DOOM 3

But still a magnificent game.

This is a good game but when I launched Doom 3 (original version) it asks for a CD key? The game worked before so the reason why this has happened annoys me and now I can't even play the game

Unfortunately, Doom 3 remains the black sheep of the series and is not greater than the sum of its parts. The player needs a lot of historical context just to understand the game's very nature. For example, this game should be viewed as more of a follow-up to Quake II's campaign, rather than Doom II. It seems more apparent than ever that its development was constrained by the graphics technology of the day, resulting in a slow pace and an emphasis on horror to excuse it. If the player has experience with any other mainline Doom game, they could be annoyed by how bogged-down the game feels. Since the first third of the campaign can be a slog, the gameplay doesn't give a great first impression. It does offer decent shooter action in the later sections, the expansions, and multiplayer. But many weapons are not very satisfying to use, as even the powerful Plasma Rifle feels lifeless. Fights can get tense, yet they are often short and don't quite reach a fast pace. Quick movement seems discouraged, as the game's maps are full of tight corridors. This works great for a graphics demo, but not for the sake of playing the game. The visuals successfully deliver a creepy atmosphere with some jump scares. The vectorized text on in-game computer terminals looks fantastic. The ragdoll effect on killed enemies remains cathartic. Upon close inspection, the real-time lighting system is novel, but it does highlight many textures which have a low resolution. The art design at the front of the graphics tech is good, albeit unoriginal. Its music is okay, as the focus on ambiance helps to make the game feel ominous. The story is derivative and boring, despite having many data logs and in-engine cutscenes. Doom 3 is mostly recommended to those who have already played all the other core Doom games. If it wasn't poised as a mainline entry, then it would be easier to recommend. The game would also be recommended to horror fans who happen to not be experienced with first-person shooters.

Yes, there are major flaws with this edition. We get it, but that's no reason to give it one-star ratings. The games are awesome, no matter what. Doom 3 and its way superior addon are nice games till today, although the main game is quite repetitive and would have been better if it had a more compressed design. RoE fixes this and plays much better because of this sole reason. The new mini-addon and the original Doom games are a nice bonus but if you're a fan you've played the originals "uncut" and with a good source port. Still, nice to get the bonus campaign for Doom 2! All in all, not much has to be said about Doom 3. It could be better, it still is great. And meanwhile there are also mods for the BFG Edition, so this version is a nice-to-play variant without the classic HD and widescreen problems. Simply enjoy it.

Pros + outstanding sci-fi / horror mix + borrows elements from SYSTEM SHOCK + level design + improved graphics (compared to vanilla D3) + easier widescreen support + better optimized (compared to vanilla D3) Cons - BFG version is inferior to the regular version: - reduced survival elements - less atmospheric - more ammo (more action oriented) - much brighter - ditched "guns out or flashlight out" mechanic Bottom line The original DOOM 3 is my favorite DOOM game and easily mops the floor with DOOM 2016 and DOOM ETERNAL. It gets 5 stars out of 5. The BFG Edition is a worse version of DOOM 3, which features "improvements" which are actually downgrades. Do to the higher brightness BFG loses some of the original game's atmosphere, hence 3 instead of 5 stars. Try to get the original version rather than the BFG edition!