DOOM
id Software
1993
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81%
State:
Yes
Multiplayer:
Yes
A seminal first-person shooter where players take the role of a lone space marine ("Doomguy") fighting through hordes of demonic invaders unleashed from Hell on the moons of Mars. Armed with an arsenal of powerful weapons, players navigate maze-like, tech-base levels filled with traps, secrets, and intense combat, aiming for survival and escape.
The game pioneered and defined the FPS genre, featuring real-time 3D rendering (using raycasting), fast-paced action, and a weapon arsenal viewed from the player's perspective.
Relentless combat, quick reflexes, and constant movement are core to the gameplay.
Features grotesque demon enemies (Imps, Barons of Hell, Cacodemons, etc.), hellish environments, dark lighting, and a constant sense of dread and isolation.
Set on futuristic Martian moons (Phobos & Deimos) and UAC (Union Aerospace Corporation) facilities.
Emphasizes high scores, secret hunting, and fast, skill-based play.