DOOM 3

play this over bfg edition unless you wanna play the lost mission, otherwise it's a decent game. the sound design is on point and the lighting is still better than games nowadays (released 2004, modern game development is an actual joke filled with zero innovation). as a result of this game having an actual lighting system compared to the corporate check box called "lighting" in the soulless manufactured garbage of today, you have to actually use a flashlight to see things, unfortunately you can't do that while using a gun at the same time so figure it out LOL. you can fix the resolution and aspect ratio by putting in a text file somewhere, idk what it was but its pretty easy to find the fix by just googling it takes like 3 minutes.
I prefer it over the shits eternal combat, but for the love of god download a spread fix for the shotgun because it is literally the worst gun in the entire franchise. a blind hood rat could shoot more accurately with a blunderbuss than you will while trying to aim the shotgun in this game, it's terrible. and the worst part is, the zombie shotgunners can shoot with it more accurately, because their spread radius is 5 degrees, while yours is like fucking 20 or 30, meaning you're going to have to use it like a melee and even then it isn't that accurate. some hipster at ID thought "we want to promote more close quarters combat in our horror game, so lets change the most useful weapon in the game to more closely match that philosophy" which just doesn't work, because half the enemies in this game will hitscan you from across the room and the other half blind you with damage feedback because every melee attack shakes your screen like your parents shook you as a baby to make you stop crying, making all your bullets inaccurate anyways.
the final levels are the most tedious, just endless hallways with endless ammo dump mob sections. the game's art design is on point and still looks more futuristic and cool than practically every modern game nowadays. the hell sections actually looks like hell, people back then were still afraid of concepts like hell and didn't fetishize/romanticize hell for some very peculiar reason we do now? as a result, they actually attempted a more horror aspect to this, which makes sense because HELL, is not a nice place figuratively or literally. the demonic portions of this game are still ten times more intense and nightmarish than anything bethesda pumps out with nu-doom today and makes that shit look like a coughing baby in weenie hut jrs compared even 20 years later with doom the dark ages. HELL is a dark, nightmarish agony full of tortured spirits and eternal babylonian torture, as it should be :)

think half life mixed with diablo 2 mixed with quake(ish) and you got doom 3, oh and the shotgun is still actually worthless, did I mention that?

Replayed this last fall with some texture and resolution mods, general fixes too.

Insane how well this game holds up. It looks and feels amazing.

One of the most overhated games I have ever played. The gameplay is different from the first two games but is still incredibly satisfying and fun. The atmosphere is where this game really shines though. It isn't a horror game but the aesthetics instill this sense of dread and helplessness in the player that none of the other games in this series have been able to, with these oppressive industrial and (literally) hellish environments.

The game makes great use of lighting too, with most areas having enough visibility to navigate through, but not enough so that the player can see everything. This means that the player is forced to switch to their flashlight to fully see what's going on, which makes for some very tense encounters when you have to switch back and forth between your flashlight and guns to kill enemies. It's really well done, and its a damn shame that they did away with this in the BFG edition because its one of the most unique aspects to Doom 3 and gives it a nice survival horror element whilst still remaining true to the action roots of the series.

The story is about what you'd expect for an early Doom game, and I mean that in the best possible way. It doesn't contain this convoluted mythology surrounding Doomguy and the origins of the demons like the latest games do, but it also doesn't just feel like an after thought, with plenty of audio logs and notes scattered about to build up the world and make it feel more believable.

Overall, this is a great entry in the series and I wish I played through it sooner. It takes a while to get going, but when it does, it's really good and well worth playing.

