Doom: The Dark Ages is one of the most anticipated games of 2025, coming May 15, and while I'm excited about it, I'm also a bit worried. Doom 2016 is one of the best modern shooters, and Doom Eternal ...

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GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Doom Eternal built upon the strong foundations that the series' 2016 reboot established, evolving the classic and frenetic first-person action by ...

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 ...

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 ...

In the lead-up to the release of Doom: The Dark Ages, a lot has been made of a more story-based approach and a grounded combat system that harkens back to the classics. A new focus on parry mechanics ...

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When director Hugo Martin explained that the mantra for Doom: The Dark Ages was “stand and fight” during Xbox’s Developer Direct earlier this year, I was instantly enticed. It's an idea in direct ...

Heading into Doom: The Dark Ages, I thought the game being a prequel to the 2016 series reboot would make a good entry point for the series. Despite enjoying high-octane first-person shooters, Doom ...