The DOOM franchise started first-person shooters in the 90s, and it always seems to return when the genre needs to be refreshed.
There were many repetitions of id Software’s DOOM released over the course of nearly 30 years, most of which were incredibly successful. It looks like a new DOOM arises just in time when other first-person shooters grow old and the world needs something exciting to blow them away. DOOM‘s game is iconic and fast, full of captivating and exciting “shoot first, ask questions later” demon kill action.
But while the franchise has always done pretty well, some games have been warmly received in the eyes of fans and critics than others. Based on average critical scores from the Metacritic, OpenCritic, and Internet Games Database, this is how the mainline is DOOM games stack up against each other.
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7. DOOM 3: BFG edition: 65/100
This remaster of DOOM 3 It looks like it’s a mixed bag, depending on the platform, but it’s a pretty nice package. This edition comes with an upgraded version of DOOM 3 for the then new generation, with better graphics, sound and a checkpoint system. It is also a complete package that includes DOOM 3its expansion, Resurrection of Evil, and called a new one The lost mission. It also comes with full versions of Ultimate DOOM and DOOM II, which makes it a great package for fans.
However, outside The lost mission expansion, nothing here was actually new to anyone who owned the original games. Plus, for those who want to be updated DOOM graphically, the franchise has a history of being easy to modify, and the community has already made texture packs and improved models, which makes this version mostly redundant.
6. DOOM 64: 75.5 / 100
DOOM 64 classic style combined with straight shooting, and it contains an original story. Although it follows the same game formula as before DOOM titles, it was still an incredible Nintendo 64 game. It had excellent graphic versions, although the animations were still a bit flat and could be dark in some areas. Outside the game, the most important element of DOOM games are the music, and DOOM 64 has an excellent soundtrack that is a few steps higher than its SNES predecessor. Overall, critics found it to be a pretty good game for its time.
5. DOOM: 80/100
The original DOOMhas, surprisingly, received fairly good critical reviews, and it still ranks high on the rankings DOOM titles and spin-offs. The game really started when it was released, as there was nothing else like it on the market at the time, especially given the era in which it was released. Satanic panic was still in the minds of people, and so violence and demons in a game caused controversy – even though it was great for gamers.
DOOM‘s soundtrack has also quickly become iconic, and parts of it are still used in recent games. The original DOOM was a huge success and went up in the history of video games as one of the greatest, bringing bad houses to many homes over many years and setting up sequels, episodes and numerous mods while making a trailer to this day then retained and made use of modern consoles on everything. to calculators.
4. DOOM II: Hell on Earth: 83.5 / 100
The second game was an excellent follow-up. In DOOM II, Doomguy goes straight to hell to face the problem. Although it has a slightly higher position, it was seen at the time as largely the same game, but also a good sequel with an excellent design. It was also the first DOOM to include multiplayer, although it was very basic. There was no new mechanics, but since then DOOM was still a new series, it was mostly forgiven. Those who want to try it today will probably be better off DOOM 3: BFG edition.
3. DOOM 3: 86.5 / 100
The original DOOM 3 did pretty well when it was released in 2004, and it was even expanded. It can be considered the first basic FPS, released at a time when the genre had to return to its roots, even though one man was put to hell and hordes of demons were blown away with relentless action. DOOM 3 is also the first story-and-game pattern in the series, which really brings it to a newer generation.
2. DOOM (2016): 87/100
The latest DOOM games are also the most popular. Not only is it the latest in visuals, but these games have also brought many innovations to update the formula. Story-focused DOOM is back, but it is spread out and not too long or filled with cuts. Even the Doomslayer ignores some of the objectives in favor of destruction. Similar to DOOM 3, DOOM (2016) launched after years of FPS games full of gimmicks meant to make them stand out, and the classic franchise brought things back to basics. The graphics are fantastic and it works smoothly for the fast action it delivers.
1. DOOM Eternal: 87.5 / 100
It’s not surprising that 2020s DOOM Eternal is the most award winning game in the franchise. The sequel to DOOM (2016), it’s like the game’s version of DOOM II. Once again, the Doomslayer goes to hell to fight hordes of demons. Eternal is harder than its predecessor, and has more demons – which is exactly what one would expect in that situation. Other than DOOM II, Eternal also adds new mechanics to keep things fresh. It enhances an all incredible game that allows players to embody the cool, tough, relentless and always in control Doomslayer, making it the best version of DOOM out there.
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