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BECOME THE SLAYER IN A MEDIEVAL WAR AGAINST HELL​

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer's rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
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REIGN IN HELL​

As the super weapon of gods and kings, shred enemies with devastating favorites like the Super Shotgun while also wielding a variety of new bone-chewing weapons, including the versatile Shield Saw. Players will stand and fight on the demon-infested battlefields in the vicious, grounded combat the original DOOM is famous for.

STAND AND FIGHT​

Experience an epic story of the DOOM Slayer's rage in this cinematic and action-packed story. Bound to serve as the super weapon of gods and kings, the DOOM Slayer fends off demon hordes as their leader seeks to destroy the Slayer and become the only one that is feared. Witness the creation of a legend as the Slayer takes on all of Hell and turns the tide of the war.​

DISCOVER UNKNOWN REALMS​

In his quest to crush the legions of Hell, the Slayer must take the fight to never-before-seen realms. Mystery, challenges, and rewards lurk in every shadow of ruined castles, epic battlefields, dark forests, ancient hellscapes, and worlds beyond. Armed with the viciously powerful Shield Saw, cut through a dark world of menace and secrets in id's largest and most expansive levels to date.​

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OpenCritic - 86 average - 95% recommended - 83 reviews

MetaCritic - 84 average - PlayStation 5 - 47 reviews

MetaCritic - 87 average - Xbox Series S|X - 21 reviews

MetaCritic - 85 average - PC - 46 reviews

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4News.it - Riccardo Amalfitano - Italian - 9.3 / 10

Doom: The Dark Ages marks a definite and conscious turning point for the franchise, offering a more mature, visceral and atmospheric dark fantasy/fantasy single-player experience. Abandoning the ultratechnical frenzy of Doom Eternal, the game draws on dark, Lovecraftian medieval imagery, resulting in a slower, but no less brutal or satisfying shooter. The introduction of new parry mechanics (thanks to the incredible shield saw), melee weapons, new and devastating mouths of fire, and sections aboard mechs and dragons makes the gameplay surprisingly varied and consistent with the setting. Despite some risk of repetitiveness and the absence of a multiplayer segment, The Dark Ages succeeds in revamping the formula without betraying the identity of the Doom Slayer and making it-thanks to the many accessibility features-accessible to any player. It is a different Doom and, for that very reason, damn fascinating!

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But Why Tho? - Kate Sanchez - 8.5 / 10

DOOM The Dark Ages is aggressive as hell, loud, fast, and all the fun you want. Sometimes you just need to pick up a shotgun, a flail, and a saw-bladed shield and rip through baddies. To put it simply, DOOM The Dark Ages is rewarding. The gameplay matters and ultimately makes up for any weaknesses in the story.

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CNET - Oscar Gonzalez - Unscored

All the new additions id Software introduced in Doom: The Dark Ages are welcome changes to keep a franchise that's been around for more than three decades feeling fresh. I still can't shake the feeling that something's missing, though. It just doesn't have the same pull as the last two Doom games.

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Cerealkillerz - Steve Brieller - German - 8.7 / 10

Doom: The Dark Ages sticks to its roots, offering refined gameplay rather than a reinvention like Doom (2016). The focus on strafing over constant flying through the air is a welcome shift, with difficulty settings helping maintain the series' trademark speed. While the mech sections and soundtrack fall short of previous entries, the game delivers fast-paced, satisfying action complemented by a touch more story and expansive level design.

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Console Creatures - Bobby Pashalidis - 9 / 10

Doom: The Dark Ages is much more focused than its predecessors and fun because id Software's ability to continually refine the Doom formula.

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Digital Spy - Joe Draper - 4 / 5

We're unsure if the game's additions are enough to compensate for what's been lost from Doom Eternal, but the foundation of slaying hordes of demons in visceral and bloody battles remains as fun as ever.

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Digitale Anime - Raouf Belhamra - Arabic - 9.5 / 10

"The best DOOM experience ever!" DOOM: The Dark Ages is a bold and exciting shift for the series, abandoning excessive speed in favor of depth and tactics. Combat is more realistic without losing its usual ferocity. A new arsenal of weapons and abilities, and most importantly, a greater expansion of the story and world of the title, retains the series' hallmarks while letting you know it's a new DOOM. With its modern touch, the game surpasses its predecessors, opening the way for a larger and broader audience.

