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DOOM Open Beta April 15th
id Software has announced that there will be an open beta test for DOOM running from April 15th to April 18th.
These maps and modes are just a fraction of what players will experience when the game launches May 13th.
Support for DOOM doesn't end when the game is out. For the rest of the year, we expect to provide certain free content updates across SnapMap and multiplayer.
Along with free content, Doom will haves three premium multiplayer DLC packs following its launch. These will include "a number of new maps, hack modules, playable demons, weapons, and more." Each DLC pack will cost $14.99. A season pass will also be available for $39.99.
The first premium DLC pack are as follows:
Three new maps
One new weapon
One new playable demon
One new armour set
One new piece of equipment
New hack modules and taunts
New customization colours and patterns
Doom is due out for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC worldwide on May 13 - Beta info here.
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#5255229 Posted on: 04/08/2016 08:22 AM
I played the closed beta on the weekend and it was awful IMO
The multiplayer which is all the closed beta allowed was very similar to Unreal Tournament and had graphics to suit - they were terrible actually.
Very disappointed with what I saw, won't be buying this title.
I also got the chance to play the beta on ps4 and my initial impressions are not good. First off the graphics did not look anything like those impressive promo screenshots. The multiplayer felt very generic. But I can how it can appeal to the hardcore group of multiplayer gamers as it did feel like the classic UT or even Quake games. Hopefully the singleplayer portion plays better.
I played the closed beta on the weekend and it was awful IMO
The multiplayer which is all the closed beta allowed was very similar to Unreal Tournament and had graphics to suit - they were terrible actually.
Very disappointed with what I saw, won't be buying this title.
I also got the chance to play the beta on ps4 and my initial impressions are not good. First off the graphics did not look anything like those impressive promo screenshots. The multiplayer felt very generic. But I can how it can appeal to the hardcore group of multiplayer gamers as it did feel like the classic UT or even Quake games. Hopefully the singleplayer portion plays better.
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#5255254 Posted on: 04/08/2016 09:32 AM
Played both closed Alpha and Beta tests for a short time. Typical mp fragga boom jumping around like Quake or Unreal. Nothing for me, waiting for campaign.
Played both closed Alpha and Beta tests for a short time. Typical mp fragga boom jumping around like Quake or Unreal. Nothing for me, waiting for campaign.
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#5255329 Posted on: 04/08/2016 12:54 PM
So it's pretty average from what people have played so far, seems it's only the hardcore fan boys who are sticking up for it
Seems these people want a game with:
* 1 dificulty level, WTF I'M DEAD ALREADY?
* Military style planning for every level where 1 mistake means death, because hey, we've all been brought up as military strategists right?
* 1 hit instakill so no no need for health regen, but hey, health regen just been a game game mechanic in most shooters since day one!
* No cover to hide behind because constantly being on the move and dodging never ending masses of hell spawn and their bullets is 'way more fun' than actually clearing a level and exploring it for secrets and stuff!!
* Pistol and Shotgun ONLY, because there's no carrying more weapons than is humanly possible in this DOOM game, that's just for girls, right?
* No save state, ANYWHERE, so do it in one playthrough you MUTHAS!!
And if the bugs that pop up and contribute to your demise, don't worry, it's a feature you'll accept and start right back at the beginning again, because it's the DOOM game you wanted!!
Did I mention DOOM/DOOMII/DOOMIII had health regen and cover, the things a proper 'back to it's roots' DOOM game doesn't have?
So it's pretty average from what people have played so far, seems it's only the hardcore fan boys who are sticking up for it
Seems these people want a game with:
* 1 dificulty level, WTF I'M DEAD ALREADY?
* Military style planning for every level where 1 mistake means death, because hey, we've all been brought up as military strategists right?
* 1 hit instakill so no no need for health regen, but hey, health regen just been a game game mechanic in most shooters since day one!
* No cover to hide behind because constantly being on the move and dodging never ending masses of hell spawn and their bullets is 'way more fun' than actually clearing a level and exploring it for secrets and stuff!!
* Pistol and Shotgun ONLY, because there's no carrying more weapons than is humanly possible in this DOOM game, that's just for girls, right?
* No save state, ANYWHERE, so do it in one playthrough you MUTHAS!!
And if the bugs that pop up and contribute to your demise, don't worry, it's a feature you'll accept and start right back at the beginning again, because it's the DOOM game you wanted!!
Did I mention DOOM/DOOMII/DOOMIII had health regen and cover, the things a proper 'back to it's roots' DOOM game doesn't have?
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#5255353 Posted on: 04/08/2016 02:03 PM
I think you might be disappointed with this game then if multiplayer is anything to go by.
No in-game weapon drops, you loadout your class before the round aka COD.
The longer you play, the better perks you earn so you can start with more weapons and/or armour.
This is not the doom the classic players wanted. It's tailored for the modern gamer
**WE WANT PISTOL AND FIST TO START EVERY ROUND AND TAKE OUT THAT F***ING ROCKET LAUNCHING SKELETON!**
It appears that you have either never played a doom game before or simply are a hater. What you described is DOOM in it's best colors. And those who loved the old ones are willing to cash out on a game that follows it's roots. I personally am sick of all battlefields & CoDs. Doom&Quake were the games I fell in love with and I have been waiting years for a proper successor. And it seems that I will get what I waited for. If you are not a fan,good,noted. But your hate speech is ridiculous mate
I think you might be disappointed with this game then if multiplayer is anything to go by.
No in-game weapon drops, you loadout your class before the round aka COD.
The longer you play, the better perks you earn so you can start with more weapons and/or armour.
This is not the doom the classic players wanted. It's tailored for the modern gamer
**WE WANT PISTOL AND FIST TO START EVERY ROUND AND TAKE OUT THAT F***ING ROCKET LAUNCHING SKELETON!**
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I played the closed beta on the weekend and it was awful IMO
The multiplayer which is all the closed beta allowed was very similar to Unreal Tournament and had graphics to suit - they were terrible actually.
Very disappointed with what I saw, won't be buying this title.