Introduction
Today we are going to check out the beginning of a classic franchise, off course we are going to see where Doom started, and most importantly did this game age well? The classic Doom is from 1993, back when looking up and down in an FPS game was still, a very unknown thing for Doom. Ah, the good old days when you could snipe a demon with a shotgun from the other side of the base, all you needed was a straight line, no matter if the demon is above or below you. But, what else makes this game great? There is only one way to find out, we need to review this game! We will not do a story section for this review, since this game is all about blowing up demons, and not about the story!
What did I think before playing Doom 1?
Off course, like many other people, I have played Doom 1, but I played it on the floppy disks, I believe it was a four set and my brother arranged them for me, I am unsure how he got them, but he told me, they were rare. Sadly, I have lost these floppy disks. But luckily, you can play Doom 1 on Gamepass these days. That is also where I played it on the PC. For more information we went to the Steam Page!
The Steam Page
https://store.steampowered.com/app/2280/DOOM_1993/
The first thing that we see is off course, that this game also includes episode 4, which is amazing. While some kids were warned that this game was too demonic when I was young, my parents did not really bother at all. I seem to have grown up, I don’t think that I worship the devil, instead, I will blow him up with my rocket launcher! I am glad to see they kept the original visuals but did polish them a bit, I mean, games like this are just insanely beautiful!
Rating
I rate Doom 1 with a 9.7 before playing.
Time to blow up some demons!
Gameplay
The gameplay of Doom 1 is fairly simple, you run around and shoot demons, however some of these demons, rather most of them can also shoot back at you. These would be rather dangerous as they can aim very well. You will start out with only the pistol but as you go through the levels, you will find bigger guns. My favorite is like almost always, the shotgun!
You will have to look carefully for secrets, these will hold armor and health, and many times’ ammo as well. Without ammo, you will not be killing any demons, without armor you are going to take the full blow of hits, and without health you will be very dead! Some of the secrets are buttons that need to be timed well, it is easier if you have the option to always run on. This game does not mind throwing many baddies at you at once!
There are four episodes to play, and while going through the levels you might get lost, luckily this game has a map, it even shows what door needs which key card. If you are lucky, you might even find an area map, but these are very well hidden! You will really need to look in every nook and cranny to find these!
Rating
I rate the gameplay of Doom 1 with a 9.6
A good old classic game that will keep you on your toes!
Sound and Graphics
Graphics
The graphics of Doom 1 are superb, they have aged extremely well. While it is clear, this game is from another era, these kinds of graphics are top-notch! You can clearly see all kinds of blood and gore! Or even the corpse getting squished by a door!
Sound
The soundtracks will keep you on your toes while you keep running around like a maniac to avoid the aliens. The sound effects are amazing as well, splash goes the blood!
Rating
I rate the sound and graphics of Doom 1 with a 9.9.
Doom 1 has amazing graphics and soundtracks that have aged very well.
What did I think after playing Doom 1?
I had a lot of fun when Playing Doom 1, the shotgun is very useful, and I like to blow up the demons, it is best to kill them right under a door. Let that door smash their corpses! There is a huge variety in demons, and as you continue with the other episodes, you will come across more of them. The levels are also very fun to zoom through, the map makes it bearable to get lost!
It is insane how the bullets will be flying around you. Around each corner, a demon might be lurking, but behind your secret doors might open! Who knows, there suddenly might be a huge ambush if you push a button! You always need to be ready for an ambush, or you will get swarmed and destroyed!
Rating
I rate Doom 1 with a 9.8 after playing,
It is insane how much fun this game is, there is only one thing to do, review Doom 2!
What are my personal thoughts about Doom 1?
This is truly a game that brings me back to the core of first-person shooter games. The insane speed and reflexes that you need are high, back when Doom was at the top of the list. Before all the weird and strange new gadgets got added!
Rating
My personal Rating of Doom 1 is a 9.7.
Shoot those demons down!
Last Words
Pros
- Face off with many demons that want to eat your flesh!
- There are many weapons to use, I prefer the shotgun!
- Play through four amazing episodes with intense shooting action
- Run as fast as you can to hunt down the demons!
- Scour every nook and cranny to find the collectibles that are hidden in each level!
- Use the map to make sure that you do not get lost in some of the bigger levels
- Intense first person shooter action
- Amazing graphics and soundtracks!
Cons
It is time to see how the doom guy came to be in Doom 1!
Final Rating
9.8
Let me know what you think of Doom 1 in the comments!
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Pawel K
good old game
supersven
Indeed!
Silentrets
I didin't still play yet. I'm planning too maybe new version.
Myr
I also played it on DOS via a floppy disk. Good old times!
supersven
The worst part is when you ask a young someone what a floppy disk is, and they reply, the save icon.
DonCarlos
Almost 30 years later and DOOM is still getting reviewed, modded, played, reiterated, and replayed… DOOM is Eternal 🙂
supersven
That is a very good pun! Who does not love some Doom!
Michael Lo
This is epic
supersven
THIS IS... DOOM!
Wonder
To this day, I still hear of new maps and mods being made of this classic and timeless game. Even better, it's still widely available on storefronts like Steam, unlike other games like the original Sims.
supersven
Wait, there is a Sims 1? Just kidding, that game did not age well, but it is a good idea for a review!
Jaromir Krzyszczak
love this game!
fano23
This is one of the most fun old games
supersven
I have to agree!
EMPERORU
This game is never old
PoeticKatana
One of the most epic games of all time!
Anton
Pure gold, epic game!!
fjorduna
I remember playing as a kid and not knowing what to do except kill demons.
supersven
That is enough, just aim and shoot at the demons!
Javier del Ríos
A true classic that never dies. Good review.
metalhead8489
all time classic
long shade
Good review! There are no cons to DOOM!
supersven
To DOOM is always good!