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DOOM Eternal
2020 · PC · PlayStation 4 · PlayStation 5 · Xbox One · Xbox Series X|S · Nintendo Switch · Stadia · First-person shooter · Action
5 scored sources · 2 countries contributing scores
Review consensus
DOOM Eternal is a fiercely demanding evolution of the 2016 reboot, built around relentless forward momentum, resource management, weapon switching, and highly mobile arena combat. Critics consistently praised its exhilarating encounters, excellent enemy variety, satisfying dismemberment system, strong exploration, impressive visuals, and heavy-metal soundtrack. Its ambition sometimes creates friction: platforming can feel awkward, progression systems are dense, the story is overburdened with lore, and certain enemies or arenas interrupt the combat flow. The result is a spectacular, skill-focused shooter that rewards mastery, though its intensity and complexity may overwhelm players seeking a simpler run-and-gun experience.
Limited geographic coverage. Treat this score as an early indication.
Last researched: 2026-09-21
Pros
- Fast, tactical combat that rewards movement and resource management
- Excellent arena design, mobility, enemy variety, and weapon upgrades
- Strong audiovisual presentation with impressive gore and heavy-metal music
- Large campaign with exploration, secrets, and optional challenges
Cons
- Platforming sections can be awkward or frustrating
- Story and lore are overly serious, dense, and confusing
- Large number of systems and tools creates a steep learning curve
- Some enemy encounters, especially Marauders, disrupt combat flow
Review sources
5 sources found across 2 countries. This is not exhaustive worldwide coverage.
- GamesRadar+ · United Kingdom · 80/100
- Nintendo Life · United Kingdom · 80/100
- PC Gamer · United Kingdom · 94/100
- VGC · United Kingdom · 80/100
- GameSpot · United States · 80/100