Fahzgoolin
Banned
Yup. I paid attention to nearly everything marketing related for this game and I came away not wanting to buy it.
I watched people play it on PC and I bought it tonight.
I'm playing it and loving the hell out of it.
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DOOM |OT| Rip and tear, until it's done
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Yup. I paid attention to nearly everything marketing related for this game and I came away not wanting to buy it.
I watched people play it on PC and I bought it tonight.
I'm playing it and loving the hell out of it.
IcyRhythms
Member
Glory Kills don't give ammo but they SAVE you from using A LOT
ISee
Member
Thx. Buying.
as far as I can tell SP is the same.
SyntheCypher
Member
Are there any multiplayer modes that let you pick up weapons similar to that of Quake Live?
60 FPS on console for SP and MP.
IcyRhythms
Member
Killing Floor 2 made me feel like "no other game is this fun to shoot things". DOOM is quickly changing my mind about that.
Movalpolos
Banned
Smooth 60 fps on PS4 for both modes.
This game is too fun. It must be erased from this planet for the good of humanity.
Wait 'til I'm done, though, 'kay?
This game was running great for me (60-80ish, more like 100 when nothing's going on like beginning
), then I started the second level and it was bouncing between 20 and 30!
I was running a mix of ultra and high with shadows on medium on a 2500K with a 970 @1080 (no AA). I lowered all the settings and even the resolution down to 720p and it wouldn't get higher than like... 33 fps. Then windows crashed when I alt-tabbed out for a second and was coming back in. Since I rebooted I've been back to the mix of High and Ultra with shadows on medium and it's been running like a dream again.
Oh! Drivers! I kinda want to see if things are better, but I'm so tired right now. Playing it on Ultra-Violence and it's great. Good challenge without being unfair IMO. Everyone hits so friggen hard, though.
Wait 'til I'm done, though, 'kay?
This game was running great for me (60-80ish, more like 100 when nothing's going on like beginning
of 4th mission
I was running a mix of ultra and high with shadows on medium on a 2500K with a 970 @1080 (no AA). I lowered all the settings and even the resolution down to 720p and it wouldn't get higher than like... 33 fps. Then windows crashed when I alt-tabbed out for a second and was coming back in. Since I rebooted I've been back to the mix of High and Ultra with shadows on medium and it's been running like a dream again.
Oh! Drivers! I kinda want to see if things are better, but I'm so tired right now. Playing it on Ultra-Violence and it's great. Good challenge without being unfair IMO. Everyone hits so friggen hard, though.
Octavianus
Banned
I just can't get over the music. They should have hired Robert Prince to come back. it's not the same without him.
Bad feeling about what?
I'm sitting here with a huge smile on my face. This is hitting me as positively as Uncharted 4 (though they are very very different). This is absolutely amazing thus far.
Ha ha, try 99% locked 60fps instead.
Tomeru
Member
True. It's great jumping and shooting and kicking and punching your way through a room filled with demons. It's a rush. Can't wait to jump in the multi. Need to get my reflexes reset first though. Gotta go fast.
I want Quake 2s' soundtrack in there too. Sonic mayhem fucking rules.
Krappadizzle
Member
Played for about 9 hours today on PC. Was trying to beat it as I have to pack up the rest of my shit(namely my wife and I's PC+monitors) and I don't think I'll get to finish before I move.
Playing on Ultra-Violence seems about perfect for a first playthrough, so be sure to challenge yourself if you can, it's worth it. I've died enough to learn my lessons, but not enough to feel frustrated. Whenever I die, I plan a new route around the arena and it just feels so good when you figure it out. Some of those later encounters are FUCKING INTENSE. I won't spoil anything, but your gonna need to be on your A game halfway through or so. A ton of fun. You'll finish one fight and breathe a sigh of relief for just a moment, only to be challenged even harder a second later. And you won't expect it either. It really falls into the same dance that you'd go in with Doom 2. Be scared as shit at a new unseen enemy, only to learn their patterns and then knowing how to prioritize. So good.
This game has actually exceeded my expectations. I wasn't expecting it to be so faithful to the original Doom games while also feeling fresh at the same time. I mean, they even have the skull keys from D1&2. The Skull Keys! In today's market for realism, the game revels in it's history and bathes it in blood and guts.
Some of the secrets are REALLLLYYY well hidden. I try to find as many as I can, but I won't spend too much time trying to get them, I'll save that for another playthrough.
I'm just so happy they actually did it amidst all the development problems and lack of faith from the community. They did a Hell of a job.
Playing on Ultra-Violence seems about perfect for a first playthrough, so be sure to challenge yourself if you can, it's worth it. I've died enough to learn my lessons, but not enough to feel frustrated. Whenever I die, I plan a new route around the arena and it just feels so good when you figure it out. Some of those later encounters are FUCKING INTENSE. I won't spoil anything, but your gonna need to be on your A game halfway through or so. A ton of fun. You'll finish one fight and breathe a sigh of relief for just a moment, only to be challenged even harder a second later. And you won't expect it either. It really falls into the same dance that you'd go in with Doom 2. Be scared as shit at a new unseen enemy, only to learn their patterns and then knowing how to prioritize. So good.
