Doom For Switch Review - IGN

IGN writes: "Whatever ritual sacrifices had to be performed to fit Doom on Switch were worth it."

[Moonman]

Heck yeah. :)

[lptmg]

and yet IGN gave the console version a 7.1, go figure
still LOVE this game though!

[Xerneas]

Different reviewers for both games.

[michellelynn0976]

Different reviewers, but I think they are looking at the accomplishment. I loved Doom on PS4, so I am gonna love it on the Switch.

[2pacalypsenow]

Lol they gave the Ps4/Xbox 1 and PC which are technically superior a 7.1 but the Switch a 8.5.

I guess you can slap a Nintendo logo to anything and ge a 8+

[sin7279]

Ign is fu...ng joke!

[TallonIV]

Different reviewers / different opinions

[zivtheawesome]

doesn't matter, if a version performs worse with dips in performance below 30fps very occasionally, it does not deserve an 8.5 no matter how you look at it.

[The 10th Rider]

@zivtheawesome,

Wait, I definitely agree that it's absolutely moronic that IGN game the original version a 7.1 and the Switch version an 8.5, but if a game dipping below 30fps doesn't deserve an 8.5 shouldn't the console versions of Witcher 3 and GTA V have substantially reduced scores?

[Prince_TFK]

Umm because they reviewed it based on what it is, an AAA game shrink down to portable mode? Maybe the sheer accomplishment of doing that added to the point? Maybe because it has improved arena battle mode?

If you read the review, it says the following:

“Doom for Nintendo Switch is a straightforward port that runs well and looks pretty good. Which ultimately, is everything it needed to be. Even though it’s a little fuzzy, smashing through a legion of demons with a fun set of weapons and upgrades feels great, and especially when you throw in arcade mode and the much-improved multiplayer arena battles, this is the best mature-themed shooter you can currently get on the Switch.”

[Thunder_G0d_Bane]

But then the question is can you play Doom on the go on a train with the ps4/xbox/PC? Without it being cumbersome like a laptop needing a mouse or a controller.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

Of course they're technically superior; those are specifically home consoles, meaning the tech inside them is going to be better because the units themselves have more room to squeeze tech into.
The Switch version is being measured by the accomplishment of squeezing down a game made for technically-superior consoles into a hybrid, yet still managing to hit decent levels of graphical/framerate quality.
It's kind of stupid to expect this version to be scored less for not hitting power heights that only purist home consoles and PC's reliably hit.
That's like calling a penguin a lousy bird because it can't fly like other birds.

[TheColbertinator]

Nice!

[Altovoltage]

That’s funny fanboys shouldn’t be allowed to review games from 7.1 to 8.5 higher score even though it’s an inferior version 🙄

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

It's only inferior due to the tech inside of the machine, not because of any fault of the developers.

This version is being judged by the feat of squeezing a normally high-power game into a portable while still maintaining decent levels of quality.
Not because it's somehow superior graphically to its contemporaries.

[_-EDMIX-_]

Absolutely agreed

this is a classic Fanboy paid off review.

[FreddyFazbear]

How is an Inferior version rated higher than PS4/XBONE version?? its not an excuse if they have different reviewers, There should be a standard since they are all from IGN. Is it because its portable?? Is it because its nintendo?? Thats why I no longer trust reviews that much these days

[davand114]

Different people have different taste. The first reviewer probably wasn't a fan of Doom and the second obviously likes Doom more than the first one. Doom is no way in hell a 7, it's at least an 8. The PC version is a 9 IMO.

[TheFirstClassic]

There should not be a standard like that, you're saying that a different reviewer should give a game a lower score just to be consistent with an earlier reviewer? That's dumb af, he wouldn't even really be reviewing the game at that point.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

This version is being judged by the feat of squeezing a normally high-power game into a portable while still maintaining decent levels of quality.
Not because it's somehow superior graphically to its contemporaries.

It makes about as much sense to rate this lower due to the tech of the system, as it does to say a penguin is a terrible bird just because it can't fly.

