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Shooter, Action, Fantasy, Science fiction
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A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to Doom (2016). Set in the dark medieval world of Argent D'Nur, players control the Doom Slayer in a grounded, weighty combat style that emphasizes strategic engagements over the acrobatic mobility of previous entries.
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Epic, plot-driven, dark and richly built.
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Hardcore GamerParker GreenMay 20255/5Doom: The Dark Ages is AAA gaming at its best, with huge set pieces and memorable moments around every corner of the beautiful environments that only add to the highly-polished and heavily-addicting gameplay.
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Windows CentralMay 20255/5 starsAs it turns out, that's more than enough. DOOM: The Dark Ages is pure fun, even if it's a bit silly at times, and I'm seriously looking forward to what the team at id Software cooks up for the promised campaign DLC. Hitting a demon with a flail or watching as a dragon rips apart a Titan doesn't get old.
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TrueAchievementsTom WestMay 202510/10With fresh additions like the Shield Saw, Atlan, and Cyberdragon, there is a ton of variety to keep you engaged and hooked to the very end. Another fantastic win for Xbox and Bethesda.
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DexertoBrad NortonMay 20253/5 starsThe Dark Ages has some of the best combat in Doom history, but dull new features make it the weakest of the modern Doom games.
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Slant MagazineRyan AstonMay 20253/5 starsAs it stands, what might have been a return to form is instead merely a competent shooter with occasional highs and frustrating lows.
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IGDB rating 8.5/10 from 163 ratings.
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