Writes: DOOM has been in development for a long time, so long in fact that it feels like shooters have since moved on. Of course this could have been a problem for developer ID Software, but given that the focus was always to provide an updated version of the style of gameplay from the original titles, it turns out that it doesn’t really matter.

[jordypordy]

Great review. Game sounds like it is a lot of fun.

[xxRuffDogXX]

The review is from a British retailer that sells the game.. It's about as useful as a chocolate teapot.

[wotta]

I wrote that review and have been doing so for years. You might want to read it before you accuse me of being biased ;)

[conanlifts]

I played a few hours of it so far. Great game that looks like it deserves a great review. Well done.

[Steptoe]

..or as a cat flap in an elephant house.

[xxRuffDogXX]

You still write for a retailer, that sells game... that's job it is to promote games.

[MyDietEqualsGames]

Hehehe!!! Good review. Looking forward to trying it out soon.

[AndrewLB]

@xxruffdogxx

How is that any different than gaming websites who are are paid to promote their advertisers? You honestly don't think the revenue from all the companies who advertise has zero influence on coverage? lol.
http://www.zeldainformer.co...

[BrettAwesome]

You might want to read it and check your spelling before you publish it.

[wotta]

BrettAwesome - We are a UK site, we spell in English, not American.

[InMyOpinion]

The footage looks awesome! Amazing graphics and the gameplay looks sharp as hell(!).

[battleFROnt]

he's just as credible as your favorite reviewer as they are all earthlings who possess an opinion.

[game4funz]

I had to agree with your comment mainly because you used earthling in your sentence. XD

[Gitgud]

Jeez, you didn't even give him a shot.

[Matology]

Agreed. If other independent reviews okay the game, ShopTo is where I will be buying it from, as most games I buy there.

[wotta]

It's the you got paid to write a review argument all over again. Whether it is a website, a retailer or a YouTuber, everyone is always accused. I know I'm honest when it comes to writing, I always have been whether writing for a retailer or freelance for the larger sites :)

You can never win though in this industry. Just need to be yourself and hope people see that.

[MrDead]

How about some thoughts from Jim Sterling https://www.youtube.com/wat... and Total Biscuit https://www.youtube.com/wat...

[oof46]

They make chocolate teapots?!? Where can I buy one?

[IceKoldKilla]

Read first. Don't judge without reading.

[Femto]

i swear some people are so negative nowadays, its like you want the game to be bad smh

[hiawa23]

Well, this is the feeling I got when watching the kick ass videos, and what I expected . Sold, bought digital copy. Nice review.

[Der_Kommandant]

I played it one hour last night and it was incredible fun, it surpassed my expectations.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

Still debating if I should get my preorder or cancel?... Anyone playing this that can provide their own feedback? Been watching Twitch streams and campaign looks pretty decent!

[Rooted_Dust]

I'd say don't cancel. The SP is awesome, I've been re-playing the original for a week now in anticipation and it's great how similar they feel. It the kind of game that you wouldn't mind going back and replaying levels just to find all the secrets, because they don't load you down with so much exposition. I'm not as interested in the MP, but what I did play of it seemed like the standard fare.

[IWentBrokeForGaming]

Thank you man! Yeah I'm old school... Started with this franchise on Windows 95. So if it kinda captured that old school vibe, I'm in!

[nowitzki2004]

Thats what I was worried about, plenty of other MP shooter to play but Doom SP has to be great for Doom to make a comeback. Sounds great that it feels like the old doom, Cant wait to play it.

[Kleptic]

I put about 3 or 4 hours into the sp last night on PC...

If you really are a fan of the originals...you'll be very happy...The design of the single player is a lot better than I think many are going to initially think.

So far it breaks down into pretty long 'levels', that have several main sections where you get kind of surrounded and have to go nuts...the pacing when that happens is brilliant, and it really does remind me of almost of something like Tony Hawk at times...where you're almost in a skate park type thing and you're just flowing through it combo'ing enemies and pick ups...

I also really like the balance between health/armor and ammo...glory kills give additional health, and the chainsaw pretty much guarantees you'll be filled with ammo...and once you get a feel for that, you approach each situation knowing what is needed. Its great because there is no running and hiding in most cases, its more about killing a specific way to get what you need at the time.

All I really mean is that its so simple on paper, but there is a surprising amount of depth to it...and all the old greatness is back...in-fighting, environmental kills and traps, etc.

[MasterD919]

Downloading....right...now!

[Rooted_Dust]

I think they captured the essence of what the original Doom was. ID's SP campaigns have been really on point lately.

[game4funz]

Totally... Wolfenstein and now this

[DefenderOfDoom2]

I played thru the first level and thought the gameplay mechanics are very fun . I recommend playing on at least one difficulty setting higher than 'hurt me plenty' . You really have to think about your strategy when you go into battle . I am also playing without the compass to give it a original DOOM feel . I am playing with glory kills on because you can die very quick from Imp fireballs . One fireball hit can take 25 to 35 percent of your health away which is kinda on par with original DOOM.

Also , really try to find 'UBER SECRETS' on every level . There is one 'UBER SECRET' on each level . If you find every 'UBER SECRET' in campaign i heard it opens the whole original DOOM 1 and DOOM 2 campaign with new DOOM guns and enemies .

[quent]

Game looks hardcore as f**k.

[Yukonsbud]

I'm loving that intro music as I wait for it to finish downloading!

[Sciurus_vulgaris]

I having great fun with the singleplayer, it feels like an oldschool well designed shooter, unlike the mp....

[Mithan]

Awesome is all I can say about this game.

Controls? Spot on.
Speed? Runs great.
Graphics? Amazing.
Feedback for combat? Perfect

I am running the game in ULTRA mode at 1440p on my IPS Gsynch monitor. What a total blast. Finally a game that pushes my Gsynch monitor.

Great game, worth the money.
I am about to restart with max difficulty and play through that.

PS:
Core i5 2500k at 4ghz or so
8gb ram
980 Ti
Acer XB270HU 27" monitor

[annoyedgamer]

This player is a total noob. Clearly has no idea what he is doing, who shoots the red barrels while standing next to them? That's the universal rule in all shooters.

[bluebenjamin]

Just bought it for my Alienware Alpha i3 havent played it yet tho but I cant wait to dive in :)

[lawgone]

"Demonic presence at unsafe levels. Lockdown in effect." So is there a safe level of demonic presence???

[Budobear]

There is a demonic presence graph to work out the safe level of possession for your working area. If you are in a small enclosed area (like a small lock up) a single demon would be unsafe. However in a larger industrial building this number will increase in relation to the square footage of the building. This graph can be found in the demonic possession in the workplace booklet.

[Donnie81]

I had low expectations for this game coming in. Boy hsv

[jjb1981]

It's very reminiscent of the old days of fragfesting for hours. Incredibly fun. I played the closed beta on all platforms and was pleased with the gameplay. I didn't take into account any glitches or bugs. It's good old shooter fun.

[PistolsAtDawn]

I'm trying to hurry through uncharted so I can trade it towards this game...my goal is by Sunday

[Yui_Suzumiya]

I got both and never trading either xD

[marioJP87]

Those graphics are epic as hell.

[Phill-Spencer]

I love the game so far. Sp is exactly what doom should be like, running around and shooting everything in sight. For mp i wish they would have added a classic arena mode where you could pickup up guns. Already found one map with weapon pickup in snapmap but id should have made it as a default mode. But overall i'm more than happy with the new take on doom and are pleased they didn't fug up the game. Thanks id.

[Kingdomcome247]

This game is an absolute blast.