$19.99Is DOOM worth it?
DOOM is worth it if…
- you want a shooter that rewards constant movement and aggression
- you like fast arena combat with heavy guns and brutal finishing moves
- you play for gameplay first and can live with a thin story
- you enjoy hunting secrets and upgrades between firefights
Screenshots
Combat that punishes standing still
There is no hiding behind walls here. Health does not regenerate, so the only way to stay alive is to stay aggressive: keep moving, keep shooting, and get close. Stagger a demon and you can rush in for a glory kill, a brutal finishing move that also gives back health and ammo. The loop rewards going forward, not playing it safe.
You carry an arsenal of eight weapons, from a shotgun to the legendary BFG, each with its own feel and fire modes. No single gun wins every fight, so you swap constantly depending on what is charging at you. Imps, Hell Barons and the rest of the roster each demand a different approach, and the fights turn into a fast, violent dance where a second of hesitation costs you.
A soundtrack that drives the fight
Mick Gordon's industrial metal score is a big part of why DOOM feels the way it does. The music does not sit quietly in the background: it surges with the combat, pushing you to move faster and hit harder, until guns, demons and guitars feel like one machine. Tracks like BFG Division have become famous in their own right.
The world around the fighting matches that energy. Mars facility corridors and the depths of Hell mix high technology with old-school demonic imagery, and the art style has aged remarkably well. Between fights you explore maze-like levels full of secrets: hidden rooms, upgrades and collectibles that reward poking into every corner. There is even an in-game encyclopedia if you want to read up on the demons you are busy dismembering.
Playing with and against friends
Beyond the campaign, DOOM brings back id Software's signature arena multiplayer. Matches are fast and vertical, built around powerful weapons, movement and power-ups, including one that lets you play as a demon and hunt the other team down. The base game here also includes all three DLC packs, with their extra maps, modes and weapons, plus Arcade Mode and Photo Mode.
If you would rather build than battle, SnapMap is a level editor that lets you snap together maps, add custom gameplay and even edit game logic to create new modes, then share them with other players at the push of a button. No prior experience needed. It is a straightforward way to turn one shooter into a bottomless supply of new rounds with friends.
