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Doom: The Dark Ages

Video game2025Mighty TierXbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, PC
86
Critic Score

Critic Scores

OpenCritic
86/100
Top Critic Score
Recommended
94%
Critics recommend
Reviews
214
Critic reviews

About

Doom: The Dark Ages is a furst-person shooter game developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks. It is the 8th main entry in the Doom franchise and the third installment of the modern series, following Doom Eternal. The game narratively serves as a prequel to Doom.

Top critic reviews

Hardcore Gamer 5/5

"Doom: The Dark Ages is AAA gaming at its best, with huge set pieces and memorable moments around every corner of the beautiful environments that only add to the highly-polished and heavily-addicting gameplay."

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Windows Central 5/5

"As it turns out, that's more than enough. DOOM: The Dark Ages is pure fun, even if it's a bit silly at times, and I'm seriously looking forward to what the team at id Software cooks up for the promised campaign DLC. Hitting a demon with a flail or watching as a dragon rips apart a Titan doesn't get old."

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TrueAchievements 10/10

"With fresh additions like the Shield Saw, Atlan, and Cyberdragon, there is a ton of variety to keep you engaged and hooked to the very end. Another fantastic win for Xbox and Bethesda."

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Screen Rant 10/10

"DOOM continues to impress."

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GameSpew 10/10

"Put simply, there's nothing else quite like DOOM: The Dark Ages out there. It's both epic and essential."

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