Platform: Xbox Series X
Developer: id Software
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Genre: Shooter
Completion Status (How Long to Beat): Yes (16 hours)
Doom: The Dark Ages continues to showcase id Software's unbelievable engine, id Tech. The game runs smoother than just about any game on the market. Despite the slogan, “Stand and Fight”, Doom: The Dark Ages is fast paced, frenetic and miraculously makes you feel both heavy and agile. The addition of the shield adds a great dynamic to the gameplay where parrying becomes a critical focus. The battlefields feature tons of enemies, but with the tools available, the player always feels in control. Many feel this is the weakest of the modern Doom trilogy, but if that is the case, it speaks to the high bar set by id Software.
Pros:
- Runs extremely smoothly and looks fantastic.
- The shield adds great dynamism to gameplay.
- Great battle arenas with tons of enemies that require strategic use of abilities to handle.
- Doom guy feels both heavy yet incredibly agile.
Cons:
- Dragon and Mech portions are inoffensive, but are a significant downgrade in comparison to normal gameplay.
Two of the biggest signs that I’m really enjoying a game are how hard it is to stop playing and how much I’m itching to jump back in when I’m not playing.
- Difficulty to Stop Playing: 8/10
- Desire to Return: 8/10
Note: These scores reflect my personal engagement with the game and are separate from the overall score, which considers all aspects of the game.
Overall Score: 9/10
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