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Doom: The Dark Ages review: Shields up!

  • Id Software and Bethesda released Doom: The Dark Ages, a first-person shooter, on May 15, 2025, for PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and PC at £69.99 with an age rating of 18.
  • The game follows Doom Eternal but aims to be simpler and more accessible, returning closer to the style of the original 1990s Doom games.
  • Doom: The Dark Ages features a 16-hour campaign with enhanced melee combat including a shield slam, a mix of classic and new weapons, and increased story focus through cutscenes.
  • Reviews gave the game a score of 7/10, praising tight shooting, satisfying melee combat, and enjoyable combat puzzles, while noting ponderous cutscenes and occasional performance hitches.
  • The game marks a positive step for the series by refining combat and level design, making gameplay more accessible though some may miss Doom Eternal’s complexity and mobility.
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PCGuide broke the news in on Thursday, May 8, 2025.
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