Great game and been playing DOOM since day 1. I just wish I could turn the brightness up - getting too old for these dark, dingy corridors and trying to switch between torch and weapon. All I want to do is kill stuff :0)

I already own D3BFG Edition, but I bought this game recently just so i could mod. The game is still a 9 out of 11. I already bought over 30 new boxers and i still haven't beaten the game yet

Using D3HDP v 2.0 and some tweaking of the settings in the console menu to your liking, this is THE definitive Doom 3 experience.
If you have this one in your library and BFG edition, I recommend modding Doom 3 classic instead for your first playthrough-- especially if you're a horror fan seeking a tense and thrilling experience. Play it without modding the flashlight, TRUST.

dont like it, also it scares the crap outta me

Doom 3 is one of my favourite games. and yes it's canon to the slayer's story. You don't play as the slayer but the game does mention the sentinels & the slayer and this game takes place few years before the events of 2016's DOOM. This game isn't fast pace but it's still a challenge in it's own way. The flashlight mechanic is a reminder that you are not the slayer but just a vulnerable marine. The level design still amazes me today and not many games can pull off a believable science fiction world. Best way to experience this game is to play this at midnight, light's off, headset on max volume. for an old game, it still rips & tears.

I honestly never enjoyed Doom 1 and 2 that much but this did it for me. I consider this game to be part of that trend in the mid 2000s of graphically impressive and atmospheric first-person games despite the gameplay being a bit basic.

Developed by id Software and released in 2004, Doom 3 marked the long-awaited return of the legendary franchise after years of absence and a tumultuous development process. This third installment boldly pivots the series toward the realm of horror-driven first-person shooters, delivering an experience that is as gripping as it is terrifying.

Set in 2145 on the red planet of Mars, Doom 3 unfolds within the confines of the Union Aerospace Corporation (UAC), a futuristic conglomerate conducting experiments in teleportation, weaponry, and biology. A catastrophic teleportation mishap tears open a portal to Hell, unleashing a horde of grotesque and belligerent demonic creatures, akin to an infernal Pandora’s box. As the anonymous Doom Marine, it’s your mission to eradicate these nightmarish abominations and halt their invasion before they can set their sights on Earth. While the plot may seem simplistic at first glance, laced with B-movie-style dialogue, it serves as a gritty backdrop for relentless monster-slaying action.

Doom 3 represents a seismic shift for the franchise, embracing a horror-centric approach with strikingly realistic visuals for its time. The game’s atmosphere is oppressively grim, brought to life by bleak, futuristic industrial environments drenched in rust, blood, and scattered corpses. Unidentifiable organic matter and grotesque viscera litter the halls, while the game’s masterful use of dynamic lighting and shadows creates an unrelenting sense of dread. Mars has never felt so suffocating—claustrophobes, beware. While I wished for more time exploring the planet’s desolate surface, the game’s interiors are breathtakingly detailed, despite a few lackluster textures that slightly mar the otherwise stellar presentation.

The chilling atmosphere is amplified by an exceptional soundscape. From eerie, droning noises to blood-curdling screams and unsettling whispers, every sound keeps you on high alert, fostering a constant state of tension and unease. The only minor drawback is the near absence of in-game music, a disappointment for fans of Bobby Prince’s iconic soundtracks from the original Doom games. That said, the main theme is a pulse-pounding rock anthem, and the pause menu’s music adds a haunting layer of mystery.

The bestiary of Doom 3 is a parade of grotesque, nightmare-inducing creatures, each more horrifying than the last. You’ll take twisted pleasure in dismembering and eviscerating these monstrosities. Demons lurk in every shadow, often ambushing you from corners or emerging right behind you—stay vigilant, as danger is ever-present. Many iconic enemies from earlier Doom titles return in more realistic, terrifying forms, including:

Zombies, some wielding shotguns or machine guns, adding a tactical edge to encounters.
Imps, ubiquitous humanoid demons hurling fireballs.
Cacodemons, the infamous floating red spheres that spit electric projectiles.
Pinky Demons, now ferocious quadrupeds with a startling redesign.
Archviles, capable of summoning other demons to overwhelm you.
Revenants, skeletal warriors armed with rocket launchers.

New horrors also infest the UAC’s labs, such as:

Trites, swarming spider-like creatures that attack in packs.
Cherubs, grotesque insectoid beings with disturbingly human-like child faces.
Wraiths, teleporting fiends that keep you guessing in combat.

