DOOM Eternal

Item: DOOM Eternal
Rating: 67
Author: VaporLens

Last updated: 2026-01-18

Summary

Exceptional combat mechanics with high mastery rewards
Iconic soundtrack and rich storytelling enhance immersion
High replayability with expansive content and secrets
Refined movement and tactical enemy design
Excessive enemy difficulty frustrates some players
Technical issues and UI problems disrupt gameplay

Emotions

Frustration24%Excitement16%Disappointment14%Satisfaction11%Nostalgia5%

Sample precision
Helpful reviews: 23%
Unhelpful reviews: 77%
Protest reviews: 1%

67%
Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
33%
Helpful reviews with negative sentiment

Positive points: 366
Negative points: 293
Gameplay points: 412
Perf. points: 19
Rec. points: 63
Misc points: 6

Point	Description	Importance
Exceptional Combat Mechanics Description DOOM Eternal's combat is widely praised for its depth, fluidity, and strategic complexity. Players highlight the satisfying 'chess-like' dynamics, weapon variety, and resource management, which create an engaging and rewarding experience once mastered. Importance 99%	DOOM Eternal's combat is widely praised for its depth, fluidity, and strategic complexity. Players highlight the satisfying 'chess-like' dynamics, weapon variety, and resource management, which create an engaging and rewarding experience once mastered.	99%
Significant Improvement Over Predecessor Description The game builds successfully on DOOM 2016's foundation, offering faster gameplay, improved mobility, better secrets, and more challenging combat. Players appreciate the evolution of mechanics and the refined balance compared to the previous installment. Importance 92%	The game builds successfully on DOOM 2016's foundation, offering faster gameplay, improved mobility, better secrets, and more challenging combat. Players appreciate the evolution of mechanics and the refined balance compared to the previous installment.	92%
Iconic and Immersive Soundtrack Description Mick Gordon's heavy metal soundtrack is frequently highlighted as one of the best in gaming, amplifying the adrenaline-fueled combat and enhancing immersion. The music is praised for its high production value and ability to energize gameplay. Importance 90%	Mick Gordon's heavy metal soundtrack is frequently highlighted as one of the best in gaming, amplifying the adrenaline-fueled combat and enhancing immersion. The music is praised for its high production value and ability to energize gameplay.	90%
High Replayability and Content Description The game offers extensive replayability through collectibles, mods, master levels, DLCs, and high-difficulty challenges. Players appreciate the variety of content, including horde mode, secrets, and customization options like weapon mods and skins. Importance 88%	The game offers extensive replayability through collectibles, mods, master levels, DLCs, and high-difficulty challenges. Players appreciate the variety of content, including horde mode, secrets, and customization options like weapon mods and skins.	88%
Refined Movement and Mobility Description Improved mobility mechanics such as double jumps, dashes, wall climbing, and the meathook on the Super Shotgun are praised for adding depth and fluidity to gameplay. These tools encourage constant motion and strategic positioning during combat. Importance 87%	Improved mobility mechanics such as double jumps, dashes, wall climbing, and the meathook on the Super Shotgun are praised for adding depth and fluidity to gameplay. These tools encourage constant motion and strategic positioning during combat.	87%
Engaging Resource Management Description The game's resource system (health, ammo, armor) is streamlined and strategic, requiring players to extract resources from enemies via Glory Kills, chainsaw executions, and other mechanics. This adds a layer of tactical depth to combat. Importance 87%	The game's resource system (health, ammo, armor) is streamlined and strategic, requiring players to extract resources from enemies via Glory Kills, chainsaw executions, and other mechanics. This adds a layer of tactical depth to combat.	87%
Tactical Enemy and Weapon Design Description Enemies are designed with specific weaknesses and mechanics, requiring players to adapt their strategies and weapon choices. The rock-paper-scissors weapon system and precise enemy placement create a dynamic and challenging combat experience. Importance 86%	Enemies are designed with specific weaknesses and mechanics, requiring players to adapt their strategies and weapon choices. The rock-paper-scissors weapon system and precise enemy placement create a dynamic and challenging combat experience.	86%
Visually Stunning and Optimized Description DOOM Eternal is lauded for its impressive graphics, detailed environments, and excellent optimization. The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, and the art direction, demon models, and weapon designs are highly praised. Importance 86%	DOOM Eternal is lauded for its impressive graphics, detailed environments, and excellent optimization. The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, and the art direction, demon models, and weapon designs are highly praised.	86%
Rich Lore and Storytelling Description The game expands on the lore of the DOOM universe through codex entries, environmental storytelling, and DLCs. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, humor, and deeper exploration of the Slayer's background. Importance 85%	The game expands on the lore of the DOOM universe through codex entries, environmental storytelling, and DLCs. Players appreciate the engaging narrative, humor, and deeper exploration of the Slayer's background.	85%
Satisfying Progression and Upgrades Description The upgrade systems for weapons, abilities, and the Praetor Suit are well-received for adding meaningful progression without being tedious. Players enjoy unlocking new combos, mods, and customization options that enhance gameplay. Importance 84%	The upgrade systems for weapons, abilities, and the Praetor Suit are well-received for adding meaningful progression without being tedious. Players enjoy unlocking new combos, mods, and customization options that enhance gameplay.	84%
High Difficulty and Mastery Reward Description DOOM Eternal offers a range of difficulties, with Ultra Nightmare and Master Levels providing intense challenges for skilled players. The satisfaction of mastering mechanics and overcoming tough encounters is a major highlight. Importance 82%	DOOM Eternal offers a range of difficulties, with Ultra Nightmare and Master Levels providing intense challenges for skilled players. The satisfaction of mastering mechanics and overcoming tough encounters is a major highlight.	82%
Innovative and Unique Mechanics Description The game introduces new mechanics like the flame belch, ice bomb, and chainsaw executions, which complement the core combat loop. These innovations add variety and depth, making the gameplay feel fresh and engaging. Importance 82%	The game introduces new mechanics like the flame belch, ice bomb, and chainsaw executions, which complement the core combat loop. These innovations add variety and depth, making the gameplay feel fresh and engaging.	82%

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