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DOOM |OT| Rip and tear, until it's done
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John_Videogames
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Have you considered playing Doom 64 Ex? It's a PC port that will allow you mouse control and to experience it like Doom 1 or 2.
It requires a copy of the game files from a rom, but since you've got a legitimate copy you should be good.
nextgeneration
Member
Unsurprisingly, Doom charted at #2 in last month's NPD. Can we say sequel? 
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1230868
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1230868
Unsurprisingly, Doom charted at #2 in last month's NPD. Can we say sequel?
http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1230868
UpDownLeftRight
Banned
Ok. Doom noob here being made to feel like a Doom noob. None of these later demons are giving me that much trouble but there's one enemy type that is STILL the bane of my demon slaying. Those damn shield guys! Grenades and rockets don't seem to be that convenient against them and they tear you apart if you get close which is kind of a given in the room I'm in.
I need a few tips. What weapons should I be using to take these guys on? There's about 4-5 of them in this one room that keep shutting me down but there's higher priority targets and I end up strafing into one sooner or later.
I need a few tips. What weapons should I be using to take these guys on? There's about 4-5 of them in this one room that keep shutting me down but there's higher priority targets and I end up strafing into one sooner or later.
Moff
Member
I think the shield guys are definitly among the hardest enemies in the game
I usually used rockets on them, I guess both rocket mods work well against them
the intended way to fight them would probably be to circle them and find an opportunity to attack them from behind, but I was way too lazy for that
I usually used rockets on them, I guess both rocket mods work well against them
the intended way to fight them would probably be to circle them and find an opportunity to attack them from behind, but I was way too lazy for that
Rocket launcher and aiming at the ground behind them is how I used to handle them mostly before. Gauss Canon seems to tear through the shield right away, though.
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
Gauss Cannon doesn't even flinch when piercing through their shields.
I go for Plasma Rifle stun bomb. Works even better if you have it maxed out to chain the stun when you kill them.
Also chainsaw gives no fucks about their shield
Just run behind them. Or drop a hologram and watch them all face the wrong direction while you pick them off.
Yes.
Me too! Can't wait, my lil bro already beat it but hopefully there's some fun coop snap map stuff we can do
Don't feel bad. These guys are REALLY scary and I've seen them end many, many ultra nightmare runs for lots of people. Shield guys often ARE the priority targets because of how much damage they can do if they get close.
I've seen a bunch of ways of dealing with these guys.
- Plasma stun bomb makes them drop their shield while stunned.
- Throwing a grenade, rocket launcher, or shotgun explosive shot to detonate behind them. Rocket launcher's remote detonate works well here too.
- You can brute-force the shield with Gauss.
- You can also brute-force the shield with a bunch of micro missiles from the assault rifle.
FrontalMonk
Banned
Is that the Gauss Cannon one?
Remember that you can start the siege mode charge mid jump or mid double jump to give yourself some extra maneuvering, and use siege mode blasts to take out the big dudes (cacos, hell nights, barons, pinkies) and just use unsieged shots for imps and soldiers. if you are mobile enough the imps and soldiers are the deadly ones because they actually have ranged attacks.
CyanideFuse
Member
I just finished the game and it was one hell (pun intended) of a ride. I played through on ultra violence and will go back through on nightmare. I may juggle an ultra nightmare profile too; I have little to no hope of doing it!
The most trouble I had was the part where you have to
. No other section killed me like this one for some reason. I'd had a week's break from Doom before going to that bit so maybe I was just rusty but I am not looking forward to that part again.
On a game reliability note: The thing that sullied the experience towards the end was the numerous CTDs. I would finish a massive battle and the game would crash out meaning I had to do it all again. I checked for driver crashes but nothing showed in event viewer.
1 & 2 was a real problem for me. Doom has now cured me of my obsessive reloading issues although it can be a bit of a problem now I am playing Overwatch. In the early parts of the game I completely forgot about grenades plus I didn't use a hologram until I don't know how far into the game.
3: I play on PC and I cannot imagine not using KB/M. The fast and chaotic nature really lends itself to mouse aiming. You can pull of some pretty amazing plays.
The most trouble I had was the part where you have to
smash the 4 coolants to shut down Vega
On a game reliability note: The thing that sullied the experience towards the end was the numerous CTDs. I would finish a massive battle and the game would crash out meaning I had to do it all again. I checked for driver crashes but nothing showed in event viewer.
