Memory's a big foggy since I haven't played it in a while but DOOM 2016 has left a strong impression for me for sure. I'll readily admit I bought this at a time when I was less than comfortable with FPS games, all because I always admired the visuals for DOOM as a franchise. I had to backtrack and play DOOM '93 and II from front to back instead in order to situate myself to play this one. This was the right move. That playthrough strangely translated into DOOM 2016, and I was able to enjoy the fun and carnage without stressing out from my poor FPS skills. The collectables kept me motivated, the humor and fan service felt genuine, and the music absolutely fucking slapped. (The music is so fucking good that I eventually bought the vinyl box set.) The only things that I could pick at is that it can feel slightly linear after a while and I have no interest to try out the online, so it stops having content for me after the first playthrough. You can also tell that the game itself is still adjusting its roots between the past and present of FPS gaming, but I didn't mind it that much. Overall, I have to thank DOOM 2016 for getting me comfortable with FPS games.

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2021


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