Massive bosses punctuate the campaign, offering challenging encounters that stand out in an otherwise relatively easy game.

Doom 3 boasts a varied and satisfying arsenal, paying homage to the franchise’s roots. Standouts include:

The Shotgun, devastating at close range but hampered by a wide spread and sluggish fire rate.
The Pulse Rifle and Minigun, perfect for mowing down hordes of enemies.
The Chainsaw, a gory tool for reducing demons to bloody pulp.
The Rocket Launcher and the legendary BFG-9000, which obliterate anything in their path.
The Soul Cube, a mystical weapon that restores health by slaying enemies.

Your trusty Flashlight is an essential ally in the pitch-black UAC facility, but the inability to wield it alongside a weapon is a frustrating design choice. Constantly switching between the flashlight and your arsenal disrupts the flow of combat, a flaw that could have been solved with a simple in-game duct tape fix or a suit-integrated light.

Veterans of classic Doom games may find the combat slower and less frenetic, particularly in one-on-one encounters. However, battles against multiple enemies inject a thrilling dose of chaos. The level design is delightfully intricate, often labyrinthine, and meticulously crafted, though occasional searches for well-hidden items evoke the exploration-heavy days of old-school FPS games.

Doom 3 is an exceptional title that fans of FPS and horror games will find immensely rewarding. Its suffocating atmosphere, set within a hellish technological nightmare, is nothing short of phenomenal. With a substantial campaign lasting around ten hours, it keeps players gripped from start to finish. However, it remains underappreciated by some fans of the franchise, which is a shame. While it diverges from the fast-paced action of its predecessors, this distinctiveness is its greatest strength, carving out a unique identity in the series. Don’t hesitate—dive into the Martian abyss and fulfill your mission!

A remastered version, DOOM 3 BFG Edition, was released in 2012.
Check out my review of it here.

Half the time you can't see the enemies because it's so damn dark, and the rest of the time you can't see them because they will spawn imps behind you to have violent buttsex with you.

Here is my review for DOOM 3:

Doom 3 is a very atmospheric game. There's gore, blood, and viscera all over the place. Most of the game is incredibly dark. So it is difficult to actually see what you should be aiming at. You got to flip back and forth between a weapon and a flashlight. More so, the game loves to spawn enemies behind you or directly in front when you open a door. It does feel pretty cheap. But at least the game provides you with plenty of ammo and health. The weaponry is where the game shines. You get all the weapons Doom is known for: your Chainsaw, your Plasma Rifle, your Chaingun, and of course the BFG! For the first time in the series Doom 3 introduces vertical aiming! So you have to track your enemies as they fly through the air. Making the Lost Souls, Cherubs, and Cacodemons much more of a threat than before. There's also some outside "no air" sections. But those are pretty forgettable as you just run through them to the next door within 60 seconds.
Story wise, this is a fleshed out reboot of the original Doom. You're Doomguy who goes to the Mars research base. They are researching teleportation technology and have inadvertently teleported to a place that no human should venture. Shit hits the fan immediately upon arrival. The power goes out, screams and torment are heard, and things start exploding. You grab a gun and your armor and set to work. This time you're guided by your sergeant through the Mars base. You got to get to the power station to start up the power, then send out a distress message to the human fleet, then investigate and stop the Hell invasion of Mars. Each area is heavily guarded by demons. So you do what you do best, and mow them down. Each area provides a new enemy and new weapons, each more powerful than the last. Eventually you find your way to the chief scientist's lab... alas! It is a trap and he sends you to hell. Doomguy fights his way out of Hell and back to Mars. When you return you find they have created a gigantic portal under the surface of Mars to invade Earth. Doomguy has to stop this. He ventures down into the substrate to rip and tear his way to the portal. It is guarded by the biggest demon you've seen, the dreaded Cyberdemon! This demon is huge and wields rocket launchers. But Doomguy has something to stop him... your trusty Chainsaw Cube! Sure it's an ancient demon killing artifact deemed the Soul Cube... but it's a flying chainsaw cube! The portal is sealed and backup arrives. Doomguy is the only survivor.

