Doom (2016) Reviews

Doom (2016) is ranked in the 95th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
PCMag
Top Critic
Jun 10, 2016

Doom is back and true to the original. If you want to play the best FPS in years, you owe it to yourself to go to Hell (on Mars).

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8.8 / 10.0
May 13, 2016

Exaggerated, violent, ruthless. Bethesda and idSoftware took the essence of the shooters you played in the 90s and rewrote it with a modern language. DOOM is an unstoppable FPS, with a bloodthirsty single player campaing and a solid Multiplayer, unfortunately showing some balancing problems.

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9 / 10.0
May 17, 2016

Not even tacked-on multiplayer or a weak level editor can stop DOOM from being a total blast from start to finish.

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90 / 100
May 23, 2016

It's strange to be this excited about the singleplayer portion of game from id Software, but here we are. While multiplayer doesn't scratch the itch the way something like Quake Arena once did, the power of Snap Map puts the power to fix that entirely in the hands of intrepid and creative players. Doom has resurrected not only a series, but an entire flavor of shooters. Welcome back, unapologetic high-speed murder — we missed you.

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8 / 10
May 17, 2016

A solid, speedy, brutal, and surprisingly lengthy campaign combine with an intriguing map-making facility to make Doom a pretty easy recommendation. The multiplayer may not grab you, but there's plenty of content here without it.

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May 20, 2016

If you're a fan of fast-paced games, or you love classic shooters with great campaigns, you have to play Doom, period.

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80%
May 17, 2016

A Satanic shooter that's as gratifying as Hell, DOOM pays due respect to its legacy with a game that delivers on everything that makes the series so great. You need DOOM in your life.

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May 20, 2016

What can really be said? DOOM is a beautiful return to form by Id and a magnificent show of tradition whilst accepting modern sensibilities. Sure, the two non-campaign modes are lacking, but this is DOOM. To give much weight to either snapmap or multiplayer would be like criticizing a steakhouse with subpar salad and dinner rolls despite the sheer quality of their world-famous Filet Mignon.

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9.6 / 10.0
May 21, 2016

DOOM is a masterful reboot of one of the most important and legendary franchises in the history of games; bravo to id and Bethesda.

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9 / 10.0
May 16, 2016

Doom captures the feeling of nostalgic fun without being cynical. Brutal, intense and incredibly fun.

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9 / 10.0
May 15, 2016

DOOM is one of the best first person shooters of this generation. Just go in without any expectations and it will provide you with an experience unlike any other shooter.

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8 / 10
May 15, 2016

Doom is a really decent revival of a classic franchise. It doesn’t hide behind fancy cutscenes and narrative, and puts sheer gameplay first. The single player is genuinely fun from start to finish and it’s the type of game that I didn’t even realise that I wanted until now.

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9.5 / 10.0
May 18, 2016

The player, a gun, and things to kill. That has always has been DOOM, and id's legacy has been rekindled with DOOM (2016). You may argue that a good sequel's job is to iterate on past successes, to further develop mechanics, or to evolve a title to the next step in its life cycle. But DOOM (2016) isn't a departure or a reimagining. It's something much better, much more pure. DOOM (2016) is a homecoming. And boy, does it feel good to be home.

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Unscored
May 14, 2016

A package that's worthy of any gamer.

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8 / 10
May 26, 2016

If you are a shooter fan, you owe it to yourself to play DOOM, just for the campaign alone. The game is a master class in how you design a level; not in how it looks like, but how it functions.

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9 / 10.0
Aug 10, 2016

Exactly the right amount of old and new, DOOM is an adrenaline rush that borders on overwhelming in the best possible way.

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games™ Team
Top Critic
7 / 10
Jun 21, 2016

A fun, engaging throwback with a few flaws

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9 / 10
May 24, 2016

Doom is a big name in gaming history, and this new entry offers a great and faithful encapsulation of its predecessors fast-passed shooting, trademark gore and infamous demons.

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8.8 / 10.0
May 25, 2016

Beautiful to look at, thrilling to play and infused with the gleefully anarchic spirit of the original, *Doom* offers the best and most refreshing shooter campaign in years. This alone would justify the price tag, but abundant secrets and potentially endless content via SnapMap add further longevity. *Doom* is back.

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Matt Buchholtz
Top Critic
8.5 / 10.0
May 23, 2016

Doom was crafted by a team that clearly loves the series, delivering chainsaws, explosions, and demon-slaying heavy metal all sealed with a kiss.

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