Summary
Doom: The Dark Ages’ release date is around the corner, and the game’s director has revealed the Cosmic Realm, a new cyclopean world packed with “Lovecraftian” creatures.Doom: The Dark Agespromises to bring many gameplay innovations, new guns, massive worlds, and a frenetic experience true to the franchise.
Over the years,Doomhas become an iconic staple of both the FPS genre and the video game industry as a whole. Although FPS games have evolved significantly sinceDoomfirst appeared, the chaotic yet fun experience the franchise offers remains a popular choice among fans, with eventhe firstDoomstill holding up today. id Software is now gearing up for the release of a new entry in theDoomuniverse, this time set in a new historical period (the Middle Ages), where players must battle waves of demons coming straight from hell and even face off against the very ruler of Hell. Now, the developer has revealed even more details for players to look forward to inDoom: The Dark Ages.
In aPlayStation blog post, Game Director Hugo Martin shared more details on theupcomingDoom: The Dark Ages, revealing the Cosmic Realm. This new world is a Lovecraftian dimension featuring “cyclopean architecture,” where players will encounter enemies like the Cosmic Baron, a huge creature equipped with twin blades for arms and the ability to block the player’s projectiles. Players will also have to face the Cacodemon, a “floating mass of telepathic terror” that uses tentacles to cripple its enemies.
Doom: The Dark Ages is the “Best Doom Game” Ever Made, According to Game Director
Martin also revealed a newDoom: The Dark Agesweapon, the Reaver Chainshot, which will be crucial for players when facing the new creatures roaming the Cosmic Realm. This deadly weapon can be used to take down a single enemy using a light attack or launch long-range melee strikes to target a group of foes. According to the director, the Reaver Chainshot is “unlike anything we’ve ever had in an id game.” He promised players that the game would feature bigger scenarios, more chaos, a higher number of enemies, and an enhanced experience compared to previous entries in theDoomfranchise. “The Dark Ages is the bestDoomgame we’ve ever made,” Martin stated.
The developer also emphasized the crucial role of idTech 8, which allows the game to run at a steady 60fps on PlayStation, promising players that the game will play exactly as it looks in the trailer. While players buckle up to face the veryruler of Hell and its foes inDoom: The Dark Ages, the director promises this entry to be “the biggest and most complete” ever released in the franchise.
