This game is quite good but I didn't enjoy it nearly as much as DOOM (2016). I found that game's combat perfect, and this one was a bit too complicated for my taste. There were just too many plates to keep spinning at once and if you forget one you probably die. It still feels great, I just don't enjoy it as much as I expected.

The other thing that kind of rubbed me the wrong way was the story. I think story is an underrated part of the incredible success of DOOM (2016). It was great at being super on-the-nose while also delivering small moments of characterization that tie it all together. An energy company mining hell itself for more resources? A nameless employee fighting back against literal demons and corporate greed? Amazing. This one doesn't have the same charm and the story feels more convoluted.

Still, this is a video game ass video game and it made me happy.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2020


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