Nightdive Studios have done a spectacular job getting the game looking and sound as pleasant as possible. Graphically, Doom 64 looks clean and crisp running on modern hardware. No, you can’t aim up and down like in the newer games, but all these weapons still pack quite a punch. You get your shotgun, chaingun, rocket launcher, pistol, and of course, the BFG. Meanwhile, all the familiar weaponry is here. Enemies like the Imp, Demon, Baron of Hell and Arachnotron among others are all here. Stand still and you’re good as dead.Įven if you’ve never played Doom 64 before, there’s plenty of familiar elements that newer fans will pick up on. Though you’re not as nimble in a 90s game, Doom remains about strafing and dodging enemies.
Much like the recent games, Doom 64 keeps players on their toes and continually moving. They may seem basic and rudimentary compared to today’s standards, but running around, finding secrets, and progressively unlocking new parts of the level is pretty fun thanks to the level design and gameplay. The remaster includes all original 32 levels rebuilt with enhanced visuals. The joy of Doom 64 stems from it’s quick, but well-designed levels. Doom 64 feels like a game from the 1990s with all the technical limitations in toe, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t any fun here. Rather than a weapon wheel to select what gun you’d like, the weapons are chosen in sequential order by pressing the shoulder buttons. There’s no vertical axis to look up and down, no jump button, and no ability to climb over walls. The game also features many of the limitations or older first-person shooters. It’s a nostalgic trip down memory lane where environments were simple 3D polygon models and enemies were just sprites.
It goes without saying: Doom 64 does not play like Doom 2016 or Doom Eternal. Nightdive Studios, the talented team behind numerous remasters such as Turok and Turok 2, have brought Doom 64 to current-gen consoles for a whole new generation to enjoy. Despite this, the game has garnered a cult following since its launch, and finally, after more than 20 years, players can experience Doom 64 in a whole new way. Unlike Doom, Doom II, and later, Doom 3, Doom 64 would never find itself ported to another platform. Praised for its graphics and level design, but also hit for feeling like just another Doom port. Originally released back in 1997 on the Nintendo 64, Doom 64 launched to mixed reviews. In the meantime, check our first look at Doom 64 running on PS4. Due to limited access to Doom Eternal’s multiplayer, we’re taking extra time to finish our review to provide you the best possible assesment.
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