Posted on: April 2, 2022

Jmfm115

Games: 774 Reviews: 11

Great

I love GOG to purchase my games, but it feels like most reviews for games are so picky, including the review for Doom 3 BFG. I still remember getting Doom 3 on PC when it originally came out. The BFG edition is perfectly fine and there's no reason to have the vanilla doom 3 digitally. It'd be different if it was something like the resident evil remakes, then I'd understand having the original PC releases. Doom 3 itself is vastly different beast then the first two, filled with darkness, jump scares and a bit slower. While I like the new doom reboots, this still may be may favorite reboot of the originals. It's slower then a boomer shooter, but the combat isn't as slow as a tactical shooter. The weight of the weapons and the weapon sound effects are fantastic (the plasma gun firing is forever stuck in my brain). This game is still one of my favorites and on sale it's an even sweeter deal. Side note: Doom64 (which I believe is only on steam) is fantastic

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Posted on: March 23, 2024

mihaak

Games: 156 Reviews: 5

Maybe they just shouldn't call it Doom

The game was ahead of its time, and I believe it still holds up today. Expect an FPS horror game, and it will not disappoint. Don't play it right after any of the newer Dooms expecting a similar experience, because it will feel slow and dated. The platforming can be a little finicky and frustrating some times, especially for the completionist that wants to explore every nook and cranny. As a game, for the time, I think it is really great. I personally don't have a strong opinion regarding the vanilla vs BFG edition. Just pick one, and enjoy it.

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Posted on: July 2, 2024

FlamingFirewire

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Games: 2028 Reviews: 5

The OG Doom 3 is back!

With GOG.com having recently added the Original version of Doom 3 and Doom 3 Resurrection of Evil back to digital distribution, the world of Doom 3 modding opportunity returns! Especially with mods like Classic DOOM, the OG Doom 3 shows why the original versions of games are so important to have available on this website. Thanks to the crew and people who made this happen - I know it's not always easy negotiating for original versions (and maintaining compatibility), but at least on my initial tests, the original game works great out of the box on Windows 11 with no tweaking or graphical glitches to work around. It's so great to be back!

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Posted on: October 15, 2024

nba2468

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Games: 124 Reviews: 22

It's fun and that's all that matters.

Others have written really elaborate and thorough reviews so I don't need to. It's simply a good fast space horror shooter with a great atmosphere, so get it on sale and prepare for a few scares - and a few cheap jump scares - but it is fun and THAT is all that matters. I bought it on CD when it came out and later on Steam, so I just had to get it on GOG because I just love the freedom of not having any DRM software all over it. Yes it is showing it's age a little today, but with the computer power that everyone now has it will run with full specs as smooth and as fast as you like. P.S. The BFG version is just a more refined and polished version of the original, you get both so you can choose which one you like, the original has Mod's so you can try both and play the way you want.

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Posted on: March 3, 2023

todda

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Games: 228 Reviews: 22

Time for a re-make of this great classic

I thoroughly enjoyed this game when it released. Over the years, though the graphics have aged, it's still a classic horror game that plays smoothly and has a building sense of dread and realism that the more recent games lack. Where the current games are arcade-like and filled with silly bonuses and cartoony effects, this game is more of a first-person version of Dead Space. Pros - Still impressive graphics and lighting model as well as a silky smooth frame-rate (particularly in the BFG edition which has improved textures and effects). A compelling narrative that cuts the line between survival horror and competitive FPS and brilliantly builds tension and dread as you progress. Addictive gameplay that I've personally played through more than a dozen times including the hardest difficulty. Come to think of it, I may be ready for another play-through soon. Cons - It's a little dated and there are a few jump scares. Bottom Line: This is a classic FPS that I wish would have set the tone for later games in the series. Maybe we can get an actual recreation along the lines of Dead Space remake one day, and better yet, a true sequel.

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