This game has actually exceeded my expectations. I wasn't expecting it to be so faithful to the original Doom games while also feeling fresh at the same time. I mean, they even have the skull keys from D1&2. The Skull Keys! In today's market for realism, the game revels in it's history and bathes it in blood and guts.
Some of the secrets are REALLLLYYY well hidden. I try to find as many as I can, but I won't spend too much time trying to get them, I'll save that for another playthrough.
I'm just so happy they actually did it amidst all the development problems and lack of faith from the community. They did a Hell of a job.
Obviously depends how good you are but it's not a cakewalk. You'll still have fun.
Multi is nowhere as amazing as SP, sadly.
I'm looking forward to your video. Especially if the FOV slider on the PS4 influences the dynamic resolution.
So far I can't really see that big of a difference.
ElephantShell
Banned
Happy to see people are enjoying this. Got too many games on my plate to pick it up right now but I'm always happy to see a game that really could have gone either way end up great.
It doesn't seem to be limited at all, I'm sure it'll drop in price
BakedTanooki
Member
Just finished the Argent Tower Level. Had some noticable frame drops in some places and fights (PS4 Version)
How far in is that?
Freeman76
Member
That's just one opinion though, if you read the STEAM reviews a lot of people are saying its much better than the BETA and they have made some really positive changes from feedback they received.
Moff
Member
I play it on the hardes difficulty that's available from start and I like it that way.
I die sometimes but it feels good.
the classic levels are super hard, though because the possessed gunners in doom16 are nowhere near as weak as the standard grunts in doom 2.
IcyRhythms
Member
Can't believe how pathetic people get on the Steam forums sometimes. There are threads talking about "Denuvo DON'T BUY" "Only 13K playing on Steam. GAME IS DEAD!"
How long is SP? Looked very generic when I checked it out last, but I have a soft spot for Doom.
It definitely look more action packed and faster than Doom 3, but does it have those cool atmospheric moments? I really enjoyed chatting to the Space Base before it went to hell and the recordings etc.
Also, tough question because I know this is such a new release, but initial impressions for those who have played both - better than Wolfenstein: The New Order?
(I want a more old school shooter to play through and not sure what to look at).
It definitely look more action packed and faster than Doom 3, but does it have those cool atmospheric moments? I really enjoyed chatting to the Space Base before it went to hell and the recordings etc.
Also, tough question because I know this is such a new release, but initial impressions for those who have played both - better than Wolfenstein: The New Order?
(I want a more old school shooter to play through and not sure what to look at).
darkinstinct
...lacks reading comprehension.
8 hours in, 40 % done. I started on UV and went back to Normal after four hours.
IcyRhythms
Member
Shit, I don't know man, but I must not be looking hard enough. I've missed all of the secrets on the first couple of areas. I'm usually pretty good about this kind of thing. lol
Like right now?...yes. A lot for me personally. Don't know if the feeling holds of course.
BakedTanooki
Member
It is Mission 5 - Argent Tower.
Frame drops occurred in the last few fights of the level.
Also at an outdoor part in the middle of the level, where you are crossing a big bridge like thing.
Moff
Member
it is hard, but all of them?
always look for ledges to grab on to and use the map, it often gives away secret passages
Hmm, I'm doing a preliminary FPS vid...but not sure I can get there on both versions and still have time to produce a video. We'll see.
IcyRhythms
Member
I only put two or three hours into Wolfenstein. A little over two hours into DOOM, this is a lot more fun. Not blow it out of the water fun(not yet), but definitely more fun.
Man.
felt... just wonderful.
Glory kill animation, I don't if there's someone out there who'd consider it a spoiler - http://i.imgur.com/DIkgNRd.gif
Mario-ing an imp
Glory kill animation, I don't if there's someone out there who'd consider it a spoiler - http://i.imgur.com/DIkgNRd.gif
IcyRhythms
Member
Will do. I'm wondering if we can travel back to previous areas anytime? Also, does DOOM have NG+?
Tomeru
Member
How so? I imagine it's kinda like q3 without rocket jumping? It moves similarly no?
Firstly it's definitely worth your time if you're after an old school style shooter. The level design and frantic yet tactical combat assures that. It's very different to TNO in that it's not a cinematic game. Its almost 100% focused on combat and level exploration. The combat itself is far deeper and more fun than TNO IMO.
It has less creepy atmosphere than Doom 3 but is superior in every other way. It feels much more like Doom than Doom 3 ever did.
Moff
Member
yes there is a mission select after you pick your campaign slot
if you replay older levels you also keep all your upgrades you had in your latest game and you can upgrade yourself further and continue where you left off
IcyRhythms
Member
Something something...best FPS in a long time? Got it
SmartWaffles
Member
A lot slower than that, with lots of modern stuff like loadouts, perks etc.