IGN : From piloting an Atlan mech, to dedicated dragon-riding levels reminiscent of taking on Covenant scarab tanks in Halo 3 as Master Chief, Doom: The Dark Ages feels like id Software's answer to the cancelled ideas of Doom 4, and Halo, as well as Call of Duty. Will the introduction of long and elaborate cutscenes in DOOM The Dark Ages, as well as vehicle sections, interrupt Doom's intense gameplay flow? Only time will tell.
VGChartz's Lee Mehr: "Before getting into the nominees, there’s one interesting omission worth noting: Black Ops 7. This marks the first time in this decade when Call of Duty has consecutively failed to reach our shortlist. Regardless of its popularity, that sends a clear signal as to what these nominees – ranging from AAA to indie – bring to the table. And given the impressive vote share between them (none eclipsing 35%), it's safe to say shooter fans got their fill last year. Without further ado, here are the nominees…"
In which long-time video game critic Paul Semel recounts his favorite games of the year.
"Doom: The Dark Ages is a perfect blend of familiar and fresh - a gory, gorgeous shooter with plenty of content to enjoy."
- Stuart Cullen, TechStomper
Halo moment? Are they making the gameplay clunky like in Halo? I hope not.
Weird comparison but I'm definitely all ears
I like the look of it
12 year olds in here are confused