DOOM: The Dark Ages Review
DOOM Eternal made me feel superhuman. This one made me feel heavily armed. An 8.1.
The Good
- Medieval techno-hell is gorgeous
- The shield saw growls when it spins up
- Mech and dragon sections are honest spectacle
The Rough Edges
- Slower and heavier where Eternal felt superhuman
- The classic formula shows its years
It's a classic, but classics don't always stand the test of time. This didn't. The Dark Ages slows the Slayer down on purpose: less air-dashing ballet, more stand-your-ground tank, with a shield you throw, parry with and ride into demons like a buzzsaw. On paper, a fresh direction. In my hands, it felt like DOOM remembering it's old.
Don't get me wrong, the craft is real. The medieval techno-hell art is gorgeous, the mech and dragon sections are honest spectacle, and when the shield saw spins up the combat still growls. id Software does not make bad shooters.
But DOOM Eternal made me feel superhuman. The Dark Ages made me feel heavily armed. There's a difference, and it's the difference between an 8.1 and a classic standing tall.
Classics don't always stand the test of time. This didn't.
DOOM Eternal made me feel superhuman. This one made me feel heavily armed. An 8.1.
The Good
- Medieval techno-hell is gorgeous
- The shield saw growls when it spins up
- Mech and dragon sections are honest spectacle
The Rough Edges
- Slower and heavier where Eternal felt superhuman
- The classic formula shows its years
Quick Answers
DOOM: The Dark Ages review score: what did it score?
Moe Train scored DOOM: The Dark Ages a 8.1 out of 10. DOOM Eternal made me feel superhuman. This one made me feel heavily armed. An 8.1.
What platforms is DOOM: The Dark Ages on?
DOOM: The Dark Ages is out now on Xbox, PlayStation and PC. Moe played and scored it on Xbox.
Is DOOM: The Dark Ages worth playing?
DOOM Eternal made me feel superhuman. This one made me feel heavily armed. An 8.1. Read the full DOOM: The Dark Ages review above for the breakdown.
