that new doom game is like 20 dollars
is it worth it
you guys are the trusted experts
Very much so as long as you know what you're getting in to. The story is thin but humorously self aware of the ludicrousness of the premise, exceedingly self indulgent in the rough, gruff, blood spilling carnage that is DOOM. Mechanically and stylistically it's coherently focused on these themes, emphasizing minimalism as a vessel for tight, satisfying game systems. It is very much a shoot-the-guy game, where enjoyment comes from mastering accuracy, mobility, gunplay, and survival throughout intense encounters (often in confined zones). The stuff I was worried about, like the QTE kills, are surprisingly rewarding as they're built around the 'release' concept common in character action games like Bayonetta, where skill based play opens opponents up to a brief window of insta-kill for you to take a half-second breather and deal tremendous damage with immediate reward.
It is much longer than I expected and, as a result, does run the risk of repetition. But I feel most people who tap out before the finish do so not out of boredom and frustration but more that they've had their fill and enjoyed their time.
As long as you know what you're getting into, a game which focuses heavily on a tight, enjoyable combat system almost exclusively to hold the game, you should enjoy it plenty. $20 is an absolute steal for both quality and quantity of campaign.
