Review DOOM The Dark Ages PS5 Medieval Mashup Slows Down for FPS Excellence
Mace us proud.
DOOM: The Dark Ages is different, and whether that’s a good thing or not is dictated almost entirely by how you feel about id Software’s last game. After the breakneck DOOM Eternal, the developer has dialled its action back for a medieval prequel that feels reserved in comparison.
The pace is slower and the platforming is gone, replaced with a multi-use shield and mace under the “stand and fight” marketing mantra from the studio. DOOM: The Dark Ages should be evaluated on its own terms, but after one of the best FPS games ever, it’s hard to ignore how the stabilisers always seem to be on. If DOOM Eternal was the series cranked up to 11, then The Dark Ages feels like it never breaks an eight. It comes across slightly more methodical, even if it’s still one of the fastest-paced shooters on PS5.
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