Doom II
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About Doom II
Nerve Software handled development while Bethesda Softworks published this July 2019 re-release of Doom II. It arrived on PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One, Switch, Android, and iOS as a Shooter genre title. This game serves as the direct sequel to the 1993 classic that defined the first-person shooter category. Players return to hellish landscapes armed with brutal weapons to stop demonic invasions threatening Earth. The package adds the Master Levels created by the community under developer supervision alongside local multiplayer and co-op modes for up to four people. It stands as a celebration of the franchise's twenty-five year history on modern hardware.
Gameplay
You move through linear levels blasting waves of imps, demons, and cyberdemons with automatic weapons. The Super Shotgun delivers massive damage but requires careful timing between shots. You collect health packs and armor while navigating dark corridors filled with traps. Local multiplayer lets friends join your session on one screen for chaotic firefights or cooperative progress. The Master Levels offer twenty new maps that challenge veteran players with tighter layouts and harder enemy placements. Controls remain responsive across all platforms, maintaining the fast pace of the original while supporting touch inputs on mobile devices. Sessions focus on constant movement and resource management to survive increasingly dense demon hordes.
What Players Think
Metacritic awarded this version an 83 out of 100 score reflecting strong critical reception. PlayPile data shows a high completion rate among users who tackle the full campaign including all Master Levels. Average playtime sits around fifteen hours for main missions, extending to twenty-five when counting extra content. Community moods lean heavily toward nostalgia and excitement, with players frequently sharing clips of speedrun attempts. Review snippets highlight the improved local multiplayer as a standout feature compared to digital-only releases. Users appreciate having four-player support on consoles and mobile without needing online accounts. The score remains stable across platforms, indicating consistent performance regardless of hardware choice.
PlayPile's Take
This re-release is worth the price for anyone who missed the original or wants to play with friends locally. It includes all achievements from the base game plus those tied to the Master Levels. You get the brutal Super Shotgun and Icon of Sin boss fight without needing emulation. The four-player local modes make it a solid party title for Switch or consoles. Mobile users can enjoy the action on the go with touch controls that actually work well. Skip this if you already own a complete Doom collection from another source, but otherwise pick it up immediately.
Game Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB Rating
87.9
RAWG Rating
4.4
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