Doom Eternal
Release Date: March 20, 2020
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A full-fledged sequel to the 2016's Doom - a well-received reboot of the famous FPS game series. During their adventure, the players have to descend to hell and face new types of opponents using a wide variety of deadly weaponry.
Last Update: March 20, 2020
Doom Eternal Guide
Doom Eternal Guide is a compendium of knowledge about this FPS. You will find here basic information about the game and learn about game modes. There's also an annex with a description of controls and requirements, as well as a FAQ section.
March 17, 2020
Doom Eternal Review – Demon's is in the Details
Doom Eternal improves on and adds to the formula of the previous so intently that sometimes it feels exaggerated. Luckily, the game provides unmatched experience of murdering demons. In this competition, Slayer offers an eternal guarantee of quality.
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[1:42] Doom Eternal launch trailer
[1:34] Doom Eternal E3 2019 trailer - Multiplayer
Gamepressure Review
Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal improves on and adds to the formula of the previous so intently that sometimes it feels exaggerated. Luckily, the game provides unmatched experience of murdering demons. In this competition, Slayer offers an eternal guarantee of quality.
OpenCritic Rating
Game is Recomended by 99% of Critics. There are 206 Critic Reviews.
GamesRadar+: 3.5 / 5 by Josh West
Doom Eternal is a smart iteration of what came before it that occasionally stumbles under its own desire to evolve
GameSpot: 8 / 10 by Phil Hornshaw
Doom Eternal intensifies the battles with Hell's hordes by requiring you to constantly calculate the best ways to rip, tear, and stay alive.
Hardcore Gamer: 4 / 5 by Kevin Dunsmore
When everything comes together, Doom Eternal’s combat, mobility and levels combine to create one of the most satisfying gameplay loops and FPS campaigns in years. The Doom Slayer came, he sawed and he lived up to his reputation.
The main pros of the game
- Intense Gameplay: Many users praised the fast-paced, adrenaline-pumping action and smooth combat mechanics, which create an engaging and satisfying experience.
- Visual and Audio Design: The graphics are often described as stunning, with detailed environments and a strong artistic style. The soundtrack, particularly the heavy metal music, received acclaim for enhancing the overall experience.
- Weapon Variety and Combat Mechanics: Players appreciated the diverse range of weapons and the need to strategize during combat, utilizing different weapons and abilities effectively.
- Addictive and Fun: Several reviews highlighted the addictive nature of the game, with a thrilling sense of power and satisfaction from slaying demons.
- Challenging Difficulty: For experienced players, the game offers a substantial challenge, particularly on higher difficulty settings, making victories feel rewarding.
The main cons of the game
- Platforming Elements: Many players expressed frustration with the jumping and platforming mechanics, feeling they detracted from the core shooting experience and were often seen as tedious or annoying.
- Difficulty Balance: Some reviews noted that the difficulty levels could be unbalanced, with "Normal" being too punishing for casual players while "Easy" felt too easy, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
- Art and Story Design: A portion of users criticized the art style for being overly cartoonish compared to the gritty aesthetic of previous games, and some felt the story was convoluted or less engaging than in DOOM (2016).
- Microtransactions and Notifications: There were complaints about the presence of microtransactions and frequent in-game notifications, which disrupted the single-player experience.
The features or elements that are missing from the game according to users
- Less Emphasis on Classic Doom Elements: Some players felt that the game strayed too far from the original DOOM's horror elements and straightforward gameplay, incorporating too many new mechanics that felt overwhelming.
- Improved Difficulty Options: Users expressed a desire for better difficulty scaling, with more granular options to cater to different play styles and skill levels.
- Less Platforming: Many reviews indicated a wish for a reduction in platforming sections, as they felt it took away from the core shooting action that fans of the series expect.
- Enhanced Storytelling: Some players wanted a more coherent and engaging narrative that tied better into the established lore of the DOOM universe.
Summary
- Overall, while DOOM Eternal has been praised for its engaging gameplay, stunning visuals, and intense action, it has also faced criticism regarding its platforming elements, difficulty balance, and narrative coherence.
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GAMERS Score
Average score from 1383 votes. 936 players anticipated the game.
