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Doom: The Dark Ages

Critic score6 critics
First release
May 15, 2025
Developer
id Software
Engine
id Tech 8
Genres
Shooter · Action, Fantasy, Science fiction

A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to Doom (2016). Set in the dark medieval world of Argent D'Nur, players control the Doom Slayer in a grounded, weighty combat style that emphasizes strategic engagements over the acrobatic mobility of previous entries. The game introduces a Shield Saw for blocking and parrying, new melee weapons, and drivable vehicles including a cybernetic dragon and a massive mech. The narrative focuses on the Slayer's origin story with expanded cutscenes and character development.

Also known as DOOM: The Dark Ages, idTechLauncher.exe

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Storyline
Long before the demonic invasions of Mars and Earth, the Night Sentinels of Argent D'Nur and their allies the Maykrs wage a desperate war against the forces of Hell, who seek a powerful artifact known as the Heart of Argent. The Doom Slayer, empowered by the Maykrs, is deployed to turn the tide in favor of humanity. However, his master Kreed Maykr suppresses the Slayer's free will through a device called the Tether, keeping him under control as a weapon rather than a warrior. When Hell's commander, Prince Ahzrak, shifts strategy and focuses on locating the Heart rather than confronting the Slayer directly, the balance of the war begins to shift. As betrayals mount and alliances fracture between the Sentinels and the Maykrs, the Slayer must break free of his chains and fight not only the demons but the forces that claim to be his allies.Read more

Long before the demonic invasions of Mars and Earth, the Night Sentinels of Argent D'Nur and their allies the Maykrs wage a desperate war against the forces of Hell, who seek a powerful artifact known as the Heart of Argent. The Doom Slayer, empowered by the Maykrs, is deployed to turn the tide in favor of humanity. However, his master Kreed Maykr suppresses the Slayer's free will through a device called the Tether, keeping him under control as a weapon rather than a warrior. When Hell's commander, Prince Ahzrak, shifts strategy and focuses on locating the Heart rather than confronting the Slayer directly, the balance of the war begins to shift. As betrayals mount and alliances fracture between the Sentinels and the Maykrs, the Slayer must break free of his chains and fight not only the demons but the forces that claim to be his allies.

Release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 15, 2025
PlayStation 5
May 15, 2025
Xbox Series X|S
May 15, 2025
All 4 release dates
PC (Microsoft Windows)
May 13, 2025
Time to beatIGDB · recorded
Main + Extras
19h
Completionist
33h
Game modes
Single player
Perspective
First person
Keywords
violence, bloody, 3d, prequel, demons
… All 11, gore, gun, extreme violence, guns and bullets, gore system, shield

At a Glance

Critic Score
87
Main + Extras (IGDB)
19h
Completionist (IGDB)
33h

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Steam users rate this Very Positive, 32,715 reviews in all languages, recorded 16 October 2026

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