Doom Eternal is first-person-shooter perfection. The 2020 title came from somewhere, though: one of the most important FPS series in the industry.
The Video-game series Doom started in 1993.The original title defined the FPS genre and inspired numerous studios, clones, and sub-genres.
Ever since, the saga has kept moving forward, pushing the genre’s envelope to deliver the best possible demon-slayer product.
So far, we’ve seenfive main Doom games, which are the ones iD Software created. Also, there’re various bundles, third-party entries, expansions, and a VR title. The total is16 Doom entries.
All Doom Games in Order of Release Date
Id Software owns the Doom IP, and the studio has been at the helm of every title. Their formula is simple but effective. These are first-person shooters where you play as an ultimate badass. The“Doom Guy” is a space marine who “Fights Like Hell” for humanity.
Overall, players combat against the forces of Hell (demons and the undead). There’s usually a big arsenal of weapons, each one featuring vastly different functionalities and advantages.
The Slayer also has a sci-fi armor, thePraetor Suit. In some games, it can be upgraded to offer extra defensive, offensive, and mobility perks. Mobility is crucial on most Doom games: these titles are fast, chaotic, and furious. Players need to move fast and constantly swap their weapons to defeat the hellspawn.
Game design is linear, meaning you have to complete various levels. These levels function as mazes, with main areas, side areas, collectibles, and hidden secrets.
Overall, the Doom series comes in three parts. There’s theClassic Series (1993 – 1997), theDoom 3 era (2004 – 2012), and therebooted series (2016 – ). Every main series game is available for modern consoles.
Doom – 1993 (Main series)
The original Doomdebuted in 1993 for MS-DOS systems. Different editions and ports are available for Xbox One, PS4, Nintendo Switch,Android, andiOS.
It was an FPS with early 3D graphics and 2D character models. An unnamed space marine ran through multiple military bases in Hell and bases on Mars’ moons. Each dungeon had various episodes, and the final area had a boss fight.
Moreover, playing through the levels required managing health, armor, and ammo. Enemies were tough, plentiful, and vicious. The arsenal included a pistol, a plasma rifle, a pistol, power-ups, and the mighty BFG 9000.
The plot was not as significant as the gameplay, but it was still there. The game had three episodes, and the lore came via short text segments between these episodes.After the “Doom Guy” assaulted a superior officer, he’s sent on a “suicide” mission to protect a combat force on various military bases.