Doom Eternal Description
Doom Eternal is a classic FPP shooter that is a direct sequel to 2016's Doom, the critically and gamer well-received reboot of the legendary FPS series that was born in 1993. The game was developed by id Software studio. During the adventure, players travel between dimensions, visiting, among other things, the Earth overrun by the invasion of demons from hell. To defeat them you can use a rich arsenal of deadly weapons, known from the previous part, but improved by several gadgets.
Doom Eternal is most inspired by the second part of the series - Hell on Earth released in 1994 - and pays tribute to the classic. The appearance of the demons, as well as the first-aid kits and flacons have been modified to resemble those of the past. For nostalgia enthusiasts there is a set of classic weapon sounds from MS-DOS version or skin of the main character referring to the original.
Plot
The story directly continues the events of the previous part and starts some time after it ends. Once again, we take on the role of the superhumanly gifted Doom Slayer to stop the forces of hell that have infiltrated Earth and other places in the Solar System. Apart from Earth, during the campaign we also visit Mars and its moon, Phobos - as well as locations in alternative dimensions.
Mechanics
Doom Eternal expands the formula of the previous part and focuses primarily on even faster action. New mobility skills like dash or climbing and gadgets mounted on the hero's armour help us to do this. We have a flamethrower on our arm and a hook with a chain attached to the rifle.
Killing weakened enemies, the so-called glory kills, has been enriched with new animations and is the main method of regenerating health. In this way, the authors have ensured that only staying on the move and not too far from enemies allows you to triumph. In addition, ammunition is refilled by using a chainsaw, and armour is gained by setting demons on fire with the flamethrower.
New to 2016's Doom is a greater focus on environmental puzzles and platforming challenges. Many times getting from point A to point B can cause the player no less trouble than achieving victory in a battle with demons. The number of secrets to find and other side activities has also been increased, thanks to which the fun does not end with defeating the last boss (reaching it takes about 15 hours, by the way).
Game modes
Apart from the classic single player mode, Doom Eternal offers a novelty - invasion mode, in which we can take on the role of a demon in another player's story campaign, making it much harder for him to pass a stage (this mode was added in one of the updates some time after the game's release).
There is also a PvP module called Battlemode. This time it is a variant of the game for three players, in which one person takes the role of Doom Slayer and fights with the other two, controlling selected demons. The gameplay takes place over three quick rounds. Instead, the classic Deathmatch mode and SnapMap editor that appeared in 2016's Doom have been dropped.
Technical aspects
Doom Eternal is based on a new version of technology developed by id Software for years - id Tech 7. This means even more detailed graphics and impressive performance, but with impeccable optimization of the game. The soundtrack was once again composed by Mick Gordon, whose sharp, lively music was one of the defining features of the previous Doom.
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Game Series
Doom Series
FPS series being one of the forerunners of the first-person shooter genre. The series was created by id Software studio and has, so to speak, three "fathers" - John Carmack, John Romero and Tom Hall. Nevertheless, over the years, teams such as Midway Games and Nerve Software have also been involved in its development. Although the series made its debut on personal computers, over time it began to make its presence increasingly clear also on consoles, as well as on mobile devices.
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Doom Eternal Summary
Platforms:
PC / Windows March 20, 2020
PlayStation 5 June 30, 2021
Xbox Series X/S June 29, 2021
Switch December 8, 2020
PlayStation 4 March 20, 2020
Xbox One March 20, 2020
Developer: id Software / Panic Button (Switch)
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Doom Eternal System Requirements
PC / Windows
Minimum: Intel Core i5 3.3 GHz / AMD Ryzen 3 3.1 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / 3 GB Radeon R9 280 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 7/10 64-bit
Recommended: Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 1800X 3.6 GHz, 8 GB RAM, graphic card 4 GB GeForce GTX 970 / 8 GB Radeon RX 480 or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
Ultra: (4K / 60 FPS) Intel Core i9-9900K 3.6 GHz / AMD Ryzen 7 3700X 3.6 GHz, 16 GB RAM, graphic card 11 GB GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or better, 50 GB HDD, Windows 10 64-bit
PlayStation 5
Uses: 120 fps @ 1800p, 60 fps @ 4K, 60 fps @ 1800p (z RT)
Xbox Series X/S
Uses: XSX: 120 fps @ 1800p, 60 fps @ 4K, 60 fps @ 1800p (z RT) / XSS: 120 fps @ 1080p, 60 fps @ 1440p
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