
This is due to its relatively simple controls.

This id Software classic feels more accessible than most current first-person shooters. Every first-person shooter that followed built off of its success.ĭespite dramatic advances in graphics technology since then-just take a look at 2020’s Doom Eternai-the original Doom is still fun to play. Critics hailed Doom as an expertly crafted experience that delivered top-notch graphics, sound, and gameplay. Its enthralling atmosphere, violence, dark themes, and innovative network support made it popular.

Released in 1993, Doom made waves due to its fast-paced action (for a PC title in an era before graphics acceleration).
