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I didn't expect to say it, but Doom: The Dark Ages adding a shield and a parry somehow makes it feel more Doom than ever

I thought I knew what Doom was. Doom: The Dark Ages doesn't fit that image at all. It has a shield. It has parries. You move slowly, deliberately. But it's not this Doom Eternal sequel that has it ...
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'Doom: The Dark Ages' preview: I am a rhino with a gun

The release of the original Doom in 1993 was a pivotal moment in video game history. Widely considered one of the most influential first-person shooters (FPS), Doom's relatively sparse plot followed ...

'I think only the shotguns are the same,' says Doom: The Dark Ages director, otherwise the guns are brand-new or significantly transformed

Speaking to Doom: The Dark Ages game director Hugo Martin and producer Marty Stratton for our Doom cover story in the ...
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DOOM: The Dark Ages is much easier than Eternal, here's why

TL;DR: DOOM: The Dark Ages early access introduces a parry system and shield mechanics, shifting combat from glory kills to fast-paced, strategic engagements with more enemies on-screen. This change ...
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Doom: The Dark Ages Update 1 patch notes improve Atlan & Dragon gameplay

Doom: The Dark Ages has been out for a moment and millions of players are enjoying it, but id Software is still dedicated to making it even better. The first major update has launched, bringing a few ...
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Bethesda Softworks’ ‘Doom: The Dark Ages’ officially launches

(WNDU) - Bethesda Softworks’ latest installment in the “Doom” franchise, “Doom: The Dark Ages”, launches for PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S. This installment is a prequel to both the “Doom” ...
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DOOM: The Dark Ages - Becoming The Ultimate Weapon [Hands-on Preview]

Doom (2016) threw players right into the boots of the Doom Slayer, put a gun in their hands, and sent them after the hordes of Hell. There was no preamble or easing players into the action – the ...
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Players Not Happy About “Amazing” Feature Removed

Bethesda, id Software, and Xbox released DOOM: The Dark Ages this week via the PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X. And judging by its 85 on Metacritic, there is a lot to like about the new DOOM game, which is ...
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Chapter 11 Hellbreaker secrets

DOOM: The Dark Ages’ Hellbreaker chapter marks the halfway-point of the game, and is our second time stepping foot inside the huge mech that is the Atlan. As a result, we’ll be punching our way ...
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Image Comparison Shows How Doom: The Dark Ages Graphics Improved Over Eternal

Matti Robinson is a veteran of the industry originally from Finland, with nearly 20 years of writing and editing experience. His love for gaming started with the Commodore 64 and grew with each ...
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Doom The Dark Ages update fixes one of the worst problems, and makes it tougher

What does it mean to feel like the Doom Slayer? 2016 and Doom Eternal nailed the energy. With that soundtrack ripping and tearing through your senses, you felt deadly, invincible, and full of ...
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'Doom: The Dark Ages' preview: I am a rhino with a gun

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate commission. Several decades have passed ...