Doom: The Dark Ages draws widespread critical acclaim review cluster

Friday, May 9, 2025, 10:20 am

Multiple reviewers have weighed in on Doom: The Dark Ages, applauding its robust combat, innovative twists on classic gameplay, and impressive visual delivery. Critics note that while the pace differs from previous entries, the title delivers a satisfying blend of freshness and tradition for longtime fans.

gamespot.com / Doom: The Dark Ages Launch Times And Preload Details Revealed

Microsoft's next big game, Doom: The Dark Ages, launches May 15 for PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC. If you're eager to play the game as soon as possible, developer Bethesda has now published the exact global launch times and confirmed preloading details.PreloadingPreloading for Doom: The Dark Ages…

techspot.com / Doom: The Dark Ages launches to positive reviews

Doom: The Dark Ages is a visually stunning, action-packed shooter with addictive gameplay. While it may not reach the intensity of Doom Eternal, reviewers praise its satisfying combat and rich content, calling it a strong and worthy addition to the franchise. Check out our full benchmark review…

arstechnica.com / Doom: The Dark Ages review: Shields up!

Prepare to add a more defensive stance to the usual dodge-and-shoot gameplay loop.

engadget.com / 'Doom: The Dark Ages' review: Goodbye parkour, hello Shield Saw

Doom: The Dark Ages is a very different game than Doom Eternal, the most recent mainline entry in id Software’s demon-splattering series. While the Slayer in Eternal was a high-jumping, rail-swinging parkour machine, the Slayer in Doom: The Dark Ages moves like a bull on ice skates, heavy and meaty…

kotaku.com / Doom: The Dark Ages: The Kotaku Review

Doom as a franchise has evolved a lot over the decades since it first arrived in the ‘90s. But through all those changes, there remain a few things I need in a Doom game to feel satisfied with it. A Doom game checklist, if you will. It’s not long, but it does make up the core of Doom.Read more...

bgr.com / Doom: The Dark Ages is another gory, wild, over-the-top triumph

It’s not often that we see a decades-old game franchise evolve so drastically, but Doom is not content standing still—literally or figuratively. From the 2016 … The post Doom: The Dark Ages is another gory, wild, over-the-top triumph appeared first on BGR.

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