[Dario_DC]

I have a switch and I find this review ridiculous! How can they score it higher than the other versions, that are FACTUALLY BETTER in every single way?? Don't think this is normal at all.

[davand114]

Different reviewers.

[Dario_DC]

Oh ok didn't see that. I kinda wish the game was cheaper, might get it later.

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

As others have stated; because it's being rated by the effort made into squeezing a high-requirement game into a hybrid that small while still maintaining a decent quality level.

It's an individual rating based off of that particular version on its own, not a comparison to the other obviously-graphically-superior versions.

[Gemmol]

This comment section is perfect to show how many people do not read IF THEY DID READ IN THE ARTICLE THE PERSON WROTE WITH THE LATEST UPDATE FOR THE GAME MADE DOOM MUCH BETTER THAN WHAT THE GAME WAS WHEN IT FIRST LAUNCH so those ps4 reviews came before all the patches and features that came later on.....now if the people in here said why they didn't update ps4 and Xbox score with each new patch and feature added then it would be a different story and i would agree with them but even so, ign never update their reviews for patches and features that come later or maybe they did and i did not know, because right now Arms for switch much better game then when it drop if they did a update the score would be higher

Here ign response

Multiplayer has also made its way over to Switch, and it’s pretty much identical to how it is now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One. I know, it has a bad reputation, but it got a whole lot more interesting with update 6.66 a few months ago. Doom’s multiplayer arena is packed with moments of superfast micro-strategy. Even if you don’t want to risk lag when playing on wifi, it’s fun to play against bots.

[Uken12]

Because anything good about Nintendo is instantly taboo on here. Omg it got an 8.5 on IGN and the reviewer makes a legitimate case for the review. But these people think Nintendo paid for that review.

[thesoftware730]

Portability is the best thing in gaming right now. 4K graphics while nice(I do love pretty things) don't change a damn thing feeling wise. Playing anywhere I want to with games to match and even surpass PS4, XONE is a blast! downtime at work? no problem, got a switch. Playing a game, gotta use the bathroom? Take the switch with me. Going on a long flight? All the movies suck? No problem I got a switch. Long wait in the doc office or the dmv? Switch got you covered with a great above serviceable version of Doom and Tons of other great software..and now HULU.

I can go on and on, but I think you understand..

That 8.5 comes from the fact that its the best shooter on that system, and the wonder of such a fantastic game being scaled on a portable with full gameplay intact..amazing.

[eagle21]

This version is not only portable, it launches with all the DLC's like Arcade Mode and patches. Sure, it isn't a Deluxe version but it is a more complete package than what PS4 and Xbox One launched with. Bethesda ported this with a magicians wand. That's why it's getting good scores.

[SR388]

Great stuff but will get it next year as I'm on SMO and I got xeno 2 coming lol

[eagle21]

Xeno 2 looks like it's going to be good! Switch has too many awesome games (and I ain't complaining). ;p

[wonderfulmonkeyman]

I'm trying to forget about Xenoblade 2 until it comes out, because the music keeps me up at night from how amazing it all is.XD

[SR388]

Xenoblade 2 look wow! Can't wait for it, only 2 weeks!!! I've already annihilated Odyssey and 100% completion on it so I'm bored now lol

[thesoftware730]

@ Eagle21, My wallet is complaining tho lol.

[Pancit_Canton]

Nintendo is getting free pass again from the media.

[deafdani]

Nope, they aren't. If this was true, then games like FIFA 18 would've scored the same, or better, on Switch. Yet they don't if they're remarkably inferior.

Doom for Switch seems to be a pretty solid port and a good result given the hardware. Also, the IGN reviewer for the Switch version was a different guy. I understand it's jarring to see the Switch version being rated higher than the other versions which are, factually, technically superior... but context matters. Those versions where rated by someone who just didn't like the game as much as the dude who played the Switch version. Nothing more, nothing less. IGN is comprised of hundreds of employees, and they all have different opinions...

[_-EDMIX-_]

Classic