Doom: The Dark Ages
id Software
· Bethesda Softworks
Shooter
Release Date: May 15, 2025
DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells the epic cinematic origin story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.
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Critic Reviews
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Game Informer
9.5/10
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With the Shield Saw and other great additions, id Software gives us something we didn’t know we wanted, proving once again that this legendary series can still evolve in ways we haven’t even dreamed of.
IGN
9/10
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Different from anything the series has done before and still immensely satisfying.
PlayStation Universe
9.5/10
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Check out our review for DOOM: The Dark Ages on PS5. The stark differences in this DOOM only further improve upon the legendary franchise.
COGconnected
95/100
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Doom: The Dark Ages sticks to the series' fundamentals while mixing it with new mechanics and a focused narrative.
Noisy Pixel
9/10
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Explore our in-depth review of DOOM: The Dark Ages, the thrilling medieval prequel in the rebooted franchise. Discover new combat mechanics, exploration rewards, and intense FPS action.
TheSixthAxis
8/10
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DOOM: The Dark Ages gives is all the gothic, heavy metal FPS you could want, with a chainsaw shield, parry system, and more. But can it top Doom Eternal?
Video Games Chronicle
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Id Software has put the Doom series back on track after the love-it-or-hate-it Doom Eternal…
PC Gamer
80/100
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The Dark Ages is fun in different ways than its predecessors, but Doom has been better.
Eurogamer
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Eurogamer's review of Doom: The Dark Ages, a breezy reimagining of gaming's original horror show.
ComicBook.com
4/5
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DOOM: The Dark Ages is a rousing trip through hell with thrilling defensive-based offense, yet falters in a few areas.
GamesRadar
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Push Square
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Mace us proud
Press Start
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DOOM: The Dark Ages Review - Medieval and Macabre