An Updated Classic
HIGH Fast, smooth shooting that feels timeless.
LOW Burying the Nine Inch Nails soundtrack in the mix.
WTF Being unaware of motion controls and thinking my controller needed replacing.
Quake Remastered Review
Tag: id Software
Doom Eternal Review
Disappointing As Hell
HIGH The meat hook.
LOW Almost the entire second half of the campaign.
WTF Who thought the Marauders were a good idea?
Doom Review (Switch)
Hell To Go
HIGH Doom on a handheld! And it’s okay!
LOW The font size is way too small for the Switch’s screen.
WTF I’m still distracted by the “demonic voice” sounding like Dr. Claw.
Hot Take, Old Game: Quake
When you think of id Software, a few names come to mind — Wolfenstein, Doom, and Quake chief among them. However, when you think of Quake specifically, you’re probably not thinking of the original. Instead, you’re probably thinking of Quake II or Quake III: Arena, both of which released to much larger fanfare and moved away from the original’s premise and setting.
Doom’s Bosses Can Go Back to Hell
I recently played id Software’s new Doom. I found it to be an exhilarating, agile shooter whose pace will most likely leave me seeking more of the same from other shooters in the future. However, the blistering pace nearly came to a forced halt a few times during the campaign.
DOOM (PC) review
DOOM! Shake, shake, shake the room!
HIGH It’s… it’s Doom! A real, modern Doom game!
LOW These gun sound effects are a little underwhelming.
WTF Why didn’t I pick Ultra Violence first time through?
Doom (PS4) Review
Doom. Doom never changes
HIGH Remembering to use the one-hit kill chainsaw in a tight spot
LOW Frustrating boss fights
WTF Antagonist Olivia Pierce looks like Tilda Swinton
Hands On With: Doom 4 Multiplayer Beta
Rage Review
A Beautiful Waste
HIGH The Dead City section is a varied high point in the campaign.
LOW The end of the final mission is a turpid joke.
WTF Who races a "time trial" once the Apocalypse has gone down?
You know what really holds up? Doom
I downloaded Doom on a whim off of Live, and I've got to say I'm surprised by just how good it still is. Great level design, interesting enemies, good weapon balance.
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