55User Rating: 5 out of 5

Review title of bigsnake84 The Underrated Classic is Finally Here!

Doom 1 & 2 may be the true originals, but Doom 64 is a great original take on the classic shooter. The main difference is the atmosphere. While it may not have those classic guitar riffs, it takes a different approach with creeping, slow and very ambient music that can leave a sense of dread. The overall art style is more dark and gritty with enemies looking more menacing than their original design. All original weapons make a return but with new looks and some slight changes. Unfortunately, not all enemies from Doom 1 & 2 are in this version due to deadlines and limited space in an N64 cartridge during original development. However, there is one new unique weapon that becomes very powerful if you discover the secrets to upgrading it. (Fun Fact: This gun was orignally intended to be in the first Doom, but was removed. It is now also in Doom Eternal.) TL;DR It's a classic Doom experience but with a darker style.