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[Grinchy]

Oh, where do I begin? This game is fucking awesome. I can't believe I am only just now playing it. You guys should have made even more threads about how good it was 3 years ago. I blame you.

The whole game is just a different configuration of the same enemy types over and over after they have each been introduced over time - and it's sublime. It's a pure, concentrated form of intense action where you need to figure out how to use your arsenal properly. They completely nailed the mechanics and then let you have your fill of them throughout a lengthy and satisfying campaign.

And when you're not killing Hell demons, you are combing the map for secrets, ammo, weapons, upgrades, and collectibles. Each weapon has 2 forms and has upgrades for each, with their final upgrades requiring a challenge of some sort while using that weapon. So not only are the guns fun to use, but I found myself enjoying just upgrading them.

If I felt compelled to list any negatives, I guess I wish there was even less of an attempt to tell the story in some areas (shorter speeches, ect) and perhaps some of the platforming could get clunky. The game teaches you that you can find secrets by cleverly exploring and grabbing ledges, but then some areas you try to go to that look just like other secret paths are just death traps with really bad invisible barriers.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I need to get around to replaying this for the third time . The sprawl of the maps was a pleasant surprise. I would've been happy with a linear shooter a la DOOM 3 but I never expected them to actually give us large maps with tons of hidden areas and alternate paths.

Plus, dat soundtrack

 

[Grinchy]

The levels are surprisingly big. I actually started something early on where I would only play one level per sitting. I'd just take my time and explore and murder and once the level was done, into Rest Mode the PS4 went. It is probably another reason I loved the game so much. I could go around a level for like an hour.

 

[JimiNutz]

This was my GOTG for a long time (probably still is).

Munch on some edible weed,
Turn off the lights,
Put some decent headphones on,
Crank up the volume
Make sure you increase the difficulty to at LEAST Ultra Violence

This game gives me such f an adrenaline rush unmatched by any other single player FPS I've ever played. Gunplay is so tight and intense - Like demon pussy from hell.

Warm and juicy.

 

[JareBear: Remastered]

That thread title.

You did it, you actually did it. You beautiful bastard.

 

[Grinchy]

This was my GOTG for a long time (probably still is).

Munch on some edible weed,
Turn off the lights,
Put some decent headphones on,
Crank up the volume
Make sure you increase the difficulty to at LEAST Ultra Violence

This game gives me such f an adrenaline rush unmatched by any other single player FPS I've ever played. Gunplay is so tight and intense - Like demon pussy from hell.

Warm and juicy.

I forgot to touch upon difficulty. I made the mistake of playing on Hurt Me Plenty (or whatever the 2nd tier is). By halfway through the game I realized it was just a touch too easy. I just wanted one more notch up. I probably could have change it at any time and didn't know it...

Maybe one day I'll unlock UV difficulty.

 

[Grinchy]

That thread title.

You did it, you actually did it. You beautiful bastard.

I knew if there was one person who would appreciate it, it would be you

But you know what they say. If you can touch just one person, it's all worth it.

 

[nkarafo]

I still don't get the praise about the soundtrack. It's not memorable, it's too noisy, it feels like an edgy kid trying to play some edgy, hardcore music.

There are a couple of nice tracks but as far as DOOM games go, this is the weakest one for me, music/sound wise.

 

[Hostile_18]

While I did enjoy this game I hope the sequel has more avenues for conflict resolution. I want to open a dialogue with these "demons from hell" and try to find mutual respect and understanding.

 

[Hostile_18]

I knew if there was one person who would appreciate it, it would be you

But you know what they say. If you can touch just one person, it's all worth it.

That's the motto of every night out I've ever had <3

 

[nkarafo]

While I did enjoy this game I hope the sequel has more avenues for conflict resolution. I want to open a dialogue with these "demons from hell" and try to find mutual respect and understanding.

 

[Verdanth]

Best fps this generation, hands down.

 

[SnapShot]

I enjoyed this game, but the. "Locked Arenas" got a bit too repetitive.

