Probably one of the best FPS I have played recently. This version of the DOOM as retained the ACTUAL essence of the Doom that we used to die for, in our childhood.

Graphics:

Stunning and optimized to the HELL. I was never below 80 fps at ultra settings and I do not have something that you can call state of the art. Superior lighting effects and dynamic textures. The game models are also rendered with tremendous detail. Visually intense so that you can smell the corps burning.

Sound:

Too good of a sound. The atmosphere is build very very nicely. And the master stroke here is the dynamic sound-staging, specially when you get into the fight sequences. But this music is not like the DOOM3 where you get a sense of fear. The environmental sounds will infact encourage players to push and stick to the game for 5 more minutes.

Story;

The story is just at the right amount to keep things together. But the basic stuff is - kill or be killed. You protagonist and "someone" is the antagonist - simple. And as you progress further you will get some twist and turns in the story as well. But honestly I did not like the ending - the story never gets a chance to complete and the ending basically "begging" for a sequel. All in all I like it - not too complex yet not to straight.

Gameplay:

The biggest achievement of this game - its gameplay. IT IS FUN - a ton of it. You get so many upgrades that sometimes you forget that you are playing an FPS and not an ARPG. Different upgrades for you, your abilities and your weapons. There are good number of secrets that you can continue to unlock and may be needing you another play-through. I also liked the feature called the "Glory Kill" - tearing your enemies apart with nothing but your bear hands is so much cynical fun.


Conclusion:

All in all DOOM is a Must buy for a person who is looking for a real fast paced FPS with nice story line, stunning audio-visuals and UN-parallel gameplay. If you get it on a good sale it will be like icing on the cake.

~ happy hunting hell ~