Description
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DOOM 64 on Steam is an enhanced version of the original Nintendo 64 game, bringing the classic first-person shooter (FPS) experience to modern PC platforms. Here’s a detailed description:
Overview
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Developer: Midway Games (original), Nightdive Studios (remaster)
Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
Release Date: Originally released on Nintendo 64 in 1997, remastered version released on PC via Steam in 2020.
Gameplay and Features
Setting: Set after the events of “Doom II: Hell on Earth,” where the player, as the Doom Marine, is tasked with stopping a renewed demonic invasion on Mars. The UAC research facilities, once abandoned, are now a battleground for demonic forces.
Levels and Environment: Featuring 32 new levels, with an additional 7 levels in the “Lost Levels” episode exclusive to this remaster. These levels are designed with a gothic aesthetic, darker and more atmospheric than the original Doom games, with new traps and puzzles to solve.
Graphics: The remaster maintains the original game’s feel but with modern enhancements. This includes support for higher resolutions, widescreen aspect ratios, and improved frame rates. The game retains its classic sprite-based visuals but with updated textures and lighting effects, providing a moodier atmosphere with dynamic colored lighting and pseudo-3D effects like bridges and scrolling skies.
Weapons: All weapons from “Doom II” return, but with new sprites and sounds. A unique addition is the “Unmaker,” a demonic laser weapon that can be upgraded with three ancient artifacts found throughout the game, increasing its power and firing multiple beams.
Enemies: While many classic Doom enemies return, they have new sprites and are often more challenging. Some enemies from the original games are omitted due to memory constraints of the Nintendo 64 cartridge but are supplemented by new designs and behaviors.
Control and Interface: The Steam version supports modern controls like mouse and keyboard, though it strives to keep the original gameplay mechanics intact, including no mouse look or jumping by default to maintain authenticity. However, some keys might be bound to jump by default on some systems.
Extras: The remaster includes achievements for modern gamers and the ability to toggle between red and green blood, reflecting the Japanese version of the original game. There’s also integration with Bethesda.net for unlocking cosmetic items in “Doom Eternal.”
Sound: The audio has been preserved from the original game, with the iconic sound design by Aubrey Hodges, contributing significantly to the game’s atmosphere.
Modding: Although not officially supported, there’s a small but dedicated modding community for “Doom 64,” particularly with the PC release providing more flexibility.
Community and Reception
Reviews: “DOOM 64” on Steam has received very positive reviews from players, appreciating both the nostalgia factor and the quality of the remaster. Users commend the game for its atmospheric design and the respect shown to the original while updating it for modern systems.
Conclusion
“DOOM 64” on Steam offers fans of the series a chance to experience this once console-exclusive title with modern enhancements, while newcomers get to delve into a piece of gaming history with a unique twist on the classic Doom formula. It’s a blend of nostalgia and modern gaming convenience, making it a compelling entry for both old and new fans of the Doom series.
System Requirements
Minimum:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-750
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: R7 240 | GTX 660 | Intel HD 530
Recommended:
Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
OS: Windows 10
Processor: Intel Core i5-2400 | AMD Phenom II X6 1075T 3.0 GHz
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Graphics: GTX 780 | R9 290X
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