DOOM Eternal
Fight through a demonic invasion as the Slayer in a first-person campaign where executions restore health, burning enemies supplies armour, and Chainsaw kills refill ammunition.
- AI score · out of 10
- 9.1 / 10
About this game
DOOM Eternal sends the Slayer into a single-player campaign against the demons overrunning Earth. Shoot through enemy encounters while recovering supplies from the creatures you fight: Glory Kills restore health, damaging burning enemies releases armour, and Chainsaw kills replenish ammunition. Each recovery action serves a different resource. As the campaign develops, unlock weapon Mods that change how your guns work and switch between available Mods during play. Dash on the ground or in the air once the ability is unlocked, and search levels for hidden secrets. A metal score accompanies the campaign. The Nintendo Switch edition also offers optional motion aiming alongside the analogue sticks.
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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An offensive resource loop for players who enjoy making supply decisions while fighting.
Separate attacks replenish different supplies, which can make choosing a recovery action as important as choosing a target. Unlockable weapon Mods and Dash add ways to approach encounters, favouring players who enjoy coordinating several tools.
Strengths
- Health, armour and ammunition recovery give attacks distinct tactical purposes.
- Changing weapon Mods can encourage experimenting with an expanding arsenal.
Weaknesses
- Managing separate recovery actions may distract players who prefer to concentrate on aiming alone.
Who it is for: Players interested in combining shooting, movement and resource management within the same encounter.
Play notes: The Ancient Gods campaigns are offered through an Expansion Pass or separate purchases.
View scoring basis
| Dimension | Review state | Score | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimension Weapon-Mod unlocks and hidden secrets provide reasons to alternate between learning combat options and searching campaign levels. | Reviewed | 9.1 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Turning enemies into different supplies can reward deliberate aggression, particularly when a resource shortage changes your next action. | Reviewed | 9.5 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension The metal score can reinforce the Slayer campaign's confrontational tone for listeners who enjoy forceful musical accompaniment. | Reviewed | 9.6 / 10 | Not provided |
| Dimension Optional motion aiming gives players who like combining stick movement with physical aiming an additional control choice. | Reviewed | 7.4 / 10 | Not provided |
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Core information
- Developer
- id SoftwarePanic Button
- Publisher
- Bethesda Softworks
- Release date
- Dec 8, 2020
- 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
- ShootingFirst PersonFast-pacedScience FictionReal-time CombatSolo-friendly3D GraphicsEquipment-driven ProgressionBoss-heavy
- 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
- Windows PCWorldwideMar 20, 2020
- PlayStation 5WorldwideJun 29, 2021
- Nintendo SwitchWorldwideDec 8, 2020
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Sources
- www.nintendo.comSource revision: 1
- www.nintendo.com