90°

DOOM Beta First Impressions | GameCloud

Patrick Waring at GameCloud writes:

"There is nothing – nothing – redeemable about this multiplayer mode that supposedly represents DOOM. Given that we’re also just a few weeks out from release, I can’t see it changing in any significant way as to avert the oncoming train wreck; you could even say that it’s DOOM-ed to be awful. I find it incredibly ironic (and truly disheartening) that we’ve reached this point and come full circle. The studio and franchise once responsible for setting the standard in shooters are now flat out copying tired design tropes from modern shooters instead of progressing arena shooters in any meaningful way. I have no doubt that the game will sell incredibly well, but I guarantee that it will be entirely down to the reputation behind the franchise and not the quality of the game itself. Who knows, maybe the single player will be good?"

Read Full Story >>
gamecloud.net.au
3601d ago Replies(2)
DefenderOfDoom23601d ago

I am keeping my expectations for new DOOM very low . After all, comparing the new DOOM to one of the most iconic video games off all time (original DOOM ) is like comparing the 1975 movie JAWS to 'Sharknado'.

PixelGateUk3601d ago

But Sharknado was made for the 'so bad it's good' market by a studio known for its cheap films and questionable naming to sound like film in the cinema :P?

DefenderOfDoom23600d ago (Edited 3600d ago )

Yeah, you are right . I should have used the movie 'JAWS The Revenge' instead of 'Sharknado' because it was the 4th Jaws movie, .just like the new DOOM is the 4th DOOM game .

But, i am still getting the new DOOM at midnight release , just to play the campaign .

Dudebro903601d ago

Sounds like the writer just really sucked at the beta.

Never had an issue with the clamboring. And complaining about too many players in an area shooter? There has to be a lot of players to keep the action fast.

Demons are just instagib bullet sponges? Wait till your team comes and helps and not try to take on the demon alone.

3601d ago
Manubiggs3601d ago

I enjoyed my time with the beta his weekend a lot.But after I ut downthe cotroller,I felt lke I was done,hae no more interest in going back. But yet again, I'm possibly not the target demographic .... eough talk, I'm going bac to Dark Souls 3

Show all comments (16)
80°

Bethesda Nintendo sale: lowest prices ever for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom (2016), more

Big Bethesda Nintendo Switch eShop sale now live with lowest prices ever for The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Doom (2016), and more.

Read Full Story >>
nintendoeverything.com
Lionsguard353d ago

At this point, if you still don't have these games, just wtf are you even doing?

80°

Most Iconic Armored Suits in Games

GF365: "These are our picks for the most iconic armored suits in games. This article only includes suits from games set in modern times or the future."

Read Full Story >>
gamefreaks365.com
porkChop1019d ago

Samus is on the list. Personally I'd swap the Space Marines with either Grey Fox from MGS or the COG armor from Gears of War.

NecrumOddBoy1019d ago

You’re right. Hiding at the bottom so I missed it

REDGUM1019d ago

There's no Dead Space listed in here, WTF!

Sciurus_vulgaris1019d ago (Edited 1019d ago )

I’d take the Space Marine power armour off the list due to it not originating in a video game.

150°

10 Video Game Sequels That Saved Their Franchise

Video game sequels like Assassin's Creed Origins, Doom (2016), and Fire Emblem Awakening were just what these franchises needed to be revitalized.

Immagaiden1026d ago

Lmao what’s Halo Infinite doing on this list?

Who would ever say Halo Infinite saved the Halo franchise

SullysCigar1026d ago

Thought the same - very bizarre!

RE7 though... my God, what a shift over RE6! That franchise was definitely going in the wrong direction, so RE7 was a welcome return to form.

ModsDoBetter1026d ago

Resi 6 was and still is the worst entry in the series.
7 was a great turnaround, despite people’s concerned about the switch to FP perspective.

DMC5 definitely helped the franchise after the whole DmC debacle. Whilst it was a decent action game, it was a far cry from the series and the characters we knew.

AC Origins is my favourite in the entire AC series. Despite the switch to a more RPG style of gameplay - the setting, soundtrack, length, etc were all amazing. sadly followed up by the ridiculously long and “more of the same” Odsyssey.

I don’t feel it’s fair to say the franchise slipped with Doom 3, Doom 3 was incredibly atmospheric and took the game in a different direction but there’s no denying Doom (2016) was sensational.

Halo 4 & 5 were disappointing but Halo Infinite definitely didn’t save the franchise? What?

TheEnigma3131026d ago (Edited 1026d ago )

I'm going to have to go with SMB 3. I was around when SMB 2 first came out and people hated it. 3 is still arguably the best mario game created.

HellspawnPR19811026d ago

"Halo Infinite"? Worse Halo ever. Whoever made this list just lost all credibility.

Hofstaderman1026d ago

In future lists of a similar nature I have a suspicion Final Fantasy XVI will feature.