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Digitec Magazine - Philipp Rüegg - German - 4 / 5

"Doom: The Dark Ages" doesn't reinvent the wheel. I get exactly what I expect from the series. Frenetic action against snarling demons. If there's one thing I'd like to see in the next installment, it's a return to horror. Because this Doom Slayer definitely doesn't know fear.

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Entertainment Geekly - Luis Alvaro - 4 / 5

Doom: The Dark Ages trades speed for savagery and rockets for ruin… but make no mistake, the heart of Doom still beats beneath the chainmail.

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GRYOnline.pl - Krzysztof Mysiak - Polish - 9 / 10

The Dark Ages is the best post-reboot game in the series. It may not distance itself from the predecessors (both are great), but none of them pulled me in so hard and for so long. What's more, I just sat through the end credits and I immediately want to begin the slaughter again.

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GameOnly - Daniel Kucner - Polish - 9 / 10

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Gameliner - Bram Noteboom - Dutch - 4 / 5

DOOM: The Dark Ages is a bold and visually stunning shooter that captures the franchise's essence while pushing gameplay forward, though its underwhelming story and some uneven design choices hold it back from matching its predecessors.

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Gamepressure - Dariusz Matusiak - 8 / 10

Doom: The Dark Ages is a great game, a fantastic demon slaughter festival, but not exactly the best Doom. There's too much plot, dialogue, side characters, cut-scenes, too much trying to make this campaign feel like Halo and Call of Duty. On the other hand, such an approach may appeal more to people who are unfamiliar with the beginnings of the series, not emotionally attached to the franchise since the 90s.

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Gamer Guides - Patrick Dane - 88 / 100

In lesser hands, The Dark Ages would be fun but forgettable. In Id's hands, this is a deep action experience solely focused on a relentless, but brilliantly controlled flow state. It's a game that takes the simplest, yet coolest ideas and commits completely to them with peerless execution, making sure above else, it's sick as hell.

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Gamer Social Club - Dan Jackson - 9 / 10

As someone who wants story in my single player games, Doom: The Dark Ages delivered in a way previous Doom games never did while keeping the core fans happy with the crisp, varied gun play. Doom: The Dark Ages is a must play for fans and is a great place to start for newcomers.

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Gamers Heroes - Blaine Smith - 95 / 100

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the most badass DOOM has ever been, featuring a killer soundtrack, first-person melee combat better than it has any right to be, and the most intriguing version of The Doom Slayer we've ever seen.

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GamingBolt - Shubhankar Parijat - 9 / 10

With stellar combat, incredible weapons, hellish monsters to fight, and excellently implemented gameplay and design changes, DOOM: The Dark Ages delivers an excellent new style of DOOM, while still retaining the series' core strengths.

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Hinsusta - Pascal Kaap - German - 10 / 10

DOOM: The Dark Ages is far more than just another chapter in the legendary shooter saga. It is an uncompromisingly staged action experience that shows the courage to innovate without denying its roots. id Software has succeeded in reinterpreting DOOM and at the same time creating an intense, dark world that is radically different from its predecessor while capturing the charm of the classics. DOOM: The Dark Ages is a true masterpiece of the modern action shooter

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Kakuchopurei - Lewis Larcombe - 90 / 100

Sure, there are some nitpicks, such as the dragon feature being underutilised, but nothing [in Doom: The Dark Ages] ever really pulls you out of the experience. What's left? A strange, almost reverent love for a game that's raw, ridiculous, and unnecessarily metal. And I loved every second of it. If this is hell, I'm not just walking in—I'm speed-boosting with a maxed-out Combat Shotgun and Finishing Move blaring at full volume.

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Loot Level Chill - Mick Fraser - 9.5 / 10

In all the ways that matter, Doom: The Dark Ages is a pure power fantasy, loading you up with outlandish weaponry and lethal powers and unleashing you on the horde.

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MondoXbox - Valerio Tosetti - Italian - 8.7 / 10

DOOM: The Dark Ages modernizes the series with flair, offering intense gameplay and sleek graphics. Despite a weak story and some repetition, it's a compelling experience overall.

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One More Game - Chris Garcia - 9 / 10

Doom: The Dark Ages is another standout release from id Software. It showcases a bold departure from Doom Eternal's gameplay foundations while innovating on the tried-and-true FPS formula. While the action remains fast-paced and visceral, this installment embraces a more grounded approach, delivering impactful and satisfying combat with every strike.

Doom: The Dark Ages is a hellishly spectacular experience and possibly worthy of Game of the Year nods. While Doom Eternal purists may find its more deliberate combat style a departure from previous entries, the game stands confidently alongside its predecessors as a must-play for longtime fans and newcomers alike.