Overall, it's a fine shooter; yet, pretty basic by today's standards. Unfortunately, it doesn't contain the same nostalgia factor of Doom 1 or Doom 2. I personally prefer the game that ripped this off... Dead Space 😄


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Here is my review for DOOM 3: Resurrection of Evil:

This is a DLC continuation of Doom 3. Hell is once again breaking through to Mars and it's up to Doomguy to stop it. That's pretty much the entire plot. You find a heartifact (an ancient artifact shaped like a heart) and you have to return it to Hell. This is a much more straight forward run and gun when compared to the base Doom 3 game. It's not focused on tension or atmosphere, you're all about the ripping and the tearing. Surprisingly, it's all new areas and objectives, very little is recycled from the base game.

Gameplay is exactly the same as Doom 3; with a few new things. It adds the heartifact, which grants you the ability to slow down time. As you defeat bosses the heartifact powers up, granting invincibility and beserk(one hit kill punches). You get the super shotgun (renamed to double barrel shotgun) and the gravity gun from Half-Life 2. I consider the gravity gun overpowered so much more in this than in Half-Life. The intention of the gun was to catch enemy fireballs and chuck them back. However, every object is indestructible, so you can pick up your favorite steel barrel, launch it at the enemy, pick it up and repeat. These barrels also block enemy attacks. So there's very little threat unless you're surrounded.

Overall, it's a fine romp if you need more Doom 3 action. I never seen the Doom movie, but now I wonder if this is the baseline of that film.

the scariest part about this game are those terrifying looking people

While maybe not a great DOOM game, it's still a great game. Pretty much just an Id take on Half-Life 1, mixed with Alien aesthetics. Just mod it with dhewm3 and get through this (pretty easy) campaign.

This game has been maybe the first time in a while that gave the sensation of endlessness, not in a good way. The tasks become repetitive and enemies are annoying, you are put in the most unfair situations that warrant health loss no matter what. The corridors are tight and being proficient at mouse and key is a must. The lighting that attempts to create a dark environment is pushed to the max to the point you absolutely need to use a flashlight. Doom BFG edition apparently "turns on the lights" and allows a shoulder mounted flashlight so you can still use your weapons, might give that a try after long break from this game. I would caution those who think this game will be similar to older games like Halo CE, despite being a first person shooter. If your looking to just play all the Dooms to say you did have at it but, expect a lot of stress and pick the recruit difficulty.

Doom 3 is an interesting game, instead going down the routes of traditional doom with its transaction into 3D, we got a weird hybrid of a boomer shooter and a horror game, theres a lot of stuff to this so i'll list off the positives and negatives for the game :

Positives :
- there are more movement options thanks to the power of jumping and crouching
- the level design is really cool in a lot of places
- it doesn't have much of a story but it has more then any doom game prior as well as a mountain of lore from the PDA
- you can kill yourself by charging up the BFG too much, why is it a positive? cause its funny to me and only really happens if you aren't paying attention.

Mixed stuff :
- a ton of new enemies as well as redesigns from old doom games, most new enemies are unfun to fight and some of the redesigns suck but some of them on the other hand are really cool like the hell knight for example.
- there are three new weapons, a machine gun, hand grenades and the macguffin weapon, the machine gun is a very fun weapon with high accuracy, grenades were... pretty much useless, i never found a good reason to ever use them and the macguffin weapon you need to charge by killing enemies and when you fire it, will hone into the strongest enemy in the room and instantly kill them giving you a large amount of health with most of the time it being a full heal, its an instant win button and its boring, old weapons-wise, there isn't much to say, the pistol is still the pistol, the shotgun is what videogames think a shotgun is so inaccurate until you get close to something, mini-gun is still strong, plasma rifle is easily my favourite version of it in any doom game, rocket launcher does very little friendly fire damage and functions the same, BFG needs to be charged to do crazy damage, mostly positive when it comes to old weapons.

