The is set to be on May 15, 2025. This game reportedly serves as a prequel to the 2016 reboot and is going to offer players a glimpse into the origins of the protagonist of the franchise, Doom Slayer. Recently, gamers received a chance to get with the first level of the games and the first section of the second half. At that event, a lot of gamers tried this game, and it looks like mostly the reviews are positive about the gameplay and the combat mechanisms.
About the setting of the game, DOOM: The Dark Ages has shifted from the of its predecessors. Instead, in this game, players will traverse around a medieval world full of dark forests, abandoned temples, and brutal hellscapes. The more players explore these locations, the more they will uncover the ancient secrets to pave the way forward. Reportedly, this game will feature the largest play spaces in the entire franchise.
Aside from the world design, the combat system of the game has gone through significant changes. This time id Software has designed the combat system to align with the medieval theme of the game. The most attractive part of the game is its introduction of a buzzsaw-bladed shield. This is a versatile tool that will allow players to block and parry attacks, prevent projectiles, and execute offensive moves. This transformation basically stressed close-range combat to eliminate demonic hordes.