 

[JBat]

Awesome game and soundtrack. Totally justifies my ultra wide monitor. Can't wait for Eternal

 

[Golgo 13]

It’s insanely good and fun to replay over and over. I’m salivating over the prospect of Doom: Eternal. I pray daily that Bethesda doesn’t fuck it up somehow

 

[Nikana]

Best game this generation, hands down.

FTFY

 

[PrimeTime]

I couldn't get into it as much...not sure why....hopefully this thread forces me back into action.

 

[Rock And Roll]

I thought this was a bitch about Doom thread and I came in so goddamn angry OP. I am thankful this is not the case.

It is my GOTG and one of my all time favorite games. I just replayed it in anticipation for Eternal and it never gets old.

GAF voting Unsharted 4 as GOTY 2016 is such a blight on our history.

 

[Golgo 13]

I couldn't get into it as much...not sure why....hopefully this thread forces me back into action.

I was like this at first too, so I can’t fault you. I think the turning point for me was watching a REALLY GOOD Doom player tear through a level, it opened my eyes to how the game is really supposed to be played. Since then my enjoyment skyrocketed and I’ve played it a ton.

 

[TylersProphecy4.0]

It's like painkiller meets metroid prime.

I hope eternal is half as good.

 

[ResilientBanana]

Doom was fantastic and I feel bad that I uninstalled it now.

 

[Grinchy]

I'm sad to even say this, but one of my least favorite weapons was the super shotgun. I realize it's not a bad gun, but it's just the only one I found myself avoiding on the wheel.

 

[Thaedolus]

This game is unbelievably good. Now I need to throw the Sennheisers back on and replay it...

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

Okay Grinchy then which were your favorites?

Also, which Runes did you like best? I thought the air-control one was pretty much essential on the hardest difficulty.

 

[Grinchy]

Okay Grinchy then which were your favorites?

Also, which Runes did you like best? I thought the air-control one was pretty much essential on the hardest difficulty.

I love the Gauss Cannon with the precision modification. Maybe I'm just a sniper at heart, but charging up and pulling off that perfect headshot while zipping around felt so satisfying. Or like when the Hell Knights are just sprinting toward you and you get that last second, head-blasting perfect shot off right before they make contact.

I also really liked the assault rifle with the scope. Something about the precision weapons, man! But really, I liked them all for different reasons. I should have experimented with the detonation mod on the rocket launcher more. The lock-on felt a little underwhelming. Aiming direct single hits just felt better to me but I assume less effective.

And I slept on the air control rune for way too long. By the time I finally equipped it, I just shook my head because it changes maneuverability completely. I liked the ammo rune for obvious reasons as well.

 

[DunDunDunpachi]

I love the Gauss Cannon with the precision modification. Maybe I'm just a sniper at heart, but charging up and pulling off that perfect headshot while zipping around felt so satisfying. Or like when the Hell Knights are just sprinting toward you and you get that last second, head-blasting perfect shot off right before they make contact.

I also really liked the assault rifle with the scope. Something about the precision weapons, man! But really, I liked them all for different reasons. I should have experimented with the detonation mod on the rocket launcher more. The lock-on felt a little underwhelming. Aiming direct single hits just felt better to me but I assume less effective.

And I slept on the air control rune for way too long. By the time I finally equipped it, I just shook my head because it changes maneuverability completely. I liked the ammo rune for obvious reasons as well.

Wasn't a fan of either the rocket launcher nor the assault rifle, but I'm right there with you on the gauss cannon. Had a cool design and I loved the siege mode mod.

 

[Nikana]

I love the Gauss Cannon with the precision modification. Maybe I'm just a sniper at heart, but charging up and pulling off that perfect headshot while zipping around felt so satisfying. Or like when the Hell Knights are just sprinting toward you and you get that last second, head-blasting perfect shot off right before they make contact.

I also really liked the assault rifle with the scope. Something about the precision weapons, man! But really, I liked them all for different reasons. I should have experimented with the detonation mod on the rocket launcher more. The lock-on felt a little underwhelming. Aiming direct single hits just felt better to me but I assume less effective.

And I slept on the air control rune for way too long. By the time I finally equipped it, I just shook my head because it changes maneuverability completely. I liked the ammo rune for obvious reasons as well.

My favorite part of the Gauss is that when you do a charged shot it sort of blows you back a bit. Just adds to the weight of that gun feeling so effing powerful.

