DOOM: The Dark Ages Reviews
Whether you’re a long-time fan or new to the series, if you crave high-octane action, heavy metal carnage, and just the right touch of fantasy madness, The Dark Ages demands your attention. DOOM has once again reinvented itself—and somehow, it still rips and tears.
DOOM: The Dark Ages delivers a visceral, medieval twist to the legendary franchise, with intense combat, a captivating narrative, and expansive maps that echo the classic DOOM experience. The innovative shield saw mechanic adds strategic depth, and the soundtrack fuels the brutal atmosphere. However, a slower, less dynamic combat system compared to Doom Eternal, repetitive weapons, and forgettable level designs hold it back. It's a thrilling and challenging enough experience that might leave dedicated fans wanting more. A solid, if not revolutionary, chapter in the Doom saga.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Put simply, there's nothing else quite like DOOM: The Dark Ages out there. It's both epic and essential.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is fun, chaotic and enjoyable. the Addition of Shield saw has added a new layer of depth to combat and exploration is rather fun. That being said some issues like low demon variety is noticable. Nevertheless, it's a game that everyone should play at least once.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Keeps all the series' strong points of slick and smooth graphics and frenetic, violent gameplay with a different twist that is more grounded. A trilogy where every entry presents a variation on the main theme is a good one.
Review in Arabic | Read full review
Doom: The Dark Ages does many things differently from its predecessors, but it does them well. A rich story, a great sense of power, and still memorable, brutal gameplay make it not only a great addition to the legendary action franchise, but also one of the best games of the year.
Review in Slovak | Read full review
Captain America in a world of demons? DOOM: The Dark Ages does not revolutionize the series, but it offers extremely enjoyable gameplay. Satisfaction flows in liters, as does the blood of defeated enemies. There is spectacle.
Review in Polish | Read full review
Doom: The Dark Ages is a welcome attempt to reinvent the most iconic shooter franchise of all time rather than sticking with what had previously worked. Some of the changes work, and some don't, but for the most part, the gameplay is extremely fun, even if it didn't hit the highs of Eternal. An extremely weak plot, some feeble side mechanics, and a somewhat underwhelming soundtrack drag down things a tad, but if you enjoyed Eternal and 2016, then The Dark Ages still has a lot of fun in store for you. Just be prepared to parry like you're playing Metal Gear Rising.
Overall, it’s fair to say that id Software has once again succeeded in creating a game worthy of carrying the legendary DOOM name. The Dark Ages takes some risks and introduces new features, but in the end, most of these decisions and changes pay off in the final experience. The Dark Ages is an unforgettable, adrenaline-fueled festival of demon-slaying, and if you're a fan of the DOOM series—or first-person action games in general—you absolutely shouldn’t miss out on the thrill of playing it.
Review in Persian | Read full review
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.
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.
Review in Turkish | Read full review
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.
Review in Portuguese | Read full review
DOOM: The Dark Ages easily secures my top spot for this year's best first-person shooter game. While the narrative is somewhat decent but a bit forgettable, the refined progression system and improved core mechanics just make The Dark Ages such an entertaining game to play. Rip and tear, everyone... rip and tear!
DOOM: The Dark Ages doesn't reinvent the wheel, but it sure does kick a punch. A familiar installment in many ways, which manages to bring freshness with new mechanics and gloomy scenarios in which you will love to get lost exploring.
Review in Spanish | Read full review
Doom: The Dark Ages marks a new chapter for the series, excelling in its combat system and more open map design, though it falls short in other areas.
Review in Italian | Read full review
While it’s got rousing gunplay that prioritizes parries and weaponized defense, it’s also got enough fluff — a less tactical Glory Kill system, merely passable vehicle sections, a campaign that meanders near the end — that’s unbecoming for a game that came after two tightly tuned installments.
Doom remains second-to-none when it comes to satisfying gunplay, each shotgun blast feels devastating thanks to great visual and sound design. While the new weapons are unique and welcome additions to The Slayer’s arsenal and the parries are plentiful and impactful.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is a major success for one of the industry's most iconic franchises. Revitalizing yourself is no easy feat, especially while maintaining the essence that helped the IP get to where it is today.
DOOM returns with its signature brutality. In The Dark Ages, the game introduces fresh ideas through a compelling exploration system and bloody gameplay that gives every weapon in the arsenal a distinct weight and feel—thanks to the effective use of the DualSense features. All of this is blended with intense music and striking audio-visual effects that make everything scream with rage and excitement. Despite a few missteps that kept the experience from reaching full perfection, it undeniably stands as one of the most thrilling action shooters of this generation.
Review in Arabic | Read full review