Summary
- Release Year: 1996
- Genres: Shooter
- Platforms: DOS, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation
- Developers: id Software, Williams Entertainment
- Publishers: Atari Games, GT Interactive Software, id Software, Midway Home Entertainment, SoftBank
Final Doom: A Worthy Sendoff to the Classic FPS
Released in 1996, Final Doom is a compilation of two standalone episodes: TNT: Evilution and The Plutonia Experiment. It was developed by TeamTNT and id Software, and published by GT Interactive Software. Final Doom is the fourth and final game in the original Doom series, and it serves as a fitting sendoff to the groundbreaking FPS franchise.
Gameplay
Final Doom retains the fast-paced, action-packed gameplay of the original Doom games. Players take control of the Doom Marine, a lone space marine fighting against hordes of demons and other monsters. The game features a variety of weapons, including the shotgun, chaingun, rocket launcher, and plasma rifle. Players must use their weapons and wits to survive through 32 levels of intense combat.
New Content
Final Doom features a number of new additions to the Doom formula. Both episodes, TNT: Evilution and The Plutonia Experiment, feature new levels, graphics, and textures. The new levels are larger and more complex than the levels in the original Doom games, and they offer a greater variety of challenges. The new graphics and textures are also impressive, and they help to create a more immersive and atmospheric experience.
In addition to the new levels and graphics, Final Doom also features a number of new enemies and weapons. The new enemies are more challenging than the enemies in the original Doom games, and they require players to use different tactics to defeat them. The new weapons are also powerful, and they can help players to overcome the toughest challenges.
TNT: Evilution
The first episode of Final Doom, TNT: Evilution, was developed by TeamTNT. It features 32 new levels, all of which are larger and more complex than the levels in the original Doom games. The new levels are set in a variety of locations, including a military base, a space station, and a hellish dimension.
TNT: Evilution also features a number of new enemies, including the Mancubus, the Arachnotron, and the Cyberdemon. These new enemies are more challenging than the enemies in the original Doom games, and they require players to use different tactics to defeat them.
The Plutonia Experiment
The second episode of Final Doom, The Plutonia Experiment, was developed by id Software. It features 32 new levels, all of which are even larger and more complex than the levels in TNT: Evilution. The new levels are set in a variety of locations, including a volcanic planet, a frozen wasteland, and a demonic city.
The Plutonia Experiment also features a number of new enemies, including the Revenant, the Arch-vile, and the Spider Mastermind. These new enemies are even more challenging than the enemies in TNT: Evilution, and they require players to use their skills and wits to survive.
Legacy
Final Doom was a critical and commercial success. It was praised for its new levels, graphics, and textures, as well as its challenging gameplay. Final Doom is considered to be one of the best FPS games of all time, and it continues to be enjoyed by fans of the genre today.
Conclusion
Final Doom is a fitting sendoff to the classic Doom series. It features new levels, graphics, textures, enemies, and weapons, all of which combine to create a challenging and rewarding experience. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the Doom series or a newcomer to the genre, Final Doom is a must-play.
Review Score
8.5/10
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