Doom The Dark Ages is a Throne-Worthy Addition to the Franchise
If youโre a longtime Doom fan or just someone who thrives on razor-sharp combat and adrenaline-fueled gameplay, Doom The Dark Ages is everything youโve been waiting forโand then some. The combat here is inventive, addictive, and endlessly rewarding. Once you hit your stride in the flow of battle, there are few gaming experiences as satisfying.
The introduction of the shield saw is nothing short of game-changing. It completely revolutionizes how combat flow is initiated, giving you a dynamic, versatile tool that sets the tone for every encounter. Itโs so fluid, so brutally effective, that I genuinely donโt want to play another Doom game without it.
The parry system and color-based cues feel like a visceral minigame woven seamlessly into the chaos, keeping you constantly engaged and present in the moment. Every encounter demands your attention, and every dodge, strike, or rip-and-tear makes you feel completely in sync with the Doom Slayer. This isnโt just a gameโyou are the Slayer.
Equally impressive is the soundtrack. Taking up the mantle after Mick Gordon was no small feat, but Finishing Move has absolutely nailed it. The music is fast, aggressive, and perfectly tuned to the on-screen carnage. Itโs hard-hitting in all the right ways, giving every battle an extra punch of ferocity. Itโs not just worthy of the Doom legacyโit enhances it.
Id Software has proven once again that they know exactly what theyโre doing. Theyโve got the formula down, and rather than trying to replace what came before (Doom 2016, Eternal), The Dark Ages proudly stands beside them, expanding the franchise with style, grit, and a hell of a lot of fun.
If youโre a Doom fan, this is the kind of game that should leave you ecstatic. Itโs another reason to pick up the Super Shotgun, don the armor, and dive headfirst into glorious mayhem. The Slayer rides againโand itโs a damn good time.