DOOM Eternal: Standard Edition - PlayStation 4

(Spoiler Free)Keep in mind this review is my opinion. Do your own research about this game before buying.Doom Eternal, as I see it, is one of the best games of 2020. Despite 2020 being a pretty bad year overall it’s nice to sit back and destroy some demons and their masters. Doom Eternal is definitely not for everyone. If you enjoyed Doom 2016 then this is a “must buy” for you. Do keep in mind this game is definitely different from that game but it’s close enough to feel familiar. If you enjoyed the classic Doom games such as Doom 64 then maybe try out Doom 2016 first and see if you end up enjoying that game. If you are a gamer that enjoys very violent games, FPS’s or games about demons and hell then definitely pick this up. For parents reading this, if your child or kid is 15 and under then DO NOT GET THIS FOR THEM. I know the ESRB rating on the box is M for Mature or 17+ but I feel 17 is a bit of a high number for a mature game so I would suggest getting for them if they are 15 and older.Doom Eternal is a first person shooter aka “FPS” that involves the player to shoot and kill demons from hell. There’s also a bit of platforming in the game as well. The character you play as “Doom Guy or Doom Slayer” can traverse the terrain by dashing or climbing onto walls that are specifically color coded so the player can know where to go. Unlike its predecessor, Doom Eternal focuses more on platforming and exploring rather than throwing the player into an area where you must defend yourself. Throughout the game there are many collectibles and even some power-ups that can the player out when stuck on a certain area. These collectibles, for the most part, are hidden in clever yet hard to get to spots. Sometimes backtracking to another area that was once previously visited will be necessary in order to get to a power-up or a collectible.Unfortunately I have not played Doom Eternal’s multiplayer so I will not be reviewing that part of the game. I would suggest reading other reviews if you are curious on whether or not it’s good or bad.Side Note: When I ordered The Amazon Exclusive version of Doom Eternal it came with a skin for the PS4 Controller. The picture included shows off what the skin looks at on the controller.Important Pros:- Ultra Violent- Difficult but fair- Platforming and exploring are well integrated- Pulling off glory kills is just as satisfying as it was in its previous game- Graphics both on Xbox One, PS4 & PC are phenomenalImportant Cons:- Gameplay can seem unfair at times to some players- Definitely not for kids 15 and under- The violence might be too much to some who find blood, guts and demons uncomfortable- There are some bugs and glitches in the game but nothing that will ruin the game completely- The collectibles might not seem like anything special, leading to some players not wanting to explore- The platforming might be a big adjustment to players who aren’t use to that kind of gameplay style

The product arrived in perfect condition. Doom Eternal is the much awaited sequal to the 2016 masterpiece Doom (Doom 2016). When Doom released in 2016 it not only redesigned the Doom series but also reinvented the fast passed first person shooter genre. It tested player's reflexes and introduced a new blood pumping and heart racing Progresseive Metal/Djent soundtrack thet fits just right to the insane blood and gore filled action that was filling the screen. It was insane. Somehow Doom Eternal managed to take something that was already cranked to the max and pushed it even further. Doom Etenal makes Doom (Doom 2016) look like a calm standard first person shooter. Doom Eternal is faster with a smater AI who work smarter and harder stop you... well will TRY to stop you. Hell has invaded the earth and the one man army is back to continue on his quest to Rip and Tear anything in his path. The games levels are linear with minor puzzle solving elements and rewards you for your exploration. Just like the first game, Doom Eteranal has collectibles through out each map waiting for you find and pick up. Collectibles like extra lives, little figures of the demons and mosters in the game, music tracks that resemble vynal records of heavy metal bands and much more. These collcetibles can all be found and played with in the Fortress of Doom, a hub space base that the doom slayer vists between levels. Aside from the collectibles in the levels there are secret arena battles called gates that can be absolutly brutal if you go in unprepared. Beat all the gates and you can unlock the games ultimate weapon, The Unmaykr. There are also some extra easter eggs in the fortess like a portrait of the doom slayer with daisy the rabbit and a PC that allows you to play both the orignal Doom and Doom 2. That is two extra full games added in just for fun. And of course the music is just as good, maybe even better, than the first and fits so well with the action. There is a multiplayer, but i did not play it so i cant say anything about it however i have heard great things. Between the beautiful character and environment deisgns, the quick reaction gameplay, and the abundnace of collectibles in each level, Doom Eternal took it to 11 and makes players wonder how is it going to be topped in the next installment. Doom Eternal is an amazing expierence that doesnt let any fans of the doom series down. The mailing process was great and the game is a blast to play.

I'm enjoying this game a lot. The graphics are amazing and production value overall is very high, it's simply gorgeous. The sound is very strong as well, lots of bass for those playing on a home theater system (yesss!). All of the enemies are either new or updated versions of their former selves. The level design is very creative, thank God there is a map feature. Also, there are some new power-up features that I won't get into, so let me simply say that the iD Software developers got very creative with this game and the results are impressive. The heavy use of platforming is a new element in Doom games -- there are some jumping/swinging sequences that can be a bit frustrating, but when I finally got through them, there was a big sense of accomplishment. It just felt great and put a big smile on my face. In fact, I'm only on level 4 and I've already had a few "oh WOW!" moments. Doom Eternal is that good. However, being only on level 4, I find that the degree of difficulty has become exceedingly high. I've adjusted the difficulty down to "I'm too young to die" (easy) and I can't get past the Buff Totem battle on that level. I've tried really hard many times and I keep dying over and over... it's caused me to get discouraged, which is really saying something because, so far, I love this game. So overall I highly recommend this game but be aware that the difficulty really ramps up high and there doesn't seem to be anything you can do about it. Fair warning. Long live the Doomslayer.