[Grisham]

DOOM: The Dark Ages revealed

In 2025, you are the super weapon of gods and kings as id Software and the DOOM Slayer return for the epic prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

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[Phunkydiabetic]

DOOM: The Dark Ages revealed

In 2025, you are the super weapon of gods and kings as id Software and the DOOM Slayer return for the epic prequel to DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal.

slayersclub.bethesda.net

I....don't know what to think about this tbh. Eternal started leaning much more into this goofy lore and it was ehhh. Does anyone really give a shit about this story nonsense? I liked what 2016 Doom did in that regard, though in many was Eternal added a lot to the gameplay and the flow of the gameplay that I appreciated.



This though...ehh? "Before he became a hero....he was a super weapon..OF GODS". What? Who asked for this? But fine whatever, as long as the gameplay holds up, and after the two previous games I would assume that will be the case. You certainly couldn't tell from that trailer, it barely looked like gameplay, more like some carefully curated content. Like walking through a fun house. I'd like to see some real deal gameplay before passing further judgement I guess.



Though this whole medieval aesthetic is really corny af though. Fuckin dragons and shit? Really?

 

[cryptoadam]

No gay love sub plot no buy

 

[Rock And Roll]

Eternal sucked, don't know about this one. The little gameplay they showed looks fine, but yeah, the aesthetic has me worried. Doom Slayer in a furry cape? Riding a dragon? I wasn't going to buy day one after Eternal let me down, but even if I had enjoyed that, I'd be a bit skeptical of this.

 

[Dacon]

I....don't know what to think about this tbh. Eternal started leaning much more into this goofy lore and it was ehhh. Does anyone really give a shit about this story nonsense? I liked what 2016 Doom did in that regard, though in many was Eternal added a lot to the gameplay and the flow of the gameplay that I appreciated

I don't care about any of that. It looks cool and is almost certainly gonna be fun as hell.

2016 started with a dumbass storyline, Eternal just added to it. Stopped caring about all of it and just want a fun game to play.

 

[Dreamlord]

Ok, this looks fucking awesome.

 

[Nikana]

The lore of Doom hasn't been great but this looked dope from a gameplay stance. Looks like they are leaning into a more melee stuff which is wild to think about.

In ID I trust in the game play department.

Sign me up

 

[Zefah]

That looks rad. I would have preferred more of a medieval fantasy lean like Hexen, but I'll take it!

 

[Arkam]

I will 100% be playing this one. Looked great.

 

[HE1NZ]

Should have been Hexen or Heretic. Phil had it on his t-shirt a while back. But it looks like they just gonna shove all ideas fit for a Quake or Hexen into Doom because Doom is a bigger brand.

 

[OuterSpace]

Looks like it'll probably be great but I'd rather this wasn't Doom.

 

[Arkam]

Should have been Hexen or Heretic. Phil had it on his t-shirt a while back. But it looks like they just gonna shove all ideas fit for a Quake or Hexen into Doom because Doom is a bigger brand.

Yep, until they debase that brand enough. Then they will revive a 'classic franchise'.... and repeat the cycle.

 

[Calcium]

Looks like a fun game with zero woke shit shoved into my face. That's all it takes these days - I'm in.

 

[Hostile_18]

Looks good, but its more of the same. Glad its coming, but not overly excited.

 

[Pyrate]

This actually looks like they wanted to make something else, but of course no way is ID allowed to go back to Quake or make anything else but Doom. Still looks cool though, and I'm not too worried anyways since I already have my Doom fix with ULTRAKILL.

 

[Goatmilk]

Looks like it's doing what it should be doing which is good.

 

[Bolivar]

Looking forward to it. Seems like they're switching up the artstyle again from Eternal, which was arcadey, but I liked it.

What made the backstory interesting was how subtly they alluded to it in 2016. I don't think it works as well when they show you all of it up front. But it's the gameplay that matters, and the team clearly gets that.

 

[Miyazaki Loves Kojima]

The lore of Doom hasn't been great but this looked dope from a gameplay stance. Looks like they are leaning into a more melee stuff which is wild to think about.

In ID I trust in the game play department.

Sign me up

Same here(on the PlayStation Console, Ofcourse)

 

[Nikana]

Same here(on the PlayStation Console, Ofcourse)

 

[Amorous Biscuit]

Looks good, but its more of the same. Glad its coming, but not overly excited.

