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Doom gets medieval—The Dark Ages rewrites the rules with brutal precision.

By Aniket Chakraborty

May 14, 2025

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Forget speed. This time, it’s about power—standing your ground, not running.

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Blunt weapons and thunderclaps replace the rapid-fire chaos of Doom Eternal.

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You’re a slower, heavier Doom Slayer with a shield that stuns and smashes.

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Combat glows with fireballs, scudding orbs, and a demonic dance of projectiles.

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New weapons include skull-shrapnel guns and rail-spikes for savage takedowns.

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Levels are vast and open-ended—but sometimes feel bloated and aimless.

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You’ll pilot a mech and fly dragons, but these diversions feel undercooked.

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Still, it’s bold—id Software dares to reshape Doom instead of just repeating it.

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Not flawless, but at its best, The Dark Ages hits like a hammer to the face.

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