Negatives :
- theres fall damage
- theres a stamina bar for sprinting
- the final boss is disappointing due to the fact that you can only damage it with the macguffin weapon
- aside from the music that plays when you boot up the game as well as the credits music, the music is just generic horror ambience or music, nothing fancy like what doom is known for ( except 64 but its good in its own ways )
- probably the biggest issue i have with the game is the stagger mechanic, any instance of damage will lead to your screen shaking, which throws off your aim and with a large amount of melee enemies that hit you very quickly and ranged enemies that have rapid-fire weapons, it leads to it being so bad, you're going to waste ammo a lot trying to fight those enemies.

if i had to summarise doom 3, it is that it is a good game, it just isn't a good doom game, i had fun with the game when i wasn't getting staggered to high hell.

It's a horror game that is dressed like doom, plays like doom, acts like doom, but may not be accepted as a doom game. If you take it as a horror game unrelated to the doom games, its pretty good and can actually be kinda creepy in the same idea of Alien Isolation but is more action focused. The real criticisms goes in when you try to compare it to doom games both newer and older as the Doom 3 games really are their own thing worth checking out if you are into horror games but like the idea of defending yourself more than running away.

The first half of the game is excellent but the later half not so much.

Despite all that is said about the game, I genuinely believe this is incredible as not only a video game, but a Doom Game, but not for the reasons that you would think, I believe the first half of Doom 3 Perfectly captures what made the older dooms feel atmospheric or spooky which is lighting, contrary to popular belief Doom 1993 was never made to be ultra fast paced video game, with the old controls and lighting that they worked on, they wanted the game to feel intense for gamers whenever the lights in a room would cut out, and they would barely be able to see enemy silhouettes, Doom 3 in the first half did this insanely well, but once you get to the 25 to 37 percent way through the game the action picks up intensely, and nearly every level past that feels like how Doom felt with faster action, and I genuinely love the gameplay loop, it feels satisfying, and despite some levels having repetitive color schemes, I believe the whole experience was worth it to me, and if you can, please play it in the DHEWM3 port, it makes setting up everything easier, and makes the resolution and lighting even prettier while not touching the gameplay, all in all an incredible game that I believe gets too much flak, and while it's not my fav doom game, I believe it deserves to be seen as a Doom game just like it's brothers

Порой пиздец душно, коридоры в начале и середине игры можно было бы в 2 раза сократить. Сегменты с адом и подземельем увеличить, тогда вообще игра была бы конфеткой. А, ну и ебаные коды с замками, которые нужно везде искать тоже заебали. В целом неплохой хоррор шутер, ничего плохого сказать не могу

I finally played Doom 3 (2004) again, almost 20 years later. This time I completed it on Veteran difficulty. The game is just as intense and terrifying as I remember from my childhood. It's full of scary moments that literally made me jump out of my chair.
With a solid story, impressive scenarios, simple game mechanics, awesome weapons, immersive sound effects, and threatening monsters, Doom 3 is an unforgettable experience.
I consider it a masterpiece and definitely a must-play if you love classic horror shooters, especially if you're looking for a nostalgic trip back to the golden days of early PC gaming.

The kind of horror game I like, not too many jumpscares but still scary at times. Also has the best ragdoll physics I've even seen

Still the best version of the game. The BFG edition's flash light is mounted on the gun and always lit, taking out some of the horror from the game. I think they added more ammo too which made the game easier but i'm not sure.

Really good and underrated. Everything clicks once you play more aggressive. Satisfying to bunny hop through the corridors and head shot demons with with shotgun. Has the best hell sections and demon designs in the series

A classic that can't be missing in your library

也许在射击和画面来说，在2004年算是不错的游戏。但是对于2025年的我来说，这个游戏太吵闹了，我偏好严谨一点的射击，不知道当年为什么入手这个游戏。
It was a good game in 2004 for its shoot and display part. But for me in 2025, it is too noisy lol. Maybe it is why i prefer more serious shooters. (Even didnt know why i bought the game six years ago. LMAO)

I love DOOM all of it's installments and the movies.

