Best of all, you can play it in high resolution, even on an ultrawide 21:9 monitor, if you have one. With a free, updated version of the game engine, you can easily experience this seminal game for yourself via your PC or Mac, complete with a modern game controller and networking support. With no jumping, or looking up and down to deal with, the game retains a snappy, arcade feel that’s largely been abandoned. This is due to its relatively simple controls.
This id Software classic feels more accessible than most current first-person shooters.
Every first-person shooter that followed built off of its success.ĭespite dramatic advances in graphics technology since then-just take a look at 2020’s Doom Eternai-the original Doom is still fun to play. Critics hailed Doom as an expertly crafted experience that delivered top-notch graphics, sound, and gameplay. Its enthralling atmosphere, violence, dark themes, and innovative network support made it popular. Released in 1993, Doom made waves due to its fast-paced action (for a PC title in an era before graphics acceleration).
