The double dash ability helps dodge lunging foes, and quickly closing the gap for glory kills. In my demo, the double jump allowed me to mantle to better vantage points. Luckily, Doom Eternal’s new traversal options up the survival odds. This is the most bad-ass weapon lineup in Doom history, and we haven’t even seen it all.Įxotic weaponry is only fun if you’re alive to use it. A new rail gun-esque Ballista boasts a secondary fire that launches an exploding bolt to devastate flying enemies like Cacodemons. The Super Shotgun is a close-range destroyer, but the real beauty is the Meathook that grapples you towards distant foes to facilitate point-blank carnage. The Plasma Cannon packs a punch and boasts a retro Doom aesthetic – its new alt fire also enables you to microwave foes into puddles of goo. Remembering to tap into these new kills is half the challenge, but the results are so cathartic that it soon becomes second nature.ĭoom Eternal bestows devastating additions to its beloved arsenal. Even basic Imps seem more nimble and aggressive than the previous game, so be on the alert.Ī new Blood Punch ability further ratchets up melee, empowering you to (occasionally) splatter entire groups with a single mighty blow. In a similar vein, the new Flame Belch flamethrower helps you earn armour shards, which you’ll need to endure this sequel’s tough foes. The core of Doom Eternals’ gameplay still involves running, gunning, and “glory killing” demons to replenish your health. Like jumping out of a speeding car – Doom’s demonic ambushes forced me to hit the ground running.
But when the fireballs started flying, everything clicked. I’ve devoured every Doom title to date, but the wealth of new features gave me pause. A tidy tutorial introduces options to double jump, air dash, climb walls, scorch enemies with an integrated flamethrower, and tap into tons of new alt-fire weapon features. Doom Eternal ratchets up the intensity while layering on sinfully fun traversal options, resulting in a delightful dance of improvised chaos.ĭoom Eternal’s new traversal options and weapon mods are initially a bit overwhelming. The iconic FPS series reinvented itself in 2016 by forcing players into intimate tooth and nail battles. Dominating in Doom has always been about moving, shooting, and moving some more.
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