Best Doom game, finds the perfect balance between non-stop action and horror.

Fantasic game in my opionion

I wish you had the option to turn the gun on yourself in this game

I mean, it's not a bad game at all, but it kinda ruined the Doom I was used to. For me, Doom was a game you would go into, shoot up a bunch of demons, and then go back to whatever you were doing before. I even have a playlist for the game. I just turn off the music, listen to my music, and don't have to worry about missing some important dialog. If you want Doom, play 1 and 2. If you want a game with a really good story, play Doom 3. That is my opinion on this.

Yes i would recommend this 100%, very cool and interesting environment, great attention to detail. and a interesting and very immersive story

actually quite good, especially moody and immersive on a CRT and surround sound in a dark room
(and I love the flashlight, sue me)

This game is still a good time, just make sure to download this mod that fixes the shotgun by decreasing it's spread from a horrific 22 degrees to a simple 5 (same as the shotgunners.)

Here is the link to mod from Nexus:
https://www.nexusmods.com/doom3/mods/1685?tab=description

You play the game as the character known as "Doom The 3rd" Aka "Doom Number 3" (The younger brother of Doom and Doom Number II both of which later became a single entity known as Doom + DOOM II, and also Doom Number 64).

After being freed from the Psych ward for being such a nice guy, Doom Number 3 is sent by his family to Mars to work as a Janitor so he can prove himself behaving well in a work enviroment, but just after reaching Mars Doom Number 3 notices that he left his silly pills back home (Now that's quite a shame...) and after meeting Doctor "Ressurection of Evil" Uncovers his plot of (To only his surprise) Ressurect Evil and bring a Hellish Incursion Upon the UAC Facility.

Will Doom The 3rd be able to differentiate between Ally and Enemy and Save the UAC Facility from Certain DOOM?!
(See what i did there?)
Is it all something from Doom Number 3's Schizophrenic Imagination?!
Honestly I don't know, i wouldn't bet on him but he's a nice guy doing his best so nothing is impossible.

frantic, tense, bloody - while the arsenal has some room for improvement, the game rules

especially on nightmare where the artifact gets unlocked much earlier and the player health drains to one-shot levels without frequent use of this cube - if you love doom eternal's system mechanics you will love the artifact

incredibly memo heavy but clearing a stage feels blissful

Old school fun shooter game with a storyline. Definitely Retro.

Many people say it's a good game but not a good DOOM game, I personally think it's a great DOOM game. It's still the classic "Oh no! Demons are killing everyone! We need a badass marine to take care of them!" but with a horror atmosphere.

It's not a scary game because what else are you going to do with a shotgun while a demon is chasing you? But the environments and lighting are really impressive, even today I'm still surprised that a 2005 game was able to pull it off.

Overall I highly recommend this game. You can still sprint around, shooting demons in the face, but don't expect anything similar to classic DOOM or Eternal.

Great game and not expensive to buy!!!

Very trivial game with very repetitive levels and gameplay for such great series as DOOM. Small hall, pew-pew, go next hall, pew-pew and till end of game.

best game ever I love this game growing up on xbox and the pc and this is on my 1000/100 rating always to all youngsters I Recommend this game.

I may have taken a lot longer than most people to complete the game. but I enjoyed every second.... Even though I was on edge the entire time! I played on normal and the game provided plenty of ammo to keep things going smoothly,

