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Doom 3 (PC)

Platform : Windows XP |
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3.8 out of 5 stars 239 customer reviews
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  • First-person shooter
  • Third installment in the ground-breaking DOOM series
  • Enhanced storyline--winner of multiple awards for graphics, sound, and action
  • Spine-chilling, bloodcurdling, altogether unfriendly environment
  • Music by Trent Reznor of Nine Inch Nails
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  • Platform:   Windows XP
  • BBFC Rating: Suitable for 18 years and over Suitable for 18 years and over. Not for sale to persons under age 18. By placing an order for this product, you declare that you are 18 years of age or over.
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  • ASIN: B000067NYP
  • Release Date: 13 Aug. 2004
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (239 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 4,441 in PC & Video Games (See Top 100 in PC & Video Games)

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Amazon.co.uk Review

The long awaited release of Doom 3 sees it claiming two of gaming’s highest accolades: that of having the best graphics ever seen and of being the scariest video game ever made. The question of graphics seemed a pretty open and shut case from the moment the game was announced--this is the first new title from legendary developers iD Software since Quake III: Arena and as such it features completely new graphics technology.

The reason the game is likely to win the Dr Who award for behind the sofa gaming is in the way it chooses to use its awesome new graphical power. The game’s storyline is a loose remake of the first Doom game (from way back in 1993) but the style of gameplay is actually radically different. This is more like a first person Resident Evil than anything else, with corpses lunging out at when you least expect it and monsters scattering their innards all over the place whenever you introduce them to the business end of your shotgun.

In actual fact though it’s not the graphics that are the most disturbing aspect of the game but the sound, with every unknown noise ratcheting the tension up so much that by the time a monster actually does appear it’s almost a relief to tangle with them. Doom 3 is not for the faint hearted and that’s not a warning to be taken lightly--anyone keen on wearing oversized women’s shirts will have a coronary within minutes. But for everyone else this is exactly what the doctor ordered. --David Jenkins

