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Doom 2016 Review

When I heard of a new game named "Doom", I immediately decided to pick up the original Doom and play that to get a feel for how I felt Doom was supposed to be. Having only played Doom 3 up until that point, I was pleasantly surprised with the amazing first-person action that still holds up to this day, with a few hiccups here and there. Enemy placements being what they were made levels difficult in a good way and clearing the original Doom felt like an accomplishment rather than a chore. I couldn't say the same for it's sequel, which did feel like a chore most of its way through levels, despite attempting new level designs as well as new enemies. However, both games are highly recommendable as playable experiences, as is Doom 3, even if it and its side games are very much a different turn for the series. I hadn't even bothered to look at the new Doom with its current price point and not having a job. It dropped in price on sales multiple times and at one point I...