DOOM
DOOM puts you in first-person battles against demons, combining mobile gunplay with graphic melee attacks and weapon modifications that change how you approach a fight.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.0 / 10
About this game
As the DOOM Marine, fight the demons overrunning a UAC research facility on Mars and carry the battle into Hell. Move while firing, bring enemies within reach of brutal melee attacks, and develop your arsenal through upgrades. Health does not regenerate when you stop and wait, so retreating alone will not restore it. Weapon modifications change your combat options: the shotgun, for example, can use burst fire or explosive shots. Choosing a weapon setup and deciding when to close the distance are recurring parts of combat. Alongside the single-player campaign, Arcade Mode reshapes campaign action around earning points, giving the same battles a different objective.
Collected in series
DOOM is id Software’s first-person shooter series about fighting demons with powerful weapons. Most entries favor constant movement and quick weapon changes, though DOOM 3 takes a slower, horror-focused approach. Later games make attacking part of survival, turning enemies into sources of health, armor and ammunition.
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AI review
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A likely fit for players who enjoy combining movement, weapon choices and close-range aggression.
The combination of shooting, movement and melee suggests a combat loop built around active positioning. Weapon modifications offer room to vary your approach, while Arcade Mode may appeal to players who prefer a scoring objective to campaign progression.
Strengths
- Burst-fire and explosive-shot modifications can give shotgun users a concrete choice in how to tackle an encounter.
Weaknesses
- Players accustomed to recovering health by waiting may find the lack of regeneration less forgiving.
Who it is for: Players interested in movement-focused shooting and experimenting with weapon setups.
Play notes: Combat includes graphic crushing and dismemberment of demons.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Arcade Mode gives campaign encounters a scoring purpose, which may suit players who want a different goal within familiar combat. | Reviewed | 8.9 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Combining movement, shooting and melee may reward players who enjoy managing distance rather than relying on aim alone. | Reviewed | 9.3 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The journey from a Martian research facility into Hell, paired with graphic melee violence, may suit a taste for overt science-fiction horror. | Reviewed | 9.2 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The documented update adds optional gyro aiming alongside the sticks, offering a control alternative for players who prefer motion-assisted aiming. | Reviewed | 8.1 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- id Software
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release date
- 2017
- Platforms
- Nintendo Switch
- Content kind
- Game
- Release state
- Released
- Region
- Worldwide
- Official website
- Not provided
- Offline minimum players
- Not provided
- Offline maximum players
- Not provided
- Online minimum players
- Not provided
- Online maximum players
- Not provided
- Categories
- Shooter · Primary genre
- Tags
- Player versus EnvironmentFast-pacedShootingThird PersonDodgeReplayableMain Story Under 10 Hours3D GraphicsLinear LevelsSolo-friendly
- Supported game languages
- Not provided
- Requires base game
- Not provided
- Standalone
- Not provided
- Age ratings
- Not provided
- Play modes
- Single playerMultiplayer
- Perspectives
- First person
Release editions
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwide2017
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Sources
- bethesda.netSource revision: 1
- bethesda.net