DOOM 3 Resurrection of Evil Review Summary

Super shotgun praised as powerful addition: Players consistently highlight the super shotgun as a well-designed, powerful, and enjoyable weapon. Its effectiveness and satisfying gameplay make it a standout feature.

New enemies add variety and challenge: The introduction of new enemies is noted for adding variety and increasing the game's challenge. Players appreciate the diversity and the heightened tension these enemies bring.

Expansion improves on original game: The expansion is seen as a worthwhile addition to Doom 3, introducing new weapons, enemies, and mechanics. Players recommend it for those who enjoyed the original game.

Level designs are enjoyable and familiar: Players find the level designs enjoyable and reminiscent of classic Doom games. The levels are praised for their variety and expert design.

Gravity gun is fun and innovative: The gravity gun is noted for being fun and similar to the one in Half-Life 2. Players enjoy its innovative use in gameplay.

Weak narrative and worldbuilding: The expansion has been criticized for its lack of sincere attempts at narrative or worldbuilding. The story is considered poor and less interesting due to its simplicity and lack of depth.

Short campaign length: Many players have noted that the campaign is shorter than the original game, leading to a shorter overall playtime.

Artifact overpowered: The artifact is considered overpowered, especially when fully upgraded, which can trivializes fights and disrupt game balance.

Repetitive gameplay: The gameplay loop can become repetitive, which can make the game feel tedious over time.

Flashlight mechanics need improvement: The flashlight mechanic is criticized for being almost useless and tedious, especially in poorly lit areas.

New weapons added: New weapons include the Grabber, Double-Barrel Shotgun, Artifact, Ionized Plasma Levitator, and the Legendary Super Shotgun.

New enemies introduced: The game introduces various new enemies, including Bruisers, Hazmat Zombies, Vulgars, and new types of imps. These enemies require different strategies and frequent use of artifacts.

Powerful artifact mechanics: The Artifact grants abilities such as invincibility, high damage, and time slowdown. It significantly enhances combat and puzzle-solving capabilities.

Gravity gun feature: The game includes a gravity gun-like mechanic similar to Half-Life 2, allowing players to manipulate objects in the environment.

Expansion features and mechanics: The expansion introduces PDAs, audio logs, flashlight mechanics, and horror elements. It also allows the use of the flashlight and weapon simultaneously.

Resolution and compatibility issues: The game has problems with recent resolutions and does not perform well on modern systems, including specific issues with Windows 11.

Various technical issues: Players encounter several technical problems, including bugs, bodies not disintegrating properly, and issues with lighting and shadows.

Performance on different systems: The game is playable in 1080p or higher and performs well on Windows 10, but experiences stuttering and lag on modern hardware.

Mods enhance graphics and fluidity: Players report that using mods, such as the D3HDPack, can significantly improve the game's textures and overall graphical performance.

Frame rate limitations: The game has a 60 fps lock, which some players find limiting.

Recommended for Doom 3 fans: This point highlights that the game is highly recommended for those who enjoyed Doom 3, as it offers more of the same experience and is considered a worthwhile expansion.

Recommended for fans of classic Doom: The game is suggested for fans of the original Doom series, including both new and old fans, and is best purchased on sale for maximum value.

Worth playing for combat and improvements: The expansion is noted for its combat loop, new designs, and improvements over the original game, making it a worthwhile experience for players.

Classic horror FPS experience: The game is noted for its horror elements and is considered another classic in the horror FPS genre, providing a thrilling experience.

Worth exploring for FPS history: The game is considered worth exploring for fans of early 2000s shooters and those interested in the history of the Doom series.

Audio and translation problems: There are reports of missing voice effects in the audio and several instances of poorly translated texts, particularly with the French translation.

Installation issues reported: Some users experienced issues with the installation process where the game files were dropped into a folder and the executable was renamed.