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5.0 out of 5 starsUnmissable
By A Customer on 8 Feb. 2006
Having played a thousand first-person shooters from the utterly awful (Kingpin) to the truly great (Half-Life 2), I actually came to Doom 3 late, being put off by the mixed reviews.
So, upon loading the game, I guess my expectations were lowered somewhat. Following a long load-up, fairly standard fare a la Half-Life ensued in the early stages of the game, where you are allowed to wander and explore the base you have just been assigned to. The predictable start inevitably leads you to the crunch point where everything for the people of the base goes right down the toilet, following the opening of the gateway to hell (tch, not again).
However, from the moment the first scientist claims that 'the Devil is real' (and promptly attempts to nibble your ear), you are trust into what I can only describe as a completely interactive horror experience. The graphics are immense, with excellent set pieces and neat touches like shadows being thrown across the screen from the (recently deceased) hanging bodies. The creatures that lunge from every shadow also feel terrifying, even if you secretly know that you'll probably take them out easier than your weekly rubbish on collection day.
But it's the sound that had me wanting to turn the evil thing off, simply to calm down. The clangs, scrapes, villianious laughter, screams and echoes are expertly placed and executed. Coupled with the graphical genius, the atmosphere alone makes the thing so damn playable.
And then you get the chaingun. I could go on describing just how much fun it is cutting things in two (ditto the chainsaw); but I'll leave it. Instead, I'll just urge you to go and try it out yourself.
Like a nightmarish cross between Theif, Half-Life, Aliens and Event Horizon, Doom 3 gave me faith in the first-person shooter again.
Avoid at your peril.
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4.0 out of 5 starsScary
By CJ on 12 Aug. 2005
First off, it has to be said that his game looks amazing and actually runs reasonably well on fairly modest hardware. I have an Athlon XP2500+ with 512mb ram and a radeon 9800pro and can run the game at 1280x1024 with the settings on high with no slowdown. The most important part of the system is the graphics card as the game uses a lot of the circuitry build into the latest graphics cards to take the load off the processor and get everything moving smoothly.
The game itself is terrifying. I actually enjoy horror movies of the alien or event horizon mould but I find it difficult to play this game for more than about an hour because I just start shaking uncontrollably from pure terror. The atmosphere of the game is amazing and the especially good graphics and sound produce an experience that drags you in to the point that you actually almost believe you are there.
I did find it slightly infuriating that you can't use the flashlight at the same time as a gun, but it all adds to the terror. There is a mod on the net that removes the problem by allowing you to have both on simultaneously but I haven't tried it.
The other problem with the game is that it gets mind numbingly repetetive very quickly. This is the only problem that I can see with the game, the variety prevalent in say HL2 or far cry is missing, which leads me to give the game a slightly less than perfect 4 stars. Still a very worthwhile purchase though, if just to see what your PC is capable of!
Chris
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4.0 out of 5 starsA worthy sequel to the Doom series
By Amazon Customer on 26 Nov. 2004
Doom III is probably the most eagerly anticipated PC game so far. With the ground-breaking/genre-defining original Doom and it's sequel Doom II being a couple of the most popular PC games of the early nineties, it was always clear that there would be massive attention paid to any sequel, not least one that has been in development for so long.
So the biggest question amongst PC gamers is 'was it worth the wait?' I will attempt to provide my own answer to this question. I must admit I was impressed from the word go by the included Doom III T-Shirt - not terribly well made but the thought was there!
What strikes you about the game from the very start is the sheer quality of graphics - the smooth textures and objects give the game an incredibly lifelike look - aided by a good quality graphics card with anti-aliasing turned on of course. The game is noticeably dark most of the way through but this adds to the tense atmosphere in my opinion and is not a shortcoming like many other reviewers seem to think. The frequent need to switch between torch and weapon means that the player needs their wits about them all the time.
The enemies look fantastic and are, for the most part, updated versions of their Doom/Doom II counterparts complete with new moves and abilities. Imps leaping at you, full-stretch, from the shadows and Lost Souls dodging your attacks before flying at you at insane speeds all add to the quick pace of the game and put you on edge. The new enemies look great too and are well thought out, such as the creepy Cherubs and the Chainsaw Zombies. The one enemy I missed was the Cacodemon but this is the only disappointment I can think of.
The levels are mostly well designed and often very large, sprawling, and maze-like albeit not to the same extent as Doom/Doom II.Read more ›
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4.0 out of 5 starsGruesome stuff- I love it!
By Chef! on 7 Aug. 2005
Doom 3 is essentially the game that id would have originally created in 1993 if they'd had the technology to do so at the time. The story-line is basically Doom 1 all over again, but fleshed out with more back story, dialogue and characters (teleporters on Mars break through to Hell, demons jump out, you have to shoot them in the head etc.)
Yet the gameplay is outstanding, and unique. The only game I can think of that even comes close to generating the levels of fear and tension in Doom 3 is System Shock 2. There were some complaints that Doom 3 was too dark, leading to forever switching between gun/torch. The whole experience is akin to being the protaganist in a truly grisly horror movie. The programmers deserve all the praise they've received for their invention and design. The levels twist and turn, ratcheting up tension, then hurling some truly gruesome enemies at you (the Cherubs are particularly disturbing). Fans of the old Doom games will recognise some of the weapons and baddies, such as the revenants and pig demons, and the chainsaw makes an appearance!
There were some criticisms of the game, such as it's too dark (it's meant to be), and you can't use the torch and hold a gun at the same time. Yet this is what adds to the whole experience. It's meant to claustrophobic and scary, not some dumb shoot-'em-up like Serious Sam.
If there was one criticism I'd level at Doom 3, it would be that it's not very re-playable, unlike Half-Life 2. You really do have to be in the mood to play this game, as you would have to be in the mood to watch horror movies. Yet as this it stands out as unique amongst hundreds of forgettable games. id have achieved exactly what they set out to do - create a truly scary, unique game with tons of atmosphere. Imagine being in a horrible combination between the original Doom and the film "Event Horizon", and you're pretty near the mark.
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