Doom 3

User Rating

7.3/10 (130 ratings)

Release Date

26th Jul 2019

No. of Players

1 (Single Player)

Genre

Action, FPS, Shooter

Publisher

Zenimax Media

Developer

id Software

Content Rating

ESRB/Mature, PEGI/18

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Celebrate DOOM's 25th anniversary with the release of DOOM 3, available for the first time on Nintendo consoles.

In this critically acclaimed action-horror re-telling of the original DOOM, players must battle their way through a demon-infested facility before entering the abyss to battle Hell's mightiest warrior - and put an end to the invasion.

DOOM 3 includes the Resurrection of Evil and The Lost Missions expansion packs.

DOOM® 3 ©2004-2019 id Software LLC, a ZeniMax Media company. DOOM, id, id Software, id Tech and related logos are registered trademarks or trademarks of id Software LLC in the U.S. and/or other countries. Bethesda, Bethesda Softworks, ZeniMax and re

Mon 5th Aug 2019

Nintendo Life said:

A stuttery frame rate isn’t enough to derail one of the most memorable FPS campaigns of yesteryear. Doom 3 still has the power to unnerve and while elements of it may be showing their age now, the overall package – complete with the BFG Edition improvements and expansion packs – still guarantees value for money.

8/10

Tue 6th May 2025

JJtheTexan said:

I've played every DOOM game, except the lost mobile game DOOM RPG, and DOOM 3 is my least-favorite. That's not to say it's bad! Its visual elements and map design were cutting-edge at the time of its release, and it still holds up pretty well.
DOOM games are sci-fi first-person shooters with heavy elements of horror and gore. DOOM 3 stands apart from the rest of the series with a greater emphasis on horror, favoring slow and careful exploration over the fast-paced, run-and-gun flavor of the other entries. As it is more atmospheric and scarier than the other titles, it feels like it doesn't really belong with the rest of the series.
Big improvements from the original Xbox release found here are improved lighting and somewhat better use of the flashlight. However, the flashlight is my biggest gripe; it is essential for navigating many areas of the game in total darkness, but it has a very short "battery" life and must be recharged frequently. I understand the intent was to make the game creepier and create tension, but it's really just annoying, and makes no sense. In a future with space exploration and teleportation, flashlights only stay lit for a few seconds???
In my experience, DOOM 3 is also the most difficult game in the series, particularly some of the boss fights.
I can still recommend DOOM 3 to all FPS fans, especially because it looks and runs this great on Nintendo Switch and is bargain-priced.

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