A lot of people say Doom 3 is not a doom game but I have to say I disagree. This game is very much a doom game but in the frame of it being made as a 2004 first person shooter with a horror vibe. Yes this game is very different but in it's dna it's very much a Doom game. Instead of playing as a super powered feeling doom guy you play a more vulnerable space marine. This is a horror game because as you could imagine a bunch of demons invading a space station would be pretty scary. Your not completely defenseless you can defend yourself but for most of the game you feel almost like you are barley getting by. This game is just filled with great atmosphere. The space station can be dark and scary. Hell actually looks haunting and filled with dread and hopelessness. This is the best version of hell I've seen in a doom game. This game has many controversies like the flash light and the shotgun. Personally I like the design even if it's hard to believe a bunch of space marines in the future don't have mounted flashlight. This game was purposely designed in a way to create tension and fear. Same with the shotgun which is very close range and has a level of rng to it with the spread. It's purposely designed this way because of the reasons I stated above. If the shotgun could just be used from a mile away you would never be forced to be in close quarters with the enemy which would take away from the tension and horror vibes. But long story short all the weapons are fun to use. Later in the game you even get a artifact that gives you special abilities and that is where the game starts to feel a little more like doom. I like how this game is different enough from the other doom games and nails it. It's a different take on the doom formula. They could of just made doom 3 like 1 and 2 but that would have been too safe as well as boring. You have to respect how they went out of their way to do something new. You would never see that in a popular franchise today.

It aged super well and is a timeless game.

The game does a great job at surprising you with enemy encounters. They can come everywhere at anytime and you will never be sure. You can go back to the previous room and enemies suddenly start appearing. Weapons feel great, the horror and tension is still there and Im very sure most people would find this game still scary or scarier than most horror games today.

To give me tension and great atmosphere even tho I beat it 3 times in total (twice on BFG edition) deserves to be called awesome. It may be not the best doom game but its the most special one.

Apply the "D3HDP - DooM 3 Essential HD Pack" by H3llBaron and this game has new life. It's how I wish i enjoyed it 20 years ago. It's a lot more immersive. No flashlight mod required to have fun anymore. Using the available lights as part of the mechanics and strategy. I will not go back to the BFG version after this.

This is the worst Doom game by a long shot.
It's an OK horror-shooter.
If it didn't have Doom in the title no one would be playing it these days.
It hasn't aged well. By contrast, all of the other main four Doom games have a timeless quality that make them fun to play in any era.
99% of Doom 3's encounters rely on darkness and ganks. Those mechanics could be effective if thrown in occasionally, but trying to base an entire game around them doesn't work.
The enemies and weapons are pretty standard and aren't exciting enough to make up for the repetitive encounter design.

Scary, fun, classic

I TRIED I TRIED TO ENJOY THIS, nuh uh, maybe I don't like having to take out my flashlight like 50% of the time, maybe i don't like how it's slower, idk what it is, just not for me, story is nice that i will say one of the better story telling since the first two you just have to rely on the endings but it's tough to enjoy it

The good old DOOM 3
The gunplay, the pistol, the shotgun, the double-barrel, the SMG, the minigun, the rockets and special weapons
...and the crippled fake hero that has to switch to a damn flashlight instead of just attaching it to the weapons. And bearing in mind that a very big portion of the game is amazingly dark, this would randomly cause raw trouble.
The monsters, the fantasy, the zombified warriors, the heavy-tooth bosses, them bosses...
...And a slightly sad truth is that you won't be battling only just monsters, but also stupid environmental factors to the point you might wonder if enemies can kill you more times than falldowns, lasers, flames, suffocation and whatsoever of that type. Eh...QuickSave & Load are here, aren't they..
Difficulty balance is moderate. Neither bad, neither good.
In many relations that game wuld be a sample of what a real Shooter should be but...has no ADS and its crippled moments that might add for an excessively tedious feeling at times, so you might want to play it on portions, not all the game at once, but with breaks and stuff, regardless of how short levels can be.
I won't give a numeric (x/10 or x/100) score here. I don't feel like it. If some factors were cleansed (ADS option, disabling ridicilous environmental deaths, flashlights management, etc), this game 'd be borderline perfect, but nah. It isn't all perfect, it's OK.

This game aged like milk as it came out the same year as half life 2 which made it outdated a few mounths after it relleased. It didnt run well on my pc so i just played the bfg edition insted which did run well. This is not a good doom game but an ok horror shooter in the same vane as half life. as a doom game it gets a 1-2/10 and as a horror shooter it gets a 5/10. to sumerise just play the bfg edition