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Doom: The Dark Ages is one of my most anticipated games of 2025.
But id Softwares upcoming game isnt just a copy of its predecessors.
Its something more daring… and brutal.
As a fan of the franchise, I cannot wait to sink my teeth into this game.
Here are 5 reasons why.
Every weapon has various combos and upgrades, which will open up their utility.
And unlike before, you could now stagger and glory kill multiple enemies in succession.
This plays out like Leonidas from 300, with time slowing down as you butcher foes one by one.
There is a pool of different Glory Kill animations, ensuring you wont see the same actions ad nauseam.
Melee plays a bigger role than before and is as important as shooting guns or tossing your shield.
The left and right analog sticks also serve more functions beyond player and camera movement.
While the games controls are more accessible, this doesnt take away from The Dark Ages challenge.
Youll choose where to go and which objectives to complete in whatever order suits you.
As the devs said, this will be a Doom sandbox.
Given The Dark Ages setting, youll explore environments ranging from dark forests, gloomy dungeons and otherworldly realms.
Though medieval-inspired, Doom isnt ripping off other fantasy games aesthetics.
That said, most story elements happened during scripted cutscenes or were found in codex entries.
Yes, knowing the previous plots will no doubt enhance your immersion, but its not required.
If this is your first Doom game, you wont feel lost.
Now, well be able to do just that in colossal battles against giant demons.
Said battles look like something straight out of Pacific Rim, which Im all about.
Then we have the dragon mounts that allow you to soar over the games environments.
This should take the games power fantasy to the next level.
While the score will be distinctly Doom, it will have its own flavor.
I havent even heard a full theme but I already want to own this games soundtrack.
Expect it to arrive on PC,Xbox Series XandPS5on May 15.
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