The HIGHS of Doom: The Dark Ages “Stand and Fight” Combat #doom #doomthedarkages
18Doom: The Dark Ages marks the boldest and most divisive entry in the modern Doom trilogy. Acting as a prequel, it trades the breakneck speed of Eternal for a slower, heavier, melee-focused power fantasy that transforms the Doom Slayer into something closer to Guts from Berserk than a sci-fi super soldier.
This video breaks down everything: the gameplay changes, level design, combat philosophy, and where it falters in pacing and narrative. From the visceral satisfaction of the Chainsaw Shield and Flail, to the uneven execution of dragon-riding and mech sequences, The Dark Ages swings big—sometimes landing with thunderous force, other times stumbling under its own ambition.
We’ll also dive into the story's struggle to balance cinematic lore with Doom’s iconic momentum, and why the absence of Mick Gordon’s soundtrack leaves a noticeable void.
Is this the black sheep of the reboot trilogy? Maybe. But it’s also a unique, gutsy reinvention that reminds us id Software isn’t afraid to evolve. Whether you love it or not, this is Doom like you’ve never seen it before.
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