1 & 2 was a real problem for me. Doom has now cured me of my obsessive reloading issues although it can be a bit of a problem now I am playing Overwatch. In the early parts of the game I completely forgot about grenades plus I didn't use a hologram until I don't know how far into the game.
3: I play on PC and I cannot imagine not using KB/M. The fast and chaotic nature really lends itself to mouse aiming. You can pull of some pretty amazing plays.
Gorechylde
Member
They move slowly. I usually just throw a grenade at their feet and they die instantly. You want them to walk over the grenade so it explodes at their back. When all else fails, chainsaw those mf'ers down.
Siphon grenades are great. They can give so much armor with the right runes.
For the shield guys I just use the standard shotty with grenade shot or whatever it's called. Splash damage is a bitch
Thanks to whoever said you can go back and redo levels without losing progress. That is awesome! I've been going back and finding secrets and bumping up my gear. The last boss or the one I'm on anyway just outlasts me. Holy shit that thing has health. Think I'm at the end anyway.
Going back is pretty sweet. It wasn't too bad on my initial run but going back with modded toys is like a walk in the park now.
Thanks to whoever said you can go back and redo levels without losing progress. That is awesome! I've been going back and finding secrets and bumping up my gear. The last boss or the one I'm on anyway just outlasts me. Holy shit that thing has health. Think I'm at the end anyway.
big spider muhfukker
Sub_Level
wants to fuck an Asian grill.
I like to save fuel for other enemies. I did use it a lot against them early on, though.
wild wild rice
Member
It's ridiculous. I swear it got me more hyped every time I heard it. The only other soundtrack on the same level this gen is Tropical Freeze and honestly I think Doom tops it.
Quickest way I found to take them out was a quick double jump over their heads, 180 and super shotgun to the back of the head.
wild wild rice
Member
I think strafing and jumping on the pillars worked to dodge just about anything there. Also, use siphon grenades as soon as they refill to keep your health/ammo supply up. If you're stuck, come back tomorrow and whoop her. Worked for me.
Make sure your BFG shots land, if you have any, and save them for the final 1/3 of the fight. I think I widdled her down with Gauss and triple lock on rockets.
professor_t
Member
So, have we pretty much given up on the Vulkan patch being an actual thing that will ever exist in the real world?
When they said "shortly after release," were they measuring time on more of a geological scale?
No, I'm not bitter at all. Why do you ask?
When they said "shortly after release," were they measuring time on more of a geological scale?
No, I'm not bitter at all. Why do you ask?
I think
you have to aim for the fleshy parts of it. The metal parts are either invulnerable or take greatly reduced damage.
I also believe it takes more damage after it's stunned from a direct BFG hit. Stun it with the BFG at key points in the fight (probably before it does the electrified spike pillar thing), then unload on it with your highest DPS weapon until it gets back up.
I also believe it takes more damage after it's stunned from a direct BFG hit. Stun it with the BFG at key points in the fight (probably before it does the electrified spike pillar thing), then unload on it with your highest DPS weapon until it gets back up.
I keep hoping. Please, id... please...
Moff
Member
damn the game looks gorgeus in slow motion, now I wish there was an item that would do that
wild wild rice
Member
Can DOOM be considered the most positive surprise since Arkham Asylum? I can't really think of anything else.
The Xtortionist
Member
I'd put Wolfenstein: The New Order up there as well.
Bottom line, don't count out Bethesda shooters
wild wild rice
Member
I'd put Wolfenstein: The New Order up there as well.
Bottom line, don't count out Bethesda shooters
Oh, right! Even though I'm not really in love with TNO it undoubtedly had a great reception.
Bethesda's profile of games is pretty great right now. DOOM, Wolfenstein and Dishonored...good stuff.
UpDownLeftRight
Banned
Thanks for all the tips guys. I've been swapping between a few of them and seem to be getting a bit better at taking them on now. Seems I was underestimating them too and should have been keeping them higher priority.
professor_t
Member
Wait, where did you see this? I have it on PC, but I might double dip on XboxOne so I can do can play with a friend. That price, plus the gamer card discount, makes it awfully enticing.
1 month is not much time at all for development
2-4 months
It's $38 right now on CD keys. And it includes the first DLC by the way.
That's not his music.
SkylineRKR
Member
Protip: Plasma stun mod instantly disables shields.
Pilgrimzero
Member
THANK YOU. This is so much better.
IlGialloMondadori
Member
I've been so loving this...until the game bluescreened and corrupted my save. I have now lost all progress. Has this happened to anyone else? Any tips to recover?