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Oyungezer Online - Onur Kaya - Turkish - 9 / 10

While offering a much freer and more exaggerated power fantasy compared to DOOM Eternal, it also does a great job of setting itself apart from it.

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PSX Brasil - Ivan Nikolai Barkow Castilho - Portuguese - 90 / 100

DOOM: The Dark Ages manages to innovate in a positive way the solid gameplay of its predecessors. The shield mechanics are very good, giving the combat a new feel. The parts with Serrat (dragon) and Atlan (mecha) are quite fun, despite being few. The campaign has a reasonable story and its length is just right, but the collectibles and secrets are easier to discover in general. In the end, DOOM: The Dark Ages is worth playing, despite not offering any other content besides the campaign itself.

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Pizza Fria - Matheus Feldmann da Rosa - Portuguese - 8.9 / 10

This is a brave game that dares to innovate and reinvent an already established and beloved formula. This reinvention breathes new life into the franchise, presenting fresh ideas — some of which are spot on, others not so much.

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PlayStation Universe - Tommy Holloway - 9.5 / 10

id Software once again found a way to reinvent the DOOM formula, adding new gameplay elements such as the thoroughly enjoyable shield saw. DOOM: The Dark Ages is nonstop, adrenaline-fuelled thrill ride from start to finish. This blockbuster demands your full attention as the best FPS this year so far.

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PowerUp! - Adam Mathew - 8.5 / 10

What's here is a medieval mosh pit of mayhem that'll leave you grinning under your helmet, even if it doesn't quite outshine its elders. Some of the flesh of Doom 2016 and Eternal has been peeled back sensibly in service of a new way; some chunks of epidermis shouldn't have been extracted at all.

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Quest Daily - Julian Price - 7.5 / 10

Doom: The Dark Ages isn't without its demons. Its slower story struggles to keep pace with the chaos, and the metal soundtrack rarely reaches its iconic heights. But when it works, it really works — crushing combat, intricate exploration, and a Slayer who still defines fury in motion.

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Restart.run - Sam Desatoff - 4 / 5

So yes, all the hallmarks of what makes a good Doom game are fully on display in The Dark Ages: overpowered weapons, copious amounts of blood, chaotic combat, a blistering metal soundtrack. Hell. It's all just been moved around a little bit, remixed to feel fresh. Like spring cleaning. The place may look different, but that doesn't mean it's not comfortable. After all, your chair is still your chair, and Doom is still Doom.

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SavePoint Gaming - Jake Su - 10 / 10

From the first kill to the last, Doom: The Dark Ages is an undeniably exhilarating ride that rarely comes down from its high. The narrative sets the stage for more, the weapons and the Shield Saw make for potent combinations, and the level and world design tie it all together in one devilishly brilliant package. It has been more than 30 years since the franchise first kicked off the killing spree, and this latest entry represents the continuation of a new golden age for the Doom Slayer.

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[CrimsonTide]

7.9'd

Nah I dunno, it will likely be 86/100 or so. 82 on the low end.

 

[TintoConCasera]

Voted 80-84. Looks very nice but not near as fun as Eternal.

 

[Gonzito]

I go with 90, its going to be a masterpiece

 

[Bumblebeetuna]

Based on the last two, 96

But probably an 81, or "mid" as the kids say

 

[Branded]

Who cares, I ordered the limited edition figure boiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii

 

[missiles]

~70, decent gunplay but the cut scenes, on-rails sections and weak level design bring it down.

 

[Draugoth]

Expecting 91/100.

Eternal was 88/100

 

[Buggy Loop]

I don't think media's are ready to give a shooter above 90 yet. To be seen

 

[LakeOf9]

This will be a better game than GTA6 for me anyway

 

[Baemono]

85-90

95 if someone say « I'm gonna get all medieval on your ass »

 

[The Fartist]

team 91% - 94%

 

[marjo]

I think that those who like it, are going to really really like it, but the changes might be too divisive to get consistently >90 scores. I'm expecting some wide variance with this one.

 

[Hookshot]

Fear it's a 70. A no challenge game of "Simon says" instead of a shooter.

The more I saw the more I didn't want it. Hopefully I'm wrong and it's a good Doom after all.

 

[BossLackey]

This will be a better game than GTA6 for me anyway

No doubt in my mind.

 

[pnutboy]

Think it'll split the difference of 2016 and Eternal at around an 87.

 

[adamsapple]

High 80's

 

[mèx]

After Eternal, I'm ready to be disappointed.

