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  • Summary: There is no taking cover or stopping to regenerate health in campaign mode as you beat back Hell’s raging demon hordes. Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creativeThere is no taking cover or stopping to regenerate health in campaign mode as you beat back Hell’s raging demon hordes. Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creative and violent ways. In multiplayer, dominate your opponents in DOOM’s signature, fast-paced arena-style combat. In both classic and all-new game modes, annihilate your enemies utilizing your personal blend of skill, powerful weapons, vertical movement, and unique power-ups that allow you to play as a demon. DOOM SnapMap is an easy-to-use game and level editor that allows for limitless gameplay experiences on every platform. Anyone can snap together and customize maps, add pre-defined or custom gameplay, and edit game logic to create new modes. Instantly play your creation or make it available to players around the world. [ID/Bethesda] Expand
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  1. Positive: 41 out of 44
  2. Negative: 0 out of 44
  1. May 21, 2016
    100
    It ticks off every item on a list of things a modern Doom should have, including several items you didn't even know were on the list in the first place. They may not make shooters like this anymore, but the runaway success of this game serves as long overdue proof that they really should.
  2. May 22, 2016
    90
    For fans of single-player FPS campaigns DOOM is a juggernaut, and some of the most fun I’ve had in gaming for years. It’s never going to grab you with an engrossing plot of spectacular linear set pieces, but the flawless combat ensures DOOM just never lets up.
  3. Games Master UK
    Jul 25, 2016
    90
    Meaty multiplayer and a campaign that plays like a sustained electric shock. Eye wateringly fun. [July 2016, p.60]
  4. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 14, 2016
    87
    Doom proves that id can still surprise, and even better, can make good games. Excellent single player gets a tad repetitive towards the end, but it really does not matter. Multiplayer is boring as Hell. [June/July 2016]
  5. Game World Navigator Magazine
    May 18, 2016
    85
    The first half of the game takes place in believable, but not exemplary colonial buildings on Mars. Only when Marine gets to Hell does the game really get into gear: the number and strength of opponents begins to match Marine’s phenomenal murdering skills, and Doom finally transforms into a fierce, high-speed shooter that’s all about holding your own in the middle of a demon’s horde and making sudden comebacks when all seems lost. And yet, even in Hell the game manages to give you breathers to explore and look for secrets. [Issue#209, p.52]
  6. May 20, 2016
    80
    Doom manages to challenge the conventions of the first-person shooter genre by going back to its roots. It will have you breathing heavily, cursing in frustration, and screaming in triumph. The multiplayer is a bit of a letdown, but the campaign is absolutely glorious.
  7. PC PowerPlay
    Jul 6, 2016
    60
    A tribute to Doom that leaps to great heights, but fails to fully stick the landing. [Issue#252, p.60]

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  1. Negative: 52 out of 754
  1. May 13, 2016
    10
    Doom is excellent. Im not gonna lie here, my initial expectations were low, I expected a slow pace modern wannabe shooter consistent with theDoom is excellent. Im not gonna lie here, my initial expectations were low, I expected a slow pace modern wannabe shooter consistent with the quality of games ID put up recently. I was blown away, I am a massive fan of the series and saw that this doom was everything I wanted. It is fast-paced, gore filled fun that only doom can deliver. My original guess was that it was going to pander to console players by making it slower ( I thought this after I saw the scroll wheel that slowed down game play.) It has been a long while since I have seen a shooter with intelligent map design, design which rewards players for playing the game at a faster pace, in fact I rarely found myself stopping in between combat, if at all. There is secrets galore in this game to. Not only that but the game itself is absolutely beautiful. From the large bosses to the small imps for pistol fodder every part of the game does not lack in design, This game reinvigorated my faith in ID. The online has obviously improved since the beta (Its great, i didn't get the chance to play the beta but I heard complaints) With a larger selections of weapons. In fact I see so many modding possibilities for the multiplayer on PC. After playing leagues and leagues of modern shooters this is the most refreshing multiplayer I have played in a while and will suck in hours and hours of my time I haven't really played around with snap map yet, but Ill be looking forward to it!. Anyway this reinvigorated the franchise and will forever be known as a classic, Amazing job id, i look forward for more Expand
  2. Jan 31, 2020
    10
    I'm not sure why people give Doom something else than a 10.

    If you like gore, fast-paced FPS without necessarily reading walls of text
    I'm not sure why people give Doom something else than a 10.

    If you like gore, fast-paced FPS without necessarily reading walls of text (which you still can) then Doom is THE game. Period.
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  3. Mar 2, 2019
    10
    One of the best games of the past 10 years.

    Great gameplay & graphics, stellar optimistion, fantastic controls, awesome music. Also love
    One of the best games of the past 10 years.

    Great gameplay & graphics, stellar optimistion, fantastic controls, awesome music. Also love how there's no political **** that we can't seem to get away from nowadays and it's just a good, old fashioned video game shoot 'em up where you can kickback after a hard days work and just kick the crap out of some demons.

    Incredilby satisfying and great fun. Buy it.
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  4. May 19, 2016
    9
    Great game a nice modern up to date version of an era of FPS long forgotten. Smooth with guns that have enough variety along with a goodGreat game a nice modern up to date version of an era of FPS long forgotten. Smooth with guns that have enough variety along with a good weapon and abilities mod system that keeps things interesting. above all else its a lot of FUN. Expand
  5. Jul 7, 2020
    9
    Doom is a punch in the face of the video game industry and shows what is capable in today's video game business. This is how you revitalize aDoom is a punch in the face of the video game industry and shows what is capable in today's video game business. This is how you revitalize a franchise and crank the intensity to a whole new level. Doom moves at a pace other FPS games can't match, but it doesn't come at the cost of confusing the player. The enemies also puts an exciting adrenaline rush to the gameplay, which forces the player to constantly move and be aware of the surroundings. One of the reasons all of these parts work so well is because the game never wastes the player's time. Every quicktime event and cutscene generally lasts for five seconds at maximum and then immediately cuts back to gameplay seamlessly. The soundtrack in this game is also incredible, with its thundering guitar riffs and explosive drums, while also adding some groovy techno beats into the mix, it truly sounds like a heavy metal wet dream at some parts. The Snapmap editor is also phenomenal, as long as you are creative and imaginative, and you can create some really impressive levels in there. The only big problem with the game is the multiplayer, because it doesn't contain the charm of the singleplayer and feels very modern (class customization, emotes, etc.). While it is still decent, thanks to the somewhat vertical level design, it's nowhere near as good as the campaign. I'd say that you most definitely boy this game, solely for the singleplayer with its riveting soundtrack. while the multiplayer feels lacking, the Snapmap editor will come as a fun surprise, and I strongly recommend this game to anyone who enjoys this hobby. Expand
  6. Jan 15, 2021
    8
    Doom is the perfect First person shooter, action at all times with a soundtrack that blends totally in the background.
  7. Jul 4, 2020
    0
    doom 2016 has one of the best ost's I have ever heard in my life and the fact that the music stops playing is so frustrating and mind boggling

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