siliconera

Review: DOOM: The Dark Ages Builds on DOOM and DOOM Eternal

I missed the 2016 DOOM installment and, while DOOM: The Dark Ages is a prequel, it heavily relies upon knowledge of DOOM and DOOM Eternal. After all, it begins on Argent D’Nur with the Night Sentinels ...
Game Rant

Doom: The Dark Ages Forges Its Own Path to the Same Destination as Eternal

Jake is a writer from the United Kingdom. With a focus on first-person shooters, RPGs, and achievement hunting, writing about the gaming industry comes naturally and is a real point of pride. Outside ...
GameSpot

Doom: The Dark Ages Hits 3 Million Players Right Away, And The Majority Of Them Are On Game Pass Apparently

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. Bethesda has announced that Doom: The Dark Ages has become developer id Software's "biggest launch" in the company's 34-year history dating back to ...
Game Rant

Five Years Ago, Doom Eternal Put the Pedal to the Metal

LB Beistad is a writer and musician based in Nashville, TN. Her love of gaming began with her cousin introducing her to Banjo Kazooie and Jak and Daxter. It was love at first play. Since then, she has ...
PCGamesN

Doom Eternal drops to under $5 alongside other brutal games in this bundle

While I enjoy The Dark Ages, Doom Eternal remains my favorite in the long-running series. Doom Slayer's unbridled strength isn't enough to decimate demons, as you'll need to use your knowledge of each ...
GamesRadar+

Doom: The Dark Ages review: "Some may appreciate the greater focus on close-quarters, but others will find themselves nostalgic for the simple joys of double jumps"

While Doom: The Dark Ages is a solid game, the ways it differs from previous titles are largely to its detriment. Most of what's praiseworthy about the Slayer's 2025 adventures are what's translated ...

Doom: The Dark Ages' DLC is so big, it's "basically like a sequel"

Doom: The Dark Ages ' DLC is so big, it's "basically like a sequel". Talking on the Slayers Club livestream, game director Hugo Martin said that while he understands that "it's been a while since we ...
TweakTown

DOOM: The Dark Ages has reportedly only sold 1 million copies, despite 3 million players

TL;DR: DOOM: The Dark Ages launched to critical acclaim and reached 3 million players rapidly, but sales lag behind due to widespread Xbox Game Pass access. Despite high review scores, Steam player ...
GosuGamers

Doom the Dark Ages moves fast and hits hard despite its imperfections

Doom: The Dark Ages is one of the franchise’s more flawed entries, but it feels fantastic to play all the same. After the Doom Slayer quite literally killed the creator of all things in Doom Eternal: ...
GosuGamers

Diablo IV x Doom The Dark Ages crossover announced for 11 March

The Diablo × Doom: The Dark Ages crossover was revealed during the recent Diablo Spotlight showcase. The collaboration arrives on 11 March, bringing Doom-themed cosmetics, free rewards, and various ...
GameSpot

Doom: The Dark Ages Looks Like A Trip To Hell Worth Taking

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. The slogan “Stand and Fight” has been plastered all over Doom: The Dark Ages marketing: a catchphrase that feels at odds with the modern Doom series.
Polygon

I played Doom: The Dark Ages for lore and only got (glorious) demon-killing vibes

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 ...