 

[Grinchy]

You know what else stuck out in this game were the controls. I've come to really dislike playing FPS games with a controller over the years, but this felt great with one. I'm kinda curious to see how I'd feel playing it on PC with a mouse.

 

[Hardcastle]

I'm just finishing my first play through and I'm really enjoying it. The only negative thing for me is that I sometimes get disoriented when I preform a glory kill. It could be due to fact that I'm not used to KB+mouse either.

 

[Grinchy]

I'm just finishing my first play through and I'm really enjoying it. The only negative thing for me is that I sometimes get disoriented when I preform a glory kill. It could be due to fact that I'm not used to KB+mouse either.

I wasn't getting disoriented from glory kills but that reminds me that I definitely had a lot of trouble keeping my bearings just when it came to getting around the maps. The map system didn't help a whole lot, either.

There were also a few times where I had to hit a switch or something and the HUD marker was pointing me to the next part of the objective after the switch was pulled. And of course the switch is just a tiny object in a giant area with blood and guts everywhere and is barely visible to the naked eye.

 

[Bigrx1]

Maybe I need to give the game another chance, I'm old and slow and it seemed too fast paced for me but maybe I need to try again I only gave it an hour or two of my time. Original Doom and Doom 2 I played pretty slow and got away with it there this felt like steroids.

 

[Rock And Roll]

I'm just finishing my first play through and I'm really enjoying it. The only negative thing for me is that I sometimes get disoriented when I preform a glory kill. It could be due to fact that I'm not used to KB+mouse either.

Yeah some of the animations can have you facing in weird directions when they are finished. On higher difficulties it's generally recommended to glory kill as little as possible, since it doesn't get you more health and losing your bearings can be bad in an arena full of enemies that can take you out with 2-3 hits.

 

[Gp1]

The only thing "medium" in this game is the plataform sections in one level, besides that it's hands down the best FPS of this generation

 

[Orta]

I'm ashamed to admit I upgraded my pc to the tune of €1600 in 2016 specifically for Doom.......

and have yet to play it

 

[MuleSkinner]

There still hasn't been a bad DooM game, I gotta replay this one before the new one comes out.
This game has that old doom's ( 1 and 2 ) feeling on modern technology.
Only doom 3 was different but still a very good game.

 

[Shifty]

Is bore-tal high-minded mining humour about the UAC trying to frack hell?

Because if so, bravo.

 

[CuteFaceJay]

I enjoyed this game, but the. "Locked Arenas" got a bit too repetitive.

The new one coming in March looks to have more space to play with. Can't wait.

 

[ROMhack]

I thought it was boring. Solid gameplay in parts but feels quite aimless when stood next to other contemporary shooters like The New Colossus. I really disliked its attempts at storytelling and found it quite repetitive after a while.

If that's just me then fine...

 

[MeatSafeMurderer]

The new one coming in March looks to have more space to play with. Can't wait.

I played it at QuakeCon...it's just more of the same. A bunch of super obvious arenas strung together. They try their best to hide it but it's not hard to spot that you can't progress through the level without ripping and tearing your way through an arbitrary number of demons first. I was pumped but after having actually played it I'm pretty meh about it. I'll pick it up at some point when it's on sale, I'm sure.

 

[Grinchy]

Is bore-tal high-minded mining humour about the UAC trying to frack hell?

Because if so, bravo.

lol, I wish. It's just an inside joke for no one in particular. A couple of us had made LTTP threads with a title insinuating the game was boring, and some people got their panties twisted, so I knew then and there that every LTTP thread I made would have to incorporate the word bore somehow, even if I like the game.

 

[Shifty]

lol, I wish. It's just an inside joke for no one in particular. A couple of us had made LTTP threads with a title insinuating the game was boring, and some people got their panties twisted, so I knew then and there that every LTTP thread I made would have to incorporate the word bore somehow, even if I like the game.

You absolute scoundrel, Grinchy.

 

[LaughingStock]

I played Doom 2016 right ater having finished Uncharted 4. Doom was the perfect medicine after that bore fest that was uncharted 4. Pure gameplay. Minimal story nonsense.