With Quake just mere months away from release, DOOM found its way to the Sony Playstation in late 1995. Dubbed the "Custom Playstation Edition", DOOM PS1 is an incredibly unique, more mature take on the PC original. The lighting has been revamped to create a horror-themed atmosphere, alongside an entirely new soundtrack. Having played every officially released version of DOOM, I can safely say this ranks as the best of the 90's console ports. Every change works for the better in this iteration; the darker level design and ambient soundtrack all work together to create a game that feels fresh and exciting. There's a new sense of dread that awaits down every corridor. You'll work your way through a pitch black room, illuminated only by a pulsating cobalt light with the growls of demons coming at you in every direction. Gone is the fast-paced, heavy metal angst of the original, and in its place is a tension fueled nightmare that more than earns its title: DOOM.

Reviewed on Jun 03, 2023


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