But I give it to them that they try to change things up each time. Better this way than endlessly re-hashing old stuff.

 

[TheDarkPhantom]

As usual, doesn't matter to me but I'll guess 90, can't wait for some medieval ripping and tearing

 

[VanCityGamer]

Looks much less my vibe than Eternal. I don't love this direction. I think it'll score quite well though. I'll say 87.

 

[Lucifers Beard]

It looks good but I think that the dragon and mech sections will pull the score down a point or two. Those sections look extremely generic.

 

[Space Runaway]

Looking forward to Quexen but it does feel like the general anticipation is soft compared to Eternal.

 

[DonF]

Low 80s for sure, to me, peak new doom was 2016.

 

[DonkeyPunchJr]

I'm going with 90. This game looks so fucking cool.

 

[amigastar]

I hope the score will be as high as possible.

 

[LavitzSlambert]

High 80s likely, but I hope it's an all-time classic. Looks excellent.

 

[Hohenheim]

85-90.
Gonna be awesome, and hopefully not have the (way to long) platform stuff from Eternal.

 

[AZRoboto]

Doom 2016's highest metacritic is 87
Doom Eternal's highest is 88
Doom The Dark Ages' will therefore totally be either 89 or 86

 

[Codes 208]

Mid to upper 80's sounds about right.

Its more DOOM which is good but I didnt see anything in the trailer that wow'd me. Very "been there done that"

 

[Rush2112]

Prediction: This will be worst reviewed DOOM game compared to 2016 and eternal. Saw Skillups review and this is not doom, plain and simple.

 

[analog_future]

I'm guessing 87. Another wonderful DOOM game but probably not quite in the GOTY conversation.

 

[Little Mac]

Mid to High 80s.

 

[amigastar]

Prediction: This will be worst reviewed DOOM game compared to 2016 and eternal. Saw Skillups review and this is not doom, plain and simple.

I always thought this will be more similiar to older Dooms because not that much Arena fighting and Jump and run but more open locations.
I mean Doom Eternal was very different to older Doom games already with Glory Kills and Jumping around.

 

[Arsic]

I voted in that 85-90 pocket. I assume it'll be a 88 average.

I'm excited to play it next week depending on what the reviews say.

Curious on pro performance.

Likely not going $100 edition as I can wait 2 days and keep playing oblivion. Rather get the Elden ring NR deluxe instead.

 

[Connificent]

All I know is that the music is gonna suck. 8 outta ten

 

[niilokin]

I lost some interest in this game after seeing new monster designs and comically large projectiles just 'pop' out of them, they somehow madae the enemies look even more like toys.

 

[Superposition]

I want a clean 92, but I feel 89 Metascore.

 

[yamaci17]

it will probably push 84 but settle on 81-82

 

[Hollowpoint5557]

86.
My hype went from crazy high to just mildly interested after hearing about the movement changes from Eternal. If you add in the lame dragon flying I'm thinking it's going to score slightly lower than Eternal.

 

[coachmcguirk91]

Gunplay will be great, but it sounds like the gameplay mechanics that make this Doom unique(Mech,Dragon, Parry ect) will weigh it down a bit. 84

 

[RagnarokIV]

91-94

 

[bender]

Voted high 70s. Just guessing the changes introduced will rub some reviewers the wrong way.

 

[GigaBowser]

84

 

[VeganElduderino]

91

 

[VolticArchangel]

I want it to be in the 90's, but voted 86-90, as most reviewers won't like boomer shooters or most of them haven't played them before and love modern military shooters with low ttk or class based hero shooters.

 

[Rusty Shackelford]

 

[Zacfoldor]

Come on 87+!

Big money, big money, big money. Let's see it Doom bros!

Eternal hater here and I want to go back to mindlessness and mayhem.

Less God of War Ragnarok more Dark Souls 3, if that makes sense. If I do things good let me also do them quick. Don't make me go thru a whole wind up to win in combat and make every encounter a repetition of a mechanic, instead, give me powerful tools and let me break the game with them.

 

[MacReady13]

I didn't much enjoy Doom Eternal. Doom 2016 was fantastic. Felt like Doom updated for today. They seem to be moving away from the 1 man against a horde of demons that made the originals so good and scary.

Anyway, I think it will vote in the mid to high 80's but we shall see. What I'd kill for to get the PSX versions of Doom re-released much like Doom 64 was...

 

[StreetsofBeige]

85-90

 

[LordCBH]

85-90 range. Looks fantastic though.