“Playing Doom Eternal is like skating on the world’s most violent ice rink, zipping from enemy to enemy and eviscerating them with the grace of a gold medalist, all while chunky guitars roar in the background.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Insanely fluid combat
- Creative abilities
- Varied and gorgeous environments
- New lore that doesn’t get in the way
- Brutal but fair difficulty
- Polished single-player campaign
Points of Contention
- Platforming sections are hit or miss
- Slightly too long
- Mid-air dashes feel like a step back in pacing
- Rushed ending
- Limited Enemy Variety
- Steep learning curve
Professional Reviews
6 reviews from 4 critics“This is one not to be missed.”
90 Ryan McCaffrey 3 reviews · avg IGN “Whether you're a new Doom fan or a veteran one, Doom Eternal is bound to delight & entertain you. It's gloriously fun.”
“Whether you're a new Doom fan or a veteran one, Doom Eternal is bound to delight & entertain you. It's gloriously fun.”
All 3 Ryan McCaffrey reviews, aggregated above
“Whether you're a new Doom fan or a veteran one, Doom Eternal is bound to delight & entertain you. It's gloriously fun.”
“Doom Eternal is one of the best first‑person shooter campaigns in years.”
“Doom Eternal's Battlemode multiplayer is as smart and empowering as the stellar single‑player campaign in its own way.”
“Doom Eternal kicks ass. It’s smarter than it looks, faster than it looks, and somehow even more fun than it looks.”