More of the same?

With mechs, dragons and a chainsaw shield with a parry mechanic?

 

[Hostile_18]

More of the same?

With mechs, dragons and a chainsaw shield with a parry mechanic?

I feel that way when people complain about more Uncharted, even though Nate is rocking a new hair cut.

 

[Grinchy]

This looks fucking awesome tbh

 

[TaySan]

Wish we had a new Quake or Heretic but this is probably the closest we are going to get so I will take it. The setting looks awesome and the focus on melee is a nice change of pace

 

[HellforLeather]

Looks great, but I hope they tone down the lore. Eternal trying to flesh out the world made it much less interesting. Just leave the mystery. Its fine.

 

[Stilton Disco]

Looks pretty bloody rad to me. 2016 and Eternal are the only FPS's since Titanfall 2 that have really done it for me, so I'd be there for this regardless, but it genuinely looks fantastic to me.

 

[kiNeMs]

Yea I'm down for this. Doom is ridiculous. This looks ridiculous. Sign me up.

 

[OuterSpace]

Interview

Doom: The Dark Ages is introducing big changes to combat because id Software came to one core realization: "Every projectile mattered in the original Doom"

Creative director Hugo Martin on how Doom: The Dark Ages is a spiritual successor to the original game, and how the Saw Shield will completely upend your expectations

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Certainly going to be different, which is probably necessary.

Also let's get a DM mode this time. Even that cheapo DM/TDM in '16 was better than Eternal's Battlemode.

 

[regawdless]

 

[HellforLeather]

that's amazing.

 

[gameragodzilla]

Wish we had a new Quake or Heretic but this is probably the closest we are going to get so I will take it. The setting looks awesome and the focus on melee is a nice change of pace

Yeah, I was thinking this game would work better as a Heretic/Hexen game, but those IP aren't that famous anymore so Doom it is. I did really enjoy Eternal, so we'll see where this goes.

 

[regawdless]

Very curious about the id tech improvements here. Trailer looked incredible.

Gameplay and art style wise, going into a better direction that Eternal. Digging it.

 

[Grisham]

DOOM: The Dark Ages launches May 15

DOOM: The Dark Ages will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on May 15, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer id Software announced. It will also be ava…

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DOOM: The Dark Ages will launch for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series, and PC via Steam and Microsoft Store on May 15, publisher Bethesda Softworks and developer id Software announced. It will also be available via Xbox Game Pass.

Key Features

• Reign in Hell – As the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for. Take flight atop the new fierce Mecha Dragon, stand tall in a massive Atlan mech, and beat demons to a pulp with the newly enhanced glory kill system. Only the Slayer has the power to wield these devastating tools of mayhem.
• The Origin of Your Rage – Experience the origin story of the DOOM Slayer's rage in this epic, cinematic and action-packed story. Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war.
• Discover Unknown Realms – In his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id's largest and most expansive levels to date.

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[regawdless]

BUT... will it have full path tracing like Indiana Jones? That would be insane.

 

[HellforLeather]

looks awesome. This is probably one of the few games I am really looking forward to this year.

 

[regawdless]

BUT... will it have full path tracing like Indiana Jones? That would be insane.

OH BOI IT DOES



And system requirements are out

 

[Zefah]

OH BOI IT DOES



And system requirements are out

Awesome! Definitely going to play via Game Pass.

Hopefully it's less focused on weapon switching and ammo management like Eternal was.

 

[regawdless]

Awesome! Definitely going to play via Game Pass.

Hopefully it's less focused on weapon switching and ammo management like Eternal was.

YES there was too much micro management for a Doom game. Hope this one has combat that's more "free".

 

[The Bloody Nine]

Does it have all the gay platforming that Eternal had?

I'm way too busy jacking off to watch those vids.

 

[Dreamlord]

That's it. I'm building a brand new PC with a 5080/90 and Intel new generation CPU in May.

 

[HellforLeather]

Does it have all the gay platforming that Eternal had?

I'm way too busy jacking off to watch those vids.

Sounds like there is much more on of emphasis on going back to the original Doom gameplay of strafing around and there seems to be much more of a focus on blocking/parry with the shield.