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PC / PlayStation 5 / Xbox Series X|S - 5/15/2025
A medieval dark-fantasy prequel to DOOM 2016 and DOOM Eternal, built around heavier grounded first-person combat, shield parries, brutal melee tools, large-scale battles, and the Doom Slayer's war against Hell.
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Critic average
83
Average of 21 scored external reviews.
User average
100
Average of 1 saved user rating.
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Critic avg
83
21 scored reviews
Total coverage
23
2 unscored reviews
Score range
70–100
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Mixed response
Score range is 21–30 points
The critic average is 83 across 21 scored reviews, with a 30-point spread. That suggests a mixed critic response rather than a single clear read.
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21 included scored reviews
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Doom The Dark Ages review - the ultimate dark (power) fantasy
Published 5/19/2025
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Score
80
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Positive
Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages Review - Believe In The Shield
Published 5/14/2025
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Score
95
+12 vs critic avg
Recommended
Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages review – heavy metal first person shooter
Published 5/9/2025
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Score
70
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Review
Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages review – A gloriously gory prequel
Published 5/9/2025
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Score
95
+12 vs critic avg
Recommended
Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages review: thrilling prequel goes too big too fast
Published 5/9/2025
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70
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Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages Review
Published 5/9/2025
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80
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Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages review
Published 5/9/2025
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80
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Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages Review - The Old One
Published 5/9/2025
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80
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Positive
Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages review: "Some may appreciate the greater focus on close-quarters, but others will find themselves nostalgic for the simple joys of double jumps" | GamesRadar+GamesRadar+GamesRadar+Total Film
Published 5/9/2025
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70
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Read originalDoom: The Dark Ages Pulls No Punches Delivering AAA Quality
Published 5/9/2025
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